KCFD Rescue 1

KCFD Rescue 1 KCFD Rescue 1 Rescue 1 is one of the three rescue units in the Special Operations Bureau of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department.

Kansas City is a very large area that presents very different types of rescues. We are equipped for Trench, High and Low Angle, Confined Space, Structure Collapse, Vehicle Stabilization and Extrication, Boat Rescue, Ice Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Fire, R.I.T., and Kansas City L.A.S.T.

05/31/2026

Three Kansas City firefighters were injured, including one with significant injuries, while battling a multi-floor apartment fire on Independence Avenue Saturday evening.

05/24/2026

Our hearts, our prayers, and our most solemn condolences this morning are with the family of Boston Fire Department Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. and his brother and sister firefighters on Boston Fire Rescue Company 2 and across the Department. There are no words to capture the depth of grief or the loss to the fire service and the Commonwealth.

Congrats Capt.
05/20/2026

Congrats Capt.

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05/16/2026

All, We regret to pass on that a Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty and several are in serious and critical condition after that burning silo exploded at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office. Here are some related links: One…

05/15/2026
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05/08/2026

Today marks the 81st anniversary of Allied victory in Europe, bringing an end to World War II on the continent.

At the World War II Memorial, stone and bronze honor the millions who served, remember those who never came home, and mark a turning point in the fight to restore freedom.

As the generation who lived this history grows smaller, places like this ensure their stories endure. We honor their courage, their service, and the sacrifice that made victory possible.

Photo by Carol M. Highsmith

05/08/2026

The Kansas City Fire Department is hiring for an Academy Fast Class.

We are seeking fully credentialed candidates who currently hold the following certifications:
• EMT or Paramedic
Plus:
• Firefighter I & II
• Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certification

Application Period: May 1 through June 15
KCFD offers excellent pay, great benefits package, and defined benefit pension.
Starting Salary:
• Firefighter EMT starting salary: $53,564.94
• Firefighter Paramedic starting salary: $84,864.78

If you are ready to serve one of the nation’s proudest and busiest fire departments, and have these credentials, apply today.

For more information, full requirements, and benefits details, visit: kcmo.gov/careers

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Kansas City, MO
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