Divisions

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical is organized into divisions that support emergency response, prevention, training and department operations. Explore each division to learn about its responsibilities, services and role within the department.

Administrative Division

The Administrative Division, located in the Administration Building next to Station No. 5 at 19th and Iowa (1911 Stewart Ave), is headed by the Chief of Staff and supported by the Fire Medical Analyst and administrative support personnel. The Administrative Division is responsible for:

  • Accreditation
  • Finance Services
  • Facilities Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Protective Equipment/Uniforms
  • Risk Management
  • Standard of Cover
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Strategic Planning

Emergency Medical Services Division

The EMS Division, located in the Administration Building next to Station No. 5 at 19th and Iowa (1911 Stewart Ave), is headed by the Division Chief of EMS and supported by three medical claims positions, one logistics technician, and two civilian Mobile Integrated Health paramedics. The EMS Division is responsible for numerous functions of the department, including:

  • EMS 1st Responder Program
  • EMD Program
  • EMS Quality Control
  • Health and Safety
  • HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Medical Billing
  • Medical Facility Liaison
  • Medical Director Liaison
  • Special Events

Operations Division

The Operations Division is made up of three shifts managed by a Battalion Chief or Division Chief of Operations, who is responsible for the emergency and administrative activities of all members assigned to his/her shift. Operations members consist of 5 Captains, 7 Lieutenants, and 27 firefighters and are assigned to one of three shifts (X, Y, or Z) working a rotating 24-hour schedule. The Operations Division operates out of six stations, five within the City of Lawrence and one in Baldwin City. The Division provides:

  • Emergency Medical Services (Advanced Life Support)
  • Fire Suppression
  • Hazmat
  • Prevention
  • Technical Rescue Teams
    • Confined Space
    • Mass Causality
    • Rope Rescue
    • Public Education
    • Structural Collapse
    • Water / Ice Rescue

Prevention Division

The Prevention Division is currently located in the Investigation Center at 1839 Massachusetts. It is headed by the Division Chief of Prevention, located in the Administration Building next to Station No. 5 at 19th and Iowa (1911 Stewart Ave) and supported by a Captain and a Lieutenant. The primary goal of the Prevention Division is to reduce the incidence and severity of preventable injuries and fire loss through public education, code inspections, plan reviews, and investigations. This is accomplished through various activities which include:

Training Division

The goal of the Training Division is to provide competency-based training for department members and County EMS First Responders, while also facilitating public awareness and education. The Training Division does this in a variety of ways:

  • Employee Development /Training
  • Employee Mentoring
  • Community Education & Outreach
    • Greek Academy
    • High School Career Day
    • Public Education Programs
    • Safety and Hazard House
    • Wheeled Sports Program
    • Youth Firesetter Program
  • Douglas County First Responder Training Schedule
  • EMS Preceptor Program
  • Explorer Post
  • Incident Safety
  • Professional Standards
  • Promotion Coordination
  • Recruit Academy

 

 

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