Hamilton County Fire/Rescue

04/28/2024

4-27-2024
At 2:32pm we were dispatched to a lighting strike fire south of Coolidge shortly after arriving on scene we were dispatched to another lighting strike fire north east of Syracuse. We split operations to handle both fires. Both fires are out and we have returned back to the station. Big thanks to the farmers that stopped to assist us in anyway they could!
Mark Schwerdfeger and Pieter Boshoff thanks for bringing a semi load of water!
Henry Herrmann for brining his tractor a disk!

04/14/2024

An active weather day is expected Monday with high fire danger west of the dryline and severe storms east of the dryline. It should be noted that the exact placement of the dryline is still uncertain. Stay weather aware!

04/07/2024

🔥Wildfire Situation Update - April 7, 2024 🔥
Today's fire weather will be similar to what was experienced yesterday. Any wildfires that are ongoing will need to be monitored closely for the potential for additional fire spread. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 55 mph especially in the northwest region of the state. Combined with low humidity, conditions for rapid fire growth are in place for much of Kansas this afternoon.

KFS, local, state and federal partners will be positioned across the state to help with ongoing fires and any initial attack. Aviation will fly if winds allow. Please don't fly your drones in or around wildfires. If you fly, our aviation will be grounded! Thank you to all the firefighters that are safely engaging these wildfires to keep Kansans safe!

Kansas Fire Marshal I Kansas Division of Emergency Management

04/07/2024

Be aware of a High Wind Warning for Ellis and Trego counties and a significant fire weather risk with high winds for much of SW Kansas. Far SW Kansas will see very low relative humidities including values as low as 10%.

04/06/2024

🔥Weather conditions today will make suppressing any wildfires very difficult and dangerous. Please take the following considerations into account if wildfires occur in your area.

Kansas Division of Emergency Management I Kansas Fire Marshal

📸Chip Redmond

04/05/2024

Friday and Saturday will see low relative humidities (10-15%) and high winds (30-45 mph winds with up to 60 mph gusts). As a result of these dangerous conditions, there is a Red Flag Warning for Friday and both a High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch Saturday.

03/28/2024

A heads up that we are looking at a high fire danger day Sunday. Warm temperatures, strong winds, and low relative humidity will most likely set the stage for an active fire danger that day.

03/25/2024

03/23/2024

Strong winds and low humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday.

03/10/2024