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.
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Fire Station 5Serving the east side. -
Station 5 KitchenFour firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day. -
Station 5 KitchenFour firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day. -
Station 5 Watch RoomClassic model fire trucks line the windowsill of the Station 5 watch room. -
Fire Hose FlagA custom flag made of painted fire hose was crafted for Station 5 by late firefighter Richard Garner, who began his career at Station 5. -
Station 5 Gear RacksThese racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 5 on a total of three shifts. -
Station 5 Park BenchStation 5's nickname is "The Nickel"
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 2017 Ford E-450 with a Braun Advanced Life Support patient compartment. It carries a full complement of advanced life support medicine and equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear. To aide in patient and paramedic safety, it operates with a Stryker power-loading cot.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the engine
- 2 Firefighters staffing the engine
- 2 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.
Station Five News
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April 25, 2020
'Because Of You…’ A Tribute to the First Women of MFD
Back (L-R): Rory Ward, Bev Buhr, Denise Sullivan, Laura Smith Front (L-R): Jan Jefferson, Pam Jacobson, Marcia Holtz Not pictured: Mary Freitag Forty years ago today, history was made at the Madison Fire Department. Eight women graduated the Fire Academy, becoming the first women ever to serve on the MFD. Read more » -
December 19, 2019
Station 5 Offers A Lift, And A Helping Hand
Madison woke up to a dusting of snow Monday morning, just enough to make the sidewalks and roadways slick. That morning, Engine Co. 5 ('A' shift) was called to help someone who fell down while shoveling. The crew found the gentleman on the ground in his driveway with the shoveling project only partly complete. Read more » -
September 24, 2019
Service Dog In Training Gets To Know Firefighters At Station 5
Station 5 was recently paid a special visit by a furry friend named Buddy! Buddy is in training to become a service dog for kids living with autism. Right now, Buddy is being trained by Bob and his family through a program called Dogs In Vests. This organization works to get dogs trained and paired with a child in need. Read more » -
September 2, 2019
Engine 10, Medic 8 Reunite With Baby Who Burst Into the World Feet First
When Simon Berna was ready to make his grand entrance into the world on June 9, 2019, he jumped in feet first. Nobody saw it coming. “He wasn’t breeched at my last appointment,” recalls Simon’s mother, Ines, who had an otherwise normal pregnancy. After about two hours of labor, Ines’s water broke. Soon after, she knew something wasn’t right. Read more »