Soldier Fire Department

07/24/2026

We are excited to see everyone there!!

05/19/2026

Tri-County Wildland Task Force Update:
(Jackson, Shawnee, and Osage County)

Yesterday and overnight, crews with the Tri-County Wildland Task Force continued operations in support of ongoing wildfire response efforts in SW Kansas. Assignments included fire line operations, containment surveys, structural protection, and flank suppression operations across the Herman Ranch Fire and Profit Fire incidents.

Operational Timeline 5/18/26-5/19/26:

• 0800 – Herman Ranch Fire South Line
• 1200 – Profit Fire East Line Containment Survey
• 1330 – Profit Fire Structural Containment Survey
• 1500 – Herman Ranch Fire South Structural Protection and West Flank Attack
• 2200 – Herman Ranch Fire East Flank Attack
• 0200 – Recovery and Rest
• 0700 – Deployment completed, Jackson County crews En Route to their respective districts.

We appreciate the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork displayed by all personnel throughout this deployment. Thank you to all of our partners and communities for your continued support!

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Tri-County Wildland Task Force Update:
Jackson County Shawnee County and Osage County 

At 0300 hours Sunday morning, apparatus from Soldier Fire Department 261, Soldier Township Fire Brush 71, Shawnee County Fire District No. 4T-80, Holton Fire 349, Holton Fire 346, Soldier Township Car 71, Delia Fire 461, Burlingame Fire District #6 676, and Carbondale Fire Brush 153 rendezvoused in Dover, Kansas before deploying to Southwest Kansas for our initial staging and testing point in Bucklin, Kansas.

At 0900 hours, our task force was assigned to the Bouziden Ranch Fire.

By mid-afternoon yesterday, a flare-up on the Hermann Ranch Fire required half of our task force to be reassigned to assist with fire suppression efforts there.

At approximately 2300 hours last night, crews were able to make it to Dodge City for much-needed rehabilitation and rest at a local hotel.

As of 0700 hours this morning, we are currently awaiting orders for our next assignment.

We appreciate everyone’s continued support and prayers for all personnel working these fires across Kansas.

05/17/2026

03/30/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/30/2026

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the very high category this afternoon.

Very high fire danger means...fire control will be very difficult and require extended effort. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/29/2026

There’s something special about small-town strength and a big part of that comes from our local volunteer fire departments. 🚒

Day in and day out, these men and women show up, not just for their own communities, but for each other. Through mutual aid agreements, departments come together without hesitation, bringing extra hands, equipment, and support when it’s needed most.

It’s more than teamwork it’s trust, dedication, and a shared commitment to keeping all of our communities safe. We’re grateful for the way our departments stand side by side, proving that when we work together, we’re stronger than ever.

03/28/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/28/2026

Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/27/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/27/2026

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.