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District 9 Overview |
The Fire District was formed under the authority of K.S.A. 19-3601 et seq., by the County Copmmissioners, in 1961, and given the name "Union Township Fire District #9" (later changed to "Jefferson County Fire District #9"). Land was purchased and a fire station was built at 104 W. Lucy St. in McLouth.
We started with two vehicles housed in a small 2 bay concrete block station. The station was so small that the vehicles, on occasion, had to be moved outside to accomodate membership meetings.
In 1964 residents in parts of Alexandria Township and Tonganoxie Township petitioned into Fire District 9, as there were no fire districts in those areas of Leavenworth County at that time.
As time went on, more vehicles were added to the fleet, and more space added to the station. Today we have 11 vehicles in the fleet and a station of around 8,000 square feet, encompassing 11 truck bays and a meeting room.
The Fire District is about 76 square miles in area and contains a population around 2900. We protect about $15,000,000.00 in properties. |
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Site Overview |
We welcome your visit here and encourage you to take a tour of our web site.
On the Apparatus page you will find pictures of most of our apparatus with a brief description of the vehicle and it's uses. The Equipment page lists various equipment we use and their intended purposes.
You may want to get aquainted with our members on our Members page. And for the younger people you might be interested in our Cadets program. |
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Open Burning |
Open burning is prohibited in the State of Kansas by K.A.R. 28-19-645 and Jefferson County Resolution 2007-12, except by written permit. In all cases of permitted open burning, local Fire District Policy shall apply.
Please see this page for more information. |
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Mission Statment |
| It is the purpose of Jefferson County Fire District #9 and the City of McLouth
Fire Department to provide prompt, courteous, and professional fire protection
and suppression, and emergency medical first response services to the
citizens of our communities. In addition to Fire Protection and EMS services, the two departments strive to provide proficient extraction and rescue services to all, to include those who are visiting or passing through. We also strive to provide quality fire prevention and safety education along with promoting good health and welfare education. It is also the goal of these departments to give professional standby assistance at all local and community events with the utmost respect of the sponsors rules, regulations, and expectations. |
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