Memorial Foundation ReportAt the time of this article, we are at 90 non-line-of-duty names for the 2025 memorial service. We have administrative determinations on two line-of-duty names, but others are still pending...
Archive - January 2025
FFAM2025 Legislative Snapshot
House and Senate LeadershipSenateRepublicansPresident Pro Tem – Senate Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) Majority Floor Leader – Senator Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) Assistant Majority Floor Leader – Senator Curtis Trent...
UN-UNPRECEDENTED
Expect the UnexpectedWords really matter in emergency services and using action words too often, too early and too easily can have un-intended results as people apply context. There are many which need to be reined in...
Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department now accepting applications for 2025
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Time, Dedication, Commitment, and Pride
Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire DepartmentFirefighting is not merely a profession; it is a calling that demands a unique blend of time, dedication, commitment, and an overwhelming sense of pride. Those who choose to...
Years of Service Recognized
Johnson County Fire Protection DistrictFollowing Tuesday night’s Board of Directors meeting, District firefighters were recognized for completing the District’s Recruit Firefighter Training Program, a 14-week...
Gold Helmet Recognition
The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for CancerCancer has become a top issue in the fire service and has been for quite some time. Nearly every experienced firefighter knows a brother or sister in the fire service...
Flowing Water
Central Jackson County FPD Truck 1 flowing water in Blue Springs, MO in June 2024.
