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  4. Station Three

Station Three

Built in 1954, Fire Station 3 is the oldest working firehouse in Madison.

The station is located at 1217 Williamson Street on the near-east side and houses an engine and medic crew.

  • Fire Station 3 - Serving the near east side, including East Washington Ave. and the Willy Street area.
    Fire Station 3
    Serving the near east side, including East Washington Ave. and the Willy Street area.
  • Fire Pole - Station 3 is one of the few firehouses that still has the classic fire pole.
    Fire Pole
    Station 3 is one of the few firehouses that still has the classic fire pole.
  • Gear Racks - These racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 3 on a total of three shifts.
    Gear Racks
    These racks store turnout gear for all the firefighters and paramedics at Station 3 on a total of three shifts.
  • Responding From Willy Street - Firefighters have 60 seconds from time of dispatch to put on their gear and be out the door.
    Responding From Willy Street
    Firefighters have 60 seconds from time of dispatch to put on their gear and be out the door.
  • Inside Engine 3 - Engine Company 3 responds from 1217 Williamson Street.
    Inside Engine 3
    Engine Company 3 responds from 1217 Williamson Street.
  • Inside Engine 3 - The Apparatus Engineer acts as driver of the fire engine. The lieutenant sits in the front passenger seat. Staying hydrated is important on this job!
    Inside Engine 3
    The Apparatus Engineer acts as driver of the fire engine. The lieutenant sits in the front passenger seat. Staying hydrated is important on this job!
  • Station 3 Kitchen - The firefighters and paramedics of Fire Station 3 dine together every day.
    Station 3 Kitchen
    The firefighters and paramedics of Fire Station 3 dine together every day.
  • A Part Of the Neighborhood - The firefighters and paramedics of Station 3 are a beloved part of the neighborhood.
    A Part Of the Neighborhood
    The firefighters and paramedics of Station 3 are a beloved part of the neighborhood.
  • Hockey Hall of Fame - The Madison Fire Hockey Club keeps its memorabilia at Station 3.
    Hockey Hall of Fame
    The Madison Fire Hockey Club keeps its memorabilia at Station 3.
  • Station 3 Sleeping Quarters - MFD firefighters and paramedics work 24-hour shifts, requiring them to live at the fire station while on duty.
    Station 3 Sleeping Quarters
    MFD firefighters and paramedics work 24-hour shifts, requiring them to live at the fire station while on duty.
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Equipment

  • Engine 3 – a 2015 Pierce Engine built on a Quantum Chassis with a 500-gallon water tank and a 1250 gallons-per-minute Hale pump. This apparatus is equipped with a Class A foam system, telescoping deck gun, fire hose, and tools. In addition, Engine 3 carries emergency medical equipment including a defibrillator, oxygen, and immobilization gear.
  • Medic 3 – a 2020 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M3 provides advanced life support for the near east side and downtown 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.
  • Engine 41 – a 2006 Pierce Engine built on a Quantum Chassis with a 500-gallon water tank and a 1250 gallons-per-minute Hale pump. This apparatus is equipped with a telescoping deck gun, fire hose, and tools and is a reserve engine for the City.

Daily Staffing

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

Fire Station 3 Logo

Fire stations develop a specific identity over time. Surrounded by a lively neighborhood with a funky vibe, Station #3 has a true community presence. A tradition among the firefighters that are assigned there is the evening “dangle.” After dinner, the crew will often sit outside the bay doors and converse with the public. It’s not uncommon to give an impromptu tour to kids and parents as they walk by. Politicians, business owners, and street people have stopped to say hello. The crew has even been serenaded by a cellist!

On its station logo, Firehouse #3 claims its place as the City's oldest working fire station.


Station Three News

  • 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 »
  • 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 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 »
  • September 1, 2020

    Meet Firefighter Tasha Kirch

    Recruit Class 9 is now serving at a fire station near you! Get to know Madison's newest firefighters.   Where are you stationed? Station 3 (Williamson Street), 'A' shift What were you doing prior to MFD? Read more »

The location shown is approximate & may not be accurate.

Fire Station #03

Fire Station 3
1217 Williamson Street
Madison, WI

  • Serving Willy Street and the near east side!

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