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| Chief Shane Guggenmos |
209 E. Washington St.
P.O. Box 517 |
Phone number: 785-332-3330 or 332-3031
Fax: 785-332-3388
Email: stfpd@stfks.net |
| The St. Francis Police Department was established with the appointment of a town marshal in 1903. Since that time, the department has grown to a full service agency made up of two full-time officers, one parttime officer and one full-time clerk/officer. |
| The St. Francis Police Department is committed to meeting all the community's needs. |
Community Partnership
Small town, rural America has been practicing the “new” philosophy of community-oriented policing since marshals first walked the streets. The St. Francis Police Department continues this tradition by taking a holistic approach to law enforcement. We believe that reducing the fear of and preventing crime necessitates community-wide involvement. It is extremely important that law enforcement, schools, business organizations, government, and private citizens all maintain positive working relationships to meet the needs of the community.
Law enforcement is not just about arresting people. It is about working with others to make our community the best place in which to live.
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| George Harper, Fire Chief |
407 S. College St.,
P.O. Box 23 |
| In Emergency: Dial 911 |
| At other times: 785-332-3031 |
| The St. Francis Fire Department consists of 18 volunteer firemen who operate three rural fire trucks, two city fire trucks, and a fire/rescue vehicle. With the acquisition of the jaws and rescue equipment in 1993, the department gained the ability to respond to vehicle wrecks in an extrication capacity. |
| To continually train and prepare so that when disaster strikes, we are available to respond in the most efficient manner in order to minimize damage and destruction. |
| Annually, the department participates in Fire Prevention Week by responding to a fire drill at the local grade school. During the drill, they conduct a mock search of the building, allow students to ask questions and view the fire trucks and gear, and then distribute fire prevention materials.
In an attempt to give back to the community, the department cooks and sells turkeys and hams at Thanksgiving, donating the proceeds to the local Angel Tree Project at Christmas. In 2002, the department constructed a barrel train, which members operate at various local functions. The train is pulled behind a 4-wheeler and provides rides for kids. “It’s always a big hit with the children,” said Fire Chief George Harper.
In addition, each year the fire department awards scholarships to two graduating seniors to help with their college expenses. |
| The St. Francis Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1923. Throughout its history the Department has had over 100 volunteer members. |
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| Director
Jannelle Bowers |
Ambulance Barn: P.O. Box 453
514 E Business. Hwy. 36 |
| In Emergency: Dial 911 |
At other times: 785-332-8888 (Ambulance Barn)
Fax: 785-332-8889
Email: CCEMS1@hotmail.com |
| Cheyenne County EMS consists of approximately 30 certified volunteer EMT's, ranging in certification from EMT-B's, EMT-D's, EMT-I's, EMT-ID's to two RN's. Also, there is a service director, Larry Gabel; a billing clerk, Janelle Bowers; and an Instructor Coordinator, Beth Gabel. Cheyenne County EMS has two ambulances located in St. Francis and two in Bird City. All ambulances, along with the EMS Service, are owned and operated by the County Commissioners. |
| To provide affordable EMS service to Cheyenne County residents around the clock, staffed with the best trained techs that can be produced. |
Cheyenne County EMS averages approximately 280 calls per year, responding to medical emergencies, MVA's, transfers to the airport, and inter-hospital transfers, along with attending local football games and demolition derbies. |
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| Gary Rogers, Coordinator |
Address: 407 S. College St.
asdrrdda P.O. Box 741
Fax: 785-332-8845 |
| In Emergency: Dial 911 |
At other times: 785-332-2560
Email: grogers7@cityofstfrancis.net |
| The Emergency Management operates under the direction and control of the County Commissioners and the Adjutant General of Kansas whose headquarters are in the State Defense Building in Topeka. All requests for outside resources and declarations must go through the coordinator's office and be confirmed at the state level for assistance in disasters. |
| The four phases of Emergency Management are Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. |
| Almost anyone is eligible to join the Kansas Emergency Management Association. There are different criteria for individuals who are not related to other responding agencies, but all are welcome. There is always a need for volunteers. Just contact the coordinator and ask what you can do or where you can help. |
| An annual Severe Weather spotters training is held each March.
An annual disaster exercise is required each year before September 1. |
| Emergency Management comes from the old Civil Defense (CD) and is currently part of the the Homeland Security System. Each county in the State of Kansas is mandated by statute to have an Emergency Management Coordinator and an approved Local Emergency Operations Plan in place in the event of a disaster. |
