Station Six
Station 6 is located on Madison's south side and is staffed daily with four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.
Station 6 houses Ladder 6 and Medic 6.
It was built in 1986 and replaced the older firehouse located at Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road.
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Fire Station 6Serving Madison's south and southeast side! -
Station 6 Community RoomFire service memorabilia lines the Station 6 Community Room, which can be reserved for your next meeting -
Station 6 StairwellThe path to the Station 6 watch room takes you past an emblem honoring the FDNY firefighters who died on 9/11/01. -
Station 6 KitchenThe kitchen at Station 6 is equipped to keep six firefighters and paramedics well-fed every day. -
Medic 6Medic 6 is the first-due ambulance for medical emergencies on the south side and on certain stretches of the Beltline Highway. -
Hose RackThis hose rack is situated on the sidelines of the Station 6 apparatus bay. -
Southside PrideLadder 6 displays the logo for the Southside Raiders youth football team. -
Ladder 6Ladder 6 is a 2009 Pierce Aerial featuring a 105-foot aerial ladder and 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump. -
Lunchtime At Station 6Four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics cook and dine together at Station 6 every day. -
Station 6 Workout RoomFirefighters are allotted time each day to use the workout room. Maintaining peak performance is crucial on the job.
Equipment
- Ladder 6 – a 2011 Pierce Aerial featuring a 105-foot aerial ladder. It has a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and a complement of ground ladders, fire hose, tools, and extrication equipment.
- Medic 6 – a 2016 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.
- Ladder 49 – a 2009 Pierce Aerial featuring a 105-foot aerial ladder which serves as a reserve ladder for the City. It was formerly Ladder 6 and has a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and a complement of ground ladders, fire hose, tools, and extrication equipment.
Daily Staffing
- 1 Lieutenant, station officer
- 1 Apparatus Engineer (driver) operating the ladder truck
- 2 Firefighters staffing the ladder truck
- 2 Paramedics staffing the ambulance
Community Room
Fire Stations 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13 have community rooms available for meetings. Please refer to our Policy for Use of Fire Station Meeting Rooms. To reserve a room, contact Dawn Turner at 608-261-9829.
Station Six News
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January 6, 2021
Lieutenant Steve Tennant Retires After 25 Years of Service
Lieutenant Steve Tennant celebrated with his crew before signing off from Ladder Co. 2 one last time on Monday, January 4, 2021. He did so with gratitude for his colleagues, and for a career that never got old during his two and a half decades with the department. Read more » -
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 » -
November 2, 2020
MFD Expands Services To Town Of Madison
Starting yesterday, we expanded our emergency response, code enforcement, and safety education services into the Town of Madison. Our department worked closely with City and Town officials, including Town of Madison Fire Chief David Bloom and his staff, to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of services. 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 11, 2020
Captain (Ret.) Gil Gonzales Reflects on His 28-Year Career at MFD
Hazmat Team, Children & Fire Program Co-Founder Left a Legacy The City of Madison and communities across the nation are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Read more »