Barnes Fire Department #2

03/29/2026

********Dirt work has begun!! *******

New construction beginning for a new and improved Fire Station!

This has been a long talked and planned out project, but it is finally coming true. All parts of the fire department have been working hard to improve gear and equipment. Time has come though that we have outgrown our current space. In order to continue to provide a great service and continue to grow, a new space is a necessity.

This new space will allow for all our apparatus to be stored in one building rather than two. Which will help with consistency on response time. It will allow for growth on equipment selection. Allow for a larger more comfortable area for trainings and community gatherings. It is setting up our next generation with a place they can continue to operate in - ensuring a continued fire service for all community members.

Thank you to the following contributors:

Farm Credit Service of America(Working Here Fund)
Citizens State Bank of Hanover
Union State Bank of Barnes
Hamilton Family
City of Barnes

03/20/2026

Although it has been good prescribe fire weather and we are happy people are out enjoying it. Near record breaking temperatures and lack of moisture is causing our fuels to dry out.

Please do your due diligences and check your burns that have been performed this week. With forecasted temperatures and low humidity values it will not take much to have an escape fire.

There will be a NO BURN for Barnes RFD2 fire district Saturday and Sunday 03/21-22.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Saturday. Do not burn and ensure all fires are extinguished before Saturday.

03/06/2026

********Prescribe Fire Equipment for use ******

This spring Barnes Fire Department is growing a cache of equipment for you as private landowners to use for your own prescribe fire needs. Available Now!!

- 1 250gal skid unit
- 1 300 gal skid unit
- 3 drip torches. (Holders available for purchase)
- Adjustable Nozzles

Simply reserve a day and what equipment you will need as far in advance as possible. Notify Joel Curtiss 785/293/2616 for that reservation.

This is our way of helping landowners perform good land management practices and promote good fire. Therefore please respect this new program and its equipment.

There is a recommended daily use rate in the form of a donation to the fire department. Rules of use will be provided upon request.

02/05/2026

🔥As the snow melts across Kansas, it won’t be long before vegetation dries out and becomes burnable. Now is the time to check old burn piles—stir them up and make sure they are completely cold. A windy day is all it takes for hidden embers to spark a wildfire.

01/06/2026

Thanks to the DOI, Office of Wildland Fire. RFD 2 picked up 3 brand new skid units from Hieman Fire.

These skid units will upgrade our current outdated units and allow us to build a new Type 6 Engine to add to our fleet. Upgrading equipment is one of our efforts to ensure a more efficient response to the emergencies in our area.

These upgrades will also allow us to begin supplying a cache of equipment for local private landowners to use for their own prescribe fire needs. If you are looking for ways to perform a prescribe burn of your own and just dont have the best equipment to do so. Soon youll be able to schedule equipment that will hopefully allow you to better perform those operations. Continue to watch our social media in the future for updates.

12/08/2025

One happy young winner yesterday of our gun raffle! Great job Isaac!

Big thanks to everyone that volunteered to put the event on. And to everyone that showed up to support us.

12/06/2025

Come on over tonight for some good food and raffles!! Appreciate everyone that helps support your rural fire department. 😄

11/04/2025

Mark your calendars!

09/15/2025

We would like to thank Washington County Community Foundation for awarding us as one of this years grant recipients!

Their generosity was used to help fund updated hard suction hose to go on our pumper engine.

Thank you for supporting us and helping us continue to upgrade and improve our service to the community.

08/27/2025

Thank you expert Kevin McCart from Key Hose and thank you Kelsey from Weis Fire for setting this demonstration up. Great information on flowing water and setting your attack lines up for success.