Newton Fire/EMS

Newton Fire/EMS Newton Fire/EMS is a dual-role public safety department that provides fire and emergency medical service to citizens of Newton and Harvey County.

As part of National Preparedness Month, Newton Fire/EMS is highlighting a simple but important step you can take to be b...
09/07/2026

As part of National Preparedness Month, Newton Fire/EMS is highlighting a simple but important step you can take to be better prepared for an emergency: build an emergency supply kit before you need it.

Emergencies can happen with little warning, and having essential supplies gathered in one place can make a stressful situation a little easier to manage. Your kit should be easy to access and include items your household may need if you are without power, water or other basic services.

Ready.gov offers a helpful checklist and additional preparedness resources to help you get started. Take a few minutes to review the list and begin building a kit that works for your household.

A little preparation today can make a big difference when an emergency happens.

Ready.gov emergency supply kit checklist:
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/ready_supply-kit-checklist.pdf

Did you know Newton Fire/EMS has a community fund with the Newton Community Foundation?The Newton Fire/EMS Foundation su...
09/04/2026

Did you know Newton Fire/EMS has a community fund with the Newton Community Foundation?

The Newton Fire/EMS Foundation supports community risk reduction efforts, including:

🚒 Fire prevention & safety
🏠 Code enforcement
🔎 Fire & incident investigations
📚 Public education
❤️ Community paramedicine

These efforts help identify risks, educate our community, support prevention, and ultimately help keep our neighbors safer.

And right now, your support can go even further. September is Match Month, and thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation, donations receive a 50% match all month long as Newton works toward the $100,000 match goal.

If supporting the work that helps keep Newton safe, both during emergencies and before they happen, matters to you, consider giving to the Newton Fire/EMS Foundation this September.

Follow the link below to help make an impact!

https://centralkansascf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5521&sorg_id=1104

Big thanks to the Remme State Farm team for dropping by the station today with a box full of Fire Prevention goodies! We...
09/03/2026

Big thanks to the Remme State Farm team for dropping by the station today with a box full of Fire Prevention goodies! We’ll be putting these to good use during Fire Prevention Week!

East First Street near East Lake Road is currently closed due to an overturned concrete truck. Crews are on scene workin...
09/02/2026

East First Street near East Lake Road is currently closed due to an overturned concrete truck. Crews are on scene working to clear the spill and road, so please avoid the area for the time being.
​One individual was transported to Newton Medical Center in stable condition.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month- a month dedicated at educating and empowering Americans throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies. Since Kansas weather can turn bad quickly, the focus will mainly be on weather related education, resources, and preparation!

Did you know you can sign up to receive text/email/phone alerts for a variety of events, including emergencies, weather warnings, road closures, City announcements, and more? Talk about being prepared!

Each user can choose the types of notifications they wish to receive, and how those notifications are delivered to them. There is no cost to the user to sign up or maintain an Everbridge account.

📍Take the first step in preparedness and get signed up here: https://member.everbridge.net/454377475145767/login

Happy National Dog Day from Sparky! 🐾Today, we’re celebrating all the dogs who bring a little more joy, companionship an...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from Sparky! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating all the dogs who bring a little more joy, companionship and personality into our lives- including our favorite firehouse pup, Sparky!

Sparky also has an important reminder: pets are part of the family, so they should be included in your emergency plans, too.

• Keep pets away from candles, stoves and other fire hazards.
• Make sure pets can be quickly located and safely evacuated in an emergency.
• Keep collars and identification information up to date.
• Have a plan for who will care for your pets if an emergency occurs.

And, of course, National Dog Day is a pretty good excuse for an extra treat and a few belly rubs.

Happy National Dog Day from Sparky and your friends at Newton Fire/EMS!

C-Shift responded to a home explosion in the 3000 block of Southeast 48th around 8 pm. Upon arrival crews found one indi...
08/26/2026

C-Shift responded to a home explosion in the 3000 block of Southeast 48th around 8 pm. Upon arrival crews found one individual with burn injuries and a fire in the basement. The patient was transported by ambulance to Wichita. The fire was extinguished but not before causing moderate damage to the home. No pets or firefighters were injured during this incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Newton Fire/EMS was assisted by Walton Fire, Whitewater Fire, Sedgwick Fire/EMS, Halstead Fire/EMS, and Harvey County Sheriff. We also want to thank Hesston Fire/EMS for covering calls in Newton during this incident.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Steve Roberson on his retirement after nearly 32 years of service to the Newton c...
08/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Steve Roberson on his retirement after nearly 32 years of service to the Newton community. His principled leadership and dedication have made Newton a stronger, safer community. Congratulations, Chief!

Of note, Chief Roberson is our last remaining member hired by Newton Ambulance Department before it merged with Newton Fire to become Newton Fire/EMS in 1997. The end of an era.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEWT/bulletins/42622a6

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟This week, we're proud to recognize Kevin Plenert for his dedication and service to our department...
08/17/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week, we're proud to recognize Kevin Plenert for his dedication and service to our department and community.

🚒 Position: Lieutenant/AEMT
📅 Years of Service: 19

Kevin consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and an outstanding tactical knowledge of fire/EMS operations. Outside of his normal duties, Lieutenant Plenert is also the NFEMS Technical Rescue Team leader, the NFEMS Honor Guard Lieutenant Commander, and also has an active role in refining the operational firefighting standards at NFEMS as a member of the Fire SOG committee.

Lt. Plenert began his career in Fire/EMS as a volunteer firefighter in Hesston and quickly knew that he wanted to pursue a full-time career in the field. He was naturally drawn to NFEMS due to it being close to home, and the rest is history!

Please join us in thanking Lieutenant/AEMT Kevin Plenert for his hard work, dedication, and continued commitment to protecting and serving our community. We are grateful to have them as part of our Fire/EMS family!

👏 Thank you for everything you do, KP!

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200 E. 3rd Street
Newton, KS
67114

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