Department Profile/Fact Sheet
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical provides fire suppression services to the City of Lawrence and emergency medical services to all of Douglas County, Kansas.
Since its organization in 1875, the department has evolved from an concentrated focus on fire fighting to one that includes critical services including:
- Prevention
- Suppression
- Emergency Medical Services
Advanced Life Support Transport - Hazardous Materials
- Water Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Rope Rescue
| Lawrence Facts | |
|---|---|
| Population | City 91,228 (2010) County 116,283 (2009) University 28,414 (02/2010) |
| Population Density | 3,100 per square mile (planning adjusted) |
| Land Area | 31.35 square miles |
| National Ranking | View Rankings at: Lawrence Chamber of Commerce |
| Personnel Profile | |
|---|---|
| Uniformed Members | 139 |
| On-Duty Strength | 36-40 |
| Department Chiefs | 8 |
| Certified Paramedics | 48 |
| Non-Uniformed Personnel | 6 |
| Apparatus Profile | |
| Engines | 2 |
| Quints | 4 |
| Ladders | 1 |
| Aerial Platform | 1 |
| Rescue | 1 |
| Medics (Ambulance) | 11 |
| Utility | 5 |
| Shift Commander Units | 2 |
| Mass Casuality Trailer | 1 |
| Brush Units | 2 |
| Hazardous Materials | 1 |
| Tender | 1 |
| Investigations/Command | 1 |
| Boats | 5 |
| All Terrain Response | 2 |
