Kansas Fire Marshal

08/25/2026

🚒 Now Hiring at the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office! 🔥

We're growing our team and looking for dedicated individuals to join us in protecting Kansas communities. Open positions include:

🔹 Deputy Boiler Inspector
🔹 Fire Prevention Inspector
🔹 Fire Prevention Inspector II

These roles are a great fit for anyone passionate about public safety, code compliance, and making a real impact across the state.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant or https://firemarshal.ks.gov/154/Career-Opportunities

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08/21/2026

🔥 Advancing Fire Safety Through Collaboration & Training

Kansas State Fire Marshal staff were in California this week attending the 2026 National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Conference and the Battery and Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Symposium.

These events bring together fire service leaders, state fire marshals, emergency management professionals and industry experts from across the country to share knowledge, discuss emerging fire and life safety challenges, and explore innovative solutions.

For the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office, professional development and collaboration are essential to strengthening fire prevention, investigation, code enforcement and public safety efforts here in Kansas.

We’re proud to learn from our colleagues across the nation and bring that knowledge back home to better serve the citizens of Kansas.

Community Risk Assessment Specialist Jamie Roecker presented as part of the BESS Symposium, sharing practical risk-reduction strategies for fire departments.

Jamie also provided guidance on educating the public about the growing fire safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries, including the importance of safe use, charging, and storage practices.

08/19/2026

🐾 Congratulations, K9 Gator! 🐾

After a five-month medical leave and delay, Kansas Fire Marshal K9 Gator earned his Type 2 FSA certification for SUSAR, State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance.

The certification testing is no easy task. Gator and SA Miller were evaluated on:
🔹 Rubble searches for human remains.
🔹 Obedience, including off-leash heeling around multiple people and a five-minute down-stay out of sight of his handler and next to another K9
🔹 Agility, including a 6-foot ladder climb, wobbly surfaces, tunnels, crawling, and a teeter-totter plank

Gator's hard work, training, and determination paid off, and we couldn't be more proud of this accomplishment!

The next step for Gator and SA Miller is Type 1 certification, which will allow them to be rostered for out-of-state deployments.

Congratulations to Gator and SA Miller on this well-earned achievement! 🐕‍🦺👏

08/14/2026

Recalls & Product Safety Warnings from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sunnyside-Corporation-Recalls-1-K-Kerosene-Heater-and-Appliance-Fuel-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers

The full list is linked below.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunnyside for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” with permanent marker on the bottle; and submit a photo of it to [email protected]. Consumers should d...

08/13/2026

🚨 August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

Emergency management is about more than responding when disaster strikes. It’s about preparing, preventing, mitigating, responding, and recovering, and making sure our communities are ready for whatever challenges may come.

From severe storms and wildfires to flooding, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies, emergency managers work behind the scenes every day to help protect lives, property and communities.

This month, we recognize the emergency managers, first responders, public safety partners, volunteers and community members who work together to make Kansas safer and more prepared.

Preparedness starts with all of us. Take a moment this month to make a plan, build an emergency kit, and learn about the hazards that could affect your community.

To learn more about Kansas Emergency Management, visit the Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) at https://www.kema.org/ or the Kansas Division of Emergency Management.

08/12/2026

Please pay close attention to the Extreme Heat Warning issued by the US National Weather Service Topeka Kansas.

• Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.
• Stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible.
• Limit outdoor activities to the coolest parts of the day.

Warning Signs of Heat Illness
• Look out for high body temperature, confusion, and hot, dry skin.
• Call 911 immediately if someone shows signs of heat stroke.
• Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and pets.

The high heat persists with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Friday evening. Heat indices to around 110 degrees are expected each afternoon. Isolated storm chances reside mostly over north central Kansas Thursday and Friday evenings. Gusty winds up to 60 mph are the main hazard with any storms that occur.

08/10/2026

The most recent Recalls & Product Safety Warnings from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

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08/06/2026

Today, starting at 9:00 a.m. until completion, the Governor's Uniform Fire Code Task Force will be holding their third meeting to discuss the new fire code in Kansas. You can view the meeting live on the Kansas Fire Marshal YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/

08/05/2026

Kansas Fire Marshal staff are working closely with the Governor’s Uniform Fire Code Task Force to update the fire code in Kansas.

The task force is charged with updating Kansas’ fire code to align with modern, nationally recognized safety standards that provide advanced safety measures.

The task force will review the proposed changes to the fire code language and make final recommendations to the KSFM. It will later finalize recommendations for the State Fire Marshal on the administration, enforcement, training, and implementation of the new fire prevention code. It will also provide a final report of the recommendations to the Governor and Legislature with proposals to ensure the code is periodically reviewed and updated.

08/05/2026

Today, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Governor's Uniform Fire Code Task Force will be holding their first meeting to discuss the new fire code in Kansas. You can view the meeting live on the Kansas Fire Marshal YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/