District 3I am not sure how we are this far into the year already. Time flies when you are having fun!Some say the winter is going to be harsh, others not so much. Regardless, people are preparing. We should be no...
Archive - November 2023
FFAMHealth and Safety Grant
Support for Emergency RespondersThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce it has received a $1.4 million Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Fall Meeting Updates
National Volunteer Fire CouncilWelcome to the National Volunteer Fire Council report. I will lead off with a few bullet points of how NVFC currently stands as an organization. They currently have over 28,000 individual...
West Plains Fire Department Adds Four Vehicles
The West Plains (Mo.) Fire Department has added four new vehicles to its fleet, highlighted by a dual-purpose 2023 Ferrara Fire Apparatus Custom Pumper purchased from Fire Master Fire Apparatus of Springfield, Mo.The...
Warrensburg Promotes Frerking
In October of 2023, Firefighter/EMT Kylie Frerking was promoted to the rank of Firefighter Specialist. Specialist Frerking started with the Warrensburg Fire Department in 2020.Frerking completed her Bachelor’s Degree in...
Grateful For Narcan Donation
The City of Warrensburg has partnered with the Warrensburg R-6 School District to provide Narcan within the school district. Funding received by the City from a nationwide settlement has provided the opportunity to...
Marceline Fire Department Chief Holt Retires
Fire Chief Jeri Holt Retired October 1st with 47 years of service to the Marceline Fire Department. The department held a retirement party in his honor.Left to right: Fire Chief Brian Chrisman, Retiring Fire Chief Jeri...
Fire Engine Rally Gets a Warm Reception
29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine RallyThe 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally was held on Saturday, September 30 at Herculaneum City Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Firefighters Association...
