Kansas City Fire Department
About
The Kansas City Fire Department consists of 34 fire stations organized into seven battalions. The uniformed portion of the department is segmented into six bureaus: Community Services, Professional Development, Technical Services, Special Operations, Emergency Operations and the Emergency Medical Bureau. A deputy chief manages each bureau.
Fallen Heroes
107 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Kansas City Fire Department.
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Firefighter
Lawrence J. Owsley
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Wed, Feb 20th, 1918
Division Chief
John J. Vaughn
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Fri, Oct 26th, 1917
Firefighter
John W. Simpson
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Mon, Oct 8th, 1917
Assistant Chief
Joseph H. Rayburn
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Sat, Jun 6th, 1908
Firefighter
Francis P. “Frank” McNellis
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Asphyxiation
Wed, Apr 18th, 1906
Firefighter
Arthur W. Pendergast
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Structural Collapse
Thu, Apr 12th, 1906
Firefighter
George L. Stapleton
Kansas City Fire Department (MO)
Fall (Accidental)
Thu, Sep 15th, 1904
Gallery
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