JEFFERSON CITY — A new program that recruits and connects recent veterans and active service members to careers in the fire service will be in Cassville on Saturday, April 28, and is seeking participants. Missouri’s “Firefighter Veterans Initiative” introduces participants […]
RELEASE: State fire marshal advises Missourians to remember fire safety at Thanksgiving and throughout holiday season
Holiday season greatly increases residential fire risks because of increased indoor cooking, turkey fryers, candles, Christmas trees and other factors JEFFERSON CITY – State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is reminding Missourians that Thanksgiving not only kicks off the holiday […]
Fire Marshal urges Missourians to check their fire extinguishers after millions are recalled
Recall includes 134 models of Kidde plastic-handle and push-button extinguishers manufactured since 1973 that may not work in an emergency JEFFERSON CITY – State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is urging all Missourians to check their fire extinguishers following a U.S. […]
Fire Prevention Week 2017 focuses on planning
Oct. 8 – 14 awareness campaign emphasizes teaching every member of the family two escape routes from each room of house and participating in home fire drill twice a year JEFFERSON CITY – In advance of Fire Prevention Week 2017, […]