Wichita Fire Department

WFD joined forces with other local agencies and volunteers to give back to the community on this rainy Thursday.

"From landscaping and painting to organizing supplies and completing much-needed facility improvements, these volunteers gave their time and talents to strengthen the charitable organizations that serve our neighbors every day."

United Way of the Plains

Every day, Wichita firefighters answer the call to help those in need. Today, we're answering a different kind of call. Your Wichita Fire Department is proud to join Blood Cancer United and participate in the Battle of the Badges, a friendly fundraising competition that brings first responders together to support individuals and families facing blood cancer.

Cancer impacts every community. It affects our friends, neighbors, family members, and sometimes even our own brothers and sisters in public safety. That's why we're stepping up to help raise funds for research, patient support programs, and resources that give hope to those in the fight of their lives.

Who's ready to answer the call?

Join the Battle of the Badges and help us prove that when first responders come together, we can make a real difference. Together, we serve. Together, we save lives.

Feel free to donate to the department you want to support:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/battle-of-the-badges-blood-cancer-united

🚨 CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. WHO'S NEXT? 🚨

The Wichita Fire Department has entered the Battle of the Badges - for Blood Cancer United - Kansas. We're challenging every Fire Department, EMS agency, and Law Enforcement agency in Kansas to join us in raising money to fight blood cancer.

Let's see which badge can raise the most and make the biggest impact. ❤️🏆🚒🚑🚓

We have TWO weeks left to fundraise. I'm needing to get to our $59,000 goal -- fast!

DONATE to support City of Wichita- Government’s Wichita Fire for stepping up!

Give here to support Blood Cancer United: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/battle-of-the-badges-blood-cancer-united

Congratulations Greg! Enjoy this next chapter!

Are you ready for July 4?🧨 🗽
Don't forget: shooting non-aerial fireworks is allowed from 10 a.m.-midnight, June 27-July 5. Aerial fireworks are allowed July 3-July 5.

🎇Firework Safety Tips🎇
🧨 Supervise kids using fireworks, and don't allow young children to handle fireworks
🧨 Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
🧨 Never hold lit fireworks in your hands

Clint Gifford, a 18.5-year veteran with WFD, was promoted to Captain, this week on Wednesday. Please join us in congratulating Captain Gifford!

So great to see everyone tonight at Bradley Fair for the Thursday night Summer Concert series! Hope to see you back next week!

Congratulations to Training Chief Ryan Gadbury and Records Administrator Glenda Sublett on successfully completing the mini-MPA through Wichita State's Hugo Wall School. The program is a 16 week course for public servants to help strengthen their leadership skills within the community.

This week the Citizen's Fire Academy had the opportunity to hear from executive staff Fire Chief Snow, Deputy Chief Pavelski and Fire Marshal Dugan. The class was given the chance to ask questions as well. Afterwards everyone headed outside to meet crews from Stations 7 & 13 and tour the rehab bus command unit.