A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine
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Last summer three boys set out for a bike ride. When they didn't return, their afternoon adventure turned into a 16-hour multi-agency search operation at the Neda Iron Ore Mine in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin.
The Madison Fire Department's Heavy Urban Rescue Team was among those who helped find them. Here's their story…
Just Another Sunday
It was a warm July afternoon when 16-year-olds Tate and Zach and 15-year-old Sam hopped on their bikes and rode off for what was supposed to be just another summer adventure. Along the way, they stopped at the nearby Neda Iron Ore Mine, a site known to attract curious kids who like to explore, even though the mine has been closed to the public for over seven decades†.
With cell phone flashlights in hand, the boys traversed the dark recesses and rugged terrain of the abandoned mine. Then, their cell phones died. With no light source to guide their way out, the boys took shelter inside the mine.
Their parents grew more distraught when calls to their cell phones went straight to voicemail. That evening, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office began a search of the area and ultimately found the boys’ bikes outside the Neda Mine at 2:40 a.m. Monday†.
As deputies continued exploring all possibilities, including the chance of a child abduction†, the Iron Ridge, Woodland, and Neosha Fire Departments responded to the mine to begin searching the intricate network of pathways and tunnels.
Madison HURT Responds
Local authorities searched for hours without any luck and eventually determined more help was needed. At 3:45 a.m., the Madison Fire Department’s Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) was asked to come up to Iron Ridge.
In the pre-dawn hours, the ten-person special rescue team based at Fire Station 8 assembled and headed to the Neda Mine, the farthest the team had ever traveled for a mutual-aid response.
The HURT arrived at 5:00 a.m. and paired up with members of local fire departments. Together they formed Interior and Exterior search teams consisting of two Madison HURT members and two local firefighters each.
The Interior search team was assigned to the north end, a grid-like pattern of shafts. After an unsuccessful search there, rescuers moved to the southern portion, a much more challenging network of mine shafts likened to “a bowl of spaghetti.”

Rescuers also confronted areas of water inside the mine, some measuring six to eight feet deep. Using a canoe stored there by scientists, rescuers paddled across the area to reach solid ground.
Having searched the mine for about two and a half hours, the HURT was ready for rehab. Calls were placed to the Milwaukee Fire Department’s Heavy Urban Rescue Team, and Jennifer Redell, a conservation biologist and cave expert with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was also on her way.
There Had To Be Another Way
The unsuccessful searches of the north and south ends of the mine had rescuers stumped. They’d come into the mine through all the obvious entryways. Could there be another entrance?
Just as they paused the consider the possibilities, the father of one of the boys approached the Exterior search team. There was an additional entrance, located just beneath a cliff, that he thought the team should check.
“We were kind of looking over (the cliff), and the dad looked at me and said, ‘Well are you going to go down there or am I going to go down there?’” Fredrickson remembers.
There was no question: The team was prepared to go. As Fredrickson and his team advanced into the tunnel, the scene was worrisome.
“It was very rugged, and it looked like it had recently collapsed,” he described. “The ceiling looked very unstable.”
What’s more, it appeared there wasn’t much to explore beyond a large pile of rubble situated not too far from the entrance. But the HURT is nothing if not tenacious and thorough! They wanted to be certain the tunnel was clear before moving on.
Fredrickson climbed over the rubble and shined his flashlight into the cave. There he discovered a tunnel extending “as far as you could see.”
Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Phillipson joined Fredrickson inside. As they advanced, the tunnel narrowed into a two-foot-wide chute. Jagged, broken rocks beneath their feet added to the challenges.
“It forced me to move slowly,” said Phillipson.
That’s when he made a game-changing discovery.
“I looked down to where I was going to step to make sure the ground was stable, and there was a perfect imprint of a tennis shoe in the mud in front of me,” he said.
Proceeding a bit further, he also noted the imprint of fabric resembling denim in the mud on the rocks. While this was a breakthrough in the search for the missing boys, it also called to mind more questions than answers.
“A lot of thoughts are going through your head,” said Fredrickson. “Are they under this pile of rubble? Are they deeper in the cave? Did this collapse and they couldn't get out so they went further in?”
The team advanced as far as they felt they could safely go. Then it was decided they would come back out and strategize once again before re-entering.
The Discovery
The Milwaukee HURT arrived in Iron Ridge at about 10:30 a.m., and DNR expert Redell was right there with them. They teamed up with Phillipson, who escorted them back into the tunnel where the footprints were discovered.
After directing Milwaukee HURT to the point where he’d left off, Phillipson waited outside with his crew for updates from the Milwaukee search team.
“It felt like five minutes later they came out and there were the three little boys with them!” said Fredrickson with a smile. “It was a very happy and rewarding time.”
The boys were unaware of the amount of attention they’d acquired while inside the cave. They’d also just spent several hours in 40-degree temperatures wearing warm-weather attire. Paramedics made sure they weren’t hypothermic or suffering from any other ailments, and rescuers did their best to ease the boys’ quick transition back to their normal life.
