Consolidated Fire District #1, Douglas County, KS

09/15/2026

LDCFM Announces Tyler Wade as New Deputy Fire Chief

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM) Fire Chief Joe Hardy announced today that Tyler Wade has been selected as the department’s new Deputy Fire Chief.

Wade has served with LDCFM for 18 years and has been serving as Acting Deputy Fire Chief since December 2024. In his new role, Wade will work closely with Chief Hardy and the LDCFM leadership team to advance the department’s operational priorities, organizational development, and commitment to providing exceptional emergency services to the Lawrence and Douglas County communities.

Wade holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire Science Administration, earned in August 2019. His professional credentials include Fire Officer and Chief Fire Officer designations through the Commission on Professional Credentialing and Certified Public Manager certification through the University of Kansas.

In addition to his responsibilities with LDCFM, Wade serves as a Level 1 Peer Assessor for the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), providing him with experience evaluating fire and emergency service organizations against nationally recognized accreditation standards.

“Tyler brings extensive experience, strong professional credentials, and a commitment to continuous improvement to this position,” said Fire Chief Joe Hardy. “I am excited to work alongside him as we continue moving LDCFM forward and strengthening the emergency services we provide to the citizens of Lawrence and Douglas County. We will continue to build strong relationships across City departments and with our external partners, while working collaboratively to improve our organization and make strategic decisions that prepare LDCFM to meet the evolving needs of our community. This work also supports the broader direction and priorities of the City of Lawrence.”

Wade’s selection as Deputy Fire Chief reflects LDCFM’s continued commitment to developing strong leadership and building organizational capacity to meet the changing needs of the community.

09/14/2026

We lowered the flags this past Friday to honor those lost on 9/11. We raise the flags back up as we carry forward. Those that would tear us apart did not and will not succeed.
We Will Never Forget the 343 FDNY firefighters that gave their lives that day, and their courage to serve, so that others could live

09/11/2026

We Remember the 343 FDNY firefighters lost 25 years ago. We Remember the 341, and counting, firefighters lost to Post 9/11 related illnesses from Ground Zero.
We Remember the 2977 lives lost at the WTC and the Pentagon.

We Will Never Forget

We Will Never Forget the sacrifices our brothers on FDNY made on that day and after.

We Will Never Forget the calm professionals that went up to save others.

We Will Never Forget that lives that were saved that day. Such as that of Josephine Harris by Ladder 6.

Audio recording from 9/11/01 of FDNY Manhattan borough fire dispatch

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Charlie Cooper on her advancement to Firefighter/EMT with Consolidated Fire District #1. Firefighter Cooper is also a full-time firefighter with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and has taken the time to volunteer with CFD #1. We appreciate her dedication to the service of Douglas County residents and visitors. Congrats!

08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Josh McGinn on completing his national fire certifications and receiving his new black helmet.
Josh has served our department as a volunteer for nearly six years and was not required to earn these certifications. He chose to complete them anyway, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth, his fellow firefighters, and the community he serves.
Congratulations, Firefighter McGinn, and thank you for your continued dedication to our department and community.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to FF Greeson on his promotion to Lieutenant. Lt. Greeson joined CFD1 in October 2025. He comes to us with experience from Alcoa and Martin, TN. Lt. Greeson demonstrates outstanding firefighting operational skills as well as strong leadership. We are proud to have him on our team. Congratuations!

07/31/2026

A big Thank You to DripDrop and National Volunteer Fire Council for including CFD1 in the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! This donation of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix will help keep our firefighters and EMS providers hydrated during training, emergency responses, extreme heat, and long incidents. Staying hydrated helps our crews perform at their best and stay safe on the job.

07/29/2026

Search is another critical fireground task performed at every fire. To perform a timely search, it takes a minimum of a team of two firefighters per floor of a small house. This is done in an unfamiliar building, low to no visibility and high heat.

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07/20/2026

Kaw Valley Prescribed Burn Association

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🔥 New Kansas Canopy Podcast Episode!

What is a Prescribed Burn Association, and how can it help landowners safely use prescribed fire?

In this episode, Scott Lamb joins us to discuss the newly formed Kaw Valley Prescribed Burn Association, the training and support available to members, and the many benefits prescribed fire provides for Kansas landowners.

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07/18/2026

Emergencies happen at all times of the day, and so does training. Our crews got in some great practice in pumping water so they can be prepared to respond to fires in areas of the county with limited water supply.