Halloween Safety Tips

  HAPPY HALLOWEEN Parent Tips  Decorations are the first thing to ignite in 900 reported home fires each year. Two of five of these fires were started by a candle. … Read More

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, ordorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. … Read More

Fireworks Safety

Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks and outdoor cooking. … Read More

Advisory and Recalls

Kiddie Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Deep Fried Turkey Advisory U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Recall Info

P-O-P (Pull Over Please)

Move to the Right for Sirens and Lights If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to get there right away. Did you … Read More

Smoke Alarm Safety

Almost three of five (60%) of reported home fire deaths in 2007 to 2011 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Make sure … Read More

Pre-Fire Plan Request

Pre-Fire Plan Request Did you receive this letter? Dear Property/Business Owner In the next few days you will be receiving a letter requesting your assitance in updating and establishing a … Read More

Notice

Driver’s History Insurability Standards Due to changing insurability standards for drivers, the following driver disqualification guidelines will be strictly enforced as a hiring requirement for Extraboard firefighter candidates. Please contact … Read More

Media Releases

2017 Fire Medical Media Releases 810 Wellington Road Update – 04/26/2017 810 Wellington Road – 04/25/2017

For Homeowners & Renters

Advisory and Recalls After the Fire Brochure (PDF) Burning Permits and Requirements Codes and Ordinances Fire Extinguishers ISO Rating Safety Tips Smoke Detectors

About Us

  The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical department is a division of the City of Lawrence. We provide the community with emergency medical services, fire suppression, basic and technical rescue, tactical … Read More

For Contractors/Businesses

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Blasting Regulations Checklist Burning Permits and Requirements Codes and Ordinances Commercial Kitchen Cooking Equipment Fire Code Board of Appeals Inspections / Plan Review KNOX BOX Security Program

Recruit Classes

LDCFM Recruit Class Directory Click Image for Larger View   2025 Recruit Class 2024 Recruit Class 2022 Recruit Class (2nd Class) 2022 Recruit Class (1st Class) 2021 Recruit Class 2020 … Read More

History in Photos

Everest Lee1917 Station 1, Y-Shift 1975 Chief John Miller and his dog, Blackie – 1953-54 American LaFrance Aerial Truck 1940

Publications and Reports

  Annual Reports Codes and Ordinances HIPAA Notice of Privacy Policy (PDF) ISO Rating Jayhawk Conference Room Use Guidelines (PDF) Organizational Chart (PDF) Patch Request Schedule of User Fees Self-Assessment … Read More

Spring Safety Tips

When Spring Fever hits, it usually means lots of grilling, entertaining, and cleaning. During this time it is also important to ensure your own safety by considering a few safety … Read More

Wheeled Sports Program

  The Wheeled Safety Program provides free, high quality bicycle helmets to children under the age of 14. Each Spring, the department conducts the Lawrence Helmet Fair which provides information … Read More

ISO Public Protection Classification

  The ISO Public Protection Class (PPC) program provides important, up-to-date information about municipal fire-protection services throughout the country. A community’s investment in fire mitigation is a proven and reliable … Read More