Company Profile
City of Lawrence, KS
Company Overview
Lawrence, Kansas is a diverse and multifaceted city that provides many of the amenities of a large metropolitan area while at the same time maintaining a strong sense of community. Located in Northeast Kansas, Lawrence was founded in 1854 on the banks of the Kansas River. It is situated just 45 minutes west of Kansas City, MO, and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the Kansas state capital.
With a population of approximately 98,000, Lawrence offers the perfect combination of small-town hospitality and big-city attractions. It possesses all the aspects of a friendly, active and culturally diverse community, offering a wide range of exciting cultural experiences, nationally recognized educational institutions and some of the most unique and enjoyable shopping opportunities in the Midwest.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical is a progressive, fast-paced organization committed to the pursuit of excellence while providing fully-integrated EMS and Fire Services to the City of Lawrence community. For almost 100 years, our innovative and courageous men and women have been working to keep citizens, businesses and visitors in Lawrence safe. Much has changed since horse-drawn steamers ran the streets
of this city, but the one thing that has stayed constant is our commitment to service above all else. Members follow our five values to make the organization great: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence
(PRIDE).