Station Five

Built in 1963, Station 5 is situated at 4418 Cottage Grove Road, where it serves the southeast side of Madison.

Station 5's territory has been adjusted to better serve the community on the southeast side with the addition of Station 13 and Station 14. Medic 5 still covers the City's southern and eastern borders, responding to incidents on the Interstate and the Beltline, in addition to serving the densely-populated neighborhoods in that area.

Station 5 houses Engine 5 and Medic 5.

Equipment

• Engine 5 – a 2017 Pierce Quantum Pumper manufactured in Appleton, WI with a Hale fire pump rated at 1250 gallons per minute. It has a 500-gallon booster tank and carries an additional 20 gallons of foam for Class A fires. It contains four pre-connected fire attack lines and a compliment of 5” and 2 ½” supply lines. In addition to firefighting and rescue tools, Engine 5 carries a full complement of EMS equipment. Engine 5 has a gross vehicle weight of 46,800 pounds and is powered by a 400 hp Cummins diesel engine which provides a top speed of 65 miles per hour.
• Medic 5 – a 2024 Demers ambulance built on a Ford E-450 chassis that carries all the essential equipment—cardiac monitor/defibrillator, oxygen, and trauma care supplies. For the safety and comfort of patients and paramedics alike, Medic 5 features a Stryker power-load system and liquid spring suspension. Medic 5 is equipped with continuous UV disinfection of the air inside the vehicle, helping to reduce the risk of disease transmission for everyone on board. Additionally, the ambulances features GPS technology, ensuring the closest unit is always dispatched to any given emergency call. Idle-reduction technology keeps essential medical equipment running while reducing emissions whenever the vehicle isn't actively driven.

Daily Staffing

• 1 Lieutenant, station officer
• 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the engine
• 2 Firefighter/EMTs staffing the engine
• 2 Firefighter/Paramedics staffing the ambulance

Many stations develop a specific identity over time and carry that through with logos that members of the crew display with pride. All three shifts worked in cooperation to develop Station 5's logo which prominently showcases the original "5" that was displayed when the station was first established in 1925.

Known as "The Nickel," Station 5 prides itself on going "Above & Beyond" to serve its diverse territory, from providing fire and EMS service to residential and industrial neighborhoods to hosting community outreach events like Firefighter Fun Day.