Internationally Accredited Since 2008
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical remains on target with its accreditation commitments to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
In March 2023, the department was unanimously awarded Re-accredited Agency Status by CFAI, providing accredited status through 2028.
LDCFM is one of only 338 fire departments worldwide to obtain CFAI Accredited Status. The department submits an annual compliance report every February and continues working toward re-accreditation.
The accreditation process is integrated into our daily operations and is the foundation by which we provide quality services to Lawrence and Douglas County.
Currently, the department is operating under the goals and objectives outlined in the 2021–2026 Strategic Plan.
The Standards of Cover document defines emergency response strategies that leaders, administration, and members commit to provide, at a minimum, to all community members.
📊 Fast Facts
- ✅ Accredited since: 2008
- ✅ Reaccredited: 2013, 2023
- ✅ One of 338 worldwide
Key Accreditation Resources
📘 2022 Community Risk Assessment / Standards of Cover
- Defines benchmark service level objectives
- Identifies and analyzes fire and non-fire risks
- Establishes response time standards
📖 2021–2026 Strategic Plan
- Community-driven process with stakeholders
- Defines vision, mission, and critical issues
- Establishes goals and objectives for initiatives
Fire and Emergency Services Self-Assessment Manual (FESSAM)
The self-assessment model enables organizations to examine past, current, and future service levels and internal performance compared to industry best practices.
It is submitted to CFAI as part of the accreditation process.
- Accreditation Report
- Annual Compliance Report (10th Edition)
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FESSAM Categories
- Category I: Governance and Administration
- Category II: Assessment and Planning
- Category III: Goals and Objectives
- Category IV: Financial Resources
- Category V Criterion A: Community Risk Reduction Program
- Category V Criterion B: Public Education Program
- Category V Criterion C: Fire Investigation, Origin, and Cause Program
- Category V Criterion D: Domestic Preparedness Program
- Category V Criterion E: Fire Suppression Program
- Category V Criterion F: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program
- Category V Criterion G: Technical Rescue Program
- Category V Criterion H: Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Program
- Category V Criterion L: Tactical Medic Program
- Category V Criterion M: Coroner Scene Investigation Services
- Category VI: Physical Resources
- Category VII: Human Resources
- Category VIII: Training and Competency
- Category IX: Essential Resources/Communications
- Category X: External Systems Relationships
- Category XI: Health and Safety
📍 Contact Us
Administration Office: (785) 830-7000
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
McKenzi Ezell
Chief of Staff
☎ (785) 830-7010
✉ mezell@lawrenceks.gov