Sawyer Rural Fire Dept

03/11/2026

This is how things get done quickly with little effort - lots of helpful hands! We appreciate all volunteers!!

03/08/2026

Some of the volunteers who make it all happen -
THANK YOU ALL, especially the ones working behind the scenes who go unnoticed!!

03/08/2026

🤔Does anyone know the strange little guy on the left? When I'm trying to take pictures he just seems to magically appear and photobomb us....😂😂 !

03/08/2026

Thank you all for coming and supporting us -
we had a great time cooking and serving our community!!!

03/07/2026

4:30-7:30 today!!!

03/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing y'all tomorrow!!

02/26/2026

Always good to see them back home safe after a run!

02/19/2026

02/07/2026

Get your appetites ready!

01/13/2026

1/12/2026
2026 Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant Awarded To Sawyer Rural Fire Department, 28 Other Volunteer Fire Departments

Sawyer Rural Fire Department Fire Department in Sawyer, KS was one of 29 departments in Kansas that were awarded equipment through the Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant (KVFG) Program administered by the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM). Sawyer Rural Fire Department was awarded four bunker gear sets to be used for protecting firefighters while performing fire suppression activities.
The KSFM awarded much-needed Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and/or washer/extractor machines to 29 volunteer fire departments in Kansas through the (KVFG) program, totaling $500,000. The KSFM made this grant possible through its budget, passed by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly.
This year, over 479 sets of PPE bunker gear, 251 sets of PPE wildland gear, and 33 extractors totaling over $2.6 million were requested by 102 volunteer fire departments in Kansas. Departments received close to $500,000 in new PPE gear.
“Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of public safety in communities across Kansas,” Mark Engholm, State Fire Marshal, said. “Ensuring they have modern, reliable gear isn’t just an investment in our volunteer firefighters, it’s an investment in the lives they protect.”
Volunteer fire departments face equipment challenges because they do not have the funding to provide adequate safety equipment. Without new equipment provided by the recruiting fire department, potential volunteers are faced with not only donating their time but also providing their own safety gear, sharing gear with others, or doing without. There is also a proven increase in cancer diagnoses for firefighters, which can be caused by prolonged exposure to carcinogens, particulates, and biohazards. The proper gear, regular cleaning of that gear and equipment, along with preventative healthcare, is crucial for a firefighter’s health and well-being.
For more information on the Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant Program, please visit:
https://firemarshal.ks.gov/306/Kansas-Volunteer-Firefighter-Grant

Cameron Reece
Asst. Chief

Kansas Volunteer Firefighter Grant

10/28/2025

Training on hose/nozzle tactics, along with engine operations and tanker relay.

It may seem overwhelming for new guys to learn so much at one training, but that is the stark reality on a volunteer department, you will often have a hand in every step of the operation on a single fire scene.

Training newbies is an excellent refresher for the oldsies 😁!