The stables of James Bryce, a NY cotton broker, were completely destroyed by fire.  The Morristown F.D. aided the city. 

A call was transmitted over the telegraph to Morristown requesting assistance at a fire at Van Wagners Drug Store on Waverly Place.  Morristown F.D. aided the city saving a great deal of property.

A severe fire at the Allen Building on Main Street threatened the whole business district.  Three Morristown firemen were rescued from the basement after a 1st floor collapse.

The Madison Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was duly incorporated "for the purpose of protecting life and property from fire"

The first hose cart was purchased.

The first fire headquarters was occupied.

The Firemen's Relief Association of Madison was duly incorporated "for the purpose of relieving disabled or indigent firemen."

The Hook & Ladder Company went under the control of the city.

A municipal water system was established and a hose cart along with 800 feet of hose was purchased for $700.00.

The Borough of Madison is formed taking over control of the Hook & Ladder Company. 

The old truck was sold to the Afton Fire Company (Florham Park) for $150.00.

The old hose "jumper" was sold to the Chatham F.D. for $75.00.

A new hook & ladder truck was acquired for the cost of $1,125.

A new fire headquarters was built by land donated by the Burnet Family at the North corner of Central & Cook Avenues.

A supply wagon was purchased for $650.00.  Later it was mounted on a Pierce Arrow chasis and used as a auxiliary hose truck.

The Madison Borough council adopted "an ordinance to establish, regulate, and equip a fire department in the Borough of Madison." (Ordinance #61)

A new bell had been purchased for $647.00 and placed in the bell tower next to fire headquarters.  The new bell was used until 1935.  In 1936 the bell was sold to a church in Moorestown NJ. 

C.F. Force's machine shop, now the site of the Westcoot -Alexander establishment was totally destroyed with a loss of over $30,000.

A Gamewell fire alarm system was installed and adopted.

The council approved a fire siren to be purchased similar to the one in Summit NJ. The siren was located on Convent property and was operated by the steam boilers at the water plant.

The Madison Hose Company No. 1 is formed after twice being petitioned and denied by the borough council.

A new No. 3 Webb auto pumping engine with (12) 3 gallon chemical tanks was purchased for $6,000.  The truck was sold in 1937 to the Cedar Knolls F.D.

Adolph DuBarry mansion (now the site of Bayley Ellard High School) was completely destroyed.  Described as the most costly blaze in the history of Madison.  Loss $300,000.00.

The barns of Aicken Greer, on Central Avenue was destroyed, with five horses, harness, a large moving van, three spring wagons and other equipment.  The most valuable horse was saved.

The Flangan Building, which occupied the site of The Madison Trust Company on Waverly Place, was damaged beyond repair.  The fire threatened the whole business district of the city.  The Morristown F.D. sent assistance and eight powerful steamers were in use.  "The firemen were hampered by intruding citizens, who had to be sprayed with water."

Several occupants were trapped in a boarding house fire at the corner of Green & Hillside Avenues.  Occupants were rescued by firemen. At least one victim died due to smoke inhalation.

It was reported that the home of Henry Feuchtwanger on Loantaka Way was afire.  The department made ready to respond, but were notified that the fire was out.  Shortly afterwards it was discovered that the whole top floors were fully ablaze.  Assistance was provided by the Morristown F.D., Washington Engine Company.

Webb's barns, situated on Ridgedale Avenue, were completely destroyed by a spectacular fire which destroyed five valuable horses and five cows.

A fierce blaze was fought for over 24 hours by firemen at the Green and Pierson's lumber yard.  Numerous houses on Main Street were ignited by flying embers.  The ruins were still smoldering two days later.  Assistance was provided by the Morristown F.D..

Several barns on the Dodge estate were destroyed by fire resulting from lightening.

A large mansion on Madison Avenue (now in the area of Shadylawn Drive) owned by H. Brooks Nichols was the victim to a large fire.  The fire which burned for over 24 hours was finally extinguished with assistance from Morristown F.D..

The same mansion as above burned again.  This time the fire resulted in the demolishing of the residence.

Reginald P. Lum is appointed chief.

The Hartley Marcellus Dodge Memorial building is dedicated and occupied. Present day fire headquarters are still in this building.

The State Fire Chiefs Convention convened in Madison, NJ.

