The 2025 Missouri State Fair marked a significant milestone for the Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department (MSFVFD), celebrating 64 years of unwavering commitment to public safety through fire prevention...
Archive - September 2025
FFAMA Message From The 2nd VP – September 2025
Grain Bin Rescue Wow, where has the year gone? The Missouri State Fair is complete. It was a busy year for the fire department this year as they ran around, I believe 240 calls…. Speaking with the staff, it seems like...
Get Involved!
FFAM Auxiliary is excited to announce some new and updated information for our members and members’ families. This year, we are developing an FFAM Auxiliary Scholarship program. The Get You Started Scholarship is...
A Legacy of Service
Chief Charlie Lewis Marks 40 Years This November marks a remarkable milestone in the Leadwood community—one defined not by accolades or monetary reward, but by decades of selfless service, quiet leadership, and a deep...
Auxiliary Meeting Minutes – September 2025
The August 3, 2025, FFAM Auxiliary meeting was called to order by President Sheri Berendzen, Cole Co FPD, at 9:00 am. In attendance were: Joni Fields, Paris Rural FPD; Rosanna Dozier, South Holt FD; Lachrissa Smith...
From Georgia to La Plata
LaPlata Community Fire Protection District On July 17, 2025, members of the La Plata Community Fire Protection District picked up the department’s new mini pumper from Fouts Fire in Milledgeville, GA. In April, the...
Advancing Service and Safety
Monett Rural Fire District The Monett Rural Fire District is proud to announce the introduction of a new apparatus to its fleet. In September 2024, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of a new tanker-pumper...
Taddiken Retires, Evans Appointed
Osage Valley Fire Protection District The Osage Valley Fire Protection District announces the retirement of Fire Chief Ron Taddiken after a distinguished career of dedicated service to the department and the community...
