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Fire Department

The Shawnee Fire Department is a combination fire/emergency medical service with professional volunteer and career personnel. Each member is sworn to protect the lives and property of all City residents. The Fire Department promotes life safety by coordinating the efforts of its special teams dealing with public education, fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials, and by developing and enforcing ordinances and fire codes.

Barbecue - Apartment Balcony

The City of Shawnee adopted a new Fire Code in 2005, in which the burning of charcoal or propane grills within 10 feet of combustible construction, in apartments or multifamily dwellings of more than two units, is not allowed.

Blasting Permits

Blasting Permits: must be picked up at the City of Shawnee Fire Department, 6501 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS 66216, (913) 631-1080.  Please allow two weeks for the permit to be issued.

Burn Permits

Burn Permits - Permits for outside burning are available from the Fire Department. No burning permits will be issued if a "Red Alert Day" (www.epa.gov) is forecasted by the national weather service.

Blood Pressure Checks

Citizens may walk-in and have their blood pressure checked based on the availability of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Fire Hydrants

If you notice a problem with a fire hydrant such as leaking, damage, or you know it to be non-operational, please contact Johnson County Water District No. One (913) 895-1800 with the address or cross streets (e.g. 55th and Johnson Drive) of the fire hydrant.

Fireplace - Outdoors

Outdoor Fireplaces: Like any fireplace it is necessary to follow some basic fire safety guidelines.

Fireworks

Fireworks: All fireworks are illegal. Snakes and caps are legal since they are not classified as fireworks.

Swimming Pools

The Fire Department does not fill pools nor does it loan fire hose. The City does not know of any area vendors who rent fire hose. Should homeowners have access to 3" hose, residents may contact Johnson County Water District No. One at (913) 895-1800 regarding information on renting a fire hydrant meter and costs. Please note, the Water District does not loan or rent the 3” hose the meter requires. It is the Water District’s suggestion that, while it may take longer, it is more economical to use a garden hose and the home's outside water outlet.