Kansas State Funeral Assistance Team

Kansas State Funeral Assistance Team We honor Kansas Fallen Firefighters, support their Families and Fire Departments they served We are the Kansas State Funeral Assistance Team (KSFAT).

We provide assistance to fire departments across the state of Kansas in honoring their fallen bothers or sisters. We provide assistance and equipment for Line Of Duty Death (LODD) services, Member services (Off duty death of personnel), and Retiree service (Retired personnel death). Each level of service contains different aspects unique to honoring that particular member. We offer full service ma

nagement or assistance with managing a funeral service for fire department personnel and retired personnel. Contact the closest representative to discuss your needs:

Commander:
Tanner Burenheide - (620) 412-3025
Emporia Fire

Deputy Commander:
Robby Allen - (913) 226-5737
Kansas City Kansas Fire

Deputy Commander:
Ritchie Ramos - (785) 581-2155
Topeka Fire

Member:
Adam Patterson - (620) 640-8073
Garden City Fire

Member:
Tom V***a - (620) 687-7867
Pittsburg Fire

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05/27/2026

Burlingame Fire Department History – Protecting Equipment and Order (May 1897)

In the May 27, 1897 edition of the Osage County Chronicle, a public notice outlines regulations regarding the use of fire department equipment.

According to City Ordinance No. 15, Section 9, no person was permitted to remove ladders, buckets, or other fire apparatus from the engine room unless it was for an active fire or by direct order of the Fire Chief. Violations of this ordinance carried a fine ranging from $5 to $30.

The notice, issued under Chief J. F. Mehl, emphasized the importance of protecting equipment and preventing unnecessary interference with fire department operations.

This reflects an increasing level of organization and accountability within the department, as well as the need to safeguard essential equipment for emergency use.

05/27/2026

Despite responding to a structure fire and various other service calls, crews took the time to pay tribute to one of our own who served. We are privileged to play a small role in demonstrating our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served our nation.

05/27/2026
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05/07/2026

Share Memories and Support the Family.

05/07/2026

View Timothy J. Solko's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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