Kansas Firewire
The bi-monthly newsletter of the Kansas State Firefighters Association is the Kansas Firewire. Issues come out in February-March, April-May, June-July, August-September, October-November, and December-January.
Circulation is 5,000 with papers mailed directly to the home of firefighters. The Kansas Firewire, published by Blaze Publications, is a colorful, well-read publication with news and photos of interest to Kansas firefighters, features on fire departments, legislative news, upcoming events, fire training schedules, and more.
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
$4.00 (One year) per person - For the fire chiefs of a KSFFA member Kansas fire department to subscribe their members to the Firewire. You can include this with your membership.
Submissions
News, photos, and advertising can be emailed to Jeff Gargano at: jeff@kansasfirewire.com.
The news and advertising deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Rate card available upon request.
Classified ads are $10 for the first 10 words and 25 cents a word after that. To include a photo with the classified ad is $10 additional.
For more information, contact Publisher Jeff Gargano at jeff@kansasfirewire.com.
Kansas Firewire
P.O. Box 122
Humboldt, IA 50548
website: www.kansasfirewire.com
FIREWIRE FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Kansas State Firefighters Association Considers Digital-Only Future: What’s at Stake?
The Kansas State Firefighters Association (KSFFA) is considering a shift from your bi-monthly, physical Firewire to a fully digital newsletter, aiming to streamline communication and resource sharing for its 10,000+ members. By eliminating printed materials and relying on an online portal, the association hopes to provide real-time updates and more accessible resources, particularly benefiting younger firefighters and those in rural areas with limited access to in-person events. Proponents argue that a digital newsletter would reduce costs immensely with the continued increase of postage and improve efficiency, allowing funds to be redirected toward training and equipment upgrades.
Concerns remain about how the shift may impact veteran members and rural departments with unreliable internet access. Critics worry that a digital-only approach could leave some behind, particularly those less familiar with technology. KSFFA leadership has acknowledged these challenges and is working on a gradual transition plan that includes training to access the documents. As the association weighs its decision, feedback from members is critical in making this decision. Please submit your feedback below!