FMFD handles small fire at middle school

FORT MADISON - On December 30, 2024, at 01:53:24 AM, the Fort Madison Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched to 502 48th Street for a reported fire alarm at the Fort Madison Middle School. Units 9411 and 9415 were enroute by 01:56:26 AM, with four personnel responding. Upon arrival, Lieutenant Hannum established Fort Madison Command. Fort Madison Police Department units also arrived around the same time.
Upon accessing the fire alarm system, it was determined that smoke had been detected in the generator room. Officer Chaney, who was outside, reported visible smoke coming from a vent. When the door was opened, a fire was discovered underneath the generator. The fire was quickly extinguished using a fire extinguisher, and the fire was confined to the room of origin with minimal damage.
The Fort Madison Police Department assisted on the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire ground operations were concluded, and all crews were back in service by 02:27:59 AM.