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Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell retires Friday after 24 years with the department, 10 of them as fire chief.Blackwell, a native of Kansas City, Missouri,…
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Fireworks tents are up, and starting Tuesday, customers can legally buy fireworks and set them off during the next week.This Fourth of July tradition also…
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As temperatures rise this summer, the Wichita Fire Department is warning people not to leave kids or pets in hot cars.Even on mild days, the temperature…
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The Sedgwick County Fire Department is looking to add new firefighters to its ranks. An informational meeting is set for this weekend in Bel Aire.Sedgwick…
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The Sedgwick County Fire Department is offering a free program to help locate rural residences in case of an emergency.Rural residences are often set back…
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Four Wichita firefighters who lost their lives nearly five decades ago were honored today.The Wichita Fire Department unveiled a memorial plaque near…
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Wichita City Council members have approved the purchase of $7 million worth of equipment for the fire department.Fire Chief Ron Blackwell says the funds…
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Fall may have just started, but the Wichita Fire Department is urging residents to start prepping their houses for "home heating season."Wichita Fire…
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The Wichita Fire Department celebrates 130 years today.Sgt. Stuart Bevis says Wichita Fire gets between 60,000 and 70,000 calls a year, although only…
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Neighborhoods across Wichita will take part in events Tuesday as part of a national community safety initiative. Neighborhood Night Out is a chance for…