Station Three
Built in 1954, Fire Station 3 is the oldest working firehouse in Madison.
The station is located at 1217 Williamson Street on the near-east side and houses an engine and medic crew.

Equipment
- Engine 3 – a 2015 Pierce Engine built on a Quantum Chassis with a 500-gallon water tank and a 1250 gallons-per-minute Hale pump. This apparatus is equipped with a Class A foam system, telescoping deck gun, fire hose, and tools. In addition, Engine 3 carries emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
- Medic 3 – a 2020 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M3 provides advanced life support for the near east side and downtown Madison. It carries a full complement of advanced life support medicine and equipment including a cardiac 12-lead defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear. To aide in patient and paramedic safety and comfort, it operates with a Stryker power-loading cot and liquid shock suspension system.
- Engine 41 – a 2006 Pierce Engine built on a Quantum Chassis with a 500-gallon water tank and a 1250 gallons-per-minute Hale pump. This apparatus is equipped with a telescoping deck gun, fire hose, and tools and is a reserve engine for the City.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the engine
- 2 Firefighters staffing the engine
- 2 Paramedics staffing the ambulance
Fire stations develop a specific identity over time. Surrounded by a lively neighborhood with a funky vibe, Station #3 has a true community presence. A tradition among the firefighters that are assigned there is the evening “dangle.” After dinner, the crew will often sit outside the bay doors and converse with the public. It’s not uncommon to give an impromptu tour to kids and parents as they walk by. Politicians, business owners, and street people have stopped to say hello. The crew has even been serenaded by a cellist!
On its station logo, Firehouse #3 claims its place as the City's oldest working fire station.
Station Three News
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September 19, 2023
Love of Teamwork, Service Fueled Rewarding Career for Adam Bauer
After nearly 27 years of service, Lieutenant Adam Bauer retired from the Madison Fire Department this summer, wrapping up a career he'll remember as "honorable" and "an awesome privilege." Read more » -
August 25, 2023
Meet Firefighter/EMT Mike Terry
Where are you stationed? Station 3 (Williamson Street) on the 'B' shift What attracted you to this career? I've always really liked people and the opportunity to serve others. I also love that no day is ever going to be the same here. Why did you want to work in Madison? Read more » -
August 16, 2023
Back to School, Back to CPR/AED Basics
The Madison Fire Department announces six new, FREE community CPR/AED classes! Get in the "back to school" spirit by signing up today! Read more » -
August 9, 2023
The ABCs of an EMS PIA
Dr. Megan Gussick presents the July 2023 PIA, "Cardiac Resuscitation" Read more » -
August 7, 2023
Meet Apparatus Engineer Michael O'Connell
What is your new station and shift assignment? I am currently assigned to the “road” on the 'B' shift, meaning I fill vacancies across the city as needed. What was your previous position and station assignment? Read more »