“We told them that their parents were down there waiting for them, that they’re going to get a lot of hugs and kisses, and then… probably be in big trouble!” Lt. Ryan Stebnitz said with a chuckle.
Gaining Perspective
With the rescue over and the boys happily reunited with their families, everybody finally had a chance to take stock of all that had happened. Reflecting on the operation, it occurred to rescuers that they were on the verge of a close call.
During their search for the missing boys, Milwaukee HURT said they and Redell had advanced as far as they possibly could inside the tunnel where the shoe prints were found. Reaching the end of the road with no other sign of the boys inside, they turned around to come back out and declare the tunnel cleared.
As the search team made their way back toward the cave entrance, the boys happened to wake up and see the beam of the rescuers’ flashlight bouncing around in the cave. The boys called out for help. Rescuers didn’t hear them at first, but as they advanced closer and closer, they realized the boys had been right there the entire time.
It was extremely lucky timing.
“If we had left that cave, we would have marked it. That would have been our secondary search, and we never would have gone back,” said Fredrickson. “If they would have kept sleeping, we might not have ever seen them again.”
A Success Built On Teamwork
A vast amount of collaboration went into this operation, and it involved a combination of departments that had never worked or even trained together before.
What began as a local law enforcement response grew to include local fire departments and ultimately blossomed into a large-scale search and rescue operation involving regional response teams, MABAS, the Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and others.
Jason Boeck, chief of the Iron Ridge Fire Department and a sergeant with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, was the incident commander overseeing the entire operation.
“The guy was awesome. He did a great job,” said Madison Fire Lt. Stebnitz.
Firefighter Josh Balli added, “It was all a giant team effort, and it worked pretty flawlessly.”
About the Heavy Urban Rescue Team
The Madison HURT was established in 2007 as a continuation of an investment in technical rescue capabilities that began in 1985. Although it never trained on mine rescue, its training in confined space rescue and trench collapse were instrumental in the Neda Mine operation. This team consists of 57 total members and is based out of Madison Fire Station No. 8 on Lien Road.
Pictured below are some of the rescuers involved in the Neda Mine operation: (L-R) Firefighter Arthur Dinkins, Firefighter Michael O'Connell, Firefighter Cory Hesseling, Acting Lieutenant Eric Fredrickson (search leader), Lt. Ryan Stebnitz, Firefighter Josh Balli, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin McDonald.
Not pictured: Asst. Chief Clay Christenson (search command), Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Phillipson, AE Wade Raddatz, and Firefighter Richard Scott.
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† Schmidt, G., Boeck, J., Christenson, C., Votsis, D., McNulty, B. (2017). MABAS-WISCONSIN in ACTION, 8(2), 1-11. http://www.mabaswisconsin.org/pdf-documents/NewsletterVol8Issue2.pdf
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- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- MFD Mailbag: 'A Rousing Thank You to Fire Station 10'
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment
- Engine 10 Celebrates Halloween With the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood
- Engine 3 Celebrates Halloween With East Side Neighbors
- New Solar Panels Installed At Fire Station 12
- CampHERO for Women Coming Up Saturday!
- Madison Launches 'PulsePoint Verified Responder' Pilot Program
- Meet Lieutenant Jeffery Vogen
- Meet Lieutenant Chris Hammes
- Meet Lieutenant Wes Ecker
- Meet Lieutenant Chris Carbon
- Meet Lieutenant Linnea Anderson
- Meet Lieutenant Dan Williams
- MFD Introduces Six New Lieutenants!
- Upcoming Community Events!
- Farewell to Intern Abe Ruiz
- New Garden Places Fire Station 9 On the Monarch's Map
- A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine
- Madison Health Careers Camp Visits Fire Station 4
- ER Docs Dive Into Firefighting During 'Doc Ops Day'
- MFD Lends Helping Hand At Gilbert Brown Football Camp
- Special Delivery: “Beltline Jax” Makes A Grand Entrance
- New Lease On Life: Oregon Man Reconnects With Crew That Helped Save Him
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Calling All Volunteers! CampHERO Kicks Off Its 6th Season
- EMS Q&A: Where can I learn CPR?
- EMS Q&A: Did you know MFD paramedics are also firefighters?
- EMS Q&A: What should I expect after calling for an ambulance?
- EMS Q&A: What’s the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? How many paramedics are on duty?
- EMS Q&A: Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?
- Meet Firefighter Maj-Britt Williams
- Meet Firefighter Adam Thimmig
- Meet Firefighter Ruth Savard
- Meet Firefighter Mike Reisman
- Meet Firefighter Trent Meicher
- Meet Firefighter Jonathon McCray
- Meet Firefighter Adam Lesser
- Meet Firefighter Patrick Johnson
- Meet Firefighter Kyle Homan
- Meet Firefighter Joe Gangler
- Meet Firefighter Justin Fehrenbach
- Meet Firefighter Matthew Dykstra
- Meet Firefighter Brandon Douglas
- Meet Firefighter Tamara Dinkel
- Meet Firefighter Marta Darrow
- Meet Firefighter Davy Calkins
- Meet Firefighter Ryan Beckwith
- MFD Introduces 18 New Firefighters!
