I hope your summer is going well and all is going well in your organizations. At the time of writing, we are getting ready for the July 4th activities and watching the weather hoping for rain. Hopefully, emergency calls were minimal with maximum help when they did occur in your organizations.
The 2023 Convention was fun for those that made it to Springfield. The venue was outstanding, with very nice rooms, and nice pools, and the staff was great. The attendance was down but everyone in attendance seemed to have a good time. One of the things discussed in the general meeting on Sunday was the attendance and the format of the Convention. If anyone has ideas reach out to the Convention Committee or your district board members.
Chief Charlie Jones retired from Caruthersville Fire Department on May 30, 2023, after 53 years of service which included 37 years as Fire Chief. A lunch and reception were held on May 20th in Caruthersville to celebrate Chief Jones’s retirement. It was a great turnout to celebrate the career of a great man and a good friend. Several awards were given to Chief Jones for his service to the citizens of Caruthersville and the Missouri fire service.
The Cape Girardeau County Firefighters Memorial located at Jackson Fire Rescue in Jackson, MO installed the first brick for Captain Ivan LeGrand on May 4. Officers and the Honor Guard from Cape Girardeau Fire Department were in attendance to honor Captain LeGrand as well as firefighters and public officials from around Cape Girardeau County.
On April 20 Sedgewickville Fire Protection District held an open house which included food, games, and live music from local musician Zack Robinson. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Air Evac Membership Team, and American Red Cross were also there with safety items. The Southas Coalition for Roadway Safety and Around the Clock Medical Alarms sent safety literature as well. Around 50 of the residents of the District came out and participated. Great job Sedgewickville in promoting safety for your district and community involvement.
FFAM
