Staff:
The Iola Fire Department is composed of a Fire Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Lieutenants, and fire fighters. The Department is divided into three shifts providing 24-hour public safety service.

Fire Service:
Annually, the Fire Department responds to about 250 alarms, comprised of structure, vehicle and grass fires, the presence of smoke, carbon monoxide tests, etc. Response times in the City are just under 4 minutes, and average about 11 minutes for rural calls.
The Fire Department provides:

• Quality fire protection
• Emergency rescue
• Emergency Medical Services (ambulance)
• Fire prevention education
• Presentations and fire drills at schools and nursing homes
• Station and equipment tours
• Business, Daycare, and School District Building inspection
• Disaster Drill participation
• Work with the SAFEBASE program

Training:
Each year Fire & EMS personnel spend a total of almost 2,500 hours training, equal to an annual average of 146 hours of training per employee.

Emergency Medical Service (EMS):
The City of Iola Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department responds to
Emergency and Non-Emergency medical calls within the City of Iola.
This high quality medical service is provided to the citizens
of Iola with two (2) Advanced Life Support ambulances that are ready to respond
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The employees of the Iola Fire and EMS
Department are dedicated to quick, effective, and professional medical
care during your time of need.