Kansas Fire Marshal

10/23/2026

Browsing through recent Facebook posts, I found this gem from Burlingame Fire Dist #6. Two Ways Out Challenge. Parents need to practice this with their children, and grandparents with their grandchildren.

Fires don't discriminate and can happen to any of us at any moment. Everyone in the family needs to know two ways out, even adult children. Once you are outside, resist the urge to go back inside.

🚪 TWO WAYS OUT CHALLENGE 🔥

Without getting up and looking around, can you name TWO ways out of the room you’re sitting in right now?

Comment ✅ if you could.

Knowing another way out can matter if your normal exit is blocked by smoke or fire.

10/23/2026

Our friends at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment shared some important information on Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month begins in November. The Kansas Fire Marshal, along with the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association, will be providing some up-to-date information during November to remind everyone of the dangers of CO poisoning.

🔴CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IS INVISIBLE, ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND CAN KILL IN MINUTES

🚨🚨WHEN A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SOUNDS ➡️ EXIT THE BUILDING TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY ➡️ CALL 911 ➡️ STAY IN FRESH AIR UNTIL FIRST RESPONDERS DECLARE THE BUILDING IS SAFE TO RE-ENTER.

🔴 SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING include headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

🔴 CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCES INCLUDE:
Grills, camp stoves, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, gas ranges, non-electrical heaters, vehicles, boats, fuel-burning equipment, e.g., chainsaws.

🔴AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE:
• After snowstorms, clear snow from dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace vents.
• Keep generators outdoors, away from people, windows, doors, and vents.
• Never idle a vehicle inside a garage, even with the garage door open.
• Service fuel-burning appliances every year.
• Never use camp stoves, grills, or gas-burning tools indoors.
• Never use gas, kerosene, or propane heaters indoors.
• Never use a gas stove to heat your home.
• Keep vehicle exhaust pipes clear of snow.

🟡INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME:
• On every floor.
• In every sleeping area.
• Near every fuel-burning appliance.
• At doors leading to attached garages.
• In every room over a garage.

🟡CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHOULD:
• Have battery back-ups.
• Be tested regularly.
• Have batteries replaced annually.
• Interconnect so if one sounds, all sound, if possible.

🐶PETS are more vulnerable to CO than humans: Most CO alarms do not sound below 70 ppm - levels fatal to pets. Get CO alarms that are sensitive at lower levels. Watch pets for abnormal behavior.

🔗Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html

10/23/2026

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

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/VQQQ-Gas-Patio-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

The complete list can be found below.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

Consumers should stop using the recalled patio heaters immediately, shut the valve at the portable gas source, disconnect the gas hose and contact VQQQ for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "Recalled" on the heater’s base and send a photo of the marked heater to v...

10/19/2026

On Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until completion, the Governor's Uniform Fire Code Task Force will hold a meeting to discuss the new Kansas fire code.

You can view the meeting live on the Kansas Fire Marshal YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/

10/16/2026

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

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/3M-Company-Recalls-ScotchTM-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard

The complete list is below:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled thermal laminators immediately and contact 3M Company to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online recall registration form at https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tl1302Z-laminator-recall/, confirm that the...

10/12/2026

🔥 Fire prevention doesn’t take a day off. Neither should we. 🔥

Fires don’t check the calendar. They start at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday, during Thanksgiving dinner, and on a quiet Sunday afternoon. That’s why fire safety is a 24/7/365 habit, not a once-a-year reminder.

Make it routine:

✅ Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year
✅ Never leave cooking unattended, especially on the stove
✅ Keep space heaters 3 feet from anything that can burn
✅ Plan two ways out of every room and practice your escape plan
✅ Charge devices safely and unplug anything that’s damaged or overheating
✅ Stay alert with candles, fireplaces, and holiday lights

Small habits, practiced every day, save lives.

Here are some pictures of Governor Laura Kelly signing the Fire Prevention Week proclamation.

Fire Marshal's Association of Kansas

Prevention never sleeps. Stay safe, 24/7/365. 🚒

10/10/2026

When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.

For more info: fpw.org.

10/09/2026

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

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Snow-Peak-Recalls-Propane-Fireplace-Inserts-and-Lava-Rocks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards

The complete list is below:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

Consumers should stop using the propane insert and lava rocks fireplace accessories immediately and contact Snow Peak for a full refund. Consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the propane insert and lava rocks. For replacement lava rocks only, the consumer can keep the pr...

10/09/2026

As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close on October 10th, the Kansas Fire Marshal would like to share a few highlights from the week.

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week: Office staff gathered for a photo with this year’s Fire Prevention Week banner.

Proclamation Signing: Fire service partners from across Kansas gathered at the State Capitol as Governor Laura Kelly signed the 2026 Fire Prevention Week proclamation. The group also took a photo in front of John Steuart Curry’s painting, depicting John Brown.

International Training Partnership: Four firefighters from Taiwan’s special operations task force are in Kansas to receive structural collapse training and earn IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) and Pro Board certifications. They will return as additional instructors when the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute(KFRTI) sends five instructors to Taiwan this spring to provide structural collapse, rope rescue, and confined space training and certification to other task force members.

We’re proud to support fire prevention, strengthen partnerships, and share knowledge that helps keep communities safe in Kansas and beyond!

Fire Marshal's Association of Kansas

10/09/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

For more info: fpw.org.