Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District

Another day, another burn ban. The WRFPD will not be issuing burn permits today; we are still under an elevated fire weather alert, with wind gusts up to 35mph expected. Please do *not* burn, and please be careful with cigarette butts! It's a dry, dry winter so far. Thanks!

Don't get caught off guard by severe winter weather. Even though there isn't any severe weather in the forecast for this week you should still #PrepareNow and be ready. #WRFPD #PulaskiCountyMo #winterready

Burn Ban Today! The WRFPD will not be issuing burn permits today. There is an elevated fire weather risk. Winds will gust between 25 and 30 mph this afternoon from the west. Dry conditions along with gusty winds will allow for elevated... fire weather conditions this afternoon. See more

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes. FACT: Most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters. #WRPD #WaynesvilleMO #PulaskiCountyMo #NFPA #winterweathersafety #homeheatingfireprevention

The Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District responded to the following calls for service between October26th and November 1st, 2020: Building Fire - 2 Medical Assist/Assist EMS Crew - 4 Motor Vehicle Accident/With Injury - 1 Motor Vehicle Accident/No Injury - 4... Animal Rescue - 1 Dispatched & Cancelled En Route - 3 Burn Permit - 4 Smoke Scare/Odor Of Smoke - 2 Smoke Detector Activation/No Fire - Unintentional - 1 Total Calls For The Week - 22 See more

It may be November but mother nature did not get the memo! The next few days will be great riding weather. #looktwicesavealife

The WRFPD is not issuing burn permits today. We are under an elevated fire weather risk alert; low humidity and warm, gusty winds make any outdoor fire a hazard. Please be aware and be cautious with cigarettes! Remember to always call your local Fire Department before burning any leaves, brush, tree limbs or other 'green' waste. 573-774-5449

This is a pretty awesome sight! And it speaks volumes about the dedication of Firefighters and First Responders everywhere. Sincere gratitude to *all* the crews who travelled across the country - or a state - to lend a hand. https://twitter.com/OCFA_PIO/status/1321946695983267840

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires in which the smoke alarms were present but did not operate, more than two of every five (43%) of the smoke alarms had missing or disconnected batteries. #fallback #changethosebatteries #smokedetector #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #NFPA https://www.nfpa.org//Stayin/Safety-equipment/Smoke-alarms

Everyone at the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District would like to wish you a safe and happy Halloween!!

If you are passing out treats this Halloween use these tips to keep trick-or-treaters and yourself safe and healthy.

Some of our low-water crossings and roads that run near creeks or rivers may still be flooded after all that rain. Please remember to never drive into a flooded roadway! Even a few inches of moving water is stronger and faster than you think.

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed fire district ...board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts has developed the curriculum used in this class to assist new board members in understanding legal liabilities and personal obligations of their position. Topics include: authority of the board, responsibilities, rules, laws of elected boards, elections, and how to preside at a meeting. For registration, contact MU-Fire and Rescue Training Institute at 573-882-4735 or 800-869-3476

Everyone asks about our dalmatian, so we now have 2.

Did you know??? *Flooding is the deadliest severe weather hazard in Missouri. *From 2015 through 2019, 80 percent of Missouri’s flooding deaths were people who had been in vehicles. We will continue to see more rain this week. Remember to #TurnAroundDontDrown https://sema.dps.mo.gov/plan_and_prepare/flooding.php

Another widespread round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to impact the region beginning Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. With wet soil condit...ions from recent rainfall, flooding is becoming more likely, particularly in areas south of Interstate 44 where a Flood Watch has been issued. Never drive through a flooded roadway! See more