City of Russell Fire Department

10/07/2026

The City of Russell Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn of the city's tree pile at the corner of 186th & Homer. Please avoid the tree pile during this time.

09/24/2026

Edit: The bonfire has been cancelled due to lightning in the area.

We are ready for the 2026 Homecoming Bonfire! Come out and support the Broncos!

IF the weather cooperates, the annual Homecoming Bonfire will happen, this evening at 8pm in the Shaffer Field parking lot!!
Come join us & bring the spirit!!
GO BRONCOS!!💙🐎❤️

09/03/2026

The City of Russell Fire Department is pleased to recognize our own Driver Operator, Keith Haberer, for receiving the President's Award at the Kansas Emergency Managers Conference last night. Keith not only serves as the Emergency Manager for Ellsworth but also serves in our department as a Driver Operator & EMT. We are proud of you and the work you continue to do! Congratulations Keith!

08/31/2026

🎬🔥 OUR FIREFIGHTERS ARE SPONSORING A MOVIE! 🔥🎬

Dream Theatre in Russell, KS

Friday & Saturday @ 7:00
Sunday @ 2:00 & 6:00

What happens when a few of our firefighters get together and decide they want to give back to their community? They sponsor a movie! 🍿🎥

A few of our firefighters have personally come together to sponsor an upcoming movie at our local theater. This sponsorship IS NOT being paid for with taxpayer dollars — it is being funded entirely by the generosity and kindness of our volunteer firefighters.

Our firefighters don't just answer the call when the pager goes off. They continue to find ways to support, strengthen, and give back to the community they proudly serve. ❤️

We're incredibly proud of the men and women who volunteer their time, their skills, and now even a little bit of their own money to help make things happen in our community.

That's what being community-driven is all about!

Thank you to our firefighters for always finding another way to serve!

🎬🍿 We'll see you at the movies!

08/19/2026

The City of Russell Fire Department will be utilizing the Dream Theater this evening for our weekly training. If you see fire trucks parked in front of the Dream, do not be alarmed, as it is only a training excercise.

08/05/2026

We want to thank Marcia for thinking of us and doing this for our local businesses and organizations around Russell. We appreciate the thoughtful gesture, and the cookies did not last long!

07/26/2026

Good reminder from our friends at Russell County EMS

07/16/2026

Thank you for your patience. As many have already seen, the tree pile drop off location had some rather large piles of trees. Those piles were burned yesterday and are still smoldering today. The tree pile is back open but we kindly ask that you follow the signs and drop your tree limbs off at the designated spot. Please avoide the previously burned tree piles. If you have any questions, please call the City of Russell, Kansas @ 785-483-6311.

07/16/2026

The City’s tree pile drop off is closed until further notice. We will post once it has opened back up. Thank you for your patience and understanding.