Elkhart/Morton County, Kansas Fire Department

09/24/2023

The Elkhart Fire Department is look for donations of a few junk/salvaged vehicles for training purposes. If you have a car or truck you would like to get rid of, please give Dusty a call at 620-697- 4251.

10/05/2022

Prayers for the Dalhart FD and their families. RIP brothers.

03/28/2022

- - 3-28-2022 - - The Forrest Service with assistance from the Morton County Fire Department will be conducting some prescribed burns on the Grasslands today.

08/17/2021

Josh Schwindt tragically lost his life August 15th 2021. We would like to hel… Cassie Thrall needs your support for Friendship Fund for Josh Schwindt Family

08/16/2021

On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Morton County Law Enforcement Center received a 911 call at 17:52 reporting a vehicle rollover accident south of Rolla Ks with unknown occupants.

At 17:53, Morton County LEC paged out Morton County Sheriff’s Department Deputies, Morton County EMS and Morton County Fire/Rescue to respond to the incident.

A Morton County Deputy and a Morton County / Rolla Firefighter arrived first on scene at 17:57.

In the process of searching for victims of the rollover, the first responding firefighter received an electrical shock from damaged power lines. CPR was initiated by responders on scene with assistance from Morton County EMS who arrived on scene at 18:05.
The firefighter was transported to Morton County Hospital where he later succumbed to the injuries.

Due to the current investigation, no further information will be released at this time. All media is directed to contact the Morton County PIO at 620-697-2424

07/01/2021

Fireworks displays in Morton County are as follows:
Rolla - Friday the 2nd
Demont - Saturday the 3rd
Elkhart - Sunday the 4th

We hope you all enjoy the shows and please be safe. Happy Independence Day everyone!

01/31/2021

01/29/2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the fire fighters and families in Waynoka OK. Rest in peace brothers, we have it from here.

10/05/2020

It’s Fire Prevention Week! This year’s theme is, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” Install smoke alarms at least 10’ away from the cooking area to prevent nuisance alarms triggered by cooking. Adults and children can complete a checklist together to improve safety in the kitchen. Follow link for checklist:
https://www.firemarshal.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/955/FPW20Checklist?bidId=