Fruitland Area Fire Protection District held a pinning ceremony on April 25, 2022, at Station 1. We pinned a new Captain, Kegan Gravett. Firefighter Seth Pemberton was pinned from Probationary Firefighter to Full...
Archive - May 2022
FFAMMemorial Foundation Report – May 2022
By the time you read this article, the annual Memorial Services May 14-15 have likely concluded. We are providing honors to eigth line-of-duty hero’s who passed during 2021 or previously. We also recognized 62 names for...
From the Pen of the Chief • Changes Over the Years
While I was typing, I went to the Missouri State Fair website. There are 119 days until the fair, and this year will be the 60th anniversary of the State Fair Volunteer Fire Department. I hope when you read this article...
A Message From The 2nd VP – May 2022
As many of you saw in the last magazine, there was no article from me as your 2nd Vice President. The reason for this was I was in Truman Medical Center in Kansas City on a vent fighting COVID. I spent a total of five...
NVFC Update – May 2022
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held their Spring Meeting in Fairfax, Virgina, with 40 states attending. The April meeting dates not only conflicted with our own Firefighter’s Day at the Capitol but they...
Annual Open House at Firehouse 1
On April 23, 2022, Sedgewickville Fire Protection District (SFPD) held its annual Open House at Firehouse 1. This was their fourth open house event. The event offers food and drinks along with activities for kids and...
The Maltese Cross
One of the most identifiable symbols of the United States fire service is the Maltese cross or sometimes called the Firefighter’s cross. Though it may be thought of as a universal symbol of the fire service, it is...
Fire Marshal’s Update – May 2022
I begin this article with, a ‘Thank you,’ to our Missouri fire service who took time out of your busy schedule to attend Firefighters Day at the Capitol. It was rewarding to be able to meet in person, shake hands...
