About Us

Since 1947, the Olathe Fire Protection District has been answering the call for help... now with 3 fire engines, 2 brush trucks, 1 tender, 4 ambulances, 3 QRV's, and ears always listening...we are still responding to the needs of the Olathe community.

Read more about our history on our OFPD History page (linked in the sidebar).

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Mission

Your Olathe Fire Protection District Family, in the pursuit of excellence, will safeguard our Community and Visitors with compassionate, highly trained and certified Firefighter/EMT's!!

Vision

Honoring tradition while looking to the future in pursuit of excellence.

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Keep up the great works, even the little things, makes a BIG difference.

Marlin & Collenia
Montrose County Residents

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My family will be forever grateful for all the love and care you all gave my son...Each and every one of you truly made difference in our life and others.

Rebecca
Olathe Message Board

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Thank you for always being there!

Darlene
Olathe Resident

Vintage photo of firefighters with an old fire engine in front of a building marked "CITY HALL."

OFPD History

Ever since the Town of Olathe was incorporated in 1907, volunteers have handled the firefighting duties for Olathe and its surrounding rural area. In 1924, the first volunteer fire department was…

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Board Meetings

Our board of directors meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the conference room at district’s main location (Station #1 - 406 S. 5th St., Olathe).

Board Members

Our district is governed by a 5-member board of directors who are elected to serve by the people. Board members serve 4 year terms.

District Transparency

Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available.

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Contact Us

Please Note: The OFPD Administration office is closed from October 25, 2024 through November 4, 2024. Please reach out to us after these dates or call us at the number below to reach an on duty…

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