Madison Hose Co. No. 1

02/22/2026

Please stay safe during the upcoming blizzard. Please make sure you have completed what you need to do for preparation before the snow starts.
Remember to clear your exhaust vents during heavy drifting snow to prevent concerns with carbon monoxide.
If you are able to help clear fire hydrants near your house safely, that will help first responders in saving time in the case of a larger incident.
Please be safe!

02/21/2026

01/26/2026

Madison has many fire hydrants, if you have a hydrant near your house, please help the fire department and clear the hydrant, this water source is critical for emergencies.
Thank you!

01/23/2026

Just a friendly reminder to clear your exhaust vents during Sundays expected heavy snow. Make sure your Carbon monoxide detectors are working and the batteries have been changed.

12/06/2025

Last night Santa stopped by the firehouse early to have some Award winning chili! After having some famous smoked brisket chili, the Chief chauffeur’d Santa in the ladder truck down to the green for the town tree lighting.
As a reminder, don’t forget to signup for the Madison Hose Co. to visit your house with Santa on December 14th or 21st to deliver gifts. Click on the link below to signup

https://www.madisonhoseco1.com/content/santa/

11/02/2025

It is that time of year again! Madison Hose Company # 1 is excited to spread some holiday cheer and help Santa Claus deliver toys to children in Madison on a shiny red fire engine. Registration is currently open!
For this holiday season Santa will be making deliveries the mornings and afternoons of Sunday December 14th and Sunday December 21st.

You can register online here: https://www.madisonhoseco1.com/content/santa/santa_search.cfm

10/11/2025

08/26/2025

Wake and Funeral Arrangements for Firefighter Michael Terrio

The wake for Firefighter Michael Terrio will be held on Thursday, August 28th at Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT.

• Visiting hours will be from 1600 to 2000 hours.
• All fire department personnel are requested to assemble outside Swan Funeral Home at 1745 hours in Class A uniforms.
• Members will form up across the street from the funeral home with Guilford Squad 1 and Madison Hose Engine 2-5-1.
• At 1800 hours, personnel will proceed into the funeral home, led by the Chief Officers of the Guilford Fire Department and the Madison Fire Department.

At this time, no outside fire apparatus will be involved in the wake or funeral services.

The funeral service for Firefighter Terrio will take place on Friday, August 29th at 1000 hours at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison, CT.

• Parking and shuttle buses will be available at the Madison Train Station, 77 Bradley Road.
• Shuttle buses will depart promptly at 0915 hours and proceed to St. Margaret Church.
• Following the Mass, a funeral procession will travel from St. Margaret Church to West End Cemetery, Boston Post Road at Jannas Lane, Madison, CT.

A reception will be held at Martin Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Road, Guilford, CT beginning at approximately 1300 hours.

Donations in FF Terrio’s memory can be made at the following link:

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08/24/2025

It is with great sadness that the Madison Hose Co. 1 announce the passing of Firefighter Michael Terrio, an active member of our department.
Michael was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Friday August 22nd and tragically passed from his injuries.
Firefighter Terrio was a dedicated public servant who committed himself to protect the residents of Madison. Michael began his firefighting career with Madison Hose Co. 1 as a junior firefighter before joining the senior ranks. Michael was a valuable asset with a wealth of knowledge and loyal member who will be greatly missed by his friends in the department.
The Madison Hose Co. 1 sends its sincere condolences to Michaels family and friends.

07/05/2025

July has been off to a busy start for the members of Madison Hose. July 1st logged 4 calls for service, including a mutual aid structure fire response to Guilford. On Wednesday July 2nd, members started as early as 8am at West Wharf to assist in loading the fireworks barge for the event that evening. Over the course of the day, members responded to 9 calls for service before finishing cleanup from the event around midnight.
On July 3rd, members responded to over 30 weather-related calls as a heavy storm cell rolled through the area. These included multiple entrapments from trees on houses and vehicles, a downed electrical/brush fire near a natural gas line, a vehicle under a live wire, and a slew of downed trees and power lines. July 4th kicked off with members attending the parade, followed by another 9 calls for service. These included multiple responses into Hammonasset State Park, as well as a mutual aid structure fire response to Clinton.
As a reminder, there are still cleanup efforts underway from the storm. Please treat all downed power lines as live wires and abide by all traffic barriers, cones, and scene tape cordoning off hazards and debris.