- A Greener Firehouse: How Fire Station 12 LEEDs the Way
- Meet AE Brad Vogen
- Meet AE Vince Soto
- Meet AE Chad Powell
- Meet AE Daniel Pazurek
- Meet AE Todd Mahoney
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Cole Christenson
- Meet AE Derek Brown
- New Apparatus Engineers Now Serving In Your Neighborhood!
- MFD Behind The Scenes: Grain Bin Rescue Training
- EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
- Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!
- MFD Behind The Scenes: Lake Rescue Team Ice Dive Training
- Dane County EMS Banquet Honors Survivors, Responders Involved In Cardiac Saves
- On This Day In History: The First 911 Call Is Placed In 1968
- PHOTOS: Getting Up Close With The Lake Rescue Team
- Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year
- Madison's Iranian Community Comes Together To Honor Firefighters
- Building Connections, Inspiring Kids: Engine 12 At Olson Elementary School
- Farewell To Administrative Assistant Velma Avalos
- MFD T-Shirts For Sale!
- Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- REACH-A-Child Provides Books For Children In Need
- Thank You And Farewell To Nancy Robinson
- Recruits Participate In Educational House Burn
- Lieutenants Receive 'Patriotic Employer Awards' From ESGR
- MFD Behind The Scenes: Fire Recruit Fitness Training
- 26 MFD Members Celebrate Career Achievements In 2016
- Welcome Home: Cooper's Hawk Returns To Willy Street
- The Results Are In: 91 Donations Collected During the “Never Forget” Blood Drive
- Meet AE Ethan Dade
- Meet AE Wade Raddatz
- Meet AE Lance Radock
- Meet AE Jacob Conner
- Meet AE Dan Smith
- Meet AE Kevin Hembrook
- National Preparedness Month: Special Needs Disaster Planning
- Meet AE Tom Winter
- Meet AE Lori Karst
- MFD Introduces Eight New Apparatus Engineers
- Generous Grant Brings New "Jaws Of Life" Equipment To Ladder 6
- National Preparedness Month: Creating Communication and Evacuation Plans
- National Preparedness Month: Don't Wait. Communicate.
- Farewell To Interns Shauna and Michael!
- MFD Mailbag: "The Miracle Wedding"
- Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!
- A Lake Rescue Legacy Lives On As City Names New Boat 'The Ralph Chamberlin II'
- “Doc Ops Day” Gives ER Docs A Taste Of Firefighter Life
- Two Years After Accident, Family And First Responders Celebrate 'A Miracle'
- “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille
- A Thank-You Gift For All To Enjoy
- “Friday Nights At the Y” Returns In 2016
- Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21
- Meet Lt. Lisa Becher
- Meet Lt. Derek Teff
- Meet Lt. Casey Preimesberger
- Meet Lt. Sue Juedes
- Meet Lt. Ted Higgins
- Meet Lt. Matthew Mialik
- Meet Lt. Michael McCartney
- MFD Introduces Seven New Lieutenants
- Madison Firefighters Join the Fight For Clean Air, Healthy Lungs
- Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
- Partnerships With Fitchburg Fire, 54th CST Make Hands-On Hazmat Training Possible
- MFD Says Farewell To Elevator Inspector Jim Ruszkowski
- MFD Firefighters, Paramedics Honored At Dane County EMS Survivor Banquet
- Black History Month Is A Time To Reflect As We Also Invest In Our Future
- Edgewood Students Donate Stuffed Animals For Kids Experiencing Trauma
- Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service
- New Training Technology Aims to Offer Full Immersion, Minus the Risks
- In the Midst Of Transitions, Our Crews Don't Miss A Beat
- Finance Manager Rita Johnson Retires After 44 Years With the City
- Farewell to West District Captain Tom Reiter
- Meet Firefighter Caluster Buie
- Meet Firefighter Steven Foulks
- Meet Firefighter Richard Miyagawa
- Meet Firefighter Joshua Balli
- Meet Firefighter Matthew Boyle
- Meet Firefighter Oscar Castillo
- Meet Firefighter David Bartkowiak
- Meet Firefighter Christopher Staveness
- Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten
- Meet Firefighter Marcus Bobholz
- Meet Firefighter Joshua Ramsey
- Meet Firefighter Michael Olson
- Meet Firefighter Eric Popovich
- Meet Firefighter Paul Schecklman
- Meet Firefighter Brian Tremain
- Meet Firefighter Cameron Gasaway
- Meet Firefighter Vaughn Brockel
- Why We Do What We Do: Remembering the Our Lady of the Angels Fire
- Meet Firefighter Brian Bieganski
- MFD Introduces Eighteen New Firefighters
- Hazmat Exercises Mimic Reality To Put Skills To the Test
- MFD Community Educators and Firefighters Bring Fire Safety To A School Near You!
