City of Madison Volunteer Fire Companies 1-3

The City of Madison can be found at the crossroads of US-421 and US-56 along the Ohio River in Jefferson County. Madison includes a unique setup of 6 independently contracted volunteer fire companies. For decades, each fire station and company has had it's own name and specifc color apparatus. These companies serve as one to provide Fire & Rescue protection to more than 12,500 residents of
this historic City.

Fair Play Fire Company #1

The Fair Play Fire Company #1, located in downtown Madison, is the oldest volunteer fire company in the state. It was established on September 15, 1841

 
Fair Play Fire Company #1 - 1993 E-One Cyclone II Pumper 1250/500gal

Fair Play Fire Company #1 - 1993 E-One Cyclone II Pumper 1250/500gal
"Help One Another" Fire Company #1's firehouse is located on Main Street on the eastside of downtown.

 
Mack CF Pumper

This Mack CF Pumper was the predecessor the the Engine above. It served the department from 1979-1993.

 
Washington Fire Company #2

Washington Fire Company #2 The Washington Fire Company is located immediately north of downtown one south of King's Daughter Hospital. Built in 1848, this building is the oldest active Firehouse in the state of Indiana.

 
Washington Fire Company #2 - 1994 Seagrave Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal

Washington Fire Company #2 - 1994 Seagrave Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal

 
Washington Fire Company #2 - Ret. 1964 American LaFrance 900 Series Pumper - 1250gpm/300gal

Washington Fire Company #2 - Ret. 1964 American LaFrance 900 Series Pumper - 1250gpm/300gal
This American LaFrance Pumper served the WFC #2 from 1964-1979.

 
Washington Fire Company #2 - Ret. 1947 American LaFrance 700 Series Pumper - 750gpm/300gal

Washington Fire Company #2 - Ret. 1947 American LaFrance 700 Series Pumper - 750gpm/300gal
This American LaFrance Pumper served the WFC #2 from 1947-1964.

 
Western Fire Company #3

Western Fire Company #3 - The Western Hose Company is located along IN-56 on the west side of the City.
It's current Engine is a white Pierce Dash.

 
Western Fire Company #3 - Ret. 1963 Seagrave Pumper 1000gpm/300gal
Western Fire Company #3 - Ret. 1963 Seagrave Pumper 1000gpm/300gal
This great truck served the WFC #3 from 1963-1979.
This was followed by two other Engines including a 1989 Spartan/Darley Pumper and their current 2004 Pierce Dash Engine.

Madison's Clifty Six Explorer's Post

Madison Clifty Six Fire Company