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Your Safety News
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January 10, 2023
Ed Ruckriegel Celebrates Career Devoted to Safety Through Prevention
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 » -
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 »