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.

Equipment
- Ladder 2 – a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 107-foot aerial ladder which showcases our new graphic design. This truck has a single rear axle with a vehicle wheelbase of 265 inches. The truck has a midship 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump. The gross vehicle weight rating is 56,300 lbs. A rear axle ratio will be furnished to allow the vehicle to reach an approximate top speed of 65 mph. The truck does contain the fully integrated Idle Reduction Technology (IRT) system as well as the HAAS Alert responder-to-vehicle collision avoidance system. Ladder 2 is fully equipped with state of the art firefighting equipment to sustain a high level of operations.
- 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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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 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 » -
June 29, 2023
Have a Say: Help Us Interview Firefighter/EMT Candidates!
The Madison Fire Department seeks community members to serve on our upcoming Firefighter/EMT interview panels. It’s our way of giving voice to the community as we seek the best possible individuals to serve our city as a member of the fire department. Read more »