Halstead Fire/EMS

06/16/2026

06/08/2026

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over northwest Kansas then track southeast into central Kansas mainly after 7pm. There will be a risk for large hail and possible tornadoes early on, then the primary risk will transition to forward propagating line of storms capable of producing significant damaging winds of 70 to 90mph. Torrential downpours will also be risk from the line of storms.

06/06/2026

We appreciate our team who come in on their own time to keep trucks cleaned, serviced and ready.

05/30/2026

Had a great day sending off State track team.

05/22/2026

K89/Hertzler is back open. Thanks to our Fire/EMS crew helping clean up cemetery wall.

05/22/2026

K89/Hertzler road temporarily closed south of 50 for accident.

05/20/2026

Having a great time.

05/18/2026

Police Chief Orem and Fire/EMS Chief Lowe participated in a National Weather Service meeting. Timing for severe weather today is anticipated for 6 to 10 pm today. Primary threats could be baseball size hail, 70+ mph winds, a few strong tornados are possible. The City of Halstead storm shelter located at the Kansas Learning Center will be open.

05/18/2026

Just before 11 pm last night Engine 21, Engine 22, Tender 21, Medic 22, 233 and 232 responded to a vehicle and carport fire in the 600 block of main street. Vehicle is total loss. Cause undetermined at this time.