Ottawa Fire, KS

It is almost time to spring forward. Remember there is no better time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. If they are greater than 10 years old they need to be replaced. If you cannot afford smoke alarms they can be picked up at the fire station!

Media release for this morning's structure fire.

AFC Championship Weekend!!!

The Rohrbaugh burned down in March 3, 1895 for the 1st time. It burned down an additional time after being rebuilt. This is one of the photos that is available early in the fire! kapwi.ng/c/wFpLOZBA

Be safe folks. Have a DD and here’s to a New Year! Because 2020 has been, well you know!

As seasons change and weather continues to dip to low temperatures, it is critical to take our personal safety into consideration. Please be cognizant of your own fire safety!

Media release from this morning’s structure fire.

Stay safe this holiday season to avoid seeing us unexpectedly. youtu.be/3rkS3FesySU

Remember the Worcester 6 who made the ultimate sacrifice 21 years ago! RFB!

As we approach the holiday season and you start putting up your tree or trees remember to water them. This video shows how quickly they will go up in flames!! youtu.be/bhmrjDNtjcs

OFD units clearing scene of a minor cooking fire in the area of 17th & Osage.

OFD responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of S. Ash. Upon arrival units found fire coming from the rear of the structure. Crews made entry and extinguished the fire. A canine was found and resuscitated by personnel. Investigators determined fire to be undetermined.

On November 29, 1988, KCFD was struck with tragedy when an ammonium nitrate explosion killed six fire fighters. As a result of this tragedy, a hazardous materials team was created and named HazMat 71 in honor of the companies, Pumpers 30 and 41, that lost men in the explosion.

78 years ago... This is one of many examples of why we have and enforce fire codes within our community... Inside the Cocoanut Grove disaster, America's deadliest nightclub fire that killed 492 people in 15 minutes. businessinsider.com/cocoanut-grove… via @businessinsider

Happy Thanksgiving from the OFD!!

We have had quite a ride this year but we are thankful for our families both at home and the firehouse. What are you thankful for this season?

Gobble gobble!

#MaskUp #SocialDistance #WashUp #HelpUsHelpYou

You’re 3 times more likely to experience a cooking fire during Thanksgiving. Stay alert, attentive and roll up those sleeves.