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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November 23, 2022
Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
Cooking is a leading cause of home fires in the United States, and Thanksgiving Day is the likeliest day they will occur, according to data tracked by the U.S. Fire Administration. Read more » -
August 11, 2022
Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
Where are you stationed? I’m a roving lieutenant on the ‘B’ shift. What was your previous position? I was an Apparatus Engineer at Station 2 (Grand Canyon Drive) on the ‘B’ shift. How long have you been with the MFD? I joined the MFD in 2003. What do you like about being a “roving” Lieutenant? Read more » -
August 3, 2022
Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
Where are you stationed? I’m a rover on the ‘A’ shift. What was your previous position? I was a Firefighter/Paramedic at Station 3 (Williamson Street). How long have you been with the MFD? I was hired October of 2005 at 20 years old. Read more » -
July 19, 2022
Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
Where are you stationed? I’m a rover on the ‘B’ shift. What was your previous position/station assignment? I was at Station 1 (W. Dayton Street) as a Chief’s Aide on the ‘B’ shift. How long have you been with the MFD? 21 years Read more » -
July 7, 2022
Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
Few in the fire service can say they arrived at the career by walking a divine path, but for Patrick Tomko, a life of service was always part of the plan. “I never had a job before besides priesthood,” said Tomko. “By the age of 14, I was on the track for ministry, whether I knew that at the time or not.” Read more »