At 12:50a.m. the alarm was sounded for a fire in the Castle Building on Waverly Place.  Although fully involved, the department made a splendid "stop," and saved the structure.  This building is reputed to be the "Day and Searing" store building, which was saved in the 1877 fire.

A fire in the Schaouy Building, at 26 Main Street, during the noon hour, resulted in damage of $20,000 to the building and $9,100 to contents.  Mrs. Lily Clemens died in the blaze.  Mrs. Hugh Brodhead and Mrs. Mabel Clark were rescued by firefighters.

Robert L. Chambers is appointed chief.

At 8:29am a general alarm was sounded for a house fire on Spring Valley Road.  Fire units were on scene for six hours.

A Gas Station at 319 Main Street sustained extensive damage from a fire.  The alarm was sounded at 7:05am and units did not clear until four hours later.

 At 6:16p.m. the large frame dwelling situated on the southwest side of Madison Avenue, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Percy Crane, was reported to be on fire.  Firefighters from Madison, Morristown, and Green Village fought the blaze for nine hours while Florham Park Fire Department covered Fire Headquarters.  Many valuable prints and antiques were saved, although some were unfortunately destroyed.

The department responded to 26 stills and 2 generals resulting from a hurricane.  10 calls for water emergencies, 13 trees on houses, 3 Medical Calls, and 2 minor house fires.

A medical assistance call was called in to fire headquarters from 55 North Street.  Upon arrival the 39 year old male was unconscious.  Utilizing the respirator and early day CPR the victim was revived.

 The Green & Pierson Lumber Yard was again visited by a disastrous and spectacular blaze.  The alarm was received at 1:11p.m. and the firefighters were not dismissed until 6:00p.m. the following day.  Florham Park, Green Village, Chatham, and Morristown responded.  Damage was estimated over $75,000 and 500,000 gallons of water were used.  The fire spread so rapidly that a new engine was engulfed in flames before it could be moved.  Thirteen firefighters suffered burns.

The departments Handie Talkie was used for the first time at a brush fire on Rosedale Avenue.

 St. Vincent's Church was seriously threatened when a fire, originating above the ceiling in the center portion of the church, destroyed the steeple and belfry. Valuable assistance was rendered by the Morris Township Fire Department's ladder truck while Florham Park covered Madison Fire Headquarters.

At 10:25pm a barn fire was reported on Chateau Thierry Avenue.  This fire was the first response made by Engine 2 (1953 Mack) which pumped for six hours. 

One firefighter was injured at a fire on Beverly Road.  The fire which broke out just past 6:00am was fought with temperatures only 5 degrees above zero. 

At 12:45pm a general alarm was sounded for 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Apartment 17.  Firefighters returned to headquarters three hours later.

A fire caused by spontaneous combustion in a store room, caused severe damage to a residence at 47 Cook Avenue.

A fire destroyed a large trestle and adjoining structures at Morris Coal & Lumber (now the site of parking lot#3).

A fire of underdetermined origin broke out in the Goumas Diner (now the Nautilus Diner) at 95 Main Street.  The alarm was received at 11:50p.m..  Five firefighters and one police officer were overcome by heavy smoke.

Complete requirement puts the Madison Fire Department at the highest rating in the state for insurance ratings.

A spectacular fire destroyed the quarters of Frank Patterson Post No.43 American Legion, located at 76-78 Main Street.  The building was completely destroyed and now is the site of a parking lot. 

Edward F. Daniher is appointed chief.

Another building located on the Morris Coal & Lumber property was badly damaged by fire and later demolished.  The building was an auto painting shop.

A 4:00p.m. alarm was received from 76 Prospect Street.  As firefighter H. Holly rounded the corner of Kings and Prospect the column of smoke in the sky indicated a general alarm.  In spite of every effort on the part of the Madison Fire Department with the assistance of Florham Park F.D., the structure was damaged beyond repair and had to be demolished. 

A fire was reported at 22 Woodcliff Drive at 7:00pm.  The fire destroyed the residence.

At 4:04am Engine 2 responded on a still alarm received from the Madison Police reporting smoke in the area of Chapel Street.  At 4:09am Chief Daniher pulled box 2-1-1 sounding a general alarm bringing Engines 3 & 1 and Truck 4 to the scene of a house fire at 7 Central Avenue.

