Fire-EMS Department

The Arkansas City Fire-EMS department is staffed 24 hours a day by full-time career firefighters, and provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of Arkansas City and the surrounding rural areas.

Mission

The mission of the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department is to provide the highest level of life and property protection services through professional and efficient planning, preparation, training, fire prevention, public education, and delivery of emergency medical services.

ACFD employees are important assets who each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express departmental values. ACFD will work to maintain a proud community with a strong sense of safety and security. ACFD will be dedicated and compassionate professionals, who recognize their greatest strength lies in a team approach. They will be recognized as leaders in their profession and as community role models.