El Dorado Kansas Fire Department

05/01/2026

Join Our Team – Become a Firefighter!
The City of El Dorado is looking for dedicated individuals ready to make a difference. Our firefighters protect lives, property, and the heart of our community!
Apply today and find your purpose in fire service. Visit eldoks.gov/jobs for full details.

04/17/2026

Spring cleaning season is here! As you freshen up your home, don’t forget fire safety:
✔ Check smoke alarms
✔ Replace batteries if needed
✔ Clear dryer vents and exhausts
A clean home is a safer home!

04/10/2026

Warmer weather means grilling season is back!
• Keep grills at least 10 feet from structures
• Never leave a grill unattended
• Clean grease buildup regularly
Stay safe while you enjoy those backyard meals!

04/06/2026

We've gotten quite a few calls wanting to know if letters from us are legit. They are! We are excited to launch this year's National Child/Fire Safety Council Campaign to help us purchase fire prevention materials. These materials are handed out to kids in the community during our public relation events, such as Fire Prevention Week. We appreciate the community's support. If anyone has questions, please call the fire station.

This is a picture of the materials we were able to purchase last year thanks to the community's generous donations!

04/03/2026

03/18/2026

Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home?

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property, but only if used correctly and at the right time. Follow these guidelines from your local fire department to stay safe:

When to Fight the Fire
Only use an extinguisher if:
• The fire is small (like in a wastebasket) and not spreading.
• Everyone has already evacuated the building.
• The fire department has been called (911).
• The room is not filled with smoke.

How to Use It: Remember "PASS"
1. P - Pull the pin. Hold the nozzle away from you and release the lock.
2. A - Aim low. Point at the base of the fire.
3. S - Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
4. S - Sweep the nozzle from side to side.

Know When to Go!
Your primary goal is always a safe escape. Ensure your home has working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan. If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately.

03/06/2026

Daylight Saving Time is a great reminder to check the devices that protect your home and family.
When you change your clocks this weekend, take a few extra minutes to:

✔ Test all smoke alarms
✔ Replace batteries if needed
✔ Make sure there is an alarm on every level of your home and inside sleeping areas
✔ Replace any smoke alarms that are 10 years old

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. It’s a small task that makes a big difference.

03/06/2026

Former El Dorado Fire Chief Steve Moody passed away on March 3. Chief Moody led our department from 2013 to 2017. As a 38-year veteran of fire and emergency services, he spent much of his life serving communities and representing the fire profession. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

02/24/2026

February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association has set a goal of doubling the survival of cardiac arrest by 2030.

In every cardiac emergency, the real first responder is not always a uniformed professional but often an everyday bystander. However, bystanders only intervene about 40% of the time, often due touncertainty or lack of training. You do not need medical credentials to save a life. What’s required is knowledge, courage, and the readiness to act.

Learn CPR today so you are ready and become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers. Learn more at: https://www.heart.org/en/nation-of-lifesavers

02/19/2026

With the recent wildfires we thought it would be a good time to share a few tips to help keep your property safe during a fire.