Welcome to Shawnee Heights Fire District

Shawnee Heights Fire District protects 144 square miles, with a population of 19,000. Our district includes Tecumseh, Topeka, Monmouth, and Williamsport Townships. We are committed to the highest level of service to our community as we protect life, property, and the environment in a highly effective, efficient, and responsible manner.

Contact Us

Address

Shawnee Heights Fire District
2626 SE Shawnee Heights Road
Tecumseh, KS 66542

Phone

Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 785-379-0566 (M-F, 8-3 CST)

Kevin Flory

FIRE CHIEF

Flory started his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in Lecompton, Kansas in 1986. In 1987, he was hired as a volunteer firefighter with the then Topeka-Tecumseh Fire District. MORE

Chuck Gatewood

ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

Chuck Gatewood was appointed Assistant Chief of the Shawnee’s Heights Fire District in May of 2024. Gatewood started his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter with the then Topeka-Tecumseh Fire Department in 1991. He volunteered his services until 1994. MORE