Independence Fire/EMS is a progressive department in the heart of Southeast Kansas that serves the northeastern portion of Montgomery County with fire suppression and Advanced Life Support emergency medical care.  The department is comprised of 25 fire personnel and the Safety and Code Enforcement Director. We respond to around 2,500 incidents per year.

Department Chief, Shawn Wallis, commands 3 Captains, 21 Firefighters/EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. 

IFD/EMS serves a population around 9,000 in the City and 15,000 in the County, as well as all who visit our community. 

Apparatus

We currently operate with one of four Fire Apparatus:

• 2005 F-150 - Chiefs support vehicle 
• 2004 F-250 - EMS Admin support vehicle 
• Tower 1 is a 2019 Rosenbauer 101' Aerial Platform truck equipped with a 2,000 gpm pump and a 400 gallon tank
  
• Engine 1 is a 1999 E-1 capable of pumping 1,250 gpm and has a 1,000 gallon water tank
• Engine 2 is a 2002 Central States pumper with a 1,250 gpm, and has a 1,000 gallon tank
• Engine 3 is a 1987 Pierce pumper with a 1,000 gpm with a 1,000 gallon water tank

We have five Primary ALS Ambulances:

• Medic 1 is a 2019 Ford E450
• Medic 2 is a 2018 Ford 350 Transit
• Medic 3 is a 2016 Ford E350 
• Medic 4 is a 2015 Mercedes 2500 Sprinter
• Medic 5 is a 2015 Chevy G4500 AEV TRAUMAHAWK BOX

Our station also houses a Hazmat trailer and a Mass Casualty trailer.

Mission Statement

The Independence Fire/EMS Department is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the environment for those who live, work, visit, or invest in our community. Our well-educated and dedicated personnel 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 demonstrated by promoting personal development within the department and utilizing effective principles and practices of modern fire and life safety technology in an accountable manner.