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The Madison Fire Department is hiring the next class of Firefighter/EMT recruits, and community involvement is an important part of the process! Sign up to be a part of our Combined Oral Board interview panels.

MADISON, Wis. –  Multiple city agencies are working together ahead of this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual celebration.Building InspectionBuilding inspectors started checking the area in…

The City of Madison reminds residents that another significant storm is forecast for this afternoon, continuing into this evening.

The recent severe storms in Madison caused considerable damage to many homes and vehicles this week.

Possible risks include large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Serve the City of Madison as a firefighter/EMT! Applications are accepted now through May 26, 2026.

CARES will now respond to non-violent behavioral health emergencies in specialized Ford Transit vans outfitted to allow personalized care.

MFD will be accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT soon. In anticipation, the department will host a variety of recruitment open houses to help interested candidates prepare for the process. YOU can be a Madison firefighter/EMT!

The Madison Fire Department will be accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT beginning April 1, 2026. The application period will close on May 26, 2026.

The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies,…

The Madison Fire Department will be conducting training burns this Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, on the 3500 block of Milwaukee Street.

 The Madison Fire Department celebrates the recognition of veteran Code Enforcement O

These outdoor, climate controlled, weatherproof, freestanding towers are strategically placed in densely populated areas and house an automated external defibrillator.

The Madison Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program responded to its 10,000th call for service last week, a milestone that further cements the program’s place as a valued service in our community.

Over the holiday weekend, residents are encouraged to use Madison's fabulous network of parks and greenspaces.

AEDs save lives! That's why the Madison Fire Department is making them easier to access through their AED Library checkout program.

Have a say in who serves you. Join a Community Panel to interview firefighter/EMT candidates!