Southern Boone County Fire Protection District

08/26/2026

📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – AUDITING SERVICES

The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants with experience and interest in auditing all funds of the District.

The audit is to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the standards set forth in financial audits in the US Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Government Auditing Standards, and the provisions of the Federal Single Audit of States, Local Governments, and non-profit
organizations.

📅 Proposal Deadline: Noon on September 7, 2026

📄 The full Request for Proposals (RFP) may be requested by:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 573-657-2370

Please share this post with qualified accounting and auditing firms who may be interested in providing professional services to the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District.

08/10/2026

Don’t forget blood drive is this Thursday!

Sign up today if you haven’t already!

08/01/2026

🩸 Blood Drive – August 13, 2026🩸

Your donation can save lives! ❤️ Join us for our upcoming Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 14 and you can earn $20!

Must make an appointment to receive the gift card: http://rdcrss.org/41ttqMv

🕒 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Location: Fire Training Center 815 E Broadway, Ashland, MO 65010

Blood and platelet donors are needed this summer to help save lives. Come to donate Aug. 13, and we’ll thank you with a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice!

✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ All blood types needed

Be a hero—donate blood! 🩸

07/30/2026

🚨Blood Drive🚨🩸

Sign up for our blood drive and help saves lives!

📅 Date: August 13, 2026
🕒 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Location: Fire Training Center 815 E Broadway, Ashland, MO 65010

💉 Details: Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged! Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org and enter: SOBOCO to schedule an appointment.

Every donation can save up to three lives! Let’s come together to make a difference. 🚒❤️

Please bring a photo ID, stay hydrated, and eat a good meal before donating. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

07/23/2026

❤️ Why Donating Blood Matters

Every day, someone in our community may need blood because of a serious accident, a medical emergency, surgery, or a life-threatening illness. Blood cannot be manufactured—it can only come from generous donors.

For firefighters and first responders, we see firsthand how precious time is during an emergency. A single blood donation can help save multiple lives and ensure hospitals have the supply they need when seconds matter.

By donating blood, you’re not just giving a pint—you’re giving hope to a family, a second chance to a patient, and support to your entire community.

If you’re healthy and eligible, consider scheduling a blood donation on August 13. Together, we can make a lifesaving difference.

Give blood. Save lives. Strengthen our community. ❤️🩸

07/17/2026

🛟Save Lives with Us at Our Community Blood Drive! 🩸

Join the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District for a life-saving event! We’re hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with American Red Cross to support our community and those in need.

📅 Date: August 13, 2026
🕒 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Location: Fire Training Center 815 E Broadway, Ashland, MO 65010

💉 Details: Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged! Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org and enter: SOBOCO to schedule an appointment.

Every donation can save up to three lives! Let’s come together to make a difference. 🚒❤️

Please bring a photo ID, stay hydrated, and eat a good meal before donating. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we wish everyone in Southern Boone County a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day with family and friends.

As you enjoy the holiday, please keep these safety reminders in mind:

🔥 Grill Safely
• Keep grills at least 10 feet away from homes, decks, and anything that can burn.
• Never leave a hot grill unattended.
• Keep children and pets a safe distance away from the cooking area.

🎆 Fireworks Safety
• Fireworks are NOT permitted within the Ashland city limits.
• If you choose to attend a fireworks display, enjoy a professional show whenever possible.
• If using legal fireworks outside city limits, follow all local laws, keep a bucket of water or hose nearby, and never allow young children to handle fireworks.
• Never relight a firework that fails to ignite.

🚒 Help Keep Our Community Safe
Be mindful of dry conditions, clean up fireworks debris, and call 911 immediately if a fire starts or someone is injured.

From all of us at the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District, thank you for helping make this Independence Day a safe one. Have a wonderful Fourth of July, and happy 250th birthday to the United States!

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

☀️ HEAT ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MISSOURI

A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Friday night. Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses. Please take extra precautions if you must be outdoors.

Stay safe by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
🏠 Spending time in air-conditioned buildings whenever possible.
👕 Wearing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
🌳 Limiting outdoor activities, especially during the hottest part of the day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
⛱️ Taking frequent breaks in the shade if working or exercising outside.
👶 Never leaving children, older adults, or pets in a parked vehicle—not even for a few minutes.
🐾 Making sure pets have plenty of fresh water and a cool place to rest.
❤️ Checking on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.

Know the warning signs of heat-related illness:
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or fainting
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Confusion or loss of consciousness

If someone shows signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and help keep our community safe.

06/01/2026

🚨 Flood Safety Reminder 🚨

Recent rainfall has caused flooding in parts of our area, and additional water may continue to impact roadways, low-lying areas, and streams.

Please remember:

🌧️ Turn Around, Don’t Drown® — Never drive through flooded roadways. It only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle away.

🌧️ Stay away from creeks, rivers, and drainage ditches that may be flowing faster and deeper than they appear.

🌧️ Monitor local weather forecasts and emergency alerts for changing conditions.

🌧️ If you encounter a flooded roadway, find an alternate route and report hazardous conditions when appropriate.

🌧️ Keep children and pets away from floodwaters, which can contain debris, contaminants, and hidden hazards.

Our personnel are actively monitoring conditions and stand ready to respond when needed. We ask everyone to use caution, avoid unnecessary travel in flooded areas, and help keep our community safe.

Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay safe.

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