Fire Inspection Areas / Responsibilities

Inspections are a means to identify and eliminate or reduce hazards which might result in life or property loss. Inspections also ensure that fire protection systems, such as sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and kitchen hood extinguishing systems are maintained in good working condition. In the event of a fire, losses will be minimized through early detection and suppression. Code enforcement is a proactive and cost effective approach to community fire protection.

Annually, over 24,000 inspections are conducted by the Madison Fire Department. The Fire Inspection Unit inspects approximately 4,400 properties, with firefighters inspecting an additional 6,800 commercial properties semi-annually. Commercial properties include residential buildings of 3 units or more, as well as retail, factories, warehouses, and office buildings. Certified Fire Code Enforcement Officers and Fire Inspectors coordinate the inspections performed by firefighters by providing technical assistance and serving as liaisons between the firefighters and business owners.

Fire Inspection Areas / ResponsibilitiesNamePhone
West Isthmus, West Central, Village Of Shorewood HillsPaul Graening608-267-8608
East Isthmus, East Central, Eastside Public Schools, LPGAmanda Hornung 608-261-9842
Town of Burke, East Towne Mall, Near-EastBrett Deakin608-261-9840
University CampusAmy Lampe608-266-5947
North, NortheastEric Dahl608-261-9845
SouthLorie Anderson608-243-0367
Northwest, West side Public SchoolsCourtney Pettway608-243-0194
East, SoutheastJen Blair 608-261-9841
West, SouthwestShawn Bonjour608-266-4487
Lead Worker, Hospitals, South and East sides of Capital SquareJoe Seifert608-261-9846
Lead Worker, Hospitals, North and West sides of Capital SquareScott Strassburg608-261-9843
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