Memorial Foundation Report This will be the last article before the October 3rd and 4th services. There is a lot underway in preparations for those two dates. As of this article, we will be honoring 5 Line of Duty Names...
Archive - August 2026
FFAMPalmyra FPD Donates to the FireFighter Memorial
The Palmyra Fire Protection District made a donation of $1,000 to the Memorial Foundation. This type of support is essential in being able to provide the required care and operations of your State Memorial. On behalf of...
Tuition Benefits for Volunteers
On April 21st Hardin Fire Chief Malcolm Cunningham met with MO State Representative Peggy McGaugh and testified in favor of 7269H.01Ia – College tuition for public safety personnel. The requested change to state...
Valor Saves a Veteran
On May 16, 2026, the FFAM Award for Valor was presented to Greg Foote of Cape Girardeau FD. The award was presented to him at his fire department with his family and his fellow firefighters in attendance. Thanks to Greg...
Full Gear Finish
Luke Myers ran the course in 3:04.48, he was in division 3 and he ended up 9 out of 17 in his division and age group. You are in full scba and gear on air the whole time. You have to go up the tower and be back off the...
Celebrating Student Success
Kelsey Pratt was the recipient of the “Get you Started” FFAM Auxiliary Scholarship. Lachrissa Smith presented Kelsey with the scholarship at the Kearney Fire Department where her father, David Pratt is the Assistant...
Leadership Beyond a Badge
Attitude, Life Safety & Trust Leadership in the fire service is a critical, high-stakes responsibility that demands far more than rank or time in grade. It requires a deliberate blend of technical competence...
Mutual Aid Makes A Difference
On Monday, June 15th, 2026, at 12:03 pm, the Palmyra Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at Haymakers in West Quincy, MO . Mutual aid was requested from Quincy Fire Department due to their...
