Over the weekend the Trenton Fire Department teamed up with Casey’s General Store and the American Red Cross to not only deliver pizza but smoke detectors. Trenton Fire Marshal Lt. Robert Romesburg tagged along with the Casey’s Pizza delivery driver’s as they made they’re rounds around Trenton. Residents were asked about smoke detectors in they’re […]
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Trenton Fire Department receives “Good Neighbor Award” from Red Cross
The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri held its annual meeting Tuesday night, May 17th, in St. Joseph Missouri. As part of the “Heroes Campaign Celebration”, honorees from across the region received some of the Red Cross’ most prestigious awards; Lt. Rob Romesburg was present on behalf of the Trenton Fire Department to accept the […]
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to natural gas leak on Green Street
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak late yesterday afternoon at 1201 Green Street that included a brief evacuation for safety precautions. A report from fire chief Darrell Wright states a gas meter had been hit by a vehicle, was broken off in the ground, and was releasing natural gas. He noted […]
Trenton City Council discusses ConAgra issue, welcomes new members, at Monday night’s meeting
At Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council, Fire Chief Rick Morris and Training Officer Doug Franklin offered appreciation for the passage of a city sales tax for training and equipment. Morris spoke on how “Trenton citizens spoke on their feelings for firefighters”, and added that “his department will not let those […]
Learn all about the tax issue: Trenton Fire Tax “Sparks” interest
A Trenton committee promoting the city sales tax issue for the fire department points out home and business owners could see lower insurance premiums once a proposed fire training facility is established at Trenton. Part of the revenue generated by a one-quarter of a cent sales tax is earmarked for firefighter training locally and from […]
Chillicothe fire department responds to semi-trailer fire at old prison
Chillicothe Fire Department was sent last night to the old prison property on 3rd street where a semi-trailer was fully involved with fire. The owner was listed as Derrick Fee of Hamilton. The fire department used approximately 750 gallons of water / foam mix to extinguish the fire. The cause is undetermined. Local officials called […]
Chillicothe firefighters respond to home on Monroe Street
(KCHI Radio) – An overheated ceiling fan was the cause of a fire department call to the Barnabas Home on Monroe Street in Chillicothe Friday night, that according to the KCHI website. Chillicothe Firefighters responded to a call at approximately 7:00 pm Friday night, when a ceiling fan had apparently overheated in room 314. Firefighters […]
Brandon Gibler named as Trenton Fire Chief
The Trenton City Council has approved the employment of Brandon Gibler as the next Trenton Fire Department Chief, effective July 6, when current Chief Rick Morris retires. Brandon Gibler has served 18 years with the Trenton and Grundy County Rural Fire departments. He’s assistant chief of the Grundy County Rural Fire Department and a firefighter […]
Chillicothe Firefighter/Paramedic to receive state wide honor
(Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune) – A Chillicothe firefighter and paramedic is to receive a statewide honor this July. Larry Warren, Commander of the Vern R. Glick Post No. 25, of the American Legion, announced that Firefighter Lieutenant Tracy Bradley was named The American Legion’s Firefighter of the Year for Missouri. The announcement came during the regular meeting […]
Chillicothe Fire Department busy Monday and Tuesday
Chillicothe fire department responded to a pickup truck fire yesterday on LIV Road 238. Fire Chief Darrell Wright reported the 2006 GMC pickup was totally involved when firefighters arrived. The cause is undetermined. The truck was owned by Tanner Roberts of 14122 LIV Road 238. Wright quoted Roberts as saying he was driving when he […]
Trenton City Council Meeting Report for Monday, February 22, 2016
The Trenton City Council’s finance committee meets several times during preparations for the city budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. That’s also the case this year, with two more meetings announced for Wednesday, February 23, and Friday, February 26, both at noon. Trenton mayor nick McHargue, during last night’s city council meeting, said […]