Station 2 is a single-company station located on Madison's west side.
The firehouse was built in 1979 to accommodate the growing west side of Madison.
It is staffed daily with four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.
Station 2 houses Ladder Company 2 and Medic Unit 2.
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Fire Station 2Serving the west side, including West Towne Mall and Memorial High School. -
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. -
Ladder 2Ladder 2 is a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump. -
Station 2 Apparatus BayStation 2 is the home of Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2. -
Tow VehicleStation 2 houses a Mass Casualty response trailer and tow vehicle.
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 2017 Ford E-450 with a Braun Advanced Life Support patient compartment. It carries a full complement of advanced life support medicine and equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear. To aide in patient and paramedic safety, it operates with a Stryker power-loading cot.
- Car 42 – a 2014 Ford F250 Utility Truck, assigned to the west district Captain.
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's News
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Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick Posted 06/14/2018
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'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance Posted 04/27/2018
When a firefighter is injured, it’s critical they make a fast and thorough recovery before returning to duty. Not only does the community depend on a healthy workforce to perform heroic tasks at a moment’s notice, oftentimes physical injury can also take a psychological toll on the firefighter, who's sidelined as they recover. Read more » -
Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy Posted 04/24/2018
18 firefighter recruits walked across the stage last Friday to receive their badges and pledge an oath to serve and protect the City of Madison with integrity, courtesy, respect, compassion, and trustworthiness. Read more » -
Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care Posted 04/12/2018
The Madison Fire Department said goodbye to its longest-serving paramedic last week as Bob Wallace put a cap on an incredible 28-year career mainly serving the city's south side. Read more » -
Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD Posted 01/09/2018
Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt steps down from the driver’s seat of Ladder 2 one last time this week, wrapping up nearly thirty years with the Madison Fire Department. Huitt was a carpenter before joining the MFD’s recruit class of 1988. It was a career shift that might not have happened if not for the encouragement of a rugby teammate who thought she should give it a try. Read more »