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. -
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. -
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, 13, and 14 have community rooms available for meetings. Please refer to our Policy for Use of Fire Station Meeting Rooms. To reserve a room, contact Denise DeSerio at 608-266-9215.
Station Thirteen News
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November 29, 2022
Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
You care about who serves our community just as much as we do! That's why we give community members a voice in our firefighter/EMT hiring process. Read more » -
November 23, 2022
Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
Cooking is a leading cause of home fires in the United States, and Thanksgiving Day is the likeliest day they will occur, according to data tracked by the U.S. Fire Administration. Read more » -
August 11, 2022
Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
Where are you stationed? I’m a roving lieutenant on the ‘B’ shift. What was your previous position? I was an Apparatus Engineer at Station 2 (Grand Canyon Drive) on the ‘B’ shift. How long have you been with the MFD? I joined the MFD in 2003. What do you like about being a “roving” Lieutenant? Read more » -
August 3, 2022
Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
Where are you stationed? I’m a rover on the ‘A’ shift. What was your previous position? I was a Firefighter/Paramedic at Station 3 (Williamson Street). How long have you been with the MFD? I was hired October of 2005 at 20 years old. Read more » -
July 19, 2022
Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
Where are you stationed? I’m a rover on the ‘B’ shift. What was your previous position/station assignment? I was at Station 1 (W. Dayton Street) as a Chief’s Aide on the ‘B’ shift. How long have you been with the MFD? 21 years Read more »