Madison Fire Announces Firefighter/EMT Recruitment Open Houses

The Madison Fire Department is hiring the next class of Firefighter/EMTs this spring! All who are interested in learning more about a career with MFD are invited to attend a recruitment open house. A variety of dates, times, and ways of attending are offered.

YOU can be a Madison Firefighter/EMT! No prior experience in fire/EMS is necessary to apply.

Thursday, March 12, 4:00-5:00 PM (Central)
Virtual Open House - Live on Zoom - Click to register

Saturday, March 14, 10:00-11:30 AM
Fire Station 14 (3201 Dairy Drive, Madison WI)

Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-7:00 PM (Central)
Virtual Open House for Women - Live on Zoom - Click to register

Wednesday, March 25, 6:00-7:30 PM
Fire Station 2 (421 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI)

Tuesday, March 31, 6:00-7:30 PM
Fire Station 4 (1437 Monroe Street, Madison, WI)

Sunday, April 26, 12:00-1:30 PM
Military Service Member Recruitment Open House
Fire Station 8 (3945 Lien Road, Madison, WI)

Each recruitment open house offers the opportunity to connect with current members of the Madison Fire Department, learn about a day in the life of a firefighter/EMT, and get your questions answered.

Visit our Join MFD page to learn more about the career opportunity, find out what we look for in a successful candidate, and find answers to frequently asked questions.

Applications for Firefighter/EMT will be accepted from April 1 through May 26, 2026.