IFD is a department comprised of 16 Fire personnel as well as a Building Inspector. We respond to around 600 incidents per year. Russell Baker is the Chief of our Department, and has under his command three Captains, and twelve Firefighters. We serve a population around 9,500 as well as the people who visit and work in our community. The Fire Chief also serves as the Flood Zone Administrator.
Click to open the FEMA Flood Map Website Our Department is located in Independence City Hall. Our current staffing is 16 full time paid Fire Personnel. We currently operate With (1) one 75 foot 1992 E-1 Ariel truck It is equipped with a 1250 gpm pump, and a 750 gallon tank. We also have (3) three engines. Engine one is a 1999 E-1 capable of pumping 1250 gpm and has a 1000 gallon water tank. Engine Two is a 2002 Central States pumper also capable of pumping 1250 gpm, and has a 1000 gallon water tank. The third of our engines is Engine Three. Engine Three is a 1987 Pierce pumper capable of pumping 1000 gpm and also has a 1000 gallon water tank. Our station also houses a Haz-Mat trailer Stocked with many different supplies used in the mitigation of any Hazardous materials incident we may respond to.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Independence Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the environment for those who live, work, visit or invest in our community. Through well educated and dedicated personnel and proper equipment we pledge to deliver the highest quality fire suppression, public fire education, emergency medical services, code enforcement and emergency response to all natural or man-made disasters. This professional commitment to service is also put forth by promoting personal development within the department, while utilizing effective principles and practices of modern fire and life safety technology in an accountable manner.
SERVICES PROVIDED
DISPATCHED CALLS
1.Provide City wide fire protection as well as contracted fire protection for certain entities outside the City.
2.Provide medical assistance to the City’s EMS service and First Response medical service upon request from EMS.
3.Provide City wide response to all hazard calls, i.e. downed power lines, arching wires, natural gas, CO, and other biohazards.
4.Provide mutual aid to other surrounding city and county agencies.
FIRE PREVENTION
1.Provide Fire Prevention Education and Training at local Public and Parochial Schools as well as Pre Schools and Day Cares upon request.
2.Provide Fire Prevention Education and Training for Senior Citizens Group
Housing.
3.Provide Fire Extinguisher Training for local businesses upon request.
4.Provide Fire Prevention Inspections for Day Cares, School Buildings, Public Buildings and Private Businesses.
5.Conduct Fire Department tours by appointment for Schools and Special Interest Groups
CODE ENFORCEMENT
1.Enforce the City’s Environmental Nuisance Code (Trashy Properties, Disabled and/or Untagged Vehicles).
2.Enforce the City’s Weed and Grass Code ( Tall Weeds an/or Grass).
