Galva Fire Department - RFD #9

11/23/2025

Some more upgrades to our department including our new brush truck. More upgrades in the future….
Thank you Hays Fire and Rescue sales and service LLC.

09/14/2025

The McPherson County Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Galva Community Fund.

To kickstart the fund, anonymous donors have pledged $50,000 in matching dollars for the community of Galva. Every dollar given during this Match Week, September 29 through October 2, will be doubled until the full $50,000 match is met.

The Galva Community Fund is the sixth community-specific fund in McPherson County. Like the others, it will support local grant applications, funding programs and projects that make a lasting difference. Past community funds have backed everything from youth programming to beautification efforts.

As an endowment, the Galva Community Fund will be able to spend approximately 5% of its funds annually. The total fund balance will be invested, giving the fund the ability to support the community for generations to come.

Ways to Give During Match Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 2):

In person: Donation boxes will be available at Farmers State Bank and Home Communications, Inc.

Online: Visit McPhersonFoundation.org to give through our secure donation portal (available until midnight Oct. 2).

By mail: Send checks postmarked by Oct. 2 to:

McPherson County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 822
McPherson, KS 67460

Those interested in making a Qualified Charitable Donations (QCDs) must contact the Foundation at 620-245-9070. IRA pledge forms will be accepted through December 31, even if funds are not immediately transferred.

06/27/2025

06/17/2025

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06/16/2025

We are so grateful to receive a gift like this. Thank you to the Bradbury Group for your support.

The Bradbury Group hosted its annual charity golf tournament to raise money for the local fire departments.

04/28/2025

04/27/2025

Our thoughts are with Kansas City.

Update: We are heartbroken to learn the paramedic has died as a result of his injuries.
Our thoughts are with the injured paramedic, his family, friends, and colleagues at the KCFD. ♥️

04/22/2025

The burn ban for McPherson County has been lifted. Control burns are allowed again.
Please remember to call dispatch to report your control burn (620-245-1266) so we can log your information.

04/15/2025

Important information from the City of Galva

04/15/2025

The BOCC enacted a county-wide burn ban on all open burning in the county. The ban is effective today until rescinded. Even if it rains tomorrow the board will have to formally end the ban at the next BOCC meeting.

What can't be burned:
• Fence rows, ditches, fields, debris
• Brush piles
• Burn pits, camp fires, back yard fire pit rings, chimenas, etc
• Residential trash in burn barrels

Can I use:
• Barbeque grill or smoker - YES
• Permanent backyard stove or fireplace - YES
• Fixed barbeque grill in a park or recreation area - YES

Can I burn:
• Garden debris - NO
• Brush pile - NO
• Household trash in my burn barrel - NO
• CRP grass/fields - NO

If you have any questions, contact your local fire chief