Scott Township Fire Department

04/08/2026

Hey, Bourbon County - We've got an update for you!

🚨Genasys is now LIVE in Bourbon County! 🚨

⛈️Bourbon County Emergency Management is switching from CodeRed to Genasys for emergency alerts. This system will help keep our community informed with important emergency notifications and updates on severe weather, and other critical information.

🌪️If you were previously signed up for CodeRed, you'll still want to register in the new Genasys system to make sure you continue receiving alerts.

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04/03/2026

Here is a timeline estimation of a line of strong to severe thunderstorms expected to move into the area Friday evening, and slide through the area overnight Friday into Saturday morning.

04/03/2026

Turn around don’t drown!

When you drive into floodwaters, you’re not only putting your own life at risk, but also the lives of your rescuers. It’s far better to be late and remain safe than to take a risk and possibly lose your life. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood

03/28/2026

Please no open burning. The Grassland Fire Danger Index is extreme today, weather conditions and very low moisture content of grasses and other dry organic material on the ground, indicating that critical burning conditions exist. All fires have the potential to become large and spread quickly and become erratic with extreme fire behavioral characteristics. Difficulty of fire suppression: Direct attack on a headfire will generally fail. Back burn from a secure good line with adequate manpower and equipment. Flanks may become more difficult to control in shifting or erratic winds. Spot fires are likely.

03/22/2026

Significant fire weather conditions are expected today. High winds and extended dry periods will produce extreme burning conditions. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.

03/13/2026

Elevated Fire Danger expected this afternoon as dry air moves into the region allowing RH values to fall into the 20 to 30% Range. Elevated Fire Danger means that weather and land conditions are favorable for erratic fire spread, if a fire does start.

03/06/2026

02/27/2026

Please refrain from burning until conditions improve!

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s along with low humidity levels in the 20 to 25 percent range and southwest winds gusting up to 15 to 25 mph will lead to elevated to significant fire weather conditions Today. The strongest winds will be northwest of the I-44 corridor.

02/19/2026

No Burning today!

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 PM to 8 PM today. A combination of gusty winds of 30-40 mph and relative humidity as low as 10-20% will create significant to extreme fire danger. Fire can spread rapidly in these conditions, so outside burning is discouraged outside of experienced fire personnel.

02/11/2026

Firefighters rely on public awareness and prevention to keep communities safe.

💦 Prepare: Kansas is largely protected by volunteer fire departments—local responders who serve their own communities.
Support your department by:
Keeping driveways clear and properly marked
Maintaining accessible water sources
Learning local fire restrictions and emergency procedures

⛓️ Prevent: Over 90% of Kansas wildfires are human-caused.
Help reduce preventable fires by avoiding common ignition sources, especially on high or extreme fire danger days:
Dragging trailer chains
Welding or grinding
Escaped debris burns or burn piles
Grilling, fire pits, and outdoor flames
Follow all local regulations and burn restrictions—these protect firefighters as much as property.

⚠️ Respond: When a wildfire occurs:
Follow evacuation orders immediately
Give first responders room to operate
Do not re-enter restricted areas

Your cooperation allows firefighters to work safely and efficiently!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/OzIouCi

Kansas Division of Emergency Management I Kansas State Fire Marshal Office I Kansas State Fire Fighters Association

03/18/2025

No burning today!

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from noon until 8 PM. Dry conditions with relative humidity values as low as 20-30% combined with gusty winds up to 40-50 mph from the southwest will support significant fire danger.