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City of Madison Volunteer Fire Companies 4-6 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
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Walnut Street Fire Company #4 - 1994 Seagrave Quint 100' Rear-mount ladder - 1250gpm/250gal Walnut Street FC #4 was first established on St. Patricks's
Day, so it was only natural that green be their apparatus color. |
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| North Madison Fire Company #5 North Madison's station was the first to locate on the hilltop above the city's downtown area. |
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| North Madison Engine Company 5 - 2004 Pierce Enforcer Rescue
Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal/25gal Class A Foam Engine Company 5's previous rigs have included a 1989 Pemfab/FMC and a Mack CF Pumper. |
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| North Madison Truck 5 - 1986 International/Pierce - 400gpm/400gal Truck 5 is used for Air and Light Support for the surrounding Volunteer Fire Companies. It formerly served the town of Kinzer, PA. |
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| Clifty 6 Volunteer Fire Company - 631
Clifty Drive "Clifty Six" protects the Clifty Falls area on the northwest side of Madison. It is located right in front of Madison High School and is currently home to Engine 6 and Truck 6. |
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| Engine 6 - 1992 Seagrave Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal Engine 6 is the first due for fire and EMS calls from Station 6. In 2007, Truck 6 will be retired and Ladder 4 will move here to become Ladder 6. However, due to the $20,000 plus cost of repainting,it will remain it's Walnut Street green color. |
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| Engine 6 - 1992 Seagrave Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal When Ladder 4 arrives in 2007, it will be sent in for a significant refurb and will then continue it's service here. |
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| Truck 6 - 1992 Chevrolet/Pierce Mini-Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal Truck 6 is used as the Madison's Light Rescue Truck. It carries the only set of extrication equipment in the City and runs on all accidents and extrication calls. |
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| Engine 6 - 1970 Hahn Pumper - 1000gpm/500gal In 1969 "Clifty Six" was the last of the Madison's fire companies to be established. This Howe Engine was their first apparatus. |
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| Special Thanks to Steve Hagy for many of these excellent photographs from Madison. | ||
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