Conway Springs Fire Department

Tonight's training was refreshing on how to blindly follow a hose to figure out which way means out (in the event a firefighter gets lost), buddy breathing (using your air pack to support yourself and a buddy, whose air pack failed or is out of air) , and firefighter drags. We hope we never need these skills, but that doesn't mean we don't need refresher courses on them!

CSFD did a joint training doing a live burn, with one of our mutual aid partners Sumner County Fire 9 last night. These trainings not only give us a controlled environment to train in, allow us to put firefighters on different assignments they haven't done before, but also give us the chance to learn how to effectively work with another department! Huge thank you to Conway Springs EMS for being there and helping keep all our firefighters safe. Them documenting vitals through rehab helps them to know how our bodies "normally" act in these conditions. This will help them compare our vitals in the future to better diagnose, if something is wrong during a call.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Firefighter/ Paramedic Greg Rausch.

Gregory Rausch Obituary

🟥 In 1962 United States Congress 1st passed public law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring federal, state, or local officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

◻️ Over the years devoted law officers have courageously sacrificed their personal safety while working on behalf of the people. Because of their steadfast efforts to enforce our laws, we as citizens, can enjoy a system of peace and order.

🟦 The amount of courage and bravery that our federal, state, and local law enforcement officers show is astronomical. So, during this week of honoring take the time to thank not only our local Conway Springs Police Officers, but all officers who day after day lace up those boots and make that choice to help bring order and safety where they can. These men and women are our warriors in the battle against crime and are dedicated to the preservation of life and property.

🟥 We at CSFD would like to honor the valor, services, and dedication of the fallen and support our officers who continue to keep us safe. Conway Springs Police Department not only today, but every day, we stand with you.

◻️ “No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:3

Our team has been hard at training these last couple of months! From learning new stuff, to refreshing on old! We try and prepare ourselves for whatever gets thrown our way!

🚨🚨National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH until 11pm for Summer Co.

🟧 Watch: We have the ingredients for Tacos 🌮
🟥 Warning: WE ARE HAVING TACOS RIGHT NOW 🌮

🚨The Southern Plains, targeting northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas, is in a VERY RARE HIGH RISK category.
🚨They are expecting super cell storms to erupt between about 3:00 & 4:00pm , and also throughout the evening with multiple rounds of super cell storms. We are going to have a HIGH ceiling environment for strong and potentially violent long track tornadoes.
🚨This is a RARE HIGH RISK day. This is more significant than some of our last few warnings and watches.
🚨PLEASE STAY TUNED TO THOUSE SEVER WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNINGS. Have your safety plans in place and ready to go!
PS we are by no means weather excepts, just sharing what information is out there.

🚨🚨Please keep a watch on the weather today! Tune into local radio stations, or TV.

We will try our best to up with updates on here as well!

Stay safe and have a plan ahead of time! 🌪️🌪️

Happy International Fire Fighters Day to all of the brave men and women who risk their lives fighting fires. Not only those who volunteer here in our great city of Conway Springs, all those that come to our aid from surrounding towns when we need help , but also to all of those across the world!

Also taking time today to remember all of the Fire Fighters that have gone to fight those fires in the sky for the big man upstairs! We would not be the Fire Fighters we are today without their bravery and sacrifice! We will eternally be grateful for them and their sacrifice!

If you see a Firefighter today, shake their hand and tell them thank you!

Fire Extinguisher and Stovetop Fire Safety training for the Sr. Class today! Thank you to USD #356 Conway Springs, KS for allowing us to do this for the seniors before sending them off to dorm rooms and apartments this summer!

Attention, City Of Conway Springs residents! Today at 12 noon, city officials will test the tornado siren system. Expect clear, sunny weather with highs of 78 degrees—perfect for the test. No need for alarm; it's just a safety drill. Thanks for your cooperation. Stay safe!

Pump, Truck Positioning, and Hose Lay Training tonight! Practice makes perfect!

Prayers to everyone suffering from this loss! ♥️🤍💙

Thank you for all the support and love you have shown the Air Evac family during this difficult time. It is with a very heavy heart we share that three of our colleagues, Pilot Russell Haslam, Flight Nurse Adam Tebben and Medic Steven FitzGerald passed away in an air accident on the evening of January 20. Please continue to hold all of their families in your hearts. Russell, Adam and Steven, we miss you so much. We’ll take it from here.

Safe Travels and Good Luck to all the high school football players, their families and fans across the state traveling to the state games today! Be safe and try and stay warm! And GO CARDINALS 🏴🚩

🚨🚨With some Winter Weather possible over the weekend, reminder with plug in heaters that they need to be a DIRECT plug in into the wall. DO NOT use an extension cord.
* Stay warm
* Go Cardinals!