- Farewell to Fullmore Intern Edson Garcia
- Donate to the "Never Forget" Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
- The Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community
- New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side
- Farewell To AASPIRE Intern Casey Tubbs
- Meet Lt. Tim Hagen
- Meet Lt. Jeff Mast
- Meet Lt. Matt Thomas
- Meet Lt. AJ Greenlee
- Meet Lt. Chris Homman
- MFD Introduces Five New Lieutenants
- Safety Saturday 2015: A Day In Photos
- Firefighter Fun Day 2015 is Saturday, August 8
- Retired Firefighter Tim Healy Inducted Into Madison Sports Hall Of Fame
- Firefighter Ty Stebbins Sworn In
Join MFD
- *NEW* Virtual Recruitment Open House Announced
- Apply Now to Join Our Team as a Firefighter/EMT!
- Madison Fire Department Announces Recruitment Open Houses
- Madison Fire Department Firefighter Recruitment Update
- Our Firefighter Application Period Is Halfway Over!
- Apply Now To Join Our Team!
- MFD To Host Three Recruitment Open Houses This Fall
- IT'S BACK: Madison Women In Fire/EMS Workshop
- Hiring Timeline: An Overview Of the 2017-2018 Application Process
- Now Accepting Firefighter Applications!
- MFD To Host Four Recruitment Open Houses
- Next Firefighter Application Period To Open October 1
- Resources For Candidates Preparing For the Physical Ability Test
- MFD Now Accepting Applications For Firefighter
- MFD Announces Application Period for Academy Class 5
- Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
- Join The Team Current News
Station 1
- John Fleming Retires From Career He Loved for Its Variety, Camaraderie
- Lieutenant Larry Grab Reflects on Career Full of 'Firsts'
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Ladder Companies Complete Rooftop Training at Former Westgate Mall
- Assistant Chief Mike Popovich, Celebrating 33 Years at MFD, Retires
- Asst. Chief (Ret.) Arthur Dinkins III Broke Glass Ceiling for Black Firefighters at MFD
- Lt. (Ret.) Hubert McKenzie's Legacy Carries On Through Lessons Shared
- 'The Dream Is In the Journey' - Catching Up With Paramedic (Ret.) Leotha Stanley
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd
- New Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder Now In Service At Fire Station 1
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Captain (Ret.) Gil Gonzales Reflects on His 28-Year Career at MFD
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- New Airboat Named For Lake Rescue Team Co-Founder Craig Yapp
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Local 11-Year-Old Continues Quest To Get Pet Oxygen Masks For Every Fire Department
- Separate Lake Rescue Incidents Prompt Call To 'Get the Lead Out' Of Our Lakes
- DHS Brings 'Resilient Wisconsin' Campaign To Fire Admin and Station 1
- Engine 1 Helps Woman Who Dropped Keys Down Parking Ramp Grate
- Meet Firefighter Seth Dahmen
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Assistant Chief Clay Christenson Retires From MFD
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Jameson Duhr
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter John Clooten
- Meet Firefighter Daniel Congdon
- Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
- MFD Behind The Scenes: Lake Rescue Team Ice Dive Training
- PHOTOS: Getting Up Close With The Lake Rescue Team
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- MFD Mailbag: "The Miracle Wedding"
- A Lake Rescue Legacy Lives On As City Names New Boat 'The Ralph Chamberlin II'
- Two Years After Accident, Family And First Responders Celebrate 'A Miracle'
- Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
- Edgewood Students Donate Stuffed Animals For Kids Experiencing Trauma
- New Boat Enhances MFD Lake Rescue Capabilities
- With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD
- Meet Firefighter David Bartkowiak
- Meet Firefighter Vaughn Brockel
- Giving Thanks To MG&E
Station 10
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Becky Blaschka
- Meet Lieutenant Will Yackel
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin Hembrook
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Meet Lieutenant Jarad Schmitt
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Meet Firefighter Taylor Frosch
- ‘Operation Surprise’ Gives Back to Station 10 for Their Lifesaving Work
- Celebrating a Life Saved at the Hands of a Stranger
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Diondrae Jenkins
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Engine 10, Medic 8 Reunite With Baby Who Burst Into the World Feet First
- Station 10 Gets Creative After Neighbor's Cell Phone Falls In Sewer
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Remembering Richard Garner
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- New Engine Now In Service On City's North Side
- Northside Firefighters Assist Man Off Roof, Finish Cleaning His Gutters
- Meet Firefighter Brennan Boughton
- Meet Firefighter Marshall Angst
- Meet Firefighter Ryan Dostalek
- First Annual Richard Garner Memorial Ride Raises Over $14,000 For Scholarship Fund
- Meet Lieutenant Zak Smith
- Meet Lieutenant Liza Tatar
- Engine 10 Helps Reunite Mama Duck With Four Stranded Ducklings
- Engine 10 Named After Richard Garner, Jr.
