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Steven Davis, Fire Chief

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  4. Station Five

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.

  • Fire Station 5 - Serving the east side.
    Fire Station 5
    Serving the east side.
  • Station 5 Kitchen - Four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day.
    Station 5 Kitchen
    Four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day.
  • Station 5 Kitchen - Four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day.
    Station 5 Kitchen
    Four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together every day.
  • Station 5 Watch Room - Classic model fire trucks line the windowsill of the Station 5 watch room.
    Station 5 Watch Room
    Classic model fire trucks line the windowsill of the Station 5 watch room.
  • Fire Hose Flag - A custom flag made of painted fire hose was crafted for Station 5 by late firefighter Richard Garner, who began his career at Station 5.
    Fire Hose Flag
    A 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 Racks - These racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 5 on a total of three shifts.
    Station 5 Gear Racks
    These racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 5 on a total of three shifts.
  • Station 5 Park Bench - Station 5's nickname is 'The Nickel'
    Station 5 Park Bench
    Station 5's nickname is "The Nickel"
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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 2020 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M5 provides advanced life support for the east side Madison. It carries a full complement of advanced life support medicine and equipment including a cardiac 12-lead defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear. To aide in patient and paramedic safety and comfort, it operates with a Stryker power-loading cot and liquid shock suspension system.

Daily Staffing

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

Station 5 logoMany 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

  • January 4, 2021

    MFD Bids Farewell to Retiring Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd

    Apparatus Engineer Jon Byrd retires this week, capping off 22 years of service with the City of Madison. Read more »
  • October 20, 2020

    November Election Ballot Drop Boxes Now Available At a Fire Station Near You!

    Early voting and absentee voting are underway in Madison, and the City has made a number of ballot drop boxes available for your convenience. If you have a ballot that has been completed and signed by a witness, you can drop it off at your nearest fire station or Elver Park. Read more »
  • October 3, 2020

    Madison Fire Participates in Nationwide Vigil to Honor Fallen Firefighters

    All fourteen of Madison's fire stations are lit up in red this Saturday to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and to show support for the families whose loved ones are being remembered. Read more »
  • 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 »

The location shown is approximate & may not be accurate.

Fire Station #05

Fire Station 5
4418 Cottage Grove Road
Madison, WI

  • Serving the east side!

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