Tri-County Fire Protection District

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Today is going to be very hot with a high heat index. Please take precautions by keeping yourself hydrated, checking on people that may need it and making sure any outdoor pets have shade and water.

17:00 - Dispatched automatic aid to Hazelgreen Fire Protection District for a 1st Alarm Residential Fire in the 31000 block of State Highway FF in Laclede County. Caller reporting a home fully involved. Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District responding on the 1st. 17:06 - Pumper-Tanker 1353 responding. 17:12 - Squad 1394 responding.... 17:13 - Pumper-Tanker 1353 arriving. 17:16 - Tanker 1361 responding. 17:21 - Deputy Chief 1802 strikes a general alarm for tankers. All Pulaski County fire departments dispatched. 17:28 - Tanker 1861 arriving. 17:29 - Tanker 1361 arriving. Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department Tanker 1761, Crocker Fire Protection District Tanker 1563, St. Robert Tanker 1661, Dixon Tanker 2 & Lebanon Rural Fire Protection District Pumper-Tanker 72 responding. 17:34 - Engine 1853 has been diverted to the Hazelgreen Gasconade River Access to establish Power Fill for tankers. 17:38 - Pumper-Tanker 1953 arriving.

US National Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible from Thursday morning through evening, including potentially severe thunderstorms. Tomorrow's forecast is complex and a wide range of outcomes remain possible, and it's important to note that not all of these areas will see severe storms. However, the potential does exist for severe storms in many areas, especially during the afternoon and evening. Should severe storms develop, damaging wind gusts are expected to be the primary hazard, although tornadoes, large hail, and localized flooding will all be possible. While not everyone in this outlook area will see severe weather, it's important to be ready just in case! #MOwx #ILwx #STLwx

Engine 1351 and Tanker 1361 with 5 personnel assisted Mid-County Fire Protection District with a residential structure yesterday evening.

Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. Carefully decorating your home can help make your holidays safer.

"Fire Prevention Thoughts of the Day" Chaperone your cigarette - don’t ever let it go out alone.

"Fire Prevention Thoughts of the Day" Good fire extinguishers are fine and dandy provided they are always inspected and handy.

"Fire Prevention Thoughts of the Day" Keep the home fire burning; but don't burn your home.

I have ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at every fire station in the state of Missouri, the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City, and al...l government buildings in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties today in honor of Kansas City Missouri Fire Department (KCFD) Captain Robert Bobby Rocha. After a brave fight, Captain Rocha died on Saturday, November 21 as a result of COVID-19 that he contracted this month while serving in his capacity as a firefighter. Throughout his 29-year career with the Kansas City Fire Department, Captain Robert Rocha lived by the highest ideals of the fire service the safety of others, professionalism, teamwork, and sacrifice. The COVID-19 pandemic did not change Captain Rocha’s commitment to protecting others, as he and thousands of Missouri’s first responders continue to bravely and selflessly put their lives on the line to respond to emergency calls. We will never forget Captain Rocha’s faithful, noble service.

MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH WITH ENTRAPMENT 13:25 - Hazelgreen Fire, Heavy Rescue 1981 and Heavy Rescue 1381 dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at the 142.4 mile marker I44 East bound. Reports of 2 tractor trailer units involved with one crossing the median and West bound lanes. 13:32 - 1381 responding.... 13:35 - Hazelgreen Pumper/Tanker 1851 on scene reporting 2 tractor trailers off the roadway into the woods. 13:37 - 1993 reporting traffic backed up to the 143 with both lanes being blocked. 13:39 - Command reporting there are no injuries but there is extrication required. One driver is pinned inside one of the trucks. 1993 on scene. 13:44 - Heavy Rescue 1381 arriving on scene. 13:49 - Command reporting extrication completed. 13:58 - 1381 clearing scene.