The mission of the Wichita Fire Department is to provide excellent, proactive fire and life safety services through prevention, education, and protection.
The Wichita Fire Department was organized in 1886 when Wichita outgrew the volunteer fire companies which had protected the City since 1872. Today, the Wichita Fire Department has evolved from its original purpose of fighting fires, to its current task of providing a much broader level of emergency services to the public. Over the years, this expanded role along with a variety of community risk reduction activities and initiatives has allowed the department to demonstrate exceptional community value.
The Wichita Fire Department serves more than 395,000 people. In addition to the City of Wichita, the Wichita Fire Department also provides emergency responses throughout the metropolitan area through automatic and mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions.
The Wichita Fire Department is a diverse department comprised of two divisions: Emergency Operations and Support Services.
The Emergency Operations Division proudly serves the community by responding to fires and other emergencies from the city's 22 firehouses. In addition to their traditional emergency response duties, these members are also actively involved in a number of community risk reduction initiatives.
We are proud to serve, and our greatest concern and commitment is for the safety and well being of the citizens and visitors of Wichita, Kansas.
WFD Regional Training Center
The 25,000 square foot training facility features classrooms that can be configured into a variety of meeting spaces and is equipped with some of the best digital technology available.
