Shawnee County Fire District #1

Shawnee County Fire District #1 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Silver Lake, KS. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 218 W Railroad ST, Silver Lake, KS, 66539.

785-582-4667

PO Box PO Box 87

Mailing: Silver Lake, KS, 66539-0087

23 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

20

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
484
Fire Calls
11.6%
EMS Calls
56.8%
Other Calls
31.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
12m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (133 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
46m 54s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
11.6% (56 calls)
Total EMS Calls
56.8% (275 calls)
Total Other Calls
31.6% (153 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
October (86 calls)
Busiest District
SLC (13 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (133 calls)
Avg. Response Time
12m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
46m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.1
Mutual Aid Received
40
Mutual Aid Given
28