Fire Department

Madison Fire Marshal Ed Ruckriegel retires from the Madison Fire Department this month after 32 years of service. Ruckriegel came to the department on July 16, 1990 with a Fire Protection Engineer degree in tow. A self-described “code geek,” he was drawn to the profession by a unique interest in understanding fire codes, as well as the history behind modern safety standards. Read more »

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 »