Services

  • Hays Firefighters specialize in fire suppression as well as rescue techniques including:
    • Cave-ins
    • Disaster services
    • High angle
    • Vehicle extrication
    • Water rescues
  • Firefighters are highly trained in all aspects of technical rescue and in cooperation with other fire departments in Ellis County, operate a regional rescue team.
  • Firefighters are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians and assist Ellis County Emergency Medical Services with medical emergencies in the City of Hays.
  • Firefighters do "Service Calls" in a variety of incidents to include: 
    • Almost anything people feel poses an imminent hazard
    • Appliance malfunctions
    • Assist the police with gaining entry
    • Checks of smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounding
    • Electrical hazards
    • Trapped animals