Fire Alarm Inspections The Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Department has provide this information in regards to the review, inspection, and acceptance testing requirements of fire alarms installed in new … Read More

The Fire Line 607 inspection listed on a building permit refers to the inspection and testing of a structure’s fire line, and is required for validation and acceptance. The contractor will schedule … Read More

The Lawrence Fire Medical Code Review is in accordance with the 2018 International Fire Code and City of Lawrence, KS Code by Ordinance. [A] 105.4 Construction Documents Construction documents shall … Read More

Where automatic sprinkler systems are required, they shall comply with IFC 2012 Section 903 and NFPA 13 and 13R. Requirements for automatic sprinklers are determined by occupancy class (group) as … Read More

City Code Chapter 8, Article 6 The checklist below is an abbreviation of the Blasting Regulations as set forth in Chapter 8, Article 6 of The Code of the City … Read More

  Authorization to Bill Insurance-Medical Authorization (PDF) Department Patch Request KNOX Online Order Instructions Request a Burn Permit  Request for Fire Extinguisher Training  Request a Fire Truck Visit  Request for … Read More

  Burn Permits Career Opportunities Child Safety Seat Checks Codes and Ordinances Daycare Inspections Explorer Post Program Fire Extinguisher Training HIPAA Notice of Privacy Policy (PDF) Honor Guard IAFF Local … Read More

Fire Related Records To obtain any fire related records, please fill out the form below and return to the Administration Office, 1911 Stewart Ave.* Request for Record Copy (PDF) *Fees … Read More

Amendments to Adopted 2015 IFC – Ordinance 9636 (PDF) City of Lawrence Code Chapter 8 – International Fire Code (PDF) Fireworks Use – Ordinance 7594 (PDF) Grilling on Apartment Balconies … Read More

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Retirements Congratulations to our members who have served the citizens of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas over the years. 2023 Engineer Jason Williams – 24 years … Read More

Overall, most college-related fires are due to a general lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention. It is important that both off-campus and on-campus students understand fire risks and … Read More

Safety Tips for a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Make fire safety your New Years Resolution.   House parties Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan. … Read More

Excessive drinking can be hazardous to everyone's health. Do you know about the dangers of alcohol poisoning? When you should seek professional help? Sadly enough, too many college students say … Read More

Beginning January 1, 2014, all facility inspections in the City of Lawrence will be conducted by the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office. This includes on-site inspections of the following: above ground … Read More

Now that winter has officially arrived in the Midwest, it is important to remember that heavy snows, icy conditions and dangerously cold temperatures can occur at any time. To protect … Read More

Winter driving can be hazardous and scary during the winter months. But being prepared can help make the trip safer and help you to deal with an emergency. Plan Ahead … Read More

Walking Safely When winter arrives, that means there is a potential for freezing temperatures, snowstorms, icy roads, and slippery sidewalks. During the winter months slip and fall responses increase, significantly. … Read More

Frostbite Frostbite results from the body's survival mechanisms kicking in during extremely cold weather. The body's first imperative is to protect the vital inner organs, which it does by cutting … Read More

More than one-third of American use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when … Read More

It’s not possible to predict what this flu season will be like. Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and … Read More