Structure Fire on Guilford Road

On Thursday, April 12, 2012, shortly after 1:00 am, the Dane County 9-1-1 center began receiving multiple calls from residents of 5576 Guilford Road, in the City of Fitchburg. Residents were reporting that flames and smoke were both visible.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire on DNR Land

Fire crews from several departments responded to the fire in the area in the 2000 block of Big Bluestem Parkway, near Nine Springs Recreation in the marsh area. The land is owned by the state Department of Natural Resources. MORE...

Motor Vehicle Accident - Hwy 14 South of McCoy Rd

The Fitchburg Fire Department and Fitchrona EMS responded to a reported motor vehicle accident (MVC) with a person possibly pinned in the vehicle. The Fitchburg City Wide Tour Commander (Car 1)advised that there were two cars involved and off to the right lane and shoulder of the road. MORE

Structure Fire 1828 Derby Drive - One Pet Rescued

The Fitchburg Fire Department and Automatic Aid Departments (Verona and Town of Madison) responded to a reported house fire in the area of Fish Hatchery Road and County Highway M. While responding the Fitchburg City Wide Tour Commander advised flames visible from approximately a mile away. MORE

Motor Vehicle Accident - 2 Injured, Greenway Cross and Coho St

Fitchburg Engine 1, Car 1 and FitchRona Medic 44 responded to Greenway Cross Street and Coho Street on Monday, October 10, for a report of a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Fitchburg Car 1 found two vehicles in intersection blocking traffic. Upon the arrival of Engine 1 the intersection was closed off to traffic. FitchRona Medic 44 assessed two patients and requested a second ambulance. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals.

Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire on Nobel Drive

The City of Fitchburg Fire Department along with automatic aid units from FitchRona EMS and the Town of Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the Team Data Data Center located at 5515 Nobel Drive in the City of Fitchburg.

Fitchburg Firefighters Assist Oregon Fire , One Firefighter Injured

Fitchburg Engine 1 responded to Pinon Trail in the Town of Oregon, on Saturday October 8. Upon arrival at the scene E1 found a large volume of fire coming from the roof of the home. Engine 1 assisted Oregon Fire Department crews in extinguishing the fire. During the firefighting operations, one Fitchburg firefighter was injured from falling debris, and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance as a precaution, and was later released.

Kitchen Fire Extinguished by Sprinkler

The Fitchburg Fire Department along with automatic aid units from FitchRona EMS and the Town of Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at Hyland Park Apartments located at 5440 Caddis Bend in the City of Fitchburg. The first fire unit arrived on scene in just under five minutes. MORE>>>

Firefighters Assist Town of Madison at Structure Fire

Fitchburg Fire Department Engine 1 (E1) responded with the Town of Madison Fire Department to Deer Valley Lane for a building fire. E1 arrived and was assigned to search and rescue in the building. E1 forced entry into the building and found no one in the building. E1 then was reassigned to ventilate the fire apartment by removing windows and setting up a positive pressure ventilation fan. Once ventilation was complete, E1 was released and returned.

Fitchburg Police Extinguish Fire; Another Fire Started by Juveniles

The Fitchburg Fire Department responded to 2314 High Ridge Trail for a fire in the bushes. Engine 1 (E1) arrived to find Fitchburg Police Officer out with fire extinguishers putting the fire out. E1 checked for extensions and found none. E1 notified the Fire Investigator and they responded to the scene.

Fitchburg Firefighters Assist at Garage fire in Verona

FI E2 responded into the City of Verona to 661 Birch Ct. along with Verona FD for a fire in the garage. FI E2 was third on scene behind VFD C1 and E1 who had gone to fire attack. FI E2 was asked to go interior to monitor conditions and check for extension.

Firefighters Catch Fire In Time on King James Way; Another Fire Started by Juveniles

On September 8, 2011 the Dane County 911 Center dispatched Fitchburg Fire to 2925 King James Way for a report of a structure fire. Fitchburg Car 22 was first on scene and found light smoke showing from the front entrance door. Car 22 took command and had Engine 1 (E1) entered the building for fire attack. E1 found two mattresses smoking and used a water extinguisher to extinguish the mattresses.

