Ottawa County Fire District #4 Bennington

Ottawa County Fire District #4 Bennington Founded in 1885 in Bennington KS, Ottawa County Rural Fire District #4 covers 192 square miles of Ottawa County.

We are a volunteer fire department with a paid EMS with two stations, one Bennington and a satellite station Wells.

08/31/2026

Hot and dry conditions continue with little relief in sight. Temperatures in the upper 90s with a few 100s today. Keep heat safety practices in place when working or playing outdoors.

08/31/2026

Hot and dry conditions will continue through much of the upcoming week.

Looks like this hot weather is going to stick around with us for a few days. Take precautions when working outside. Heal...
08/31/2026

Looks like this hot weather is going to stick around with us for a few days. Take precautions when working outside.

Health Tips:
Drink water often:
Do not wait until you feel thirsty. Thirst means you are already low on fluids.

Take breaks in the shade:
Rest out of direct sunlight or in an air-conditioned room.

Wear loose clothes:
Choose light-colored, lightweight fabrics that let air flow.

Watch for danger signs:
Stop and get help if you feel dizzy, confused, very weak, or sick to your stomach...

08/31/2026

Heat indices will reach 103 to 107 for much of the area today and Monday, prompting the issuance of a Heat Advisory south of Highway 36. Be sure to take breaks when working outside.

08/28/2026

Aside from a handful of isolated storm chances across central Kansas, most of the area looks to remain hot and dry through next week with high temperatures near 100 and low temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.

08/28/2026

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08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

Storms are expected to overspread the area late on Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Storms will move southeast through the night. A few severe storms are possible with large hail, strong winds, and locally heavy rain with the strongest storms.

08/25/2026

🦇Avoid touching or handling bats! If you must pick one up, wear thick leather gloves. If you encounter a sick or injured bat, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or local veterinarian for help. By following good practices and respecting wildlife, we can minimize risks while coexisting with bats.

🔗Learn how to safely catch a bat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNw6hkFEtOk

🔗Learn more about bats: https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/

🔗Bats in Kansas: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2467/Bats-in-Kansas

Address

586 N 180th Road
Bennington, KS
67422

Telephone

(785) 488-3768

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