At the tip of the ladder there is a 6 ft. pike pole and an pick head ax. A voice activated radio allows firefighters at the tip of the ladder to speak hands free to the ladder operator and pump operator.
The Madison Fire Dept. received Engine 1 in March of 2007. It is very similar to Engine 3 at station 3 with some minor improvements. The compartment that holds the Jaws of Life is now a sliding door compartment to make it easier to access the tools and the truck also comes equipped with the new Opticom priority control system which will allow safer travel through intersections that are Opticom compatible.
With funding from the City and from the Volunteer Firefighters Station 2 was able to purchase itself a new set of TNT rescue tools in 2005. We received a new lighter power unit and a combination spreader/cutter.
Through federal grants the Madison Fire Dept. recently received 3 thermal imaging cameras and 1 remote receiver. The T.I.C. is one of the most sought after pieces of equipment in the fire industry today. This piece of equipment allows us to locate fires and hot spots without having to rip down walls and ceilings. It can also spot a downed victim in heavy smoke which greatly increases the speed of our searches and increases the probability of victim survival.
Station 3 received a new set of TNT rescue tools in 2004 which include a power unit, spreaders, cutters, and mini cutter. Station 3 is the initial responding unit to vehicle accidents on I-55.
Address: 7466 Old Canton Rd. Phone: 601-856-8894 Fax: 601-605-1327
Truck 1 is a 2001 E-One with a 75 foot ladder capable of pumping up to 2300 gallons per minute. We use this truck when responding to large commercial building.
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