FIRE
Phone No:  785-826-7340

The Fire Department shares in the responsibility for protecting lives and property.  Fire Chief Larry Mullikin oversees the department’s ninety-two (92) full-time employees.  The Fire Department operates from four fire station locations, providing rescue and fire suppression citywide and into certain areas of the county by contract and on special assistance.  The Emergency Medical Services Division, a paramedic level of care, is operated by the Fire Department on a countywide basis providing both non-emergency and emergency care.  Primary response ambulances are located at all four stations, and the Department assists with fire first responder on life threatening calls, to reduce run time and for additional staffing manning within the City.  The Fire Department will continue to maintain a high-level readiness for prompt and efficient response to fires, emergency medical calls and other types of emergencies.  Fire Station 1, which houses the administrative offices, is located at 222 W. Elm Street.