Fitchburg Firefighter Respond to Fire in Verona at Super 8

Fitchburg Engine 2 (E2) responded as automatic mutual aid with Verona fire units for smoke coming from a room at the Super 8 hotel. Upon E2's arrival they were first on scene and took command. Verona Engine 1 arrived just after E2's arrival and command was passed to Verona. There was nothing showing from the outside upon E2 arrival.

Fire Started by Juveniles; Firefighters Catch Fire In Time On Thurston Lane

Fitchburg Fire Department Engine 2 (E2) responded initially to a fire alarm sounding on August 31, 2011. While responding, a Fitchburg Police officer who arrived on scene prior to fire department units, was reporting light smoke in the basement storage area of 4533 Thurston Lane. When E2 and Car 1 (C1) arrived, E2 went in to investigate and found a light smoke in the area as indicated by the police officer.

Suspicious fire on Guilford Road

ON August 23, 2011 the Fitchburg Fire Department along with automatic aid units from FitchRona EMS and the Town of Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 5582 Guilford Road...

Firefighters Respond to Boat Accident

Fitchburg firefighters respond to an accident involving a boat and automobile. Upon the arrival of Fitchburg Engine 1 a boat found found upside down and partially in the roadway...

Fitchburg Firefighters Extinguish Fire in Verona

Fitchburg's Engine2 responded as automatic-aid with Verona FD to 230 Horizon Ave for a building fire.  Fitchburg Engine 2 arrived on location with heavy smoke showing...MORE

Fitchburg Fire Department Responds to Badger Road Apartment Fire

The Fitchburg Fire Department’s Engine 1 responded to assist the Town of Madison Fire Department for a working structure fire on Badger Road.

Firefighters Respond to Roman Candle Pizza for a Fire

The Fitchburg Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire at Roman Candle Pizza for a fire in the kitchen. Fitchburg Car 1 and Engine 1 arrived to find nothing showing form the exterior.

Fitchburg Firefighters assist Verona at a Structure Fire

On Saturday, July 30 2011 responded as automatic aid with the Verona Fire Department to the 6300 block of Pheasant Lane for a structure fire. Upon Arrival, Fitchburg Engine 1 established a water supply for Verona Fire Department and assisted in fire extinguishing and overhaul operations.

Discarded Cigarette Causes of Fire on Apache Dr

Fitchburg fire dept was dispatch to the 2100 block of Apaches Dr for a possible work structure fire. Engine two was first on scene and found nothing showing from all four side of the building.

Firefighter Battle Semi Trailer Fire

On 07-19-2011, at approximately 0230, Fitchburg Engine 1, Tender 1 and 2 along with Utility 1 and Car 1 were dispatched to a semi -trailer that is on fire, on Hwy 14 near the beltline.

Juvenile Starts Fire on Post Road

On July 5, 2011, at approximately at 1730, the Fitchburg Fire Department - along with the Town of Madison Fire Department - responded to an address on Post Road in Fitchburg for a possible structure fire.

Fire In Machine At Sub Zero

On July 13, 2011 the Fitchburg Fire Department with automatic aid responded to Sub Zero for a structure fire. Fitchburg Engine 2 was first to arrive on scene and met with staff of Sub Zero who indicated to them that the base unit welder filter machine was smoking. Engine 2 took initial command, however transferred it to Fitchburg Car 1 when they arrived on scene. Engine 2 crew entered the building went to the involved filter machine and removed the smoldering filter. L1 arrived and staged. The filter was extinguished outside and a secondary check of the machine found nothing. No one was injured during this fire.

Fitchburg Assists Verona At A Structure Fire

On June 3, 2011 Fitchburg Engine 2 was responded as automatic aid to Sugar River Road in the Town of Verona along with Verona Fire Department for the report of a fully engulfed barn fire. Further information revealed that the involved structure was actually in the process of demolition, however there was a nearby building exposure that was being threatened. Upon arrival at the scene the Verona Incident Commander assigned Fitchburg Engine 2 to perform fire attack on the involved structure.