CSFD is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for this opportunity provided to us from Anheuser- Busch!

Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts. Every year, Anheuser-Busch periodically pauses beer production to can emergency drinking water to be ready to lend a helping hand during natural disasters and other crises. Building on this commitment, the brewer teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) in 2019 to create the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program.

Keeping firefighters hydrated during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires is a critical need for fire departments, yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budget and resources. To help departments meet this need, Anheuser-Busch is continuing its commitment and will donate 2.5 million cans of clean drinking water in 2023 to help keep our wildfire responders hydrated as they protect and strengthen our communities. Since the program began, over nine million cans of water have been distributed to more than 2,500 departments across nearly all 50 states. That amount of water equals over one million dollars in cost savings for local departments.

Don't forget if you changed your clocks this week , to change your smoke detector batteries also! SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters with Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department with the passing of Chief Wolfe.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Chief Bobby Wolfe. Chief Wolfe led the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department from 2012 to 2020 and left a lasting impression on many. Rest easy Chief, we will take it from here.

Trunk or Treat on Main has moved from Saturday night to Monday night because of the weather!

Cooking Safety starts with YOU! 🫵 Fire Prevention week was this week! Huge thank you to our Firefighters that were able to go spread Cooking Safety tips to our local kids!

Members of CSFD had the privilege of climbing 110 flights in the Wichita 911 Memorial Stair Climb. Each member climbed 110 flights in full gear carrying a badge to honor a specific FDNY Firefighter who would never make it home. Each FDNY member CSFD climbed for, were members of Ladder Company 13.

Jeff Erker- Capt. Walter Hynes
Kendal Thompson- Thomas Sabella
Corey Misak- Dennis McHugh
Brett Martin- Gregory Stajk

#343 #9/11

Take some time today to forget the world we are in today, and just to listen to the words here.

Darryl Worley - Have We Forgotten (Lyric Video) Music video by Darryl Worley performing Have We Forgotten (Lyric Video). © 2023 Darryl Worley under exclusive license to Big Machine Label Group, LLC.http://...

𝟬𝟴:𝟰𝟲 - 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
𝟬𝟵:𝟬𝟯 - 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟭𝟳𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝐒𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
𝟬𝟵:𝟯𝟳 - 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟳𝟳 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻
𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟯 - 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟵𝟯 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮

Today, as we come together to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, our hearts are heavy with the weight of the loss our nation endured that day. We solemnly reflect on the 22nd anniversary of the attacks that forever changed our world.

On that fateful day, 𝟰𝟭𝟯 first responders made the ultimate sacrifice, rushing into danger to save lives. Among them were 𝟯𝟰𝟯 firefighters, 𝟲𝟬 police officers, and 𝟭𝟯 emergency medical service (EMS) providers. These selfless men and women ran towards the chaos and uncertainty, knowing the risks, but driven by a profound dedication to protect and serve.

Their bravery and heroism are etched into our hearts and minds, a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who put their lives on the line for the safety of others. Today, we bow our heads in honor of these courageous souls who gave their all.

Furthermore, on this day in 2001, 𝟮,𝟵𝟳𝟳 innocent civilians lost their lives in a tragic act of terrorism, carried out by 19 terrorists who also met their end.

But let us also remember the countless responders and civilians who have faced long-lasting health challenges and lost their lives due to the lingering effects of that tragic day. Their resilience, determination, and sacrifice in the face of adversity inspire us all.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all first responders and the families who support them every day. Your dedication is unwavering, and your sacrifices do not go unnoticed.

Today, let us stand united, not just in grief, but in our commitment to never forget, as we all vowed we would, the bravery and sacrifices of those who rushed to aid their fellow Americans on 11 September 2001. Together, we honor their memory and pledge to continue to serve and protect our communities with the same unwavering dedication, never knowing what fate lies ahead.
*Shared from CS EMS

Control burn out of control West of town. Thank you Chief Thompson, LT Robertson, FF Ai. May, FF/EMT Davis

Update: 2 have been donated! Thank you all!
CSFD is looking for a working gas stove for Fire Prevention Week - if anyone has one they would like to donate!

Last weekend we were called for mutual aid help from Sedgwick Co. Fire for help with a Hay shed fire near Garden Plain. Thank you to Assistant Chief Erker, Captain K Hill, LT Robertson, and Firefighters M Hill & Wingert for responding to help them out!

Thank you to The Conway Springs Booster Club for having Captain K Hill and LT J Robertson out at the Back to School Bash!