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Brandon Ehlers sworn in as Madison’s full‑time fire chief
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety swore in Brandon Ehlers as the City of Madison’s full‑time fire chief. Ehlers pledged transparency, accountability and support for the volunteer department and said he will prioritize resources for firefighter safety.
The Board of Public Works and Safety administered the oath of office to Brandon Ehlers on Monday, officially making him the City of Madison’s full‑time fire chief.
Mayor (speaker 1) conducted the ceremony and Ehlers—who repeated the oath—told the board he was “honored and humbled” to serve. “The fire service is built on dedication, integrity, and service to others, and I’m committing to upholding those values every single day,” Ehlers said.
In brief remarks after the oath, Ehlers thanked the mayor, the board and his department and pledged to provide resources to help firefighters serve safely and effectively. Board members and firefighters on hand joined for a group photograph following the ceremony.
The mayor framed the appointment as part of broader investments in public safety and noted the city is continuing to bolster its stormwater and emergency‑response work in tandem with other infrastructure projects. No formal vote on the appointment was recorded at the meeting; the ceremony was presented as a swearing‑in for a position described by city staff as long‑planned and full time.
The board moved on to its agenda items after the ceremony; staff said the city would continue to work with the volunteer fire department and county partners on mutual aid and training.
