Elmo Volunteer Fire Protection District

10-11-2020 Elmo Fire responded to a bean field on fire near State Highway KK and Colony Road north of Elmo. Most of the area that burned had already been harvested. Mutual Aid was requested due to extremely strong winds pushing the fire north toward several acres of CRP land. No farm machinery or structures burned and no injuries reported! A big thank you to Clearmont, Braddyville and College Springs fire districts, who assited at the scene! It should be noted that the farmer had a tractor and disc readily available. This is good practice as it did the majority of slowing the spread of the fire.

**HEAT ADVISORY** URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 306 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020... ...Dangerously hot and humid conditions through the weekend... MOZ001>004-011>014-172100- /O.EXT.KEAX.HT.Y.0005.200717T1700Z-200719T0100Z/ Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess- Including the cities of Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, Albany, Stanberry, King City, Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale, Gallatin, and Jamesport 306 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values around 105 and higher are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 435 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2020 KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040- 043>046-053-054-170945- Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS- Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler- Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton- Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton- Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis- Cooper-Bates-Henry- 435 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat is expected Friday through the weekend. Highs anticipated in the middle 90s with afternoon heat indicies reaching or exceeding 105 degrees. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo $$

A little photo op during some evening storm spotting!

Slowly but surely we have been able to replace some of the most important piece of equipment we use...our bunker gear. Over the past couple of years we have replaced our bunker gear from head to toe. We now have matching gear that looks sharp and proudly displays our name. For those who don't know, this gear can cost a few thousand dollars a piece and is typically only good for 10 years per United States laws. Mexico does not have this law so much of our old gear was donated... to fire departments in Mexico. As you can see in the photos below, we have the name ELMO on the back of the coat. The coats and pants both have a nice zip and Velcro fasten. The American Flag on the right shoulder. Each set of gear was measured to fit the individual person wearing them. Oh, and they are extremely comfortable! Ever wanted to be a fireman...? Just like the picture, we have plenty of boots to fill!!!