Featured Article -- January 2008

As part of its continuing series of short stories about the capabilities and efforts of local governments in anti-terror related matters, the KCTEW periodically presents information depicting various regional fire department activities.  This article is from the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department.

KCFD Rescue Division trains in various rescue disciplines

The Kansas City Missouri Fire Department (KCFD) has a highly trained and disciplined Rescue Division under the command of Deputy Chief John Neeley. Division members are trained in a multitude of rescue disciplines that, in the event of a terrorist attack, will enhance the abilities of first responders in the area. The Rescue Division is supported by a dedicated Kansas City HazMat team and works closely with the other regional HazMat teams.
 
Daily staffing for each of the three Rescue Companies includes a required assignment of six on-duty personnel, of which the company officer and a minimum of three assigned personnel are trained to the Technician level in the various rescue disciplines.

The rescue companies are strategically situated throughout the city of Kansas City, Missouri for rapid deployment when the need arises. A support vehicle with additional and varied equipment is assigned to a centrally located station, and stands ready to bring additional equipment if required.

The threat level in the airline sector is HIGH or Orange. See www.dhs.gov for details.

An online Suspicious Activity Report Form (SAR) will be available soon.