About Us

History (back to top)

The Newton Fire/EMS Department officially started service in January, 1997. This new department was the result of the merger of the Newton Fire Department and the Newton Ambulance Department. In 1997 the Fire Department had completed 100 proud years as a paid department and was recognized as an excellent department. The Ambulance Department had completed 27 proud years as a separate EMS service, and also had a fine reputation--including being the first EMS service in the state to provide paramedic level care. Since the two departments had always worked together before 1997, the city commissioners thought it logical to combine the departments into one. The Fire/EMS Department has continued to build on the fine traditions that both previous departments had. WE DO IT ALL--WE DO IT WELL.

Operations (back to top)

The Fire/EMS Department currently has 42 full time employees and 1 active reserve. The line personnel are divided into three shifts that work a 24 on and 48 off rotation. The Department provides fire service to the cities of Newton and North Newton, and also to the townships of Newton, Macon, and Darlington. EMS and rescue service is provided to these same areas and also to most of the eastern half of Harvey County.

Stations (back to top)

Station 1: (Broadway @ Boyd)
1 1000 GPM pumper
1 Grass fire truck
1 Medic unit

Station 2: (3rd @ Oak)
1 1000 GPM pumper
1 1250 GPM ladder/pumper
1 1500 GPM rescue/pumper
1 1250 gal tanker
1 Special Rescue
3 Medic units
1 Air cascade/light trailer
1 Rescue Boat

The Chiefs (back to top)

Fire/EMS Chief Gary W. Denny Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy Associate of Applied Science, Butler County Community College Kansas certified Emergency Medical Technician Certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector Member: International Association of Fire Chiefs, Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Kansas Professional Fire Chiefs Association, Harvey County Emergency Services Academy, Harvey County Emergency Services Chiefs Association, International Fire Code Institute Has served in emergency services since 1977 with: Sedgwick County Fire District #1- Wichita, Ponca City Fire Department – Ponca City, Okla., Newton Fire/EMS
Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Richard “Dean” Davis Mini MPA, Wichita State University Fire Service Instructor, University of Kansas and Hutchinson Community College Kansas certified Emergency Medical Technician Member: Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Harvey County Emergency Services Chiefs Association, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, Harvey County Emergency Services Academy, Hutchinson Community College Fire Service Advisory Council, Newton Chamber of Commerce, Education Business Advancement Committee Has served in emergency services since 1968 with: Harvey County Fire District No. 1 – Walton, Newton Fire/EMS
Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Mark C. Willis Associate of Applied Science, Hutchinson Community College Mini MPA, Wichita State University Kansas certified Mobile Intensive Care Technician Kansas certified Instructor Coordinator AHA certified: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer Member: Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs, Harvey County Emergency Services Academy, Harvey County Emergency Services Chiefs Association, Affiliate Faculty – Newton Medical Center Major Emergency Response Group, Advisor Region III Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association, Kansas Region III EMS Council Has served in emergency services since 1982 with: Whitewater Fire Department – Whitewater, Newton Fire/EMS – Newton Kansas

Firemen (back to top)