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Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

Friday, October 4

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 7th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program. Some areas may experience discolored or... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Urges Residents to Make Sure Smoke Alarms are Working

Friday, October 4

"The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms; Make sure they work for you!” By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Earns First Place in 2024 Kansas State Fair Celebrity Goat Milking Contest

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Golden Goat will be in possession of the Hutchinson Fire Department for the next year. A three-member team from the department won the Kansas State Fair's Celebrity Goat Milking Contest this year, edging out a three-member State Fair... Read More.

Busy Afternoon for Hutchinson Fire Department

Wednesday, September 11

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 1:41 p.m. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East B. for a reported structure fire. First arriving crews entered the structure and had a slight haze of smoke and the smell of... Read More.

Update on Hutchinson Fire Department Responding to Concession Stand Fire at Fairgrounds Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On September 10, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the “Fry Shack”, located at 500 20th Avenue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.They arrived on scene... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Dispatched to Kansas State Fairgrounds for Concession Trailer Fire Tuesday Evening

Tuesday, September 10

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/10/2024 at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds. They arrived on scene at 6:28... Read More.

Tuesday Morning Fire at 728 E. Avenue C in Hutchinson

Tuesday, September 10

By Jeremy Unruh, City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East C Avenue early this morning for a report of a detached garage on fire. First arriving crews found a 24’... Read More.

Friday Afternoon Hampton Inn Fire in Hutchinson

Friday, September 6

By City of Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/6/2024 at 12:17 p.m. the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a commercial building fire at the Hampton Inn, 1401 1⁄2 E. 11th Avenue.Initial arriving crews found smoke coming from... Read More.

Tuesday Fire Destroys Home West of Cheney Lake

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — An abandoned home was destroyed in a late Tuesday afternoon fire west of Cheney Lake. Reno County Fire Districts 8 and 9 and Pretty Prairie Fire were called out at 4:30 p.m. to the 26,000 block of South... Read More.

Monday Fire Damages Duplex, Firefighter Treated for Weather-Related Heat Exposure

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Monday afternoon fire damaged a duplex home in midtown Hutchinson and sent one firefighter to the hospital.Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first crews on scene of the two story structure in the... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Recognizes Captain Kaufman for Five Years as SWAT Medic

Monday, August 26

By City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Captain Ron Kaufman was recognized on Aug. 22 for completing his 5-year service commitment as a SWAT Medic. Captain Kaufman was part of a small group of firefighters that took on... Read More.