Station Thirteen
Station 13 opened its doors at 6350 Town Center Drive in July 2014, filling a significant gap in emergency response to the city's far-east side. The station boasts a number of "green" features, including a patio garden, and houses special equipment ready to be deployed at a moment's notice.
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Fire Station 13Serving the far east and southeast side! -
Engine 13Engine 13 is a 2013 Pierce Quantum Engine with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and 500-gallon water tank. -
Air BoatThe air boat is used by the MFD Lake Rescue Team in the winter to respond to emergencies on water and ice. -
Solar PanelsSolar energy cuts down on electricity costs and helps power the hot water system. -
Station 13 GardenGarden space outside the kitchen provides fresh produce for the crew. -
Fire Ground TrainingAmple space outside the station offers opportunities to practice pumping. -
Fire Ground TrainingFour firefighter/EMTs housed at Station 13 train on various skills every day. -
Station 13 KitchenFour firefighters cook and dine at Station 13 every day. -
Station 13 Workout RoomFirefighters are allotted time each day to use the workout room. Maintaining peak performance is crucial on the job.
Equipment
- Engine 13 – a 2013 Pierce Quantum Engine with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and 500-gallon water tank along with ground ladders, fire hose, and tools. In addition, Engine 13 carries emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the engine
- 2 Firefighters staffing the engine
Community Room
Fire Stations 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13 have community rooms available for meetings. Please refer to our Policy for Use of Fire Station Meeting Rooms. To reserve a room, contact Dawn Turner at 608-261-9829.
Station Thirteen News
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April 25, 2020
'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
Back (L-R): Rory Ward, Bev Buhr, Denise Sullivan, Laura Smith Front (L-R): Jan Jefferson, Pam Jacobson, Marcia Holtz Not pictured: Mary Freitag Forty years ago today, history was made at the Madison Fire Department. Eight women graduated the Fire Academy, becoming the first women ever to serve on the MFD. Read more » -
January 10, 2020
MFD Says Goodbye To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky
This week we say goodbye to Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky, who retires after nearly 32 years of service! McCosky joined the Madison Fire Department on March 21, 1988. Previously, he was a firefighter at the Milwaukee Fire Department and also served with the National Guard. Before that, he was a volunteer firefighter and EMT at the Maple Bluff Fire Department. Read more » -
December 23, 2019
Routine Medical Call Leads Engine Co. 13 To A ‘Kindness Angel’
A routine medical call one recent evening led Engine Co. 13 upon a happy accident— and a simple message: Be kind. When the Dane County 911 Center received an alarm from a home medical device, it sent Engine 13 and Medic 5 to the home of an east-side resident named Doris. Details of the call were slim, and crews weren’t sure the extent of injuries or the nature of illness. Read more » -
July 8, 2019
Meet Firefighter Jay Watson
Recruit Class 8 is now serving at a fire station near you! Get to know Madison's newest firefighters. Where are you stationed? I'm at Station 13 (6350 Town Center Drive) on the B shift. Read more »