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 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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March 22, 2023
New Device Assists Crews Responding to Cardiac Arrests
The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, more commonly known as the LUCAS device, is a battery-powered device used to provide mechanical chest compressions during cardiac arrest for patients both in and out of the hospital setting. Read more » -
March 15, 2023
PHOTOS: MFD Celebrates International Women's Day, Film Premiere
Denise Sullivan, Bev Buhr, Pamela Jacobson, and Marcia Holtz were members of the historic recruit class of 1980, which included the first group of women to become firefighters in Madison. Read more » -
February 17, 2023
Supporting First Responders a Career-Long Passion for Admin Clerk Ann Blackdeer
When thinking of the fire department, images of fire trucks and firefighters often come to mind. But behind the scenes and away from the front lines, there's a clerical team working to the rhythm of the department— managing records requests, supply orders, public inquiries, and more. Read more » -
February 13, 2023
From Tragedy, a Tradition of Giving Back
Sable Flames, Inc., a non-profit association of Black firefighters on the Madison Fire Department, was founded after a tragic fire on Somerset Circle. They celebrate 30 years of outreach this year. Read more » -
January 20, 2023
New Ladder Trucks Now in Service on West and South Sides
Two new ladder trucks are hitting the streets of Madison, and they come with a new look and feel. New Ladder 2 went into service in December, and new Ladder 6 rolled out the doors of Station 6 this week. Read more »