Bourbon County Fire District 3

Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

90 + big round bales of hay on fire makes for a long day, night, day etc.

Wednesday, December 28th, 2016

District 3 responded to a report of a house fire Wednesday, December 28 at 11:23 p.m. on Valley Road. First unit on scene found fire on the first floor, spreading to the second floor and was able to ...

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Mobile Home Fire

Friday, December 16th, 2016

Sort of a typical winter weather day for District 3. Muliple vehicle accidents resulting in closing US 69 several times so tow companies could recover vehicles, all thanks to the freezing drizzle.To t...

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Barn Fire

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Barn fire in the Devon area. One tractor lost and some roof damage. The remaining two tractors, hay baler and a lot of other equipment received no damage. The fire was brought under control within 15 ...

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News headlines

Burn Ban

Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

As of 10:30 on Tuesday September 20, 2022 the Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to enact a Ban on open burning in Bourbon County. The burn ban will remain in effect until lifted by the...

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Resolution passed to consolidate fire districts

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

The Fort Scott TribuneTuesday, March 20, 2018Tammy HelmThe Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday signed a resolution that consolidates two volunteer fire departments.The resolution means there is no...

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Firefighter / EMT Position

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

Bourbon County Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter / EMT. Application packets may be picked up at the Devon Fire Station at 1812 158 St., Fort Scott Ks., by calli...

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Fire Prevention Activities at West Bourbon Elementary

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

Bourbon County Fire District 3 kicked off Fire Prevention Week by putting this "Don't Wait Check The Date" banner in front of West Bourbon Elementary. BC3FD received a mini grant from th...

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