Employment

• Question:
  When will the Fire Department be hiring again?
• Answer:
  Call (785) 368-4000

Permits & Inspections

• Question:
  How do I obtain or extend a Residential Burning Permit?
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026. Also see Residential Burning Permit Application.
  
  
• Question:
  Where can I find a list of guidelines for residential burning?
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026. Also see Residential Burning Permit Application.
  
  
• Question:
  Does the Fire Department have to come out and inspect my new place of business prior to opening?
  
• Answer:
  Yes. Contact the Fire Prevention Division at 785-368-4026.

Complaints & Violations

• Question:
  Who do I call regarding vehicles parked in fire lanes?
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Police Department, Traffic Division @ 785-368-9450.
  
  
• Question:
  How do I report a business that has more occupants than they are allowed?
  (exceeding occupant load limits)
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026.
  
  
• Question:
  Have you allowed my neighbor to burn? The smoke is coming in my house and making me sick?
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026.

Life Safety & Uniform Fire Codes

• Question:
  Is my business allowed to lock the doors while customers are still in the business?
  
• Answer:
  Only if the doors have Fire Department pre-approved hardware on them which would allow the occupants to exit the occupancy without the use of a key or any other special knowledge requirements. * Approved panic-hardware must be present and in working condition on Exit door(s) in question.

Special Events & Tours

• Question:
  How do I arrange for a fire truck to be at my upcoming event?
  
• Answer:
  Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026.
  
  
• Question:
  Can the fire department provide materials to be distributed at our Safety Fair?
  
• Answer:
  Yes, though supplies may be limited. Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026.
  
  
• Question:
  How do I arrange for a tour of my local fire station?
  
• Answer:
  Call the Fire Department at (785) 368-4000, the person that answers will connect your call to the fire station you want to tour.
  
  
• Question:
  Can someone come out and address our organization on fire safety?
  
• Answer:
  Yes, Contact the Fire Prevention Division at (785) 368-4026.

Not So Frequently Asked

• Question:
  Where is the fire hydrant nearest to my home?
  
• Answer:
  Contact Engineering at 785-368-3024. * (In residential areas, hydrants should be within 500 ft. of residences).
  
  
• Question:
  Does the Fire Department service fire extinguishers?
  
• Answer:
  No. Look under “Fire Extinguishers” in the yellow pages.
  
  
• Question:
  Who do I call regarding a child playing with fire; i.e. is there someone who can talk to my child?
  
• Answer:
  Call the Fire Prevention at (785) 368-4026 and ask for our Public Education Officer.
  
  
• Question:
  Will the Fire Department come out to change the battery in my smoke detector?
  
• Answer:
  Occasionally we can help; however, an able-bodied friend or relative would be our first recommendation.