December 7, 2025

The Ottawa Fire Department has many faces and can react and respond to fires anywhere in the county at a moments notice. Wait a minute, you might say…Ottawa responds to fires outside the city limits. The short answer, yes they do. As a matter of fact, Ottawa’s Engine 2 responded to a structure fire on Nebraska Road, April 7. Captain Mike Wilson with more information:

The Ottawa Fire Department continues to emphasize the importance of smoke detectors and offer them free to anyone in Franklin County. All you have to do is call and let them know how many you need, and, if you like, schedule an appointment for them to come out and install them for you.