Annually, firefighters from Johnson County join firefighters from across the state to volunteer their time at the Missouri State Fair. Two first-time fair firefighters from Johnson County were awarded EMS...
Archive - November 2021
District 3 Update – November 2021
Let me introduce myself to those who may not know me. My name is Josh Loyd, your new District 3 Assistant Director. To tell you a little about myself, I was born and raised in Mexico, Missouri. I started my career in...
District 11 Update – November 2021
Summer is over, fall is here, and winter is coming. I love this time of year when the leaves are changing and fall festivities are in full swing. It’s a great time to sit back and reflect on all the things we’ve done...
JeffCo Fire Engine Rally Returns After Year Hiatus
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally returned. The 27th annual rally was Saturday, September 25, at the Herculaneum City Park and sponsored by the Jefferson County...
News From District 7 – November 2021
With the nip in the air, that means that fall has arrived, and the leaves are changing and falling. Time has flown. As I’m crossing T”s and dotting I’s, let’s say a prayer for all those impacted by the recent tornados...
The Fire Bucket • A Part of Fire Service History
In the book, Bucket Brigade to Flying Squadron: Fire Fighting Past and Present, Herbert Jenness related that early American colonists understood that a major conflagration could be prevented “in a few seconds by the...
Celebrations, A New Station and Open Houses
Congratulations to the East County Fire Protection District on 40 years of service. On September 5, 2021, East County Fire Protection District hosted an open house to celebrate their first 40 years. Over 250 people from...
A Message From The 2nd VP – November 2021
I am going to do something different this month. I usually tell you about events that the FFAM is doing in the future. This month I want to touch on something near and dear to my heart, firefighter mental health. I have...