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Meet Lieutenant Liza Tatar Posted 07/10/2018
Four new lieutenants were recently promoted at the MFD. Get to know them all week long on the MFD Blog! Where are you stationed? Station 10 (Troy Drive), A shift Where were you previously? I was an Apparatus Engineer at Station 1, A shift. Read more » -
Meet Lieutenant David Crossen II Posted 07/09/2018
Four new lieutenants were recently promoted at the MFD. Get to know them all week long on the MFD Blog! Where are you stationed? I am currently assigned to Station 13 on the B shift. Read more » -
Four New Lieutenants Assume Position At Area Fire Stations Posted 07/08/2018
Four new lieutenants were recently promoted, rounding out the group of 10 named last year to assume their new role as positions become available following retirements and other promotions. Read more » -
New Aerial Platform Ladder Truck Hits The Road On Madison's West Side Posted 05/08/2018
A new aerial platform ladder truck is now in service on Madison’s west side. Read more » -
Show Us Your Smarts: Take the Home Fire Sprinkler Quiz! Posted 05/08/2018
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Fire Sprinkler Protection: See the Difference! Posted 05/08/2018
Saturday, May 19 is National Home Fire Sprinkler Day. All week long we’re spreading the word about the benefits of installing home fire sprinklers! Join the conversation online using the hashtag #HomeFireSprinklerDay. Fires today burn hotter and faster, becoming deadly in as few as three minutes due to the amount of synthetic materials that comprise the modern home. Read more » -
Hiding In Plain Sight: Choosing Concealed Fire Sprinklers Posted 05/08/2018
Saturday, May 19 is National Home Fire Sprinkler Day. All week long we’re spreading the word about the benefits of installing home fire sprinklers! Join the conversation online using the hashtag #HomeFireSprinklerDay. Fire sprinklers don’t need to stick out like sore thumbs! Read more » -
The Truth About Home Fire Sprinklers Posted 05/08/2018
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Seconds Matters: How Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives Posted 05/08/2018
Saturday, May 19 is National Home Fire Sprinkler Day. All week long we’re spreading the word about the benefits of installing home fire sprinklers! Join the conversation online using the hashtag #HomeFireSprinklerDay. Read more » -
'Tactical Athlete' Program Aims To Reduce Injuries, Maximize Performance Posted 04/27/2018
When a firefighter is injured, it’s critical they make a fast and thorough recovery before returning to duty. Not only does the community depend on a healthy workforce to perform heroic tasks at a moment’s notice, oftentimes physical injury can also take a psychological toll on the firefighter, who's sidelined as they recover. Read more » -
Lieutenant Tracy Recob Is Ready For Take-Off Posted 04/26/2018
HazMat Leader Has Her Sights Set On The Next Adventure Lieutenant Tracy Recob bid farewell to the Madison Fire Department this month, putting to a close 24 years of service to the City of Madison. Read more » -
Station 7 Makes Wishes Come True For Local Third Grader Posted 04/25/2018
Each year, the crews at Madison Fire Station 7 host a dinner for one special kid chosen by Make-A-Wish Wisconsin to spend an evening with firefighters and help open the annual Fire On Ice Hockey Classic hosted by Fire Fighters Local 311. Read more » -
Recruit Class 7 Graduates the MFD Fire Academy Posted 04/24/2018
18 firefighter recruits walked across the stage last Friday to receive their badges and pledge an oath to serve and protect the City of Madison with integrity, courtesy, respect, compassion, and trustworthiness. Read more » -
Bob Wallace Retires, Leaving A Legacy Of Patient-Focused Compassionate Care Posted 04/12/2018
The Madison Fire Department said goodbye to its longest-serving paramedic last week as Bob Wallace put a cap on an incredible 28-year career mainly serving the city's south side. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Michael Samosky Posted 03/27/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? I am currently assigned to Station 6 (W. Badger Road) on the B shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Nickolas George Posted 03/26/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? Station 11 (Morgan Way) on Shift C. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Desmond Leidich Posted 03/23/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? I am at Station 4 on the B shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Kyle Kampmeier Posted 03/22/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? Station 9 (Midvale Blvd.) on the 'A' shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Jonathan Clinkscale Posted 03/21/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter John Clooten Posted 03/20/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? I’m at Station 1 (W. Dayton Street) on the A shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter McKinnan Stamschror Posted 03/19/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? I'm assigned to Station 12 on the C shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Ryan Raisbeck Posted 03/16/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? Station 12 (South Point Road) on the B shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Daniel Ramirez Posted 03/15/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Brett Bower Posted 03/14/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Where are you stationed? I’m assigned to Station 9 (Midvale Blvd.) on the C shift. Read more » -
Meet Firefighter Bryce Powell Posted 03/13/2018
Seventeen new firefighters now serve at a fire station near you! Get to know them by subscribing to the MFD Blog. Read more »
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