IAFF Local #3559 Fire District #1 Johnson County

08/03/2023

One of our members is in need of your help. Captain Pat Ballard’s residence was torched in an unknown fire. The residence and contents were a total loss with all of his personal and treasured items. While sentimental things can’t be replaced, he is certainly in need of help to ease the pain and replace everyday items.

A member of our gym family has suffered a tragic loss. Patrick’s home has burned to … Elite Booster Club needs your support for Coach Patrick needs our help!

03/13/2023

09/03/2022

If you're at the Garmin KC Air Show this weekend, stop by our tent near the giant monster truck school bus and grab yourself one! Each shirt is $20 with cash and $21 with card per shirt. We also have kids sizes!

02/22/2022

On February 15th, 2022, our new Station 81 located at 33364 W. 191st St. was placed into service. With the new Station comes a new firetruck as well.

Members of pushed in the new Truck 81 which is a tradition in the fire service. This Station also houses a Brush truck, Tender, and a Battalion Chief.

We will announce a date in the Spring time to have a ceremony for the public to come see the new Station in person.

12/03/2021

09/15/2021

08/23/2021

08/07/2021

Division Chief Jerry Holly retired on July 30th after 37 years of service to the citizens of southwest Johnson County and beyond.

Chief Holly started his career in the fire service in 1984 as a volunteer for the Gardner Fire Department, later named Gardner Department of Public Safety. He was then promoted to Assistant Chief in 1988.

In 1994, he started his career as a paid firefighter at South County Fire Department which was later named Johnson County Fire District No. 2. During his time at District #2, he continued serving as a volunteer Assistant Chief for Gardner Public Safety. Holly rose through the ranks at Fire District #2, promoting to Lieutenant in 1996, Captain in 1998, and Assistant Chief in 1999.

On June 10, 2010, he returned to serve the residents of Gardner and the surrounding area with Fire District #1 Of Johnson County, KS. He was appointed as one of the first three officers to ever hold the rank of Battalion Chief at Fire District #1. He was promoted to Division Chief of Prevention in January 2015 as the intermodal facility in Edgerton started to become a reality.

Holly leaves a legacy behind in his service to our community. One of his last roles was in the development of the intermodal facility. As stated at his retirement celebration by Assistant Chief Tim Richards, “Through plan reviews, inspections, and onsite evaluations, he has been instrumental in providing safe buildings and work environments for thousands of workers at the various facilities in Edgerton”. Interim Fire Chief Dennis Meyers stated, “Chief Holly was a true asset to the fire service during his career. His leadership and friendship will be missed by all who had the privilege to work with him.”

08/07/2021

08/03/2021

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