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Colwich Fire Department The Colwich Fire Department serves the City of Colwich & Union Township with fire and first response emergency medical care.

Colwich Firefighters were invited to attend joint training with the Valley Center Fire Department at their training grou...
10/13/2026

Colwich Firefighters were invited to attend joint training with the Valley Center Fire Department at their training grounds last night. A crew on Quint 55 went to Valley Center to participate in the training. Crews carried out 3 live fire training exercises in Valley Center's live fire training building. Not only do these drills increase firefighter proficiency, but they improve the partnerships between departments, helping to ensure better fire protection for both communities.

Fire Prevention Week continued yesterday as firefighters visited Colwich Elementary School. Firefighters talked about s...
10/07/2026

Fire Prevention Week continued yesterday as firefighters visited Colwich Elementary School. Firefighters talked about safety with lithium batteries, talked about general fire safety and 9-1-1, showed firefighters our PPE, and demonstrated our equipment.

This is Fire Prevention Week. Today we hosted the Kindergarten at the firehouse. They learned about fire safety and wh...
10/05/2026

This is Fire Prevention Week. Today we hosted the Kindergarten at the firehouse. They learned about fire safety and what it's like to be a firefighter.

Firefighter Spencer works on installing our new front mount thermal imaging system to Brush 55. This will serve to enha...
10/05/2026

Firefighter Spencer works on installing our new front mount thermal imaging system to Brush 55. This will serve to enhance safety when operating in smokey environments, as it will allow us to see heat from fire and where firefighters and vehicles are operating.

Firefighters responded to the report of a house being struck by lightning on Crocker Court this evening. After investig...
09/25/2026

Firefighters responded to the report of a house being struck by lightning on Crocker Court this evening. After investigation, damage was found to the roof area and to electrical wiring. Thankfully no fire damage was found.

Engine 55 is currently filling at Wichita Station 21 to supplement water hauling capacity to the west side while Wichita...
09/16/2026

Engine 55 is currently filling at Wichita Station 21 to supplement water hauling capacity to the west side while Wichita water pressure returns to normal. Engine 55 carries 2,500 gallons of water which can be delivered directly to the fire scene.

Never forget
09/11/2026

Never forget

Last night our firefighters were honored to be a part of the dignified transfer of Michael Haas to his family in Bentley...
09/05/2026

Last night our firefighters were honored to be a part of the dignified transfer of Michael Haas to his family in Bentley. Michael tragically lost his life several days ago while riding with the American Legion Riders in Iowa. Michael was very active in the Bentley community including as a member of their fire department, and as a reserve police officer. Other agencies that were a part of this transfer from Iowa included the Bentley Police Department, American Legion Riders, Sedgwick Fire Department, Mount Hope Fire Department, Andale Police Department, Colwich Police Department, Sedgwick County Fire District #1, and honor guard members from Wichita Fire Department, Fire District #1, and the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department. Indeed the support from all these agencies is a reflection on what Michael meant to the community. RIP Michael Haas

Effective immediately a burn ban is in effect for Sedgwick County. This is a collaborative effort between all rural fir...
09/03/2026

Effective immediately a burn ban is in effect for Sedgwick County. This is a collaborative effort between all rural fire departments in the county, and Sedgwick County Fire District #1. This ban is due to the continued hot, dry weather conditions, and the forecast of continuing conditions.

No new burn permits are being issued, and current permits are suspended. All open burning, including chiminaes is included in this ban. Use of barbeque grills is exempted from the ban.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice and is going to be reevaluated weekly.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping the community safe.

At 2 AM this morning Colwich firefighters responded to this fire on 151st Street. The humidity had only recovered to 40...
09/01/2026

At 2 AM this morning Colwich firefighters responded to this fire on 151st Street. The humidity had only recovered to 40% by 2 in the morning, and as a result of that and a 15 mph wind the fire traveled 100 yards. This is an indication of just how dry things are becoming in our area. 100 degree temperatures are forecast for the next week, which will contribute to further drying.

Please be cautious if you do burn. Don't burn if the winds are expected to be gusting over 15 mph. If you do burn, please have some means of extinguishment available, and please ensure the fire is completely extinguished and all hotspots are extinguished as well. Please be cautious with all hot work, and have a fire watch in place. Have those safety chains securely fastened and not dragging. And finally, smokers please don't toss your butts out the windows or in the closest mulch bed.

Thank you for your cooperation and lets be safe.

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116 N 3rd Street
Colwich, KS
67030

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