Five station houses comprise the Wichita Fire Department, all connected
by a signal system with the central station. The efficiency of Wichita's
fire protection is best shown by the fact that the city has never
suffered what might be termed a disastrous fire loss. Under the
commission form of government the mayor has supervision of police and
fire departments and the prevailing policy is to supplant gradually the
horse drawn fire apparatus with motor vehicles.
[Illustration: Central Station, Wichita Fire Department]