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The department operates out of two stations with the following equipment:
Station 1
(Broadway @ Boyd)
1 1000 GPM pumper
1 Grass fire truck
1 Medic unit
Station 2
(3rd @ Oak)
1 1000 GPM pumper
1 1250 GPM ladder/pumper
1 1500 GPM rescue/pumper
1 1250 gal tanker
1 Special Rescue
3 Medic units
1 Air cascade/light trailer
1 Rescue Boat
Updated
01/10/08
FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
The Newton Fire/EMS Department is dedicated to a constant pursuit of excellence in the provision of quality fire, rescue, medical, and other individualized services to those in need.
HISTORY
The Newton Fire/EMS Department officially started service in January, 1997. This new department was the result of the merger of the Newton Fire Department and the Newton Ambulance Department. In 1997 the Fire Department had completed 100 proud years as a paid department and was recognized as an excellent department. The Ambulance Department had completed 27 proud years as a separate EMS service, and also had a fine reputation--including being the first EMS service in the state to provide paramedic level care. Since the two departments had always worked together before 1997, the city commissioners thought it logical to combine the departments into one. The Fire/EMS Department has continued to build on the fine traditions that both previous departments had. WE DO IT ALL--WE DO IT WELL.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
Fire/EMS Chief Gary W. Denny
- Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy
- Associate of Applied Science, Butler County Community College
- Kansas certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector
- Member: International Association of Fire Chiefs, Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Kansas Professional Fire Chiefs Association, Harvey County Emergency Services Academy, Harvey County Emergency Services Chiefs Association, International Fire Code Institute
- Has served in emergency services since 1977 with: Sedgwick County Fire District #1- Wichita, Ponca City Fire Department – Ponca City, Okla., Newton Fire/EMS
Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Mark C. Willis
- Associate of Applied Science, Hutchinson Community College
- Mini MPA, Wichita State University
- Kansas certified Mobile Intensive Care Technician
- Kansas certified Instructor Coordinator
- AHA certified: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer
- Member: Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Harvey County Emergency Services Academy, Harvey County Emergency Services Chiefs Association, Affiliate Faculty – Newton Medical Center Major Emergency Response Group, Advisor Region III Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association, Kansas Region III EMS Council
- Has served in emergency services since 1982 with: Whitewater Fire Department –
OPERATION
The Fire/EMS Department currently has 41 full time employees and 1 part time employee. There are 36 line personnel, 2 Deputy Chiefs, 1 Fire Chief, 1 Fire Marshal, 1 billing clerk, and 1 part time Systems Administrator. The line personnel are divided into three shifts that work a 24 on and 48 off rotation. The Department provides fire service to the cities of Newton and North Newton, and also to the townships of Newton, Macon, and Darlington. EMS and rescue service is provided to these same areas and also to most of the eastern half of Harvey County.
ANNUAL SUMMARY'S
