Butler County Fire District #3 is a combination fire department serving the unincorporated areas of Pleasant and Richland Townships and the City of Rose Hill in southwestern Butler County, Kansas. With a coverage area of seventy square miles, the district is staffed by a mix of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters, totaling six career full-time paid staff, three part-time paid staff, and eighteen volunteer staff. The district has automatic aid agreements with neighboring fire departments, expanding its coverage area to a total of 163 square miles. Responding to an average of 665 alarms annually, the mission of Butler County Fire District #3 is to care for, protect, and serve the citizens of the district.
As a combination fire department, Butler County Fire District #3 operates 24/7/365 and has an ISO rating of 5 in the City of Rose Hill and a 6-10 in the unincorporated areas, depending on location. The district also oversees controlled burns in the unincorporated portions of Pleasant and Richland Townships, requiring authorization before burning. Committed to the safety and well-being of the community, Butler County Fire District #3 is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through the effective use of a combination of career and volunteer staff.
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