MO Firefighter Killed in Rollover Crash
A firefighter was killed in a rollover crash involving a fire apparatus Thursday in Oregon County, Missouri, according to reports.
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Man Dead, Three Hospitalized After MO House Fire
Firefighters discovered the body of a 45-year-old man on the second floor of the home in Pagedale.
Four Escape Glendale (MO) House Fire, Explosion With Minor Injuries
An explosion and fire caused heavy damage to a home in the 800 block of Glen Elm Drive following a reported gas leak Friday morning, authorities said.
Kansas City (MO) Man Sues Firefighter, Alleging Negligence in January Fire Truck Crash
A sued a member of the Kansas City Fire Department, alleging that the firefighter hit his car while driving a fire truck in south Kansas City in January, 2024.
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Hannibal (MO) Fire Department Temporarily Closes Fire Station
The Hannibal Fire Department announced today that, effective December 12, 2024, Fire Station #2 in Huckleberry Park will temporarily close due to ongoing staffing shortages.…
Kansas City (MO) Will Pay $850K to Firefighter Who Says He Didn’t Get Promotion Because He’s White
A retired Kansas City Fire Department battalion chief is set to receive an $850,000 settlement for dropping a lawsuit that claims he was denied a promotion due to his…
Firefighters Rescue Woman from Abandoned MO Home
A woman was injured Sunday in a fire at a dilapidated house that was scheduled for demolition by the city of Joplin.
Kansas City’s First Black Female Firefighter Dies at 73
Carolyn Mitchell, Kansas City’s first Black female firefighter and “trailblazer who opened doors for women” in the male-dominated profession, has died.
Man Found Dead After Car Fire at Kansas City Home
Kendrick CalfeeThe Kansas City Star(TNS) One man was killed in a car fire in south Kansas City Thursday morning, according to the Kansas City Fire Department. Firefighters responded…
Flash Flooding Blamed for Five Deaths in MO
A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains.
Kansas City to Restart Search for Fire Chief
The move comes nearly two years after Donna Lake resigned as chief in January 2023 and 11 months after the search for her replacement was paused.
New MO Academy Provides Pipeline of Qualified Firefighters
Students are immersed in the Lee’s Summit Fire Department’s firefighter training while earning national certifications.
