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Official City of Shawnee, KS Fire Department account. Established in 1924. This site is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, please call 911.

Shawnee, KS
Joined January 2023
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Join our Community Support Team on Saturday, November 14, for a food drive at Hy-Vee, 13550 W. 63rd Street, from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations will benefit Shawnee Community Services and help support local families in need. We hope to see you there!
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Hose advancement is a key part of any structure fire response. This month, crews are getting hands-on training in deploying and advancing hose lines, reinforcing the skills needed to make an effective fire attack.
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A few spots are still available for our upcoming Hands-Only CPR and first aid training! Sign up today to reserve your spot: zurl.co/HRn3O
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Time Change Reminder! Check your smoke alarms: • 10-year sealed battery alarms: Replace the entire alarm if it chirps. • Replaceable battery alarms: Replace batteries yearly or when you hear a low-battery chirp. Working smoke alarms provide an early warning!
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Join the Shawnee Fire Department and Shawnee Police Department for the 2026 Johnson County Public Safety Toy & Food Drive! Stop by Walmart at 5701 Silverheel St. Nov. 21–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and help support local families. We hope to see you there!
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This evening, the Shawnee Fire Department was honored to celebrate Master Firefighter Tim Wigginton’s retirement following more than 26 years of service to the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee Fire Department.
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Thank you, Master Firefighter Wigginton, for your dedication to this department and community over the years. Please join us in congratulating Master Firefighter Wigginton and his family on this well-earned retirement!
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We had a great time handing out candy to trick-or-treaters this morning at today’s Spookfest! Thanks for stopping by to see us. Have a safe Halloween, Shawnee!
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During Fire Prevention Month, our crews visited St. Joseph Catholic School to teach students about fire safety.
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Firefighters demonstrated what they look and sound like while wearing their full protective gear, helping children understand that even when firefighters look and sound different, they are there to help during an emergency.
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Tonight, the City of Shawnee and the League of Kansas Municipalities recognized 39 city employees for their service milestones this year, including Shawnee Fire Department employees marking 10, 15, and 25 years of service to our community.
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Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you for your continued service to Shawnee!  *Not all recipients are pictured
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During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, Shawnee firefighters, police officers, and Good Samaritans were recognized for their life-saving efforts during two cardiac arrest calls. We’re grateful for their quick actions and encourage everyone to learn CPR.
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The Shawnee Fire Department offers a free hands-only CPR course. You can sign up here: m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSi…
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Our crews are wrapping up their final week of Fire Prevention Month school visits! Here’s a look at a few recent visits to Horizon Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool, and Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School.
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Thanks for welcoming us and allowing us to share fire safety tips with students!
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Thank you to everyone who joined Engine 71 A Shift for tonight’s trunk-or-treat at Bluejacket-Flint Elementary School! Our crew enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing all the creative costumes.
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Fire Prevention Month has kept our fire stations busy! Thank you to everyone who visited Fire Station 74 and the John B. Glaser Fire Station 71 for station tours and fire safety tips. We enjoyed having you stop by!
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The Shawnee Fire Department is accepting applications through 5:00 p.m. today. Interested in joining our team? Learn more and apply: zurl.co/PCb4M
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