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Jerry Buechner Retires Grateful for All That Madison Had to Offer
We recently said goodbye to Division Chief Jerry Buechner, who retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Madison.
Matt Thomas Helped Make Wishes Come True
For Lieutenant Thomas, "giving back" showed up in ways beyond the emergency calls. He retires this week after more than 26 years with MFD.
Division Chief Paul Ripp Retires, Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Ripp reflects on the impact of a career where professional development and mentorship became defining themes.
Fire Blog
- Meet Firefighter/EMT Lucas Milewski posted
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Jerry Buechner Retires Grateful for All That Madison Had to Offer
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January 20, 2026 -
Meet Firefighter/EMT Jesse Drake
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January 17, 2026 -
Matt Thomas Helped Make Wishes Come True
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January 15, 2026 -
Meet Firefighter/EMT Kevin Rilea
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January 13, 2026
Daily Reports
- Lake Rescue Team Confirms No Victims Inside Submerged Vehicle
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January 22, 2026 - Building Evacuated for Unknown Irritant In the Air
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January 21, 2026 - Near East Side Fire Displaces Four
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January 19, 2026 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Cooking Fire
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January 16, 2026 - Fire Caught Quickly Inside Downtown Apartment
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January 12, 2026
News Releases
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House Burns to Occur This Week on Milwaukee Street
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November 17, 2025 -
Madison Code Enforcement Officer Named State Fire Inspector of the Year
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October 30, 2025 -
Cardiac on Campus, City of Madison Celebrate the Installation of Two AED SaveStations in Downtown Madison
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August 26, 2025 -
CARES Achieves 10,000 Calls for Service
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July 28, 2025 -
Celebrate Safely this Holiday Weekend
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July 2, 2025