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Paramedic Richard Garner
- MFD Mailbag: 'A Rousing Thank You to Fire Station 10'
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Engine 10 Celebrates Halloween With the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood
- Meet Firefighter Joe Gangler
- Meet Firefighter Tamara Dinkel
- Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Meet AE Ethan Dade
- Meet AE Lance Radock
- “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille
- Meet Lt. Lisa Becher
- Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
- Meet Firefighter Caluster Buie
- Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten
- Meet Firefighter Brian Tremain
- Meet Lt. Matt Thomas
- Meet Lt. AJ Greenlee
Station 11
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Firefighter (Ret.) Kat Jackson Reflects on Career, Calls on Black Women to Join the Fire Service
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Captain (Ret.) Gil Gonzales Reflects on His 28-Year Career at MFD
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Take A Virtual 3D Tour of Fire Station 11
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- New Special Team Bolsters MFD's Fire Investigation Capabilities
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Nickolas George
- Meet Firefighter Jonathan Clinkscale
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Meet Lieutenant Jeffery Vogen
- Meet Firefighter Adam Thimmig
- Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Meet AE Jacob Conner
Station 12
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Meet Lieutenant Lance Radock
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Brianna Kruchten
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Meet Firefighter Michael Sepulveda
- Meet Firefighter Heather Seeber
- Meet Firefighter Julie Griessmeyer
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Wes Buchholz
- Madison Firefighters Raise Funds To Fight Lung Cancer
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter McKinnan Stamschror
- Meet Firefighter Ryan Raisbeck
- Meet Firefighter Casey Endres
- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- New Solar Panels Installed At Fire Station 12
- Meet Lieutenant Chris Carbon
- Meet Lieutenant Dan Williams
- New Lease On Life: Oregon Man Reconnects With Crew That Helped Save Him
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Meet Firefighter Trent Meicher
- A Greener Firehouse: How Fire Station 12 LEEDs the Way
- Meet AE Chad Powell
- Two New Fire Engines Are About To Hit The Road!
- Building Connections, Inspiring Kids: Engine 12 At Olson Elementary School
- Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
- Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- REACH-A-Child Provides Books For Children In Need
- Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21
- Meet Lt. Sue Juedes
Station 13
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Meet Lieutenant Nick Zimpel
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Meet Lieutenant Adam Phillipson
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Firefighter Lisa Van Buskirk Retires With an Eye Toward the ‘Afterlife’
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- MFD Says Goodbye To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky
- Routine Medical Call Leads Engine Co. 13 To A ‘Kindness Angel’
- Meet Firefighter Jay Watson
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Assistant Chief Clay Christenson Retires From MFD
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Tom Shannon
- Meet Lieutenant David Crossen II
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Meet Lieutenant Chris Hammes
- Meet Firefighter Davy Calkins
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- Meet AE Kevin Hembrook
- Learn Hands-Only CPR - Saturday, May 21
- New Training Technology Aims to Offer Full Immersion, Minus the Risks
- Meet Firefighter Michael Guerten
- Meet Lt. Chris Homman
- Fire Station 13 is Open for Response
Station 14
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Give Blood At the 10th Annual September 11 'Never Forget' Blood Drive
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Fire Station 14 Will Be Home To New Memorial Honoring Fallen Firefighters
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- MFD Expands Services To Town Of Madison
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Annual Drive Nets New Record in Blood Donations
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Madison Needs A Ninth Ambulance Now
- 8th Annual “Never Forget” Blood Drive Draws Record Turnout
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
Station 2
- New Ladder Trucks Now in Service on West and South Sides
- Lieutenant Larry Grab Reflects on Career Full of 'Firsts'
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Meet Firefighter Casey Balczewski
- Fire and Police Departments Bridge Gap with Elementary Children
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Kristopher Kiley
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Christopher Hahn
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Ladder Companies Complete Rooftop Training at Former Westgate Mall
- Assistant Chief Mike Popovich, Celebrating 33 Years at MFD, Retires
- Lt. (Ret.) Hubert McKenzie's Legacy Carries On Through Lessons Shared
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Austin Kuhl
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Madison Firefighters Raise Funds To Fight Lung Cancer
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter D'Juan Roberts
- Meet Firefighter Rob Wand
- Meet Firefighter Sam Coenen
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care
- Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Meet Firefighter Justin Fehrenbach
- Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Meet Firefighter Matthew Boyle
- Meet Firefighter Eric Popovich
Station 3
- Frank Jonczyk, Crew Leader at 'Bucky's House,' Retires From MFD
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Craig Jones
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Firefighter (Ret.) Kat Jackson Reflects on Career, Calls on Black Women to Join the Fire Service
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- MFD Expands Services To Town Of Madison
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Tasha Kirch
- Meet Firefighter Kevin Julka
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Station 3 Helps Man Experiencing Car Trouble Next Door
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Meet Apparatus Engineer David Guthrie
- Madison Firefighters Raise Funds To Fight Lung Cancer
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Derek Epps
- Meet Firefighter Mitch Hanson
- MFD's Community Education Division Teaches Kids To BE AWARE
- Charity Flag Football Game Raises Funds For Local Youth
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Larry Moen
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Engine 3 Celebrates Halloween With East Side Neighbors
- Upcoming Community Events!
