Former Wichita Fire Marshall Brad Crisp is coming out of retirement. Crisp will lead a fire department consolidation feasibility review with the new title of Deputy Fire Chief for Sedgwick County Fire District 1. The new role will have him reviewing county fire services. The Wichita Fire Department is looking at functional consolidation.
Sedgwick County Chairman David T. Dennis says, “It is important for both Sedgwick County and Wichita to examine all facets of fire service delivery to see if it would be feasible, bring efficiencies, and serve county residents.”
In his new role, Crisp will report to Fire Chief Doug Williams. He will work on consolidation matters with Williams and WFD Chief Tammy Snow. Williams and Snow are currently pursuing functional consolidation, specifically training for recruits, current employees, and specialty units.
City and County officials have discussed and analyzed consolidation for the past several years, holding a joint workshop last year with area fire service agencies. Crisp’s hiring is a significant step in a review process that may lead to consolidation.
“I am glad to welcome Brad to Sedgwick County,” Williams said. “His leadership and experience will be very beneficial as we continue to explore the future of fire service in the county.”
“Brad’s knowledge of the fire service and community relationships makes him a great candidate for this role,” Snow said.
Crisp will start his County job on Monday, June 24.
“This is a critical topic in our community,” Crisp said. “I am proud to lead the analysis on fire service consolidation.”
With WFD, Crisp also served as Safety/Training Officer and Fire Marshal. He has a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University. Crisp holds certifications through the National Association of Fire Investigators as a Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI/CFEI) and through the International Association of Arson Investigators as an IAAI/CFI. He has served on several boards including the Board of Directors for the Kansas Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators.
