Peer Support Program Offers A Helping Hand To First Responders Coping With Stress, Trauma
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It’s a chilling reality: First responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. According to a study by the Ruderman Foundation, there were at least 103 firefighter suicides in 2017 in contrast to the 93 line-of-duty deaths that same year.
First responders across the country have taken note, and the Madison Fire Department is setting out to buck the trend.
A new Peer Support Initiative, endorsed by Madison Fire Department Administration and Fire Fighters Local 311, was established in the summer of 2018 to provide a confidential, supportive resource for first responders coping after a critical incident or dealing with personal or professional stress.
Twelve active and retired MFD personnel have signed on as Peer Support Members. After receiving specialized training provided by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the City of Madison Employee Assistance Program, these individuals are available to lend an ear— and a helping hand— to their colleagues in need.
Peer Support Members act as facilitators connecting individuals to the appropriate experts. They do not act as therapists or counselors.
Any member of the Madison Fire Department, past or present, can seek the assistance of the Peer Support Initiative. Use of the program is completely voluntary.
Meet the members of MFD’s Peer Support Initiative!
Angelo Aguirre
Firefighter/Paramedic, EMS Training Officer
With MFD Since: September 2012
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: Suicides, depression, and substance abuse are all very common in the fire and police services, as are smaller things like repetitive call demands, lack of sleep, and work-related stress affecting relationships at home. Building a team and getting a group of people together to make our peers feel more comfortable talking about these issues is important. They may not feel comfortable going to someone in a position of authority, like a Lieutenant or Chief, or to an Employee Assistance Program, where they may never have met the person they're talking to. It's important to have a peer support team so we can help make the connection between the people who are suffering and the amazing resources available. Overall, mental wellbeing needs to be the focus of our people in all ranks.
Jimmy Ahn
Lieutenant, Fire Station 8
With the MFD since: 1994
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: It's only in the past few years I've learned the importance of being able to "vent." I like analogies: Imagine my feelings as a huge beach ball. I would stuff all my feelings in this beach ball and keep them stuffed inside me. Keeping my feelings stuffed inside was like trying to keep a huge beach ball under water. The deeper I tried to stuff this beach ball under water, the harder it got. Eventually you lose control, and the beach ball comes erupting to the surface. Feelings were the same way. Often they would eventually surface, sometimes manifest themselves, and often not come out constructively. I've learned that I need to "vent" this beach ball and deflate it. Often, simply talking to someone helps me vent these feelings. I wanted to join Peer Support in case someone needed to vent and they had nowhere to turn.
This is a program to take care of our own. It was developed by our members for our members. It's one more step to help our members with the "pressures" of life.
Linnea Anderson
Peer Support Program Coordinator; Lieutenant, Fire Station 5
With the MFD since: 1999
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: Behavioral health is an important component of everyone's life. We all have "issues" at some point. We, or the people close to us, are all either currently in a crisis, just getting out of a crisis, or about to enter one. The Peer Support Team is another tool available for the MFD, our families, and retirees to ensure we all stay healthy, in all ways. It's another option for people to reach out for assistance from someone who may understand a little better. It also helps to normalize mental health issues—talk about it and realize you're not alone when it comes to family, relationship, and personal challenges.
Joe Ellingson
Apparatus Engineer, Fire Station 5
With the MFD since: October 10, 1998
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: I was most surprised to hear about the suicide rate among firefighters. We got into this career to help the public; now we need to help each other. We see people on their worst day, and we need to be there for them. At the same time, we have all the stresses everyone else has in their regular life. Then we have our job on top of that. It takes a toll. We have a lot of great resources in our city, and the Peer Support Initiative connects us to those resources.
Eddie Emberson
Retired Apparatus Engineer
With the MFD for 28 years
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: I believe the Peer Support Initiative will fill a void that has not been fully addressed. As first responders are exposed to more and more incidents, the likelihood of personal problems arising is a growing problem. Having a team or program in place to support our own and their families is a step in the right direction. Being offered a chance to give back in retirement is an honor.
