Baxter Springs Fire Department

Baxter Springs Fire Department The Baxter Springs Fire Department is a Volunteer Department with one Full Time Driver. We provide protection for about 60 square miles rural and city.

We Run 3 Engines, 3 Brush Trucks, and 1 Tanker, and run rescue off of the rural Engine.

March kept us busy! We ran 41 calls this month, bringing our yearly total to 126 calls so far.
04/01/2026

March kept us busy! We ran 41 calls this month, bringing our yearly total to 126 calls so far.

03/07/2026

We are currently monitoring the storms coming out of Oklahoma. Please remember that we are under a tornado watch until 1am. Even after this first round of storms, the NWS is still anticipating a line of storms to impact us between 12-2am. All modes of severe hazards could occur with this second round. Please remain weather aware this evening and know that your firefighters are monitoring the situation closely!

Only a few days left to apply in this hiring cycle!
02/28/2026

Only a few days left to apply in this hiring cycle!

We are currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters! All accepted applicants will be put through a mandatory two week academy to learn the basics of firefighting before hitting the trucks. Come join our family and be a part of an aggressive team ready to serve our community! If you or anyone you know is interested, contact us for more information or follow the QR code below for our application. Application Deadline is March 6th, 2026 ! Apply today!

https://forms.gle/LpKax2vREqkhRrF46

Hungry? Don’t want to cook breakfast this morning? Stop by the Fire station and the Fire Auxiliary cook for you!
02/28/2026

Hungry? Don’t want to cook breakfast this morning? Stop by the Fire station and the Fire Auxiliary cook for you!

No burn permits will be issued today. All outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today.
02/24/2026

No burn permits will be issued today. All outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today.

Based on the National Weather Service forecast of wind gusts reaching 35 mph, burn permits are suspended for today.
02/16/2026

Based on the National Weather Service forecast of wind gusts reaching 35 mph, burn permits are suspended for today.

We are currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters! All accepted applicants will be put through a mandat...
02/11/2026

We are currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters! All accepted applicants will be put through a mandatory two week academy to learn the basics of firefighting before hitting the trucks. Come join our family and be a part of an aggressive team ready to serve our community! If you or anyone you know is interested, contact us for more information or follow the QR code below for our application. Application Deadline is March 6th, 2026 ! Apply today!

https://forms.gle/LpKax2vREqkhRrF46

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02/06/2026

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We’ve got a special firefighter guest coming to Children’s Storytime on Monday, February 9th!! Join us at 10am for stories, games, and fiery fun!!🚒🔥❤️

Due to current Red Flag fire conditions, burn permits will not be issued today. We strongly discourage any outdoor activ...
12/18/2025

Due to current Red Flag fire conditions, burn permits will not be issued today. We strongly discourage any outdoor activities that could create sparks, heat, or pose a fire risk. Thank you

Due to high winds no burn permits will be issued today.
12/09/2025

Due to high winds no burn permits will be issued today.

The flag at the station has been lowered to half-staff in honor of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beskstrom and her ser...
12/04/2025

The flag at the station has been lowered to half-staff in honor of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beskstrom and her service.

12/01/2025

Address

1709 Military Avenue
Baxter Springs, KS
66713

Telephone

+16208563536

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