Shawnee Heights Fire District

At Shawnee Heights Fire District, our mission is to provide the best fire and EMS service and exceed the expectations of the community. Our team is committed to excellence—serving with integrity, preparedness, and a passion for keeping our community safe.

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Latest News & Events

Stay Up to Date! Catch the latest news, updates, and important announcements from Shawnee Heights Fire District. From incident responses to community events and safety tips, stay informed about what’s happening in your fire district.

Shawnee Heights Fire District Halloween Safe House event flyer for October 31 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 5301 SE California Ave, Topeka, KS 66609.

SHFD Halloween Safe House

October 19, 2026

Join us on October 31st from 3PM-6PM at station 23; 5301 SE California Ave Topeka, KS 66609.

Announcement poster for Shawnee Heights Fire District’s move to a new location on July 1st. Includes before and after station photos, new address (2626 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS 66542), and thank you message.

We’re Moving

July 1, 2026

We’re excited to announce that today we’re moving back home!After spending the past year at our temporary fire station at 2nd & Tecumseh Road, we’re

A small sailboat glides across a shimmering body of water at sunset, with the sun shining brightly in a partly cloudy sky and dark tree silhouettes along the shoreline in the background.

Shawnee Heights Fire District firefighters were dispatched to a water rescue at Lake Shawnee

June 6, 2026

At approximately 1830 hrs, your Shawnee Heights Fire District firefighters were dispatched to a water rescue at Lake Shawnee involving a capsized sailboat, that was

Memorial Day

May 25, 2026

Today, we remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we

Community Resources

Our dedication to the community extends beyond emergency response. Whether it’s providing fire safety education or assisting with home safety initiatives, we’re here to help.

Fire & Life Safety Information Center

Browse information on fire safety and prevention in your home or business. Learn about easy things you can do to keep safe.

Learn about smoke alarms, planning a home fire escape plan, how to prevent burns, and more.

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Burn Permits

All open burning in the county must be conducted under permits. Learn more about why you need a permit and how to get one.

The only exception to the permit requirement is for cooking fires inside barbeque grills and similar non-combustible containers.

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Free Smoke Alarms

If you are a resident of Kansas and own your home, you can request a free smoke alarm.

Get Alarmed Kansas provides smoke alarms to Kansas fire departments. The department will then schedule a time to come and install the devices.

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Have a Question or Comment?

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you. Drop us a note using our online contact form and a member of our team will be sure to respond. We also a Burning Permit FAQs with answers to many common questions.