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The Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department (OZFD) has been providing fire and rescue services to the citizens of Osawatomie and Miami County Rural Fire District #1 since 1896.

05/20/2026

Please help us welcome our newest firefighter, Jack Schroeter, to the Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department! 🔥

Jack currently serves in the Kansas Army National Guard and is also a full-time firefighter with the Grandview, Missouri Fire Department.

We’re excited to have his experience, dedication, and service-minded attitude joining our department. When you see him around the station, on a call or out in the community, make sure to give him a warm OZFD welcome! 🇺🇸🚒

05/19/2026

This week, the Osawatomie Fire Department proudly recognizes EMS Week and the incredible professionals who answer the call day and night with skill, compassion, and calm under pressure. 🚑❤️

We want to give a special thank you to Miami County EMS for the continued support they provide not only to our community, but to our department as well. From standing beside us on emergency scenes to helping provide ongoing training opportunities for our EMTs, your partnership makes a difference every single day.

The teamwork between fire and EMS is more than shared calls and flashing lights. It’s trust, dedication, and a shared commitment to taking care of the people of Miami County when they need it most.

Thank you to every paramedic, EMT, dispatcher, and EMS provider who shows up ready to serve, no matter the hour or situation. We appreciate you this week and every week

05/17/2026

Tonight, members of the Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department deployed as part of a regional task force alongside Louisburg and Overland Park Fire to assist with wildfire response efforts in southwest Kansas.

These crews will be on a 48-hour deployment helping protect lives, property, and communities impacted by the fires. Please keep all responding firefighters and first responders in your thoughts as they head into challenging conditions. 🔥🚒🇺🇸

05/15/2026

This week, the Osawatomie Fire Department proudly recognizes National Police Week and honors the men and women behind the badge who serve our communities with courage, sacrifice, and heart every single day. 🚔🔥

We want to give a special shoutout to Sergeant Mitch Talley, who not only serves and protects as a law enforcement officer, but also stands beside us as a firefighter here at OZFD. His dedication to both callings speaks volumes about his character and commitment to this community.

Whether it’s running toward danger in uniform or answering the tones at the station, Mitch represents what service is all about.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers for the long hours, the hard calls, and the sacrifices often unseen by the public. Osawatomie stands behind you this week and every week. 🇺🇸

05/04/2026

Today is National Firefighters Day 🔥🚒

At the Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department, being a firefighter means more than just answering calls. It means leaving dinner tables, warm beds, and time with family to show up when our community needs it most.

We’re not full-time. We’re your neighbors, coworkers, and friends… who drop everything when the tones go off.

It means standing in the heat, the smoke, and the unknown—side by side—doing whatever it takes to protect lives, homes, and each other.

To every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to this job… thank you. And to our community, thank you for trusting us to serve you.

Proud to serve. Proud to be volunteer. 🚒🔥

Photo: Chief Aaron Sharp working a 75 bale fire

05/02/2026

Today we had the pleasure of hosting our friends from Mrs. Bates’ class as they stopped by the station for a visit 🚒

The crew loved showing them around, answering questions, and sharing a little bit about what we do every day to keep our community safe. We might have even recruited a few future firefighters along the way 😉

Thank you, Mrs. Bates and class, for spending part of your day with us. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Come back and see us anytime 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Osawatomie School District #367

04/28/2026

A big thank you to the Osawatomie Senior Center for welcoming us in yesterday! We truly appreciate the opportunity to visit with your group and share important information about smoke detectors and Operation Red File.

It’s always a pleasure connecting with our community and helping ensure everyone has the tools and knowledge to stay safe.

Also- huge thank you to the Kansas State Fire Marshal Office for providing us with all the materials and continual support with our public relation events.

Thank you again for having us!

– Osawatomie Fire Department

Presenters: Firefighters Derek Kirkland, John Schroeter and Administrative Assistant Hannah Aude

04/14/2026

Update 8:39 PM TRAINING HAS CONCLUDED

🚨 Heads up, Osawatomie! 🚨

The Fire Department will be conducting a training in the 200 block of Main Street effective immediately.

You may see emergency vehicles and personnel in the area, but no need for concern—this is just a training exercise to keep our team sharp and ready to serve. 🔥💪

As always, we appreciate your support and understanding while they work to keep our community safe!

04/02/2026

Do we really have to say flood water is dangerous?
Apparently yes. So here’s your reminder from Fire Pup:
If the road is flooded, don’t drive through it. Depth is hard to judge, the current can be stronger than it looks, and the road may be washed out underneath.
What looks shallow can become deadly in seconds.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

03/30/2026

Huge thank you to Osawatomie PRIDE for the HUGE Gatorade donation! 30 CASES! You’ve got our backs and our hydration covered — keeping our crew ready for anything! 💪🔥

Address

PO Box 37/700 Walnut
Osawatomie, KS
66064

Telephone

+19137556941

Website

http://www.osawatomieks.org/

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