During an evacuation, the brush truck's engine failed to start, forcing the firefighters to abandon the truck as the flames came closer.

The union says an unprecedented number of vehicles were down for repair, leaving firefighters without an available reserve engine.

Some departments are now dealing with injuries within their own crews while still trying to protect communities.

Wichita Fire Chief Tammy Snow is retiring by August. Snow, 67, has been the first female fire chief of the department since 2017. She’s been with the Wichita Fire Department since 1988. Snow’s ...

The video above aired on Feb. 18, 2026. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Amid days of intense wildfire battles across Kansas, local firefighters came together to help a son visit his father. Two Clark County ...

The wildfires in southwest Kansas are now mostly contained, and fire crews are returning home, the forest service said ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita announced the retirement of Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow on Monday. Snow has served the department for nearly 40 years. Snow’s retirement is ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Leaders from the city of Wichita and Sedgwick County met to discuss fire department consolidation and concerns over a property tax relief bill during a joint meeting on Tuesday.

In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? tips@wichitaeagle.com. Wichita has major gaps across the city ...