Russell-Grant TWP Fire Department

03/11/2026

Check your controlled burns from the last few days. Winds are forecasted to be extremely high. Call in if you see smoke so we can get fire crews headed that way!!

03/13/2025

We’re in for yet another round of high winds which means extremely high fire danger. We’re asking any of our area farmers that have tillage equipment and water trailers to have them on standby. They are more of an asset than one might realize

🔥🔥🔥We can't stress this enough, tomorrow, we are in a red flag warning. What does this mean? This means that if a fire were to occur, it could be catastrophic and grow rapidly. If you have recently had a controlled burn, today is the day to ensure it is out. Do not conduct any open burning tomorrow.🔥🔥🔥

Make your plans today to prepare for the extreme danger tomorrow!

Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 3:20PM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 18 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Area
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Woodson; Allen; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette

08/02/2024

Whether it be full time or volunteer, all departments are one big family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wichita Fire Department. We’ve got the watch from here!!

The Wichita Fire Department and the City of Wichita are extremely saddened to announce that at approximately 3:22 PM while operating at a mutual aid fire in Haysville, one of Wichita’s bravest was injured in the line of duty, and later succumbed to their injury.

The Wichita Fire Department is working to ensure family members are all appropriately notified. We will not release the name of this firefighter until then. We respectfully ask the same of anyone that may know the firefighter.

This is a loss that deeply weighs heavily on all of us. All of the dedicated individuals who serve our fire department do so knowing the immense risk they are undertaking and do it with noble, selfless regard. It does not make their sacrifice any less immense. Nor the sacrifice of their loved ones and family any easier.

Please keep this firefighters family and crew in your prayers. We will update the community on any additional information as it becomes available.

01/17/2024

RGFD hosted Troop 118 Tiger Cubs last night for fire safety. We covered an array of topics. First and foremost, we talked about the “Stop, Drop and Roll” method. We then spoke about the different trucks that respond to the calls we have, as they all have a different purpose. They then learned when to dial 911 services as well as what to do in the event they are trapped inside of a house fire. Lastly, we gave them homework to create a fire escape in their own homes to present at their next meeting.

09/05/2023

We would like to send a very big thank you to Bomgaars on their generous donation of drinking water to our department! They are always finding ways to give back to our community! We are so fortunate to have this wonderful store here in Russell!!

04/21/2023

All of us at Russell Grant would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Plainville Fire Department and the Benedick family. Some of us were fortunate enough to be with him just this past weekend at conference. The world lost a good soul today. Rest easy Ray, we’ve got the watch from here!!

Plainville Fire Department Assistant Chief Ray Benedick # 503 passed away last night. Please pray for his family and the Fire Dept as we all deal with this loss.

03/30/2023

With the forecast for the next couple days I hope everyone will play it safe and check their control burns from the last few days. And please don’t throw out ci******es!! If you see smoke call it in right away so we can get units heading there! Thank you and be safe!!!!

02/08/2023

Did you know that while our main priority is in the county, we also lend mutual aid to the City of Russell Fire Department as well as our other departments within the county. Tonight we trained on making hydrant and hose advancement with our newer members! When time is critical, it becomes very important to know the first 5 minutes on scene!

01/04/2023

Dale Weimaster congratulations on your retirement!!! 42 years of service for our department!!

12/24/2022

From all of us at Russell-Grant Fire Department, we want to wish you all a very joyous holiday season! As we all enjoy the holidays, just some friendly “reminders” for all:

1. Water live trees regularly to avoid fire danger. Nothing ignites the Christmas spirit like a raging Christmas tree fire that destroys your MeeMaw’s handcrafted holiday sweaters that smell like candy canes and mothballs.
2. Properly secure your tree. Your cat dislikes you and he will do everything he can to take down your tree and the last ounce of joy you were clinging onto in 2021.
3. Be careful with candles. It may have a magical scent name like Snowy Meadow Reindeer Paw, but it won’t be magical when your candle starts your curtains on fire and spreads to your Velvet Elvis collection.
4. Be cautious when hanging decorations from a ladder. Our firefighters do not resemble the cast of Chicago Fire. If you fall, a crew of Homer Simpson-esque EMTs and paramedics will be coming to your aid.
5. Don’t overload extension cords or power strips. Your light display may make Clark Griswold proud, but our fire investigators are as exhilarating as Todd and Margo. You don’t want to find out.