Wichita Fire Department
Wichita, KS · Sedgwick County
Wichita Fire Department is a fire department serving Wichita, KS (Sedgwick County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- County
- Sedgwick County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FP-00945 | $555,946.11 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-01614 | $10,273,326 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FP-00504 | $539,718.4 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FP-00132 | $1,066,666.67 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00417 | $1,503,043.74 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00272 | $837,508 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FH00872 | $768,051 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FO05779 | $192,289 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-0921 | $628,164 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Wichita Fire Department
Wichita Fire Department operates as a fire department in Wichita, within Sedgwick County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Kansas has 773 registered fire departments and 16,728 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 20,500 fires, 45 fire deaths, and 0% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Wichita Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $16,364,712.92 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Wichita Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for Wichita Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Wichita Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Wichita Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Wichita Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Wichita Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Wichita Fire Department? ▼
Wichita Fire Department is a fire department serving Sedgwick County, KS.
Has Wichita Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wichita Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $16,364,712.92 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Kansas? ▼
Kansas has 773 fire departments with 16,728 total personnel. 0% are volunteer departments.
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