Wellington Fire/EMS

06/24/2026

Mulvane Fire, EMS and Wellington Fire/EMS are on the KTA at MM 33 southbound with a car submersion accident, use caution in this area. 6:30 am Wednesday 24th.

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

ATTENTION DRIVERS: Severe weather continues to impact portions of south-central Kansas.

06/21/2026

🚒 Wellington Fire Rescue Flood Safety Update

With heavy rainfall impacting our area, Wellington Fire Rescue is asking residents to use extra caution around flooded roads, creeks, and low‑lying areas. Even shallow moving water can become dangerous quickly.

🌧️ Key Safety Reminders

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown — Never drive through flooded roadways. Just 12 inches of water can sweep a vehicle away.

• Avoid Creek Beds — Water rises faster than it appears. Stay clear of drainage ditches and riverbanks.

• Respect Barricades — If a road is closed, it’s closed for your safety.

• Keep Kids Away From Floodwater — Fast‑moving water and hidden debris create serious hazards.

• Report Emergencies Immediately — If you see someone in danger, call 911 right away.

Wellington Fire Rescue crews are monitoring conditions and are ready to respond. Your safety is our priority. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.

06/18/2026

🎖️ Congratulations to John Faust on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Major! 🎖️

We are incredibly proud to announce this milestone achievement. John's dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have been an inspiration to all who serve alongside him. This promotion is a testament to his years of hard work and unwavering service.

Please join us in congratulating Major Faust on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of his leadership.

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06/12/2026

🐾 RESCUE & QUICK ACTION IN WEST WELLINGTON 🐾

Earlier today, Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in West Wellington. Thanks to the rapid response and decisive action of our crews, a quick knockdown was achieved, successfully preventing the fire from spreading into the main living areas of the house.

But the best news of all? **Crews successfully rescued two dogs from the basement!** 🐶❤️ Both pups are safe and out of harm's way.

This was a intense firefight, and the heat took a toll on our team. Two of our firefighters suffered from heat exhaustion during the incident. One was treated and cleared at the scene, and a second was transported to the local Emergency Department for treatment. We are keeping them in our thoughts and wishing our brother a speedy recovery.

# # # 🤝 A True Team Effort
Incidents like this require a community of first responders working seamlessly together. We want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible mutual aid partners who stepped up to assist us today:

* **Fire District 9**
* **Mayfield Fire**
* **Sumner County Emergency Management**
* **Wellington Police Department**
* **Wellington Utility**
* ** Sumner County Dispatch

Thank you to everyone involved for your professionalism and support when it mattered most. Stay safe out there, Wellington!
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05/23/2026

In honor of National EMS week, Casey’s brought us by some treats. Thank you, Casey’s!

This National EMS Week, we simply want to say thank you to our EMS personnel. Thank you for the long hours, missed meals, interrupted sleep, long shifts, and compassionate care you provide every single day. Our community is better because of you.

05/21/2026

Scorched earth. Quieter skies. And still, a rainbow. Just a subtle reminder that, through all of the loss and devastation these fires have brought, hope, perseverance, and resilience still remain.

Over 200 firefighters from at least 52 counties and 7 states left their jobs, families, and traveled hundreds of miles to help protect the life and property of those in Clark, Meade, and Morton Counties. Join us in thanking these dedicated firefighters who represented these counties and states for all their hard work.

Firefighters from Anderson, Barber, Barton, Brown, Butler, Camanche, Cherokee, Clark, Coffey, Cowley, Crawford, Dickinson, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Geary, Grant, Gray, Greenwood, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Kearny, Kiowa, Kingman, Labette, Lane, Lincoln, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McPherson, Meade, Miami, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morton, Ness, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Riley, Rush, Saline, Scott, Sedgwick, Seward, Shawnee, Stanton, Stevens, Sumner, and Wyandotte.

Engine crews and additional support also came from Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Wyoming.

Many in Clark, Meade, and Morton Counties have a long road ahead of them. As this phase of the fire ends, please continue to keep these communities in your thoughts and support those rebuilding in its aftermath. The strength, resilience, and generosity shown over the past week are a powerful reminder that in times of crisis, neighbors helping neighbors make all the difference.

On his way home from the fire area, Southeast District Fire Management Officer Aaron Williams captured a striking rainbow stretching across the sky in Clark County. After days of smoke, exhaustion, and difficult fire conditions, the image felt like a fitting reminder of this past week. Storms eventually give way to clearer skies, and even in the hardest moments, there are signs of hope and resilience ahead.

05/18/2026

Our crews are back in SW Kansas. A brush truck from our department joined other Kansas departments to fight fires throughout the night and into this morning.

More members from Sumner county will be headed this way to help fight fires through the night tonight.

05/17/2026

Members of our department, and Conway Springs Fire, made it home early this morning.

It was a privilege to be afforded the opportunity to help the efforts to contain the fires in SW Kansas. It was truly humbling, and a reminder of how important teamwork and community are, to see so many fire departments, ranchers, emergency managers, law enforcement officers, pilots, and Red Cross members show up together to go to work and accomplish one goal.