Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire District #1

10/13/2026

A few of our crew at St. George Fire Station visited St George Elementary today to talk fire prevention. Topics included close before you doze, have an escape plan and meeting spot, get out/stay out, and don't play with fire. Homework for the parents: practice these things with your kids!

10/13/2026

Last week our Olsburg Station teamed up with Riley County Fire District #1 to teach fire prevention to students at McCormick Elementary. Pottawatomie County EMS came as well!

09/29/2026

Monday night training turned into live action! 7 personnel and 4 apparatus responded with a reduced arrival time. In total 6 departments responded with nearly 40 firefighters.

09/27/2026

Station 10- St George responded along side these fine folks to a structure fire a few days ago. Great work by all! Bad deal but a beautiful early morning view of the Flint Hills! As always check your smoke detectors, close before you dose, get out and stay out, and don’t overload electrical circuits (unplug it if you aren’t using it). Be safe out there!

This morning we responded to a structure fire in our district. All occupants were able to make it out safely and the fire was quickly extinguished. Thank you to City of Wamego Fire Department, Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire District #1 - St. George and Louisville, Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office, and Pottawatomie County EMS for all responding along side us.

08/08/2026

Pottawatomie County Emergency Management will be hosting a Basic CERT Training Class on September 11-13 in Wamego.

There is no cost to attend the class and anyone over 18 with a valid Kansas Driver's License can become a CERT member.

Training hours and more information about CERT is available at https://www.pottcounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/663.

08/07/2026

Proud to work with these awesome people!

Congratulations to Pottawatomie County EMS, recipient of the 2026 KEMSA Career Service of the Year Award!

Pottawatomie County EMS has demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience, and clinical excellence while serving communities across northeast Kansas. Through major disasters, severe weather, operational growth, and increasing service demands, their team has remained committed to providing outstanding patient care and supporting the communities they serve.

From lifesaving patient outcomes and innovative system improvements to disaster response and community outreach, Pottawatomie County EMS continues to set the standard for excellence in emergency medical services.

Congratulations to the entire Pottawatomie County EMS team, and thank you for your dedication to serving Kansas.

07/26/2026

Stay cool and stay hydrated!

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning through 9:00 PM today, followed by a Heat Advisory through Monday evening, with an Extreme Heat Watch continuing into Tuesday evening.

Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly. Know the warning signs:

Heat Cramps
• Painful muscle cramps or spasms
• Heavy sweating
• Fatigue

Heat Exhaustion
• Heavy sweating
• Cool, pale, clammy skin
• Weakness or dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fast, weak pulse
• Fainting

Heat Stroke – A Medical Emergency
• Body temperature of 103°F or higher
• Hot, red, dry or damp skin
• Confusion or altered mental status
• Slurred speech
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness
• Rapid, strong pulse

If you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately. While waiting for EMS, move the person to a cool area and begin cooling them with cool water, wet towels, or fans if available.

Protect Yourself and Others
Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Limit strenuous outdoor activity to the early morning or evening.
Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.
Make sure pets have shade and fresh water.

Never leave children, adults, or pets in a parked vehicle. Interior temperatures can become deadly within minutes—even with the windows cracked.

Please take this heat seriously and help keep our community safe. A few simple precautions can prevent a life-threatening emergency.

Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay safe.

07/11/2026

Busy weekend hanging with some cool kids and training on grain bin rescue. FF Mayle and FF Redmond were invited to read a story and show off our equipment in St. George. Meanwhile in Wamego, Belvue Township Fire Department received their new grain bin rescue equipment and convened a training session for all departments in the county to attend and learn. Emmett FF Jackson volunteered to act as a rescue victim.

07/10/2026

Recall: Fire Hazard

Consumers should stop charging the batteries with the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately and contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages...

06/28/2026

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office uses what3words to help us find locations more easily and more precisely. Every 10 foot square in the world has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. For example, you can find the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office front entrance by entering ///showing.novels.arrives into the free what3words app that is available through Android or Apple app stores.

This technology is voluntary and can be very helpful when trying to locate a more precise location then what we sometimes get from GPS or 911. Incidents like lost or missing people, stranded boaters or motor vehicle accidents can be more quickly found using what3words. This does not replace calling 911 in an emergency, it is just another tool that may be helpful in critical incidents.

Whether you're hiking a trail, camping with family, kayaking, attending a festival, or enjoying one of our local summer events, knowing your exact location can make all the difference during an emergency.

Enjoy your summer, stay aware of your surroundings, and remember: being prepared is one of the best ways to stay safe.