Photos from New Engine 10s Push In thanks to Firehouse 10 for inviting me out. #WichitaFD #ICTbravest
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!! Thinking of all of you at the Stations today. Stay safe and warm Wichita! #ictbravest #wichitaFD
11 probationary ffs successfully passed written & practical testing this week. They now have yellow helmets which identifies them as official firefighters! Congrats Benefiel, Benter, Billman, Enegren, Gronau, Haig, Maggard, Sanko, Sutton, Taylor, & Walden #ICTbravest #WichitaFD
Fire Service members! Don't miss this opportunity to engage w/ pros from across the US! WFD hosts Fire Forum in conjunction w/KU Fire & Rescue Training Institute. Event will be held June 3rd at our Regional Training Center, 4780 E 31st S., Wichita. More details below! #wichitaFD
from the Wichita fire departments facebook page. He had retired in may :(
'Captain Orloske passed away tonight after a courageous battle with cancer. . #WichitaFD ' WichitaFireDept
1700 blk S. Yale, house fire. Fire was started accidentally by burning leaves, it quickly spread to the porch & nearby combustibles. Wichita ordinance requires min dist of 15 ft from structures for fire pits and it is illegal to burn leaves in the City limits. #wichitaFD
The non-emergency line through dispatch will be available on New Year's Eve for calls such as noise complaints. #wichitaFD
UPDATE FROM OUR CREW IN COLORADO
Our crew is heading back to Wichita. They were released yesterday afternoon to avoid the incoming snow storm. Their assignment while at East Troublesome Fire was structure protection. #PrayingforColorado #wichitaks #ictbravest #wichitafd
Hey WichitaFireDept, a friend of mine in your fair city witnessed this. Hell of an example they set when the city government (aka their employers) require masks. @ #WichitaFD
SO PROUD OF Billy ♥️ Congratulations to all the new firefighters! #ICTbravest #WichitaFD
Approx 1108 a.m., apartment fire, 100 blk S. Ridge Rd. Fire attack brought fire under control; was isolated to ext balconies of 2 units, other units unaffected. No interior damage sustained. No injuries. Cause was improperly disposed smoking materials on the balcony. #wichitaFD
Firefighter Darren McClintock retired after nearly 34 years of service to the Wichita Fire Department and the citizens of Wichita. FF McClintock’s official retirement date was May 5, 2023. Please join us in wishing Darren a long and happy retirement! #wichitaFD #ICTbravest