Public Safety - Fire Department

Clinton Long, Chief
clong@bonnersprings.org
bonnerfire@bonnersprings.org
13001 Metropolitan, P O Box 38
Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Emergency – 911
Chief Long – (913) 422-5734
Fire Station – (913) 422-5674

In This Section:

• General Information
• Qualifications for Membership
• Training
• Apparatus
• Open Burning Regulations
• Literary Works
• Firefighter's Prayer
• Fire Horse’s Prayer
• The Successful Firefighter
• Maltese Cross
• Application

General Information

The Bonner Springs Fire Department was organized in 1903, shortly after incorporation of the city. Starting with only a few volunteers, the department has retained its volunteer heritage throughout its existence. Today, there are 44 volunteer firefighters.

Qualifications for Membership

If you would like to join our team as a volunteer firefighter, the following qualifications must be met:

• Valid drivers license and good driving record.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Live within 15 minutes driving time from the Fire Station.

An application can be obtained at City Hall, 205 E. 2nd., (913) 667-1707, In the Fall of each year, applicants are notified to report for orientation and processing to become members of the Fire Department. Extensive training is provided at no cost during the first year for successful applicants.

Training Training is provided in-house and through state and regionally sponsored fire service seminars. A member becomes a Nationally Certified Firefighter I during the first year on the department. Most firefighters then achieve their Nationally Certified Firefighter II. In addition, nearly one half of the members are Kansas Certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

Apparatus