Fire Department
Wichita Fire Department
The mission of the Wichita Fire Department is to provide excellent, proactive fire and life safety services through prevention, education, and protection.
The 25,000 square foot Wichita Fire Department Regional Training Center opened in 2010 and carries on the Wichita Fire Department training traditions. The facility was built on the existing training facility property and the Center features classrooms that can be configured into a variety of meeting spaces and is equipped with some of the best digital technology available.
- Coverage: 168.4 sq mi
- Firefighters: 420
- Stations: 22
- Area: Urban
- Population: 365,000
From The Chief
Chief Ronald Blackwell
“Considering we operate in a strictly urban area, we need all the visibility we can get to adapt to our environment. Our new aerial provides us with outstanding lines of sight along with the interior space and safety features new need to prepare and stay protected. This purchase absolutely supports our department’s mission to improve service while enhancing safety.”
The Dealer
Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc
Roger Brown is the Sales Representative at Conrad Fire Equipment that worked with Wichita on their new Dash CF PUC Platform. Conrad is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Kansas, Oklahoma
