Station Two
Station 2 is located on Grand Canyon Blvd. on Madison's west side. The firehouse was built in 1979 to accommodate the growing west side.
It is staffed daily with four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.
Station 2 houses Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2.
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Fire Station 2Serving the west side, including West Towne Mall and Memorial High School. -
Station 2 Apparatus BayStation 2 is the home of Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2. -
Ladder 2Ladder 2 is a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump. -
Tow VehicleStation 2 houses a Mass Casualty response trailer and tow vehicle. -
Medic 2Medic 2 is on the road a lot, often catching new calls as they attempt to return home from area hospitals. -
Station 2 KitchenThe six firefighters and paramedics housed at Station 2 dine together every day. -
Station 2 Workout RoomFirefighters stay fit by utilizing the equipment in the firehouse workout room. -
Sleeping QuartersThe firefighters and paramedics at Station 2 share a sleeping area separated by curtains. -
Fire Station 2The Station 2 watch room leads to firefighters' and paramedics' sleeping quarters. -
Lieutenant's OfficeThe Ladder company's officer uses this office to write reports and conduct station business.
Equipment
- Ladder 2 – a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and a complement of ground ladders, fire hose, tools, and extrication equipment.
- Medic 2 – a 2020 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M2 provides advanced life support for the west side of 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.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the ladder truck
- 2 Firefighters staffing the ladder truck
- 2 Paramedics staffing the ambulance
Station Two News
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June 17, 2022
Meet Firefighter Casey Balczewski
What is your station and shift assignment? I am assigned to Ladder 2 (Grand Canyon Drive) on the 'B' shift. What attracted you to this career? Read more » -
June 8, 2022
Fire and Police Departments Bridge Gap with Elementary Children
A Stephens Elementary student tries on Lt. McDonald's helmet “Seeing a firefighter that looked like me was like seeing a unicorn,” Will Boone, firefighter at Station 6 and Vice Chairman of Sable Flames, Inc., recounts as he talks to a gym full of the future. Read more » -
May 5, 2022
Meet Apparatus Engineer Kristopher Kiley
Where are you stationed? Fire Station 2 (Grand Canyon Boulevard) on the 'C' shift. What was your previous position? I was a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Station 8 (Lien Road) on the 'B' shift. How long have you been with MFD? 11 years. Read more » -
April 18, 2022
Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
The MFD Fire Training Division oversees a comprehensive year-round training program that is as versatile in its curriculum and tactics as the field of firefighting demands. Read more » -
April 1, 2022
Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
The Madison Fire Department says goodbye today to its eleventh career fire chief, Steven Davis, who retires after more than 32 years of dedicated service to our community. Drawn by the allure of fire trucks, Davis was attracted to firefighting at a young age. For many, riding on fire trucks is a childhood dream that fades over time. For Davis, it was a calling. Read more »