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Meet Firefighter Mike Reisman
- Meet AE Vince Soto
- EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- Welcome Home: Cooper's Hawk Returns To Willy Street
- Meet AE Lori Karst
- An Unexpected Call At Station 3
- A Thank-You Gift For All To Enjoy
- Meet Lt. Derek Teff
- Meet Lt. Matthew Mialik
- Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
- MFD Says Farewell To Elevator Inspector Jim Ruszkowski
- With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD
- In the Midst Of Transitions, Our Crews Don't Miss A Beat
- Meet Firefighter Richard Miyagawa
- Meet Firefighter Christopher Staveness
- Saving Santa at Station 3
Station 4
- Frank Jonczyk, Crew Leader at 'Bucky's House,' Retires From MFD
- MFD Bids Farewell to Longtime Lieutenant Bob Hansbro
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Meet Firefighter Jenna Larson
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Meet Lieutenant Ben Boucher
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Assistant Chief Mike Popovich, Celebrating 33 Years at MFD, Retires
- Lt. (Ret.) Hubert McKenzie's Legacy Carries On Through Lessons Shared
- 'The Dream Is In the Journey' - Catching Up With Paramedic (Ret.) Leotha Stanley
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- Firefighter Lisa Van Buskirk Retires With an Eye Toward the ‘Afterlife’
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Captain (Ret.) Gil Gonzales Reflects on His 28-Year Career at MFD
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Darius Green
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Meet Firefighter Allie Feys
- Meet Firefighter Lexi Wagner
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Mark Norton
- Meet Firefighter Grahm Yahn
- National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Pays A Visit To Station 4
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich
- Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Madison Health Careers Camp Visits Fire Station 4
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Meet Firefighter Adam Lesser
- Meet AE Brad Vogen
- Proud Westsider Rick Miyagawa Retires From MFD
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Division Chief Mike Dibble Retires, Passing On "The Caring Gene"
- With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD
- Meet Lt. Tim Hagen
Station 5
- Frank Jonczyk, Crew Leader at 'Bucky's House,' Retires From MFD
- Lieutenant Larry Grab Reflects on Career Full of 'Firsts'
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Meet Firefighter Brittany Schultz
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Special Delivery: Paramedics Earn Stork Pins After Delivering Baby Boy
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Meet Lieutenant Carri Holloway
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Meet Firefighter Brennan Woerth
- MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Station 5 Offers A Lift, And A Helping Hand
- Service Dog In Training Gets To Know Firefighters At Station 5
- Engine 10, Medic 8 Reunite With Baby Who Burst Into the World Feet First
- Meet Firefighter Chelsea Utzerath
- Meet Firefighter Ryan Liss
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Special Dinner At Station 5 Lends Support To Grieving Firefighters
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Remembering Richard Garner
- Madison Firefighters Raise Funds To Fight Lung Cancer
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Bryce Powell
- Meet Firefighter Charles Campbell
- Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment
- Meet Lieutenant Wes Ecker
- Meet Lieutenant Linnea Anderson
- Meet Firefighter Maj-Britt Williams
- Meet Firefighter Ruth Savard
- EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
- Meet AE Dan Smith
- Meet AE Tom Winter
- Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!
