Butler County Fire District #8

05/21/2026

Is anyone missing a German Shepard. We have him in the fire station. Contact Aaron. 650-4304

05/20/2026

We are back from our second deployment to Southwest Kansas. Made up of Butler and Cowley County Fire departments, along with Anderson County Fire District. I didnt have time for a lot of photos but these sum it up. We were over night watch for the Clarke County fires, and rotated crews from the fire line and back to the Ashland Kansas Fire Department to respond to any calls they had so that they could rest. Obviously some of our guys rested as well. The property loss and effect to the ranchers is devastating. I met a few and have no doubt they will persevere, they are tuff people. We are tired, but our equipment is in good working order and ready for the call. Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities and emergency responders of all sectors in Southwest Kansas. We met some amazing folks and wish them all the best. P.S. fire members, don't forget we have training tonight.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Well we got home took a nap and then redeployed with Cowley County Task Force at 10PM to Ashland Ks. With the North wind switch the fire moved towards the city of Ashland and jumped highway 160.

05/18/2026

Atlanta Pumper 25

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Members of Butler County Fire District #8 , Cowley County Fire District #2 Atlanta , Andover Fire-Rescue joining together with Anderson County Fire responded Friday afternoon to assist with fires in South West Kansas as the Butler County Task Force. Fire District 8 sent chief Guyot in a command unit, Fire Fighter Jon Johnson, Terry Page, Shane Hilyard, and Dalton Hilyard in Pumper 81 and Tank 86. We have just finished a 17 hour shift south of Meade and are being released to come home
We would like to Thank Mark Engholm State Fire Marshall for putting together all the State Resources to help. The crews have worked four days with limited rest. Thankfully with no injuries or damage to equipment. It was an honor to work with this team as one unit on these large wildland fires. It was also an extremely proud and humbling time watching two sets of two generational father/sons fire fighters fight these fires together. The Hilyards from Douglasd and Grows from Atlanta. It is a reminder that passing down our love of fighting fire, hard work ethics, and passion for helping our fellow Kansans is what keeps volunteer firefighters in our communities alive and well. I was humbled and also excited to do the same with my children someday. The pride I have for the men I have been working with for 72 hours is deep and profound. I am proud to be a part of this state and proud to lead all members of Fire District 8 knowing we are here to help our communities in time of need. Thank You to all of our citizens for allowing us this opportunity and having our resources to assist others. Lastly I think our families for their patients and support when we leave to do the thing we love. Stay Safe.

01/19/2026

We are proud of all of our volunteers that serve our department. Your sacrifice and dedication is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers younger than 30 are a stark minority, representing just 22% of the volunteer firefighter population in towns with fewer than 2,500 people.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours 🎄🧑🏻‍🚒🚒