Kansas Firefighter Calendar & Kansas Firefighters Alliance

08/15/2024

Continued prayers for the Voth family, friends, WFD and fellow emergency responders

07/01/2021

Today we remember the 19 Members of Granite Mountain Hot Shot Crew R-3.

03/29/2021

Today is a windy day. Please pray for our fighters across the state that are deployed to fighter fires out of control. Also for their families. Please please no burning or throwing cigarette butts out the window. Thank you for your support.

03/25/2021

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW OPEN! Contact us now to start your journey to an exciting career in the fire service. Call us at 620-728-4460, or email at [email protected].

03/17/2021

Lt. Tracy Post fought for the change after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

03/06/2021

While undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Lt. Tracy Post fought to make sure other firefighters with breast cancer would receive benefits.

06/01/2020

Something you should know about Captain Chris Orloske, may he Rest In Peace.

Emergency responders, who serve us all so humbly and bravely, don’t often share with the community their own challenges they are facing like cancer, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts, because they put our citizens first. In 2018, we took a risk. The Kansas Firefighters Alliance invited firefighters who were touched by cancer in some way to meet for a group picture for our calendar, dedicating the month of October to cancer awareness.

Captain Orloske surprised me when he came. I didn’t realize until that moment he was fighting for his own life. With a big smile, he said, “Mrs. Peters, I’m Chris and I’m so happy to be here. I’ve wanted to be in that calendar of yours, and I wasn’t going to miss this. Thanks for doing this.” He was the only active duty firefighter with cancer who showed up that day. The rest were retired firefighters. He was supporting us, while KFA was trying to support them.
Watching everyone hug during that blazing hot day at the Kansas Firefighters Memorial Plaza, dedicated to those who died in the line of duty, was the most humbling, sweet moment for many reasons. A fire chief had driven more than four hours to be there. A son, who had just started his new career as a firefighter, came to support his dad who retired early because cancer. So many others had touching stories, too.

Captain Orloske’s presence brought a peace and joy to everyone that day. He blessed us all, and we are forever thankful for his service, friendship, dedication, and kindness to all. He lived in a way that inspires us all to do our best and to be our best, even through the most challenging times of life.

04/16/2020

First responders get to shop 8a-10a. No membership required.

Sam’s Club announced stores will be setting aside two hours each Sunday for first responders and healthcare workers to shop.

04/02/2020

Sharing this for our partners at the Kansas Firefighters Museum

03/14/2020

Any emergency responders who are in need of decontamination wipes please email: [email protected] or IM us. This is provided by the Kansas Firefighters Alliance. No cost to departments or emergency responders.
Stay safe and God bless you in your service.

02/23/2020

Kansas Firefighter’s Alliance and Hands Of Hope Rescue dogs Thank you for the wonderful support and great turnout!
(Video compliments of Jim Gaston)

02/22/2020

Can’t wait see everyone tomorrow at the Women’s Fair. The Kansas Calendar Firefighters will be there strutting down the stage with the dogs from Hands of Hope Rescue again this year. Meet our team starting at noon & get your calendar autographed! Then stay for the Doggie Fashion show with Hands of Hope Rescue and our Firefighters!