- “It’s Been A Great Ride," Says Retiring Driver John Lucille
- Meet Lt. Casey Preimesberger
- Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service
- Meet Firefighter Joshua Ramsey
- Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
- Meet Lt. Jeff Mast
Station 6
- New Ladder Trucks Now in Service on West and South Sides
- Frank Jonczyk, Crew Leader at 'Bucky's House,' Retires From MFD
- MFD Bids Farewell to Longtime Lieutenant Bob Hansbro
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Fire and Police Departments Bridge Gap with Elementary Children
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Captain Jen Román Retires From MFD After 23 Years of Dedicated Service
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Ladder Companies Complete Rooftop Training at Former Westgate Mall
- Asst. Chief (Ret.) Arthur Dinkins III Broke Glass Ceiling for Black Firefighters at MFD
- Firefighter (Ret.) Kat Jackson Reflects on Career, Calls on Black Women to Join the Fire Service
- New Painting at Station 6 Celebrates ‘Unity Through Community’
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd
- MFD Expands Services To Town Of Madison
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Captain (Ret.) Gil Gonzales Reflects on His 28-Year Career at MFD
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Calling All Artists: Fire Station Mural Project Aims to Celebrate the Spirit of the South Side
- Fire Station 6 Brings Fire Station, Rig Tours To You
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care
- Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky
- Meet Firefighter Daniel Ramirez
- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Meet Paramedic Brandon Jones
- Special Delivery: “Beltline Jax” Makes A Grand Entrance
- Meet Firefighter Brandon Douglas
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Cole Christenson
- Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year
- Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
- Generous Grant Brings New "Jaws Of Life" Equipment To Ladder 6
- MFD Firefighters, Paramedics Honored At Dane County EMS Survivor Banquet
- Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service
- With Gratitude, Division Chief Ron Schwenn Bids Farewell To the MFD
- Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
Station 7
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Meet Firefighter Dan Dietzel
- Meet Firefighter Jason Palermo
- Meet Firefighter Megan Morehart
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Ladder Companies Complete Rooftop Training at Former Westgate Mall
- Assistant Chief Mike Popovich, Celebrating 33 Years at MFD, Retires
- Lt. (Ret.) Hubert McKenzie's Legacy Carries On Through Lessons Shared
- 'The Dream Is In the Journey' - Catching Up With Paramedic (Ret.) Leotha Stanley
- Firefighter (Ret.) Kat Jackson Reflects on Career, Calls on Black Women to Join the Fire Service
- MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd
- MFD Expands Services To Town Of Madison
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Meredith Brezinski
- Meet Firefighter Chris Villanueva
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- MFD Says Goodbye To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Meet Firefighter Jessie Bowden
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Community Paramedic Gail Campbell Rocks On To Retirement
- Station 7 Hosts Seven-Year-Old Noah Sanger For Special Make-A-Wish Dinner
- 'Unsung Heroes' At Bureau Of Maintenance Keep Our Rigs Rolling
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Cody Jones
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- New Aerial Platform Ladder Truck Hits The Road On Madison's West Side
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Lieutenant Tracy Recob Is Ready For Take-Off
- Station 7 Makes Wishes Come True For Local Third Grader
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Benjamin Nevarez
- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Upcoming Community Events!
- Meet Firefighter Patrick Johnson
- Meet Firefighter Matthew Dykstra
- Meet Firefighter Ryan Beckwith
- Meet AE Daniel Pazurek
- Meet AE Derek Brown
- Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
- AE Eddie Emberson Retires With 28 Years Of Service In the Rear-View Mirror
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- Partnerships With Fitchburg Fire, 54th CST Make Hands-On Hazmat Training Possible
- Meet Firefighter Marcus Bobholz
- Meet Firefighter Michael Olson
- Meet Firefighter Paul Schecklman
- Meet Firefighter Cameron Gasaway
- Hazmat Exercises Mimic Reality To Put Skills To the Test
- MFD Mailbag: Kudos For the Crew of Engine 7A
Station 8
- John Fleming Retires From Career He Loved for Its Variety, Camaraderie
- Frank Jonczyk, Crew Leader at 'Bucky's House,' Retires From MFD
- Lieutenant Larry Grab Reflects on Career Full of 'Firsts'
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Meet Firefighter Michael Seltzner
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Station 8 Hosts ‘Open House’ Hours To Showcase New Volterra Electric Engine
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Station 8 Is Home to North America’s First Electric Fire Engine
- PHOTOS: Heavy Urban Rescue Team Responds to Kettle Moraine for Plane Crash
- Ladder Companies Complete Rooftop Training at Former Westgate Mall
- Lt. (Ret.) Hubert McKenzie's Legacy Carries On Through Lessons Shared
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- Meet Firefighter Bree Bower
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- MFD Says Goodbye To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky
- Ten New Firefighters Join the Ranks
- Engine 10, Medic 8 Reunite With Baby Who Burst Into the World Feet First
- Meet Firefighter Dontrell McIntyre
- Meet Firefighter Devin Rogers
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Assistant Chief Clay Christenson Retires From MFD
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Justin Jenkins
- Rick Mulhern, Leader In Technical Rescue and Peer Support, Retires From MFD
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Firefighter Mike Lothe
- Meet Firefighter Brandon Courts
- Meet Firefighter Joe Parrillo
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- MFD Bids Farewell To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Steve Dahlgren
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- Crews Practice Extrication Skills Using New Battery-Powered Equipment
- Upcoming Community Events!