Smoking Cause of Structure Fire On Dungarvan Road

On May 17, 2011 Fitchburg Engine 2 responded to investigate a report of smoke in the area. While en route additional information was received that the source of the smoke was an ashtray. Upon arrival, Engine 2 located the source of the smoke at address they were dispatched to. The vinyl siding had been burning on the porch of the structure, MORE

Head On Crash on Hwy MM

On April 20, 2011 at approximately 0550 hours, responded to Hwy MM and Hwy B for a head on crash. Upon arrival, Fitchburg Engine 1 found 2 vehicles in the roadway which were involved in a head on crash. Both drivers self extricated themselves from their vehicles. Car 1 arrived on location and command was transferred by Engine 1. Fitch-Rona EMS Paramedics arrived on location and requested a second ambulance (Oregon 68).

One Vehicle Fatality at Lacy and Fitchrona Road

Units from the City of Fitchburg Fire Dept and Fitch-Rona EMS were dispatched motor vehicle crash with injuries at Fitch-Rona and Lacy Road in the City of Fitchburg on April 15, 2011 at approximately 0100 hours. While responding units were notified there were two occupants in a single vehicle, vehicle vs tree, crash, and the may be entrapped. MORE

Motor Vehicle Crash At Fish Hatchery Road and Adams Road

March 11, 2011 at approximately 0200 hours units of the Fitchburg Fire Department and FitchRona EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover crash with injury and an ejected occupant on South Fish Hatchery Road near Adams Road. MORE

Car Vs Semi at Hwy MM and Hwy M

Fitchburg Engine 1 and Car 1 along with FitchRona Medic 45 responded to the above location for an MVC with injuries, with Fitchburg Police already on location. Upon location, it was verified that there is one patient (a minor), who was seated in the right rear passenger seat of the Silver Jeep. MORE

Fitchburg Fire Respond to 2 Crashes 200 Yards Apart

Fitchburg Engine 1, Car 1 and Fitch-Rona EMS responded for an MVC at Croix Dr., on Seminole Hwy. Upon arrival, FIE1 found 2 vehicles in roadway with blockage. E1 shut down the entire road due to the road conditions being very slippery, and established Seminole Hwy command.

Fitchburg Firefighters Respond to Verona Structure Fire

Fitchburg Engine 2 responded to assist the Verona fire department at a structure fire on Aspen Court, as automatic mutual aid on Sunday, December 12. To find more coverage about this fire please check Channel 27's web site here.

Firefighters respond to a structure fire on W. Clayton Road

On Monday, December 6th, shortly before 4:30 am, a call came into the 9-1-1 center from a resident of 5030 W Clayton Rd, in the City of Fitchburg, reporting flames and smoke in his home. Units from the City of Fitchburg Fire Department, the Verona Fire Protection District, Town of Madison Fire Department, and Oregon Fire/EMS District responded to the call.

Firefighters Respond to a Car fire on McKee Road

On Wednesday, November 11th, shortly after 7:00 pm, a call came into the Dane County 9-1-1 for a report of a vehicle fire in front of Panchero's Restaurant, 6309 Mckee Rd in the City of Fitchburg. Upon arrival, Fitchburg Car 1 found a four-door passenger vehicle in a parking stall in front of Panchero's Restaurant with moderate smoke coming from the engine compartment.

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Bavaria Sausage on Nesbitt Road

On Wednesday, October 20th, shortly before 6:00 am, a call came into the 9-1-1 center from a passerby on his way to work who noticed smoke coming from the eaves of Bavaria Sausage Inc, located at 6317 Nesbitt Road in the City of Fitchburg. Units from the City of Fitchburg Fire Department and the Verona Fire Protection District responded to the call.

Firefighters respond to a structure fire on Schumann Drive

On Thursday, September 30th, shortly before 2:00 pm, a call came into the Dane County 9-1-1 center from the resident, saying that she had a grease fire on her stove, at 5738 Schumann Drive in the City of Fitchburg. Units from the City of Fitchburg Fire Department, with automatic aid units from the Town of Madison.