Bernadette Galvez
Community Education Officer
With the MFD Since: June 1990
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: I've been with the department for 28 years now, so I've gotten to know the firefighters, their families, and to watch their kids grow up. I also know the retirees. The crews want to sit down at the kitchen table and discuss the bad calls among themselves. They're more comfortable sharing their experiences with one another than trying to relate them to someone from the outside who may not relate to the fire service and what they go through. What's nice about the Peer Support Initiative is we don't counsel, we refer. I like that. I don't want anyone to feel alone, because they're not. There are many people going through the same thing, and I empathize with them. When people feel they have to figure things out themselves, the problems get worse and they pile up. I'm not a professional, but I can help you get some help.
Mari Leslie
Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Station 4
With the MFD since: 1993
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: We need to take care of our own people as an organization, and this is a great avenue to do that. By making us more mentally healthy, we're better equipped to do our jobs, and it helps us bond further. We're truly a family, and we take care of our family. The Firefighter/Paramedic mortality rate is horrifying, and it's been proven that departments with this program in place have fewer mental health issues than those that do not. We gotta take care of our own peeps!
Mark Miller
Firefighter, Fire Station 7
With the MFD since: 2008
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: Having a father that is a funeral director and former County Coroner, the hardest calls to go through with family and friends are those of suicide. Most of those deaths could have been prevented with early diffusion and help. What firefighters and police see and experience on a day-to-day basis is not normal, and those calls can have a snowball effect that cause mental instability over a period of years. In 2003, the Madison Fire Department went on 20,287 calls for service. Last year we went on 31,002 calls for service. This increase in numbers means members are potentially seeing more high-trauma call volumes in addition to experiencing sleep deprivation. While some mental health struggles may require professional help, others may diffuse simply by talking over a cup of coffee. As Chief Dan DeGryse from the Chicago Fire Department said at his FDIC keynote speech, “In an effort to stay connected, reach out to your co-worker, your friend, your spouse, your son, daughter, Mom or Dad, or someone here while you are at FDIC. Ask them the simple, yet powerful, question, ‘How are you doing?’’’
Richard Mulhern
Retired Lieutenant
With the MFD for 25 years
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: With the number of Firefighters/EMS providers committing suicide starting to rival line of duty deaths, it's time we aggressively face this challenge like we've tried to increase firefighter safety on the fire ground.
Laura Prom
Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Station 5
With the MFD Since: 2012
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: I believe that the Peer Support Initiative is important due to the nature of our job and work schedule. They inherently come with various stressors that can build over time and lead to issues that can impact both work and home life. Simply put, the Peer Support Initiative is just people helping people. We take care of each other and our families because we are all in this profession and life together. In this profession, we help the public every day, and with this initiative we can do more to help each other every day.
Mike Terry
Firefighter, Fire Station 6
With the MFD since: October 19, 2009
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: During my time in the Marine Corps I gained a unique perspective in regards to mental health issues and saw first-hand how vital a strong support network would be. In our profession we are becoming increasingly aware of the struggles of PTSD and burnout. I think it's crucial to be involved at the peer level in order to build and maintain the camaraderie essential for creating a safe place for us all to share our struggles, hardships, and coping mechanisms. In doing so, I think we will be stronger and better equipped as a department to do our jobs effectively and safely.
Bill White
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic
With MFD for 27 years
Why they’re a Peer Support Member: I'm interested in peer support for several reasons: To maintain a connection with the MFD, which is an important part of my life; I want to be able to help someone if I can; I have an understanding of some of the stressors that come with the job; and I've been helped by members, and I'd like to return the favor to others, whether they're active or retired.
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- Annual EMS Banquet Honors First Responders And Cardiac Arrest Survivors
- Meet Paramedic Richard Garner
- 110 Years Ago: The Rhoads Opera House Tragedy Spurs Stronger Fire Codes
- Apparatus Engineer Mindy Huitt Retires From MFD
- 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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