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Steven Davis, Fire Chief

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  4. Station Thirteen

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.

  • Fire Station 13 - Serving the far east and southeast side!
    Fire Station 13
    Serving the far east and southeast side!
  • Engine 13 - Engine 13 is a 2013 Pierce Quantum Engine with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and 500-gallon water tank.
    Engine 13
    Engine 13 is a 2013 Pierce Quantum Engine with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and 500-gallon water tank.
  • Solar Panels - Solar energy cuts down on electricity costs and helps power the hot water system.
    Solar Panels
    Solar energy cuts down on electricity costs and helps power the hot water system.
  • Station 13 Garden - Garden space outside the kitchen provides fresh produce for the crew.
    Station 13 Garden
    Garden space outside the kitchen provides fresh produce for the crew.
  • Fire Ground Training - Ample space outside the station offers opportunities to practice pumping.
    Fire Ground Training
    Ample space outside the station offers opportunities to practice pumping.
  • Station 13 Kitchen - Four firefighters cook and dine at Station 13 every day.
    Station 13 Kitchen
    Four firefighters cook and dine at Station 13 every day.
  • Station 13 Workout Room - Firefighters are allotted time each day to use the workout room. Maintaining peak performance is crucial on the job.
    Station 13 Workout Room
    Firefighters are allotted time each day to use the workout room. Maintaining peak performance is crucial on the job.
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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

  • December 29, 2020

    Firefighter Lisa Van Buskirk Retires With an Eye Toward the ‘Afterlife’

    The Madison Fire Department is saying goodbye to Firefighter Lisa Van Buskirk, who retires after 25 years of service and embarks on new, otherworldly ventures. Read more »
  • October 20, 2020

    November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!

    Early voting and absentee voting are underway in Madison, and the City has made a number of ballot drop boxes available for your convenience. If you have a ballot that has been completed and signed by a witness, you can drop it off at your nearest fire station or Elver Park. Read more »
  • October 3, 2020

    Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters

    All fourteen of Madison's fire stations are lit up in red this Saturday to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and to show support for the families whose loved ones are being remembered. Read more »
  • 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 »

The location shown is approximate & may not be accurate.

Fire Station #13

Fire Station 13
6350 Town Center Drive
Madison, WI 53718

  • Serving the far east side!

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314 W. Dayton St
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