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Coffeyville Fire
Department 7th &
Walnut
The Fire Department, under the leadership of Chief Greg Allen, provides around-the-clock fire protection for the citizens of Coffeyville. In addition to Chief Allen, the department has 18 firefighters: Chief
In addition to providing fire protection, the 19-member Fire Department is also involved with fire prevention awareness, fire suppression and high angle, confined space and water rescue operations. Coffeyville is the State of Kansas Haz Mat Response Team for southeast Kansas, and 17 members of the Fire Department are trained Haz Mat Technicians. The department assists the City with code enforcement and provides inspections for businesses, day care centers, home day cares, schools and restaurants. Firefighters have hazardous materials training and are dispatched and respond to every motor vehicle accident within the city limits that has possible injuries. They also respond outside the city limits if requested by EMS or the Sheriff's Department. The department provides needed assistance to area fire departments or communities upon request, and serve as severe weather monitors. Firefighters take pride in their community and in helping the citizens. Upon request they conduct carbon monoxide investigations, install smoke detectors and change the batteries and provide assistance for the community's special events including Inter-State Fair & Rodeo, New Beginning Festival, Dalton Defenders Days, Relay For Life and others. They also conduct on-site training for residents on various topics including fire extinguisher use, fire safety and home safety. Each November, they visit the area schools during Fire Prevention Week. Click on the pictures below for a better view:
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