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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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Total personnel
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Stations
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EMS service
$16.4M
9 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Wichita, KS

FEMA Grant History

$16.4M
Total Funding
9
Awards
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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.