Fire Department

The Madison Fire Department opens its doors during two events aimed at connecting firefighters and paramedics with their neighbors—without the emergency!

Madison’s finest trade in their badges for baseball caps this weekend as firefighters take on police officers in a charity softball game that raises funds for YMCA of Dane County.

Independence Day is a popular time for fireworks vendors and consumers alike, but the Madison Fire Department reminds City residents and visitors that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to seek out public displays conduc

Safety Saturday returns to the Capitol Square this Saturday, June 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

With a forecast calling for sun and mild to warm temperatures, many permit holders may conduct their annual prairie burns this weekend.

Last month a fire broke out at the historic Plasco Trade Center in the heart of Tehran, Iran.

Fifteen weeks of hard work and intensive training culminate in the graduation of the Madison Fire Department’s Recruit Class 5 this Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center (1 John Nolen D

For three construction workers and two maintenance employees at Madison's East High School, what began as a typical day on August 26, 2016, suddenly turned into something extraordinary.  

The nation’s leading supplier of data and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry has named Madison “Wisconsin’s newest Class 1 fire protection community.” It’s a distinction shared by only three other citie

Before brisk winds and cold temperatures roll into Madison this weekend, it’s time to prepare your home for winter, a season of increased fire and carbon monoxide risk.  

In the 15 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, many Americans have chosen to commemorate the events of that day by giving blood.

Firefighter Fun Day has become an annual tradition at Madison’s Fire Station 5 on Cottage Grove Road. This year, we’re excited to also bring Firefighter Fun Day to the west side!