Fire Department Support

The Kansas Forest Service works closely with local fire departments and emergency management agencies across the state to respond to wildfires. Through personnel, equipment, aviation resources, and logistical support, the Kansas Forest Service is committed to enhancing wildfire response and protecting lives, property, and natural resources.

Information and Resources

• Aviation Resources

  The Kansas Forest Service utilizes contracted aircraft to assist with wildfire suppression. View our resources below to learn more about these important wildfire supression tools.
  
  Kansas Forest Service Aviation Resource Guide
  
  Aviation Operations and Refilling Videos

• Engines

  The document below categorizes recommendations from the Kansas Forest Service District Fire Management Officers for equipment recommended on an engine for wildland firefighting.  
  
  

  Recommended Equipment on Kansas Wildland Fire Engines

   

• Incident Management Overhead Support

  Kansas Forest Service personnel can assist with specialized roles on large incidents: 

  • Logistics – Managing resources and supplies 

  • Finance – Tracking costs and time 

  • Information – Public information and media coordination 

  • Planning – Situation reports, mapping, and strategy 

  Contact our Fire Duty Officer (785-532-3321) for information on current available resources.

Weekly Operations Call

Sign up for our weekly operations call during high fire danger periods. The intent of these meetings is to provide a wildfire environment briefing to Kansas firefighters and emergency managers. The briefing will include a fire weather and fuels update, Kansas operations, aviation, and support resource availability, safety message, and public information update. The briefing will end with a question and answer period.