Madison crews were out in force Saturday night through Sunday responding to damage created by a very unexpected tornado that touched down on Madison’s Eastside Saturday evening.
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City Crews Respond to Weekend Storm Damage
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Madison Firefighter Receives National Preparedness Award
postedMadison Firefighter Chad Workman is a 2016 recipient of a National Preparedness Award from the United States Department of Defense.
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Off-Duty Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives
postedA new pilot program will allow off-duty City of Madison firefighters and paramedics to provide life-saving care when someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in their home.
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Connecting The Dots: How Investigators Approach An Explosion Scene
postedThe Madison Fire Department and its partnering agencies, which include the Madison Police Department, State Fire Marshal's Office, our local ATF agent, MGE, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, continue to search and investigat
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MFD to Host Four Recruitment Open Houses
postedInterested in becoming a firefighter? The Madison Fire Department opens its doors during four upcoming Recruitment Open Houses!
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“Firefighter Fun Day” Offers Fun For the Whole Family
postedThe Madison Fire Department opens its doors during two events aimed at connecting firefighters and paramedics with their neighbors—without the emergency!
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Firefighters, Police Officers Face Off For Charity
postedMadison’s finest trade in their badges for baseball caps this weekend as firefighters take on police officers in a charity softball game that raises funds for YMCA of Dane County.
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The Safest Way To Experience Fireworks: Enjoy the Show!
postedIndependence Day is a popular time for fireworks vendors and consumers alike, but the Madison Fire Department reminds City residents and visitors that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to seek out public displays conduc
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Safety Saturday Returns to the Capitol Square
postedSafety Saturday returns to the Capitol Square this Saturday, June 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Natural Lawn and Prairie Burns May Be Underway This Weekend
postedWith a forecast calling for sun and mild to warm temperatures, many permit holders may conduct their annual prairie burns this weekend.
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Local Iranian Community To Honor Firefighters
postedLast month a fire broke out at the historic Plasco Trade Center in the heart of Tehran, Iran.
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18 Firefighter Recruits To Graduate This Friday
postedFifteen weeks of hard work and intensive training culminate in the graduation of the Madison Fire Department’s Recruit Class 5 this Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center (1 John Nolen D