Mercer County Fire Protection District

"There were 75 firehouses in which at least one member was killed. The FDNY also lost its department chief, first deputy commissioner, one of its marshals, one of its chaplins, as well as other administrative or specialty personnel. On 9-11, 121 engine companies, 62 ladder companies and 27 fire officers were deployed to the world trade center. All off-duty firefighters were recalled the first time the FDNY had issued a total recall in over 30 years. In addition to the regul...ar fire apparatus, and personnel assigned to the incident, the FDNY also deployed its only Haz-Mat unit, its mobile command center, its field communications unit, all five rescue units, both of its high-rise units, six of its seven squad units, and one of its two tactical support units."- Up-110 May they all rest in peace. And may we all Never Forget

8-26: MCFPD's Tanker 7046 responded to a mutual aid call for Mercer Fire Protection District at Lake Marie on Caracas Ct. Lineville Fire Department also responded. Lineville FD's interior attack team made good progress initially but was pulled out after the fire was self venting through the roof. Crews made an additional push after knocking it down again and was able to prevent the fire from spreading further.

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8-1 MCFPD responded to a single vehicle accident east of Cainsville on Rt N. Crews also secured a landing zone for an incoming helicopter (Lifeflight Eagle). 8-3 MCFPD secured the landing zone for an incoming helicopter (Lifeflight Eagle) to fly out a medical patient.

7-19: MCFPD was dispatched out to a reported fire east of Princeton on 136. It was later determined the fire was at the Cedar Ridge Apartments. The buildings were heavily involved upon initial dispatch. Mutual aid was immediately called from Mercer FPD and Spickard Fire and Rescue. Medicine Creek FPD and Grundy County Rural were requested for tanker shuttles. First arriving crew's Truck 7042 set up to start dump tank operations while Hagan's Towing removed parked cars... away from the building. Crews performed VES ( Vent, Enter, Search) of two apartments to ensure all occupants were out. (One occupant jumped from the third floor apartment prior to fire crews arriving). Crews utilized a Blitzfire ground attack monitor to start cooling the fire and slowing the spread until the tanker shuttle was established. One MCFPD firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion by Mercer County Ambulance. The call came through just after 3:30pm crews were on scene until after midnight. Its estimated over 80,000 gallons of water was used. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Marshal's office investigated. A big thanks for Brenda Taylor, Karrie Neighbors, Jeff and Tiffany Powers, Troy Purdun, Princeton Casey's for providing food and water to the firefighters! If we missed anyone we apologize.

There is a fire at Cedar Ridge apartments east of Princeton. Please avoid the area fire tankers from multiple departments will be coming in and out of the area.

7-10: MCFPD responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Fantail Avenue. The vehicle was mostly involved upon arrival.

7-7: MCFPD responded to Illinois Loop for a report of a baler on fire. The baler was a total loss. The land owner was able to prevent the fire from spreading to the rest of the hay field.

We hope you have a safe Indepenence Day! Please remember to wash your hands often. Be cautious when using hand sanitizer around fireworks or an open flame. If it is still wet on your hands it can still ignite.

7-3: MCFPD responded with Mercer County Ambulance to a report of an ATV accident on Rt E and 139. With two additional Paramedics and an RN on board crews were able to assist in patient care as well as assist Medicine Creek FPD in securing the landing zone on the highway for an incoming Medical Helicopter (MU Air Medical Service). Also assisting on scene was Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy 654, Sullivan County Sheriff's office, Sullivan County Ambulance District and the Missouri Highway Patrol.

6-27: MCFPD secured the helipad for an incoming EMS Helicopter to transport a trauma patient for Mercer County Ambulance District. Later that day MCFPD secured the LZ again after the helicopter had an alarm sound requiring the aircraft to make an emergency landing. An aircraft mechanic inspected the aircraft and ran the aircraft insuring it was air worthy before the aircraft returned to its base. 6-28: MCFPD responded to a structure fire at the 200 Block of West Main Stree...t around 5:00 AM. It was found to be a garage not attached to a house fully involved. The fire had gone burning unnoticed for quite a while before the home owner discovered it. 6-29: MCFPD responded with Mercer County Ambulance to a report of a single car motor vehicle accident initially on 136 between Ravanna and Lucerne. It was later discovered the accident was actually on 139 3 miles north of Newtown in Putnam County. Mercer County EMS and Fire were first due. Putnam County Ambulance, Putnam County Sheriff's Department and Unionville Fire Department also assisted on scene.

6-23: MCFPD responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 136 and FF in Princeton. One patient was taken to a local hospital for treatment by Mercer County Ambulance. Mercer County Sheriff 650 and Missouri Highway Patrol also assisted on scene.