Kay Asher, the much-loved historian of the FFAM, left us on September 21, 2020. If you did not know Kay in some way through her work with the FFAM, it would surprise me. Kay was involved with the FFAM and the FFAM...
Archive - November 2020
FFAMThe Passing of Firefighter Gerald “Ike” Taylor
Isaac Gerald Taylor, 91, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away September 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Gerald was born September 24, 1929, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Isaac and Ora (Redmond) Taylor. He...
Auxiliary Meeting Minutes – November 2020
The meeting was called to order by President Jessica Miller at 9:00 a.m. Members Present Jessica Miller, Norborne FPD; Sheri Berendzen, Cole Co FPD; Carrisa Thompson, Holts Summit FPD; Joni Fields, Paris Rural FD; Ann...
A Message From The 2nd VP – November 2020
Greetings brothers and sisters. I thought this newsletter I would write about something different. I wanted to write about what your membership’s benefits are as a member, as it has become time again to renew your...
Eight Promoted to Firefighter
The Southern Stone County Fire has recently promoted eight of its members to the rank of a firefighter within the district. The promotion ceremonies were during the June, July, and September board meetings. The...
History’s Corner – November 2020
I am sure that we can all agree that these are strange and difficult times. I have been around for over eighty years, and I cannot remember a year of my life with more trying situations. I have found that reflecting on...
News From District 2 – November 2020
Hello, from District 2. The 2020 annual fire and EMS funeral team conference were on October 23-24 in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Instructors from four states with the National Honor Guard Academy made us realize we had...
Preparing for Winter Operations
Slips, trips, and falls are the top type of employee injuries. These incidents occur at the station and on the scene throughout the year. But increase substantially through the winter months. Slips, trips, and falls are...
