Saline County Rural Fire District #1 - KS

Saline County Rural Fire District #1 - KS Fire Department located in southeast Saline County and southwest Dickinson County, KS

06/09/2026

As you get moving in the morning take your time. There are many broken power poles, lines in the road and downed trees. A handful of firefighters have been out blocking roads and cutting trees to make at least one lane to get through many of the blocked roads. There are multiple lines down in Gypsum and the following roads will be closed for an extended period:

- Kipp Road between K-4 and Mentor
- Whitmore Road between McReynolds and Mentor
- Donmeyer Road between Kingman and Mentor
- Waterwell Road between Gypsum Valley and Donmeyer

We have 256 sq miles of district so probably many more. Simpson Road is open north of K-4 and we cleared Magnolia Rd from the city limits to Kipp Rd.

05/20/2026

Two good things, the situation has improved and we are being sent home after some required rest. Our Task Force was assigned night ops and patrolled the southern end of the Herman Ranch Fire west of Ashland. We split into two teams doing 2 hour shifts destroying anything left glowing in the tree lines. RFD #1, Abilene FD and Hays FD were teamed up for the night. Not exciting work, but necessary as we were able to give Ashland FD a much needed night off and made sure no further spread occurred. All units should be back in Saline County late afternoon. Just like our previous trip it was great to team up with professionals and help these communities in the SW part of the state.

We are headed back to Meade County along with Abilene FD, two trucks from Saline County District #3 and one truck from ...
05/19/2026

We are headed back to Meade County along with Abilene FD, two trucks from Saline County District #3 and one truck from Saline County District #5 to join back up with other members of the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force and get back to work.

A great group of Junior Firefighters at Minneola FD cleaning windows, washing trucks, unloading donations and blowing ou...
05/17/2026

A great group of Junior Firefighters at Minneola FD cleaning windows, washing trucks, unloading donations and blowing out air filters.

Yesterday had some spicy moments but our Task Force won the fight eventually. The aircraft can be helpful, but 4 road g...
05/17/2026

Yesterday had some spicy moments but our Task Force won the fight eventually. The aircraft can be helpful, but 4 road graders cutting a new road through those rough hills is a game changer!!! We were happy to hear last night there were no signs of re-lights from our fire line. We are headed back out for day three with plans for RFD #1 to return to Saline County late tonight.

05/16/2026

We are back out with the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force in Meade County. Trucks from Geary County, Marion County and Kingman joined us. Great crew to work with!

RFD #1 assisted Gypsum City Fire with a fire inside a stock trailer full of cardboard. Squad 114 responded. This fire ...
05/08/2026

RFD #1 assisted Gypsum City Fire with a fire inside a stock trailer full of cardboard. Squad 114 responded. This fire is deemed suspicious and anyone with any information should contact the Saline County Sheriff’s Office.

Kipp Station firefighters and family grilled some burgers and cleaned up our station this afternoon. Got some truck pho...
04/26/2026

Kipp Station firefighters and family grilled some burgers and cleaned up our station this afternoon. Got some truck photos while we were at it!

Home, mostly rested and nothing broken! We have checked Edwards County off our deployment list. The town of Kinsley and...
04/18/2026

Home, mostly rested and nothing broken! We have checked Edwards County off our deployment list. The town of Kinsley and their Fire Department really took care of us. Also, huge shoutout to Hen's Hideaway. They cancelled their fried chicken dinner to the public last night to feed the firefighters. Instant mood changer!

Dickinson County Task Force is on Day 2 in Edwards County. Squad 107 was relieved by UTV 109 to help get in the rougher...
04/17/2026

Dickinson County Task Force is on Day 2 in Edwards County. Squad 107 was relieved by UTV 109 to help get in the rougher areas where needed.

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612 Maple Street
Gypsum, KS
67448

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