Chapman Fire Department- Kansas

08/20/2026

As the summer days wind down, your Chapman Fire Department wants to extend a warm welcome back to all of our local students, teachers, administrators, and school staff as a new school year begins!

To our students: work hard, stay curious, and make this your best year yet. To our incredible teachers and school staff: thank you for your dedication, patience, and commitment to keeping our kids learning and growing—you make our community strong!

With buses back on the roads and crosswalks busy each morning and afternoon, we ask all drivers to help us protect our community's most valuable asset—our children:

07/04/2026

On July 3rd at 11:15 pm, Chapman Fire was paged out to a structure fire on West 9th street.

When the 1st crew arrived on scene, it was found to have a large building in the rear of the property totally engulfed. Crews from Abilene FD, Enterprise FD, Dickinson Co. Fire Dist. #1, Dickinson Co. EMS, and Herington FD were dispatched to assist Chapman FD.

The fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to be accidental. No people or animals were injured in the fire.

Photo courtesy of Lindsey Parker

06/30/2026

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06/27/2026

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, Your Chapman Fire Department wants to ensure everyone has a fun, memorable, and—most importantly—safe holiday! 🇺🇸✨

06/06/2026

❗️❗️❗️Update: Axel has been found❗️❗️❗️

Your Chapman Fire Department has been assisting in the search for Axel.

If you are able to help, they still need volunteers. Meeting at 4:00PM at the command post on Swenson Dr.

Please bring flash lights, insect repellent, water, and dress appropriately for the weather.

We are currently looking for a missing 4 year old child in the 1900 block of Swenson Rd. If you are trying to assist in the search please check in at 1952 Swenson Rd. Before you start your search

05/26/2026

School’s out, the grills are hot, and the mosquitoes are training for the Olympics. As we officially kick off summer, here are a few summer safety reminders from your Chapman Fire Department:

☀️ Hydrate — Water is your friend. Energy drinks, soda, and “just one more beer” do not count.

🔥 If your flip flops are melting to the driveway, it’s probably too hot for your dog’s paws too.

🚗 Never leave kids or pets in the car — Not even “for just a minute.” Kansas heat turns vehicles into ovens fast.

🏊 If you have a pool party, designate a water watcher. “I thought someone else was watching them” is not a safety plan.

🌩️ When thunder roars, go indoors. Your lawn chair is not lightning resistant.

🔥 Grills belong AWAY from houses, garages, deck railings, and Uncle Larry’s jean shorts.

🧴 Sunscreen is cheaper than aloe vera and regret.

🚒 Check your smoke alarms — because the only thing that should be smoking this summer is the BBQ.

🚑 Drink responsibly. The back of an ambulance is not the VIP ride home package.

Have fun, make memories, and please try not to give us extra paperwork this summer. Stay safe out there!

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or the unofficial start of summer—it is a day of remembrance. We reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of those who never made it home, and we recognize the families who carry that loss every day.

As first responders, we understand that service comes with risk. Today we stand in respect of those who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, and we recommit ourselves to serving our communities with the same dedication and integrity.

Take a moment today to remember. Whether it’s a quiet thought, a visit to a memorial, or a conversation with family, let’s ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

We remember them.

05/23/2026

During EMS Week, Your Chapman Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the incredible men and women of DKEMS for the dedication, professionalism, and compassion you show every single day. Whether responding to medical emergencies, comforting patients and families, or working long hours behind the scenes, your commitment to serving our communities does not go unnoticed.

We are proud to work alongside such an outstanding group of EMS professionals who answer the call at all hours, in all conditions, and continually put others before themselves.

We also want to recognize the members of Your Chapman Fire Department who serve in EMS roles. Thank you for your hard work, training, sacrifice, and commitment to caring for our community. Your willingness to step up and serve in multiple capacities makes a tremendous difference every day, and we are proud to have each of you as part of our team.

Emergency medical services is more than a job — it is a calling built on teamwork, dedication, and compassion. To all EMS providers, thank you for what you do for our community each and every day.

Happy EMS Week from Your Chapman Fire Department!

05/18/2026

5/18/26
The Chapman Fire Department is working closely with the Chapman Police Department, Emergency Management, and other Emergency Services as we continue to closely monitor the approaching storms and changing weather conditions.

As always, our departments have procedures, operations, and response plans in place, and we train year-round for any situation that may arise. Our crews are prepared and ready to respond if needed to help protect our community.

We encourage everyone to stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive alerts, and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.

05/18/2026

Please be aware.

We had a meeting this morning with the Topeka NWS. The weather is coming. Please keep your eyes peeled for the incoming storms this afternoon. The storm shelters will be open at 2pm. Reminder of the where the shelters are. The district gym using the north doors, the high school using the west doors, and the shelter house in Sheeran Park. Stay vigilant everyone and be safe.