Formoso Fire Department #6

04/09/2026

Had a good turn out Saturday, thank you to all who came out to support our department.

04/08/2026

03/12/2026

Red Flag Warning 12pm-9pm today! Be mindful of and burns that you may have started in the last couple weeks

02/20/2026

Monday night a group of us were able to go to Superior and get some great hands on training. Thank you Superior Fire for hosting us!

02/17/2026

02/04/2026

If you have done a burn in the last 10 days, it would be a good idea to double check that it is out. The snow is melting and the wind is supposed to pick up the next few days. Thank you!

02/04/2026

Here is some information regarding the burn ban resolutions for Jewell County. Please contact your local fire department with questions about burning.

12/17/2025

***Along side a High Wind Warning for Tomorrow we are going to be in a Red Flag Warning Tomorrow****

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
116 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025
..Strong northwest winds and a dry airmass will result in
dangerous fire weather conditions across north central Kansas
Thursday...

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/O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0023.251218T1600Z-251219T0000Z/
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-
116 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL
KANSAS...

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

12/17/2025

Today and tomorrow are red flag warning days. If you have recently burned a tree/brush pile be sure to check on them.

11/22/2025

If you are looking to use the Formoso Fire Station please contact Rachel Spiegel for availability.

Rachel Spiegel
402-326-5400
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