Fire
Stations
There are three Volunteer Fire Departments in Morton County. They are located in the cities of:
- Elkhart
- Richfield
- Rolla
Each department is equipped with at least a pumper, a brush unit, and a tanker.
Burn Ban Status: As of 6/13/22 No burn ban in place
Responsibilities
Brushfires
The Morton County Fire Chief coordinates Fire Department responses in Rural Morton County and works with the U.S. Forest Service when responding to Fires on the Cimarron National Grassland.
Rescue Unit
The Elkhart Fire Department houses the Rescue Unit. The Rescue Unit has an assortment of tools and equipment, including the Jaw-of-Life, to be used in a number of different rescue scenarios.
Volunteer Duties
Many of our volunteers are also EMTs and Storm Spotters.
Burn Permits
A burn permit is required for controlled burns in Rural Morton County and the City of Elkhart. The information provided when a Burn Permit is issued helps prevent Emergency Resources from being unnecessarily sent to controlled burns.
How to Obtain a Burn Permit
The City of Elkhart
- Call Elkhart City Hall at 620-697-2171, to obtain a burn permit within the Elkhart city limits.
- Permits are for 48 hours
The fee is approximately $3 or $4
Rural Morton County
Contact the Morton County Sheriff's Department:
- Elkhart Area
Phone: 620-697-4313 - Rolla and Richfield Areas
Phone: 620-629-0966
Give dispatch:
- The location
- What you will be burning
- Telephone number where you can be contacted
Dispatch will contact the appropriate Fire Chief and then call you back.
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Larry Dunn
Morton County Fire ChiefPhone: 620-629-0966