Mission Township Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers. Please visit the Contact page for more information.
Mission Township Fire Department
strives to provide to the patrons of Mission Township, the highest possible level of fire suppression, EMS services, fire prevention, water rescue, and rope rescue in a professional manner with the resources available.
Flood in Topeka May 2007
Mission Township Water Rescue team assisted victims in the flood of May 2007. Click link for full story. (AP Photo/Topeka Capital-Journal, Anthony S. Bush)
Dive Rescue Int. and Swift Water Certification classes
Mission Township Fire Department members recently participated in several classes to gain diver rescue and swiftwater rescue technician certifications. This training will enhance the county wide water rescue team and provide a higher level of respons to the citizens of Shawnee County and the surrounding area. Please visit the picture gallery to see photos.
Country Stampede 2006
Mission Township Fire Department assisted the Blue Township Fire Department at the Country Stampede in Manhatten. Thanks to our recent loan of a Kawasaki Jet Ski from Osage Powersports we were able to patrol the restricted water and were on hand for any water related emergency. See the picture gallery for photos.
ISO Rating 3
Mission Township Fire Department was recently certified as an ISO 3 fire department. This can mean significant tax savings if you live in the township. Please click here for detailed information.
County Wide Ice Rescue Drill
In December 2005 Mission Township Fire Department organized and held a County wide Ice Rescue Drill. This was done to help other departments understand and practice the principles of cold water rescue. Please visit the picture gallery to see some photos from that event.