- A Look Back: Three Teens Rescued From Abandoned Mine
- Meet Firefighter Kyle Homan
- Meet Firefighter Marta Darrow
- MFD Behind The Scenes: Grain Bin Rescue Training
- EMS Training Officer Beth Risler Retires From MFD
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- Lieutenants Receive 'Patriotic Employer Awards' From ESGR
- Apparatus Engineer "Recon Bob" Says Goodbye After 25 Years Of Service
- Meet Firefighter Joshua Balli
- Meet Firefighter Brian Bieganski
- New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side
- Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
- The Heavy Urban Rescue Team Practices Life-Saving Skills
Station 9
- John Fleming Retires From Career He Loved for Its Variety, Camaraderie
- MFD Bids Farewell to Longtime Lieutenant Bob Hansbro
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Meet Lieutenant Jan Hesslink
- Meet Lieutenant Kevin McDonald
- Meet Lieutenant David Bridges
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Paul Bowers
- Answering the Call: Patrick Tomko Reflects on Career, From Priesthood to Paramedicine
- Fire Station 9 Welcomes New Tulip Tree In Celebration Of Arbor Day
- Ready For ‘Combat’ – Crews Train To Save Fellow Firefighters
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Retires From the Madison Fire Department
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- MFD Welcomes New Recruits at First In-Person Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic
- Firefighter (Ret.) Kat Jackson Reflects on Career, Calls on Black Women to Join the Fire Service
- Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
- MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd
- November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!
- Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters
- 'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
- MFD Says Goodbye To Retiring Apparatus Engineer Dan McCosky
- Meet Firefighter Josh Popanz
- Meet Recruit Class 8!
- Assistant Chief Clay Christenson Retires From MFD
- Meet Apparatus Engineer Kirk Munden
- Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
- Meet Lieutenant Eric Mills
- Meet Medical Director Dr. Megan Gussick
- 'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance
- Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy
- Meet Firefighter Kyle Kampmeier
- Meet Firefighter Brett Bower
- Old Fire Hoses Find New Life At the Henry Vilas Zoo
- New Garden Places Fire Station 9 On the Monarch's Map
- Captain Todd Steyer Wraps Up A Fulfilling 30-Year Career With MFD
- Meet Firefighter Jonathon McCray
- Meet AE Todd Mahoney
- Sable Flames "Second Alarm" Benefit Enters Its 24th Year
- Retiring Asst. Chief "Little" Laura Laurenzi Leaves Behind Big Shoes To Fill
- Sixth-Generation Firefighter Marc Behrend Retires from MFD
- Retiring Lieutenant Tim Binger Reflects On "A Wonderful Life"
- Meet AE Wade Raddatz
- Firefighter Fun Day, Now Double The Fun!
- Meet Lt. Ted Higgins
- Meet Lt. Michael McCartney
- Meet Firefighter Steven Foulks
- Meet Firefighter Oscar Castillo
- Upcoming Open Houses Get You "Fired Up" for Recruitment!
Your Safety
- Ed Ruckriegel Celebrates Career Devoted to Safety Through Prevention
- Recipe for a Safe Thanksgiving
- Include Your Pets In Your Home Fire Safety Plan. Here's How!
- Fire Sprinkler Week: The Environmental Benefits of Sprinklers
- Fire Sprinkler Week: Where in Your Home Do Fire Sprinklers Need to Be?
- Fire Sprinkler Week: Protecting Your Home and Your Drinking Water
- Home Fire Sprinkler Week: How Do Fire Sprinklers Work?
- Burn Awareness Week: About UW Hospital's Burn Center
- Burn Awareness Week: Identifying and Treating Burns
- Burn Awareness Week: Sunburn and Frostbite
- Burn Awareness Week: Home Oxygen Safety
- Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Cooking-Related Scalds and Burns
- MFD's Community Education Division Teaches Kids To BE AWARE
- LEARN Two Ways Out Of Every Room
- LISTEN For The Sound Of The Smoke Alarm
- LOOK: Fire Hazards May Lurk In Your Home
- Show Us Your Smarts: Take the Home Fire Sprinkler Quiz!
- Fire Sprinkler Protection: See the Difference!
- Hiding In Plain Sight: Choosing Concealed Fire Sprinklers
- The Truth About Home Fire Sprinklers
- Seconds Matters: How Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
- 110 Years Ago: The Rhoads Opera House Tragedy Spurs Stronger Fire Codes
- Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!
- Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving
- Fire Prevention Week: Easy-To-See House Numbers Help Us Find You Faster!
- Fire Prevention Week: Practice Your Escape Plan!
- Fire Prevention Week: How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Prevention Week: Every Second Counts -- Know 2 Ways Out!
- Madison Launches 'PulsePoint Verified Responder' Pilot Program
- 235 New Smoke Alarms Move Into Sherman Terrace!
- Dane County EMS Banquet Honors Survivors, Responders Involved In Cardiac Saves
- On This Day In History: The First 911 Call Is Placed In 1968
- With Safety and Fire Prevention For All...
- National Preparedness Month: Special Needs Disaster Planning
- National Preparedness Month: Creating Communication and Evacuation Plans
- National Preparedness Month: Don't Wait. Communicate.
- Generous Scholarships Give More Kids A “Head Start” In Safety
- Madison Fire Aims To Keep Injuries Well Under Par At PGA Championships
- Inside The Galaxie: Making Madison's Newest High Rise Safer For All
- New Boat Enhances MFD Lake Rescue Capabilities
- New Emergency Care Clinic Opens On Far East Side
- The Madison Fire Department Prepares For Inaugural "Shake the Lake" Event
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