Shawnee Kansas Fire Department

Shawnee Kansas Fire Department Official City of Shawnee, KS Fire Department account. Not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 911.

Battalion Chief Darrin Nelson is finishing his last 24-hour shift. We want to thank him for his more than 32 years of de...
06/23/2026

Battalion Chief Darrin Nelson is finishing his last 24-hour shift. We want to thank him for his more than 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee Fire Department. Congratulations, Chief Nelson!

Our crews are back in downtown Shawnee for Americana & Ales. If you’re joining the festivities, remember to stay hydrate...
06/20/2026

Our crews are back in downtown Shawnee for Americana & Ales. If you’re joining the festivities, remember to stay hydrated, plan for a safe ride home, and celebrate responsibly.

Our Community Support Team volunteers and firefighters are downtown tonight for Moonlight Market: Block Party. There’s s...
06/18/2026

Our Community Support Team volunteers and firefighters are downtown tonight for Moonlight Market: Block Party. There’s still time to stop by and say hi!

Finding a missing person quickly can make all the difference. Shawnee Fire Department crews trained on wide area search ...
06/17/2026

Finding a missing person quickly can make all the difference. Shawnee Fire Department crews trained on wide area search techniques used to locate missing persons.

Residents can help emergency responders find them faster by downloading the free What3Words app, which provides a precise location using just three words. Learn more and be prepared before an emergency happens.

Our Technical Rescue Team is participating in shift-based training focused on missing person searches. Training includes...
06/16/2026

Our Technical Rescue Team is participating in shift-based training focused on missing person searches. Training includes UAV (drone) deployment, What3Words integration for accurate geolocation, and coordinated wide-area search tactics. These capabilities increase operational readiness and enhance our ability to locate subjects in remote or challenging environments.

We thank our Community Support Team volunteers for their participation and assistance during this training.

We held a Badge Pinning Ceremony this afternoon at Fire Administration to celebrate the promotion of three members of th...
06/15/2026

We held a Badge Pinning Ceremony this afternoon at Fire Administration to celebrate the promotion of three members of the Shawnee Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Ryan Felts, Captain Brandon Coffey, and Driver Operator Jack Hopkins on their achievements!

Here’s a look at last night’s storm from Fire Station 72. Severe weather can develop quickly. Stay weather-aware and mak...
06/14/2026

Here’s a look at last night’s storm from Fire Station 72. Severe weather can develop quickly. Stay weather-aware and make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

This week, Ladder 73 B Shift welcomed Happy Campers to Fire Station 73 for a tour. Campers learned about our equipment, ...
06/12/2026

This week, Ladder 73 B Shift welcomed Happy Campers to Fire Station 73 for a tour. Campers learned about our equipment, explored Ladder 73, and got a closer look at the fire service. Thanks for stopping by!

Ladder 71 and Engine 71 B Shift crews stopped by New City Early Learning Academy today for a truck tour. Thanks for havi...
06/11/2026

Ladder 71 and Engine 71 B Shift crews stopped by New City Early Learning Academy today for a truck tour. Thanks for having us!

You can now purchase Shawnee Fire Department Fourth of July 2026 t-shirts and sweatshirts from now through June 20th at ...
06/10/2026

You can now purchase Shawnee Fire Department Fourth of July 2026 t-shirts and sweatshirts from now through June 20th at noon. They are available in adult and children’s sizes. Proceeds will benefit our Shawnee/Erfurt Firefighter Exchange.

You can order yours here: https://form.jotform.com/261598084527165

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