Downs Fire Department

12/17/2025

10/12/2025

Come join us at the roadside park!

03/10/2025

03/10/2025

***The Red Flag Warning is no Longer in Effect***

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from Noon until 8 PM Today across most of our forecast area for wind and low relative humidity levels.

For additional details:https://www.weather.gov/media/gid/DssPacket.pdf

Winds: West to Southwest winds with speeds of 15 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 30 MPH.

Relative Humidity: Values as low as 10 to 15%.

Temperatures: Highs between 76 to 81°F.

Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are ongoing or are expected to occur shortly.

02/11/2025

Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation declaring February 10–14, 2025, as Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week. Join the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, Kansas Forest Service, and Kansas Fire Marshal as we share important wildfire safety messages. Together, we can raise awareness and remind all Kansans not to overlook the true cost of wildfires in our state.
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02/05/2025

Osborne County Community Foundation is proud to present a grant to the City of Downs Fire Department to help fund personal protective equipment for their firefighters.This essential gear keeps our first responders safe as they work to protect our community in emergencies.

Want to make a difference like this? During February Match Month, every donation to OCCF is matched dollar for dollar by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. That means your gift goes twice as far in supporting grants like this and other impactful community projects.

Donate today and help us continue to support local heroes and initiatives that keep Osborne County strong. Visit www.osborneccf.org to make your matched donation.

10/13/2024

We’re at the park! Come see us and get your kids some goodies. You can also grab lunch here and stay and play at the park afterwards!

10/12/2024

Earlier this week, members Dave Hardy, Bruce Berkley and Collin Jones went to the elementary for a fire safety week presentation. We talked about smoke alarms, having 2 exits, a meeting point outside, what we wear and some tools we use. 2 lucky students got to spray a demo water extinguisher and everyone got some goodies. It was great seeing all the kids and answering all of their questions!

10/05/2024

Friendly reminder to make sure you completely extinguish your charcoal grill when you’re done. Especially if it’s windy, and you leave it right next to the garage. We’ll know if you don’t.

04/15/2024

If your trampoline starts to blow away, please don’t try and save it.