"Nothing is stronger than the heart of a volunteer."
Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, April 18, 1942

The Tonganoxie Fire Department has been protecting our city since 1913. Currently the department depends on the services of 24 volunteers and four full-time fire fighter to man their five vehicles. Their equipment includes two Class A pumpers, a Quint ladder truck, a new Quick Attack Unit, a newer Command/Medical Response Unit and state of the art air pack systems.

The Tonganoxie Fire Department has been granted an IOC Class VI rating. We also have mutual aid agreements with 9 nearby city and township departments if we or they ever need more manpower and/or equipment.

And we are always looking for a "few good volunteers." Just click on our recruitment hyperlink to learn more about the requirements for becoming a volunteer fire fighter and about the selection process.