The service provided by the Missouri State Fair Fire Department (MSFFD) for 2014 has come to an end. For the 52nd year, the MSFFD provided service to the 400 acre Missouri State Fairgrounds and the average 30,000 to...
Archive - 2014
FFAMRemembering Arthur “Shorty” Smith
In the mid 1990’s Dad had a vision and desire that Missouri needed a firefighters memorial and museum. At more than one convention Dad approached the presidents of FFAM with his request. Finally at the February meeting...
The Museum Project – September 2014
First, I failed to share some information with you in my last column. I recently mailed an appeal to every Missouri State Representative and Senator along with the U.S. Representatives and Senators from Missouri...
Memorial Foundation – September 2014
Meeting was brought to order by Chairperson Keith Smith Attendance Keith Smith, Ken Hoover, Steve McLane, Don Wilmesher, Don Hahne, and Harriett Vaucher. Guests present: Ron Baker, Don Vaucher and Josh Biggers...
History’s Corner – September 2014
A TRIBUTE TO OLD FRIENDS AND WELCOME TO THE NEW GENERATION Since the last newsletter was published, two of my old and dear friends have answered their last alarm. This seems to be a trend in a person’s life when you are...
Meeting Minutes – September 2014
President Kenneth Hoover called the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri to order at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the State Fair Fire Department in Sedalia, MO. Roll Call...
Fire Marshal’s Update – September 2014
It seems every time I write a cautionary note about dry summer weather, it rains. But as wet as it is in some areas, the rain in Missouri continues to be spotty with some portions of the state receiving little...
President’s Remarks – September 2014
Schools are back in session and we are all winding down all of our summer activities. It has been a very busy summer for many of us. It has been an extremely difficult year for me as I have had to say goodbye to many...
