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Sunday, October 4🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026 🚒This week is Fire Prevention Week!Throughout the week, the Burlingame Fire...
10/04/2026

Sunday, October 4
🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026 🚒

This week is Fire Prevention Week!

Throughout the week, the Burlingame Fire Department will be sharing simple fire safety reminders that can help protect you and your family.

Fire prevention doesn't have to be complicated. Some of the most important things you can do are also the simplest:

🔥 Have working smoke alarms.
🚪 Know how you will get out.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Have a family meeting place outside.
📞 Know when and how to call 911.
🏠 Get out and stay out.

Take a few minutes this week to talk about fire safety with everyone in your home, especially your children.

A little preparation before an emergency can make a huge difference when seconds count.

Burlingame Fire History | Fire Prevention Week 1931As we begin Fire Prevention Week 2026, we’re looking back 95 years at...
10/04/2026

Burlingame Fire History | Fire Prevention Week 1931

As we begin Fire Prevention Week 2026, we’re looking back 95 years at how fire prevention was being promoted in Burlingame during the fall of 1931.

On October 1, 1931, the Enterprise Chronicle published a Fire Prevention Week message under the headline “We Have Money to Burn.” The article noted that fires were causing approximately half a billion dollars in property losses annually across the United States and encouraged residents to inspect their flues, chimneys and heating systems before winter.

One week later, on October 8, the newspaper carried a Fire Prevention Week notice directly from the Mayor and City Council of Burlingame.

With the fall and winter heating season approaching, the City asked residents and business owners to pay careful attention to the condition of their stoves, furnaces, chimneys and electrical wiring, as well as the removal of waste and rubbish that could contribute to a fire.

The City went a step further by arranging for a committee to conduct fire-prevention inspections of properties throughout Burlingame. Residents were asked to cooperate with the inspectors, with the City explaining that the effort was intended to be helpful and promote both individual and public safety.

While firefighting equipment, building construction and the hazards we face have changed considerably since 1931, the basic message of Fire Prevention Week remains remarkably familiar: identify hazards before they become fires and protect your home, your property and your neighbors.

These two newspaper notices provide an interesting look at organized fire-prevention efforts in Burlingame 95 years ago.

Sources: Enterprise Chronicle, October 1 and October 8, 1931.

Burlingame Fire History | October 4, 1906The October 4, 1906 edition of the Osage County Chronicle reported that the Bur...
10/04/2026

Burlingame Fire History | October 4, 1906

The October 4, 1906 edition of the Osage County Chronicle reported that the Burlingame fire company had recently held a meeting in its rooms.

During the meeting, C. W. Wendell and Fred Lord were admitted as members of the fire company.

A simple newspaper notice, but one that preserves the names of two of Burlingame’s volunteer firefighters from 120 years ago.

Source: Osage County Chronicle, October 4, 1906.

Burlingame Fire History | October 1, 1896The October 1, 1896 edition of the Osage County Chronicle reported that the Bur...
10/01/2026

Burlingame Fire History | October 1, 1896

The October 1, 1896 edition of the Osage County Chronicle reported that the Burlingame City Council had approved construction of an addition to the city building to house the city’s fire engines and hook and ladder apparatus.

The project, however, would not be completed for more than a decade. Construction was initially postponed until spring and later delayed again. It was not until late 1909, approximately 13 years after the original approval, that construction of the fire station addition began. Fire apparatus was moved into the new quarters by January 1910.

Source: Osage County Chronicle, October 1, 1896.

09/26/2026

Burlingame Fire History | September 26, 1932
Source: The Enterprise-Chronicle

A fire broke out early Monday morning at the home of J.K. Griffith, marking the second fire at the residence in about two years.

The fire started between the outside kitchen and the west wall of the home. The newspaper reported that its exact origin was unknown, although it was believed that dust and cobwebs may have collected on and around the wick leading through the wall to the chimney.

Mrs. Griffith discovered the fire while preparing breakfast and called for help. A neighbor, Mrs. Newman, then called the fire department.

Burlingame Fire History | September 23, 1929Source: The Enterprise-ChronicleA fire broke out in an old frame warehouse l...
09/23/2026

Burlingame Fire History | September 23, 1929
Source: The Enterprise-Chronicle

A fire broke out in an old frame warehouse located along the alley behind the King store in Burlingame. The building was filled with wooden and paper boxes, and the flames had spread beyond the warehouse and were threatening the Dr. Robertson barn across the alley when the fire department arrived and brought the fire under control.

The most significant damage was to utility service. Heat from the fire melted approximately 25 feet of cable containing 52 telephone circuits, requiring several days of repairs. Electrical service to several stores was also interrupted when a wire in the alley was severed.

