Madisonville Independent Fire Department, Station 56

10/28/2026

VOTE !!! and while your here why cook when you can grab a delicious meal that supports your local fire department.

10/25/2026

10/22/2026

🚦 TRAFFIC SAFETY ALERT – NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL NOW FULLY OPERATIONAL! 🚦

We would like to notify motorists that the new traffic signal at the intersection of Mt. Cobb Road and Cortez Road is now fully operational.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:

🔴 NO TURN ON RED: Motorists traveling off Cortez Road onto Mt Cobb Road are reminded to obey the new NO TURN ON RED sign. You must wait for a green signal before proceeding.

🚗 WATCH FOR CROSS-TRAFFIC: Always remain alert for vehicles approaching or traveling through the intersection. Never assume other drivers will stop or yield.

🚦 BE ALERT: This is a significant change for motorists who regularly travel through this area. Please pay close attention to the new traffic signals and posted signs.

⚠️ USE EXTRA CAUTION: Some motorists may be unfamiliar with the new intersection configuration or may still be accustomed to the previous traffic pattern. Drive defensively, reduce distractions, and allow yourself additional time to react.

Please be patient, stay alert, and help us keep this intersection safe for everyone.

10/13/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of long time member Charles "Chickie" Frey.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Frey family during this difficult time.

View Charles C. Frey's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/11/2026

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VOLUNTEERS STOP VOLUNTEERING?

Who answers the call? Who protects our communities? And who takes responsibility when there aren’t enough firefighters available to respond?

volunteer and part-time firefighters have provided critical emergency services, with limited funding, aging equipment, and inadequate staffing.

But here’s the question I believe should be front and center for everyone!!!

What is the plan when volunteer and part-time staffing can no longer meet the demands of our communities?

Do you know that a residential structure fire can require 15 or more properly trained and certified firefighters to safely and effectively perform fire attack, search and rescue, water supply, ventilation, command, and other critical operations. Ask yourself, Are you really safe with the fire protection you have? If you do not know, find out. It’s just that important to know who will be protecting you while you sleep!

That’s not 15 names on a department roster. That’s 15 qualified firefighters actually available and responding when the call comes in. The exact staffing requirement depends on the incident.

How many communities can realistically meet that need today? Not many at all!

For many, decisions made continue to fund roads, buildings, and community improvements which are drastically needed for all, but are we giving the same attention to the staffing, equipment, and resources needed to protect lives?

Public safety cannot simply be a talking point! It is reality! It requires funding, accountability, and long-term planning.

Volunteer and part-time firefighters are essential to our communities, but their willingness to serve should never replace the responsibility of local government to plan for adequate emergency protection.

Our citizens deserve to know what level of protection is actually available when they dial 911.

The calls aren’t going to stop coming just because we don’t have enough firefighters to respond. And responding with 1 or 2 members to an incident is a false sense of safety to those we serve.

It is no different than the need for police officers and staffing to protect each community! But we must understand the value of each and what it takes financially and the equipment needed to keep you safe and also each person who puts on that uniform!

WHAT IS YOUR PLAN?

Because hoping enough firefighters show up is not a public safety strategy.

It’s time to stop assuming we have adequate fire protection and start asking whether we actually do.

I wish others would understand this concern and start thinking we need to prepare for this exact situation. Because it’s coming and faster than we expected!

10/04/2026

09/25/2026

Happening September 27 from 8AM - 1PM