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City of Madison Fire Department

Steven Davis, Fire Chief

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  4. Station Two

Station Two

Station 2 is located on Grand Canyon Blvd. on Madison's west side. The firehouse was built in 1979 to accommodate the growing west side.

It is staffed daily with four firefighters and two firefighter/paramedics who work 24-hour shifts.

Station 2 houses Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2.

  • Fire Station 2 - Serving the west side, including West Towne Mall and Memorial High School.
    Fire Station 2
    Serving the west side, including West Towne Mall and Memorial High School.
  • Station 2 Apparatus Bay - Station 2 is the home of Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2.
    Station 2 Apparatus Bay
    Station 2 is the home of Ladder Company 2 and Medic 2.
  • Ladder 2 - Ladder 2 is a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump.
    Ladder 2
    Ladder 2 is a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump.
  • Tow Vehicle - Station 2 houses a Mass Casualty response trailer and tow vehicle
    Tow Vehicle
    Station 2 houses a Mass Casualty response trailer and tow vehicle.
  • Medic 2 is on the road a lot, often catching new calls as they attempt to return home from area hospitals.
    Medic 2
    Medic 2 is on the road a lot, often catching new calls as they attempt to return home from area hospitals.
  • Station 2 Kitchen - The six firefighters and paramedics housed at Station 2 dine together every day.
    Station 2 Kitchen
    The six firefighters and paramedics housed at Station 2 dine together every day.
  • Station 2 Workout Room - Firefighters stay fit by utilizing the equipment in the firehouse workout room.
    Station 2 Workout Room
    Firefighters stay fit by utilizing the equipment in the firehouse workout room.
  • Sleeping Quarters - The firefighters and paramedics at Station 2 share a sleeping area separated by curtains.
    Sleeping Quarters
    The firefighters and paramedics at Station 2 share a sleeping area separated by curtains.
  • Fire Station 2 - The Station 2 watch room leads to firefighters' and paramedics' sleeping quarters.
    Fire Station 2
    The Station 2 watch room leads to firefighters' and paramedics' sleeping quarters.
  • Lieutenant's Office - The Ladder company's officer uses this office to write reports and conduct station business.
    Lieutenant's Office
    The Ladder company's officer uses this office to write reports and conduct station business.
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Equipment

  • Ladder 2 – a 2010 Pierce Quantum 105-foot aerial ladder with a 1500 gallons-per-minute fire pump and a complement of ground ladders, fire hose, tools, and extrication equipment.
  • Medic 2 – a 2020 Demers ambulance with a Ford E-450 chassis. M2 provides advanced life support for the west side of 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.

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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

Station Two 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 »
  • 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 »
  • August 31, 2020

    Meet Firefighter Austin Kuhl

    Recruit Class 9 is now serving at a fire station near you! Get to know Madison's newest firefighters. Where are you stationed? Station 2 (Grand Canyon Blvd.), 'C' shift What were you doing prior to MFD? 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 #02

Fire Station 2
421 Grand Canyon Drive
Madison, WI

  • Serving the West Towne area!

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314 W. Dayton St
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