Burlingame Fire History | Hay Stack Fire – 1879Osage County Chronicle, September 22 & 25, 1879On Monday afternoon in Sep...
09/22/2026

Burlingame Fire History | Hay Stack Fire – 1879

Osage County Chronicle, September 22 & 25, 1879

On Monday afternoon in September 1879, hay stacks belonging to J. H. Burke were intentionally set on fire in Burlingame. Approximately $400 worth of hay was destroyed.

According to the Osage County Chronicle, a man was witnessed setting the fire at approximately 5:00 p.m. before leaving the area and returning toward the timber along Switzler. The newspaper published a description of the suspected arsonist in hopes that he could be identified.

The Burlingame Fire Department and local citizens responded to the fire and worked to protect Burke’s remaining property. In a notice published afterward, Burke publicly thanked the citizens and fire department for their efforts.

The incident provides another early record of the Burlingame Fire Department responding to fires and protecting property just three years after the department was organized in 1876.

🚒 ANNUAL HYDRANT TESTING TODAY 💧Burlingame Fire District #6 will be conducting our annual fire hydrant testing througho...
09/22/2026

🚒 ANNUAL HYDRANT TESTING TODAY 💧

Burlingame Fire District #6 will be conducting our annual fire hydrant testing throughout the community today.

Hydrant testing is an important part of making sure our water supply is ready when it’s needed during an emergency. Testing allows us to:

🔹 Make sure hydrants are operating properly
🔹 Identify hydrants that may need maintenance or repair
🔹 Measure water pressure and available fire flow
🔹 Maintain accurate records for emergency response and fire protection planning

You may see fire trucks and firefighters working around hydrants throughout the day. Testing can occasionally stir up sediment in the water system and cause temporary discoloration. If this occurs, allowing your cold water to run for a short time will usually clear it.

Regular testing helps us find problems before the hydrant is needed at a fire, which is a considerably better time to discover them.

We appreciate everyone’s patience while we complete this important annual maintenance and testing.

Chiefs of Burlingame Fire Department – 150 Years of LeadershipJames WelchAssistant Fire Chief | 2024–PresentJames Welch ...
09/21/2026

Chiefs of Burlingame Fire Department – 150 Years of Leadership

James Welch

Assistant Fire Chief | 2024–Present

James Welch has dedicated much of his life to fire service and public safety, serving his community through a wide range of roles over the past several decades.

Born on December 31, 1969, in Maryville, Kansas, James married his wife, Keri, on November 27, 1992, in Sebetha, Kansas. The couple moved to Burlingame in 1997, where they began building both their careers and their commitment to the community. Keri has been a longtime schoolteacher in the area, and together they have remained actively involved in supporting Burlingame and the surrounding community.

James joined the Burlingame Fire Department on November 4, 1999, beginning what has become more than 25 years of service to the department. In 2004, he started the department’s Explorer Post, helping mentor and guide young people interested in the fire service and providing a pathway for future generations of Burlingame firefighters.

His fire service experience extends well beyond Burlingame. James later pursued a full-time career with Wakarusa Township Fire Department in Douglas County and went on to serve 20 years with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

In addition to his career fire service, James worked part-time for AMR Ambulance Service and Osage County EMS, gaining extensive experience in emergency medical response. He also served his community as Treasurer of Osage County Fire District #6 Fire Board and as Vice President of the Firemen’s Relief Association, contributing to the support and well-being of fellow firefighters.

In 2024, James was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief, a position he continues to hold today. Throughout his career, he has been known for his dedication, leadership, and willingness to serve wherever needed, whether responding to emergencies, serving in public safety roles, or mentoring future firefighters.

As we celebrate 150 years of the Burlingame Fire Department, we recognize Assistant Chief James Welch for more than 25 years of service to the department and for his continued leadership and dedication to the fire service and community.

Thank you, Assistant Chief Welch, for your leadership, service, and dedication to the Burlingame Fire Department and community.

Burlingame Fire History | September 20, 1955Source: Unknown newspaper | Tom Oliver History CollectionBurlingame’s newly ...
09/20/2026

Burlingame Fire History | September 20, 1955
Source: Unknown newspaper | Tom Oliver History Collection

Burlingame’s newly organized rural fire department received its first nighttime call shortly after 11:00 p.m. when a fire was reported at the Albert Smith farm, two miles west and 1½ miles north of Burlingame.

Railroad ties had caught fire from a trash fire, threatening a nearby shed and barn. Firefighters responded with a screaming siren, and the article reported that the truck and firefighters were on scene within 15 minutes of the call.

The response was not without complications. Ray Furneaux was awakened from a “wink of sleep” and missed the truck, while John Beck, arriving home from a trip to the Ozarks, also missed it. Both drove to the scene separately and arrived in time to help.

Furneaux also had difficulty finding the fire because the caller provided only his name and not the fire district number. The article suggested residents provide their district number when reporting a fire to help firefighters locate the emergency.

Damage was limited, although the burning railroad ties were difficult to extinguish. Firefighters pulled the pile apart and used approximately 1,000 gallons of water to put out the fire.

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Burlingame, KS
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