Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/18/2026

Washington County Is in a Tornado Warning until 8:30 PM

Washington County Is in a Tornado Warning until 8:30 PM. Areas affected Kennard, Washington, Desoto area.

05/12/2026

The Fort Calhoun Rural Fire District Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026. This will be a public meeting at the Fort Calhoun Fire Station. The agenda for said meeting is available at the home of the Secretary of the District. Board may go into a closed/executive session at any time. If questions, contact the Board Secretary at email [email protected] or evenings call 402-871-2187. Residents of the City and the Rural areas are welcome to attend.

Paul Oestmann
Secretary-Treasurer

05/10/2026

FC firefighters assisted Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Kennard Fire Rescue on a detached garage fire this morning.
Fire was contained to the garage.

05/06/2026

FCFD assisted Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Monday afternoon with a manure fire. In return, PHVFD assisted FCFD with a trash fire Tuesday evening. Thank you all who assisted with both incidents.

Putting the new pumper to work 🔥

04/17/2026

The FCFD thanks our 911 dispatchers during this telecommunications week. Thank you for being the calm voice between the public and our first responders during high-pressure emergencies.

04/14/2026

The Fort Calhoun Rural Fire District Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026. This will be a public meeting at the Fort Calhoun Fire Station. The agenda for said meeting is available at the home of the Secretary of the District. Board may go into a closed/executive session at any time. If questions, contact the Board Secretary at email [email protected] or evenings call 402-871-2187. Residents of the City and the Rural areas are welcome to attend.

Paul Oestmann
Secretary-Treasurer

04/02/2026

The statewide burn ban has been lifted. Burn permits are available for Fort Calhoun at fc.burnpermits.com or stop by in person at the fire station on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 until 7:00 pm.

04/01/2026

We need your help! The FCFD needs your vote to add our new tanker to the Mack truck calendar. Click on the link and vote today!

📢 We need your help! 📢 Our entry needs your votes to make it big in the ! 📆 Winners receive a Mack photoshoot and will be featured in the esteemed 2027 Mack Calendar! Keep those votes coming daily through April 30th. Thanks a ton, every vote counts! ...

03/26/2026

FCFD firefighters assisted Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue with a large field fire North of Blair. FC 620, 621, 640, and 641 assisted with fire attack and water supply.
Other responding departments included Herman, Tekamah, Kennard Fire Rescue, Arlington, Irvington Volunteer Fire Department , and Bennington Fire & Rescue.