11:34pm, a column of smoke was seen eight blocks away from 14 Noe Avenue indicating a general alarm.  A 2nd alarm was ordered to be transmitted by Chief Daniher bringing Engine 3 to the scene along with the Florham Park Fire Department.

A fire was reported on Belleau Avenue at 4:52pm.  A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing Engine 3 to the scene and Florham Park to stand by at Fire Headquarters.  Roll call was taken later that night.

A fire was reported at 151 Garfield Avenue at 11:34am.  Roll call was taken at 4:04pm.

Jack McLaughlin is appointed chief.

An alarm was received at 8:31pm reporting a fire at Paul's Steak House, 258 Main Street.  Upon arrival the rear kitchen was fully involved.

At 12:43am a fire was reported at the Madison Coat Shop, 133 Kings Road.  Upon arrival the building was fully involved.

Just past 2:00am a fire was reported at T&P Auto Parts on Main Street.  The fire caused $20,000 worth of damage. 

Two people, including a fourteen year old boy, were seriously burned in a fire at 75 Shadylawn Drive.  The fire started when gasoline was accidentally spilled and was ignited by the furnace

 A raging gas fed fire threatened the whole block of Central Avenue just North of Elmer St.  The blaze destroyed the Sam Gordon's Warehouse on Central Avenue.  Assistance was provided by the Florham Park Fire Department.  

A call was received at 11:58pm for a house fire at 38 Lorraine Road.  The resident was pulled out of the house by Madison Police only to loose her life later at Morristown Memorial.

A fire was reported at the Western Electric Building on Park Avenue just past 1:30pm.  A second alarm was transmitted at 2:01pm bringing Florham Park F.D. to the scene.

Just before midnight an alarm was transmitted for a working fire at the Burnett Building at the corner of Central & Main.  A raging fire of unknown origin had fully involved an annex in the rear of the store.  After a hard fight the fire was held to the liquor store and the rear portion of the building.

A call was received at 5:29pm reporting a house being struck by lightening at 280 Kings Road.  Upon arrival the 2nd floor was fully involved. 

A house at 183 Green Village Road was destroyed after a late evening fire.

A call was received at 3:06am for smoke in the area of Fairview Avenue.  When Engine 3 reached Central Avenue a column of smoke could be seen in the sky.  The fire was at the Stanley Estate, 141 Ridgedale Avenue. A neighbor reported seeing three kids run from the house just before the alarm was transmitted.  

Four Students and a professor were seriously burned at a lab explosion at Madison High School. 

A suspicious fire broke out at the Madison Meat Market located at 36-38 Main Street.  Florham Park Fire Department came to assist.  Twelve police officers were on duty and the N.J. State Police arson squad was called to investigate.

James McCormack is appointed chief.

A call was received from the Florham Park Police reporting a house fire at 215 Greenwood Avenue.  Gasoline being used to clean the floors was the cause of the fire. 

At 9:01am a fire was reported at 49 East Lane.  Firefighters T. Kiernan & L. Clark rescued a 69 year old female from the second floor.  She was transported to Morristown Memorial where she later passed away. 

At 1:07am the bells sounded at Fire Headquarters box 4-1-1. The box pulled yielded a fire which destroyed a large garage on Ridgedale Avenue.  The fire was caused by lightening.

A house fire was reported at 1:48am at 9 Leigh Avenue. The fire claimed the life of a 66 year old female.

A fire destroyed a house slated for demolition at 12 Crescent Road.  Morris Township and Florham Park provided assistance.

A fire was reported at 17 Prospect Place at 4:46pm.  The third floor was fully involved upon arrival.

Three firefighter were injured battling a large house fire at 76 Loantaka Way. The alarm was received at 2:11am.  Roll call was taken eighteen hours later.

At 1:54am Box 6-1-4 was transmitted.  Like many times before, and many times to come, a check of the area yielded another malicious false alarm.

Just before midnight the bells sounded Box 3-5-1.  Upon arrival the 1st floor of 176 Main Street was fully involved.

 A fire at the Getty service center resulted in the destruction of three vehicles.

 A late night fire was discovered at the Park Avenue Cleaners on Waverly Place.