Fire Department

In an emergency, please dial 911 for assistance.

Our Mission

The mission of the Pittsburg Fire Department is to provide emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue and medical services necessary to protect life and property in the most efficient, cost-effective manner for the City of Pittsburg. The Pittsburg Fire Department has an ISO rating of two.

Using the resources provided to us by the citizens of Pittsburg, the Pittsburg Fire Department protects approximately 13 square miles and more than 20,000 citizens.

Staff

The Pittsburg Fire Department responds out of three fire stations within the City of Pittsburg. The stations are manned by the following staff members:

• One Fire Chief
• One Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
• Three Battalion Chiefs
• Six Captains
• Six Lieutenants
• 18 Firefighters

Locations & Equipment

Station 1 

Location:
911 W. Fourth St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Ph: (620) 231-1870

Equipment:

• Engine 1: 2015 Pierce Pumper 1500 gpm CAFS system
• Ladder 4: 2011 Pierce 100 ft. aerial platform 2000 gpm pump
• Rescue 7: 2006 Ford F- 550, 400gpm pump
• Engine 2: 1990 Pierce Pumper 1500 gpm pump
• Rescue 42: 2016 Ford F-550, Prime mover with Search and Rescue trailer
• Haz-Mat Trailer
• Training Exercise Trailer

Station 2

Location:
1930 N. Rouse
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Ph: (620) 231-2512

Equipment:

• Quint-2: 2008 Rosenbauer 75ft. aerial. 1500 gpm pump
• Squad 5: 2016 Ford F-350 Urban grass truck

Station 3

Location:
2303 S. Rouse
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Ph: (620) 231-4530

Equipment:

• Quint-3: 2000 Smeal 55ft. aerial. 1500 gpm pump
• Engine 6: 1986 Pierce Pumper 1500 gpm pump

Fire Hydrant Flushing

Every spring, the fire department tests and flushes fire hydrants in neighborhoods across Pittsburg. For more information on how this will affect you, visit our Fire Hydrant Flushing FAQs page.