Rising call volume prompts fire station expansion plans in Independence

The Independence Fire Department experienced one of its busiest years on record in 2025, responding to 318 calls for service.
KGGF Radio

Independence Fire Department Responds to House Fire

Independence firefighters respond to a house fire.

Independence firefighters warn of exodus over low wages

Independence firefighters are warning of an exodus over low wages.
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Independence Fire Department receives $25K grant for new equipment

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Independence Fire Department has received a $25,000 grant to purchase new station equipment. The funding from the Max & Helen Guernsey Foundation will be used to ...
The Gazette

One dead after apartment fire in Independence

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One person has died from injuries sustained in a fire in Independence on Wednesday, according to a ...
KAKE

Firefighters use new canine oxygen masks to save a dog after southeast Kansas house fire

Emergency crews were called around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1000 block of W. Beech Street for a reported structure fire ...