Dearing Fire Department Auxiliary

03/13/2026

Praying for safety for our firefighters and all of other firefighters working to control the wildfires!

🚒 Dearing Fire Department Deployment – Mutual Aid for Wildfire Response 🔥

Please keep two of our own in your thoughts as they head out to assist with a major wildfire response.

Assistant Chief Ron Barrett and Firefighter Billy Foster will be taking Brush 23 and deploying with the Montgomery County Wildfire Task Force to Marysville, Kansas to assist with an out-of-control wildfire currently impacting the area. They will be joining other Montgomery County fire departments that are traveling to provide mutual aid and support to crews already working the fire.

They will be leaving bright and early tomorrow morning and could potentially remain deployed through Saturday, depending on the needs of the incident and conditions on the ground.

This deployment is a great example of how departments across Kansas come together to support one another when communities are in need. We are proud of Ron and Billy for stepping up to represent the Dearing Fire Department and Montgomery County.

Please keep them and all firefighters working this wildfire in your thoughts and prayers for safe travel, safe operations, and a quick containment of the fire.

Stay safe, gentlemen. We’re proud of you.

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03/12/2026

🔥🚫 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🚫🔥

Please follow the rules to keep our firefighters and our communities safe!

02/18/2026

🔥BURN BAN!!🚫 Effctive 3pm today, Feb 18th, until 3 pm Saturday, Feb 21st!! Let's work together to keep everyone safe!

01/16/2026

We sure miss you, Marty 🖤

Today we take time to Remember Chief Marty Smith of Montgomery County Rural Fire District #1 Dearing Station.

On January 15th, 2023, Chief Smith responded to an auto accident. While returning to the station in a fire department vehicle, he told the firefighter that he was riding with, I must have pulled a muscle my arm hurts. Chief Smith didn't seek medical attention. Not realizing his body was presenting signs of a heart attack, he went home. He was found dead in his home the next morning.

Chief Smith You are not forgotten, and we thank you for your many years of dedicated service.

12/18/2025

🛑Today, December 18th, we are under a RED FLAG WARNING!!

🔥Do NOT light your burn piles today! Be mindful when smoking. Do NOT throw your cigarette butts out of your vehicle windows! Be sure to fully put your ci******es out wherever it is you're smoking! Some may say "well, these things are common sense!" Believe me folks, it has to be said 🥴

Thank you for doing your part in helping yourself and others stay safe today! And have a blessed day!

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Message 🇺🇸
From Fire Chief Jarrod Powers & the Dearing Firefighters

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication have secured the freedoms we cherish every day.

As first responders, we at Dearing Fire Department understand the call to serve—and we hold deep respect for those who gave everything to protect this country. Their legacy inspires us to serve our community with the same unwavering commitment.

On this Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and honor our fallen heroes. May we never forget their sacrifice.

🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We thank you. 🇺🇸

– Fire Chief Jarrod Powers and all the firefighters at Dearing Fire Department

03/28/2025

Dearing Residents: Siren maintenance is complete! Just as before, Friday's at 12:30 will be the siren test!

03/27/2025

SIREN MAINTENANCE TODAY!!!! The sirens are being worked on throughout the day. Please disregard if you're hearing them!

10/21/2024

Chief Martin K. Smith was one of the Kansas firefighters remembered yesterday for sacrificing his life in the line of duty. May we always remember those who have lost their lives and pray for those who continue to risk their lives to save others ❤️🚒

What an honor!

GIRARD, Kan. — 226 firefighters were honored for the ultimate sacrifice of losing their lives in the line of duty.

05/05/2024

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04/26/2024

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  A local fallen fire chief is honored at the national level.   Dearing Fire Chief Martin K. Smith passed away in January of last year and is now being honored on the 20...