THE VERY EARLY DAYS The St. Joseph, Missouri fire service began in the 1850’s. Various political groups buy and establish fire companies with little standardization of equipment. These various firefighting groups both...
Archive - January 2018
24th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally
The 24th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally was held on Saturday, September 30, at the Herculaneum City Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Firefighters Association. The fall weather was absolutely...
Greetings From District 9 – 01-2018
Happy New Year! Greetings from the refrigerator known as District 9! I know everyone else is cold also but I’ve already had enough! We are happy to announce the promotion of Captain Kurt Wilbanks to the position of...
News From District 7
Hello from District 7, the east side of the state. I hope everyone had a great and safe Christmas. As we say goodbye to 2017, let’s remember all the brave men and women who gave all. They are watching over us so please...
Riverside FD Receives Grant
Riverside Fire Department’s latest grant will supply its firefighter’s with new state of the art PPE ensembles. Not only will this fire gear allow firefighters to combat fires with less physical exertion but it will...
A Message from the 2nd Vice President – 01-2018
Greetings, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On November 3, I traveled to the Lake of the Ozarks to attend the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute’s, Missouri Emergency Services Instructor...
Auxiliary Minutes – January 2018
FFAM Auxiliary Meeting Sedalia Missouri, December 3, 2017 Meeting called to order by President Diane Hanes at 9:00 a.m. Introduction of Officers Present Diane Hanes, Galt FPD; Theresa Cox, Wentzville FPD; Jessica...
Truck Checks: A New Perspective
Truck checks are a basic function of every fire department. They’re an appropriate task for all members, especially new volunteers. Safety, reliability and equipment familiarity are all improved when trucks are checked...