City of Russell Fire Department

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The City of Russell Fire Department provides fire protection, hazardous materials response for Russell County and rescue operations for the City of Russell and portions of Russell County.

The City of Russell Fire Department is pleased to recognize our own Driver Operator, Keith Haberer, for receiving the Pr...
09/03/2026

The City of Russell Fire Department is pleased to recognize our own Driver Operator, Keith Haberer, for receiving the President's Award at the Kansas Emergency Managers Conference last night. Keith not only serves as the Emergency Manager for Ellsworth but also serves in our department as a Driver Operator & EMT. We are proud of you and the work you continue to do! Congratulations Keith!

🎬🔥 OUR FIREFIGHTERS ARE SPONSORING A MOVIE! 🔥🎬Dream Theatre in Russell, KSFriday & Saturday @ 7:00Sunday @ 2:00 & 6:00Wh...
08/31/2026

🎬🔥 OUR FIREFIGHTERS ARE SPONSORING A MOVIE! 🔥🎬

Dream Theatre in Russell, KS

Friday & Saturday @ 7:00
Sunday @ 2:00 & 6:00

What happens when a few of our firefighters get together and decide they want to give back to their community? They sponsor a movie! 🍿🎥

A few of our firefighters have personally come together to sponsor an upcoming movie at our local theater. This sponsorship IS NOT being paid for with taxpayer dollars — it is being funded entirely by the generosity and kindness of our volunteer firefighters.

Our firefighters don't just answer the call when the pager goes off. They continue to find ways to support, strengthen, and give back to the community they proudly serve. ❤️

We're incredibly proud of the men and women who volunteer their time, their skills, and now even a little bit of their own money to help make things happen in our community.

That's what being community-driven is all about!

Thank you to our firefighters for always finding another way to serve!

🎬🍿 We'll see you at the movies!

The City of Russell Fire Department will be utilizing the Dream Theater this evening for our weekly training. If you see...
08/19/2026

The City of Russell Fire Department will be utilizing the Dream Theater this evening for our weekly training. If you see fire trucks parked in front of the Dream, do not be alarmed, as it is only a training excercise.

We want to thank Marcia for thinking of us and doing this for our local businesses and organizations around Russell. We ...
08/05/2026

We want to thank Marcia for thinking of us and doing this for our local businesses and organizations around Russell. We appreciate the thoughtful gesture, and the cookies did not last long!

Good reminder from our friends at Russell County EMS
07/26/2026

Good reminder from our friends at Russell County EMS

Thank you for your patience. As many have already seen, the tree pile drop off location had some rather large piles of t...
07/16/2026

Thank you for your patience. As many have already seen, the tree pile drop off location had some rather large piles of trees. Those piles were burned yesterday and are still smoldering today. The tree pile is back open but we kindly ask that you follow the signs and drop your tree limbs off at the designated spot. Please avoide the previously burned tree piles. If you have any questions, please call the City of Russell, Kansas @ 785-483-6311.

07/16/2026

The City’s tree pile drop off is closed until further notice. We will post once it has opened back up. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Starting tomorrow afternoon, The City of Russell Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn of the tree piles ...
07/14/2026

Starting tomorrow afternoon, The City of Russell Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn of the tree piles located at the intersection of 186th & Homer Road, just next to our departments training grounds and the Waste Water Facility. At times, there will be large amounts of smoke that can be seen on the south east part of Russell. The tree pile will be closed once the burn begins and will reopen once it is concluded, Thursday morning or until further notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 785-483-7129.

Fire DepartmentPRESS RELEASE7/7/2026Contact: Fire Chief Dylan RiedelSeeking information regarding a fire that occurred o...
07/07/2026

Fire Department
PRESS RELEASE

7/7/2026

Contact: Fire Chief Dylan Riedel

Seeking information regarding a fire that occurred on 7/4/2026 near the Playpark:

On Saturday night, July 4, 2026, the City Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 526 East Parkside, near the Playpark, for a report of an unknown trash can fire.

Crews arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire. During the investigation, it was determined that the object on fire was not a trash can, but a portable restroom that had been placed at the ball fields for the recreational ball season. When crews attempted to extinguish the fire, it reacted violently with water, indicating that some type of accelerant had likely been used to start the fire.

This fire is part of a pattern of portable restrooms being set ablaze over the past few weeks, including two incidents in Ellis County and this incident within the City of Russell.

The City of Russell Fire Department is seeking any information regarding individuals seen in or fleeing the area of the Playpark between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on July 4. If you have any information or security camera footage from the area during that time, please contact Fire Chief Riedel at 785-483-7129 or by email at [email protected].

All information will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Even seemingly minor details may assist in the investigation.

Address

815 N Maple Street
Russell, KS
67665

Telephone

+17854837111

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