Wichita Fire Department
Fire Department
City Hall, 11th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Hours:8 AM-5 PM
Monday-Friday
: (316) 268-4451
: (316) 268-4409
: Fire Department
Click to Link Wichita Fire Website
City Hall, 11th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Hours:8 AM-5 PM
Monday-Friday
: (316) 268-4451
: (316) 268-4409
: Fire Department
Click to Link Wichita Fire Website
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Fire Stations that respond in the SWNA area
Fire Station 4
2423 W. Irving
Located at Meridian and Irving, Station Four is the headquarters station for the Department's Heavy Rescue Team. Station Four has a complement of one engine, one squad the Heavy Rescue Vehicle, and Boat 4. Built and relocated in 2003, it currently has 15 personnel assigned over three shifts.
Fire Station 12
3443 S. Meridian
Located at Meridian and 33rd St. S., Station Twelve has a complement of one engine and one squad. Station Twelve is the first responder to the Southwest part of the City. Built and relocated in 2003, the station currently has 15 personnel assigned over three shifts.
Joshua Blick Graduation of Citizens Fire Academy At City Council
Hi all,
I thought you'd be interested in this page I found on Wichita City's Website:
Click on the link below to be directed to the Channel 7 broadcast of council chambers this week.
The video will begin after you click the link below. You will have to click on the video bar and drag the round ball below the video to 33 mins. ahead and then hit play.
Link to graduation video (click)
City of Wichita Fire Department Citizens Academy
Citizens' Fire Academy
Overview
The Wichita Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Wichita Fire Department firefighters. The program will enhance awareness of the department’s capabilities and limitations; develop realistic expectations of response times from point of dispatch; develop cooperative relationships between firefighters and the citizens of Wichita and encourage participations to become more aware of the dangers of fire and benefits of fire prevention.
Citizens' Fire Academy - Spring 2009
Requirements
Citizens must be at least 18 years of age and live in the City of Wichita. All applicants must submit to a background check and must sign a waiver releasing the City of Wichita of all liabilities while participating in the Academy. There is no charge to participants.
Class dates and location
The course is 10 weeks long, 3 hours per session, and will be held at the Wichita Fire Department Training Academy on Thursdays and a Saturday. Several sessions will be held at City Fire Stations. The classes will start on May 7th at 6:30 pm and run through 9:30 pm.
Topics included in schedule Topics
Fill out the Spring 2009 Citizen's Fire Academy Registration Form Here
For More Information
Contact the Wichita Fire Department Fire Prevention Division at 268-4466 for more information.
Overview
The Wichita Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Wichita Fire Department firefighters. The program will enhance awareness of the department’s capabilities and limitations; develop realistic expectations of response times from point of dispatch; develop cooperative relationships between firefighters and the citizens of Wichita and encourage participations to become more aware of the dangers of fire and benefits of fire prevention.
Citizens' Fire Academy - Spring 2009
Requirements
Citizens must be at least 18 years of age and live in the City of Wichita. All applicants must submit to a background check and must sign a waiver releasing the City of Wichita of all liabilities while participating in the Academy. There is no charge to participants.
Class dates and location
The course is 10 weeks long, 3 hours per session, and will be held at the Wichita Fire Department Training Academy on Thursdays and a Saturday. Several sessions will be held at City Fire Stations. The classes will start on May 7th at 6:30 pm and run through 9:30 pm.
Topics included in schedule Topics
- WFD History/Introductions
- Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention: Inspection/Public Education & Fire Investigations
- Dispatch (911) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
- SCBA-Search and Rescue
- Heavy Rescue/Hazardous Materials
- Vehicle Extrication
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Hose Evolutions
- Simulated Fire Evolutions
- Graduation
Fill out the Spring 2009 Citizen's Fire Academy Registration Form Here
For More Information
Contact the Wichita Fire Department Fire Prevention Division at 268-4466 for more information.
Andy Thomas - Wichitafire.org
This is a link to a great website made by Andy Thomas a wichita resident.
Click here or on the photo to link to Wichitafire.org
Click here or on the photo to link to Wichitafire.org
