Blackwater Area Fire Protection District

03/15/2026

Such a tragic loss! A wealth of knowledge and always willing to lend a helping hand. Jamestown said it best, we truly lost a good one.

02/18/2026

Please refrain from burning the rest of the week!!!!

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected Wednesday and Thursday. For Wednesday, the greatest potential will be north of Highway 136 across northern MO. For Thursday, the risk area shifts south of I-70.

10/31/2025

Bonfire is almost ready for tonight! Come out tonight while you’re out on the town for a we**ie roast and chili! Looking forward to seeing all the spookies tonight!!!!

08/03/2025

Thank you to our community!!! We had a great event this evening! Served approximately 325 people, had great food, great auction items, and great company! Thanks too everyone who continues to support us, we appreciate it!

08/02/2025

Auction items for tonight!! We have more items to come! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

07/29/2025

We are less than a week away from our Annual BBQ! If you still would like to donate an auction item please let any firefighter know and someone will pick it up from you. If you volunteered to bring a dessert, please drop off at The Hollow anytime Saturday. We are excited to see and visit all of our community members that support us! Come and enjoy the great BBQ our Firefighters cook, enjoy the A/C, and bid on some great auction items! Saturday August 2nd 4-7 pm

07/15/2025

It’s that time of the year again! If you are interested in making a dessert for our annual BBQ please let Shannon at the bank know! She will also be reaching out to anyone who previously made desserts for us! We thank you and look forward to the yummy treats!!

06/10/2025

Congrats to our neighbors on their beautiful new truck!

03/14/2025

A great tribute to a great man! Don you will be missed by many. Please keep our Neighbors and community in your prayers!

03/14/2025

Today, in honor of Pilot Grove Area Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Donald R. Kammerich, I ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Cooper County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Saturday, March 15.

governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-orders-flags-fly-half-staff-honor-pilot-grove-area-fire

03/11/2025

Please Pray for our neighbors. Don was an excellent individual and will be missed by many.

Assistant Chief Donald R. Kammerich of the Pilot Grove Area Fire Protection District in Pilot Grove, Missouri, fell in the line-of-duty on Monday, March 10th, 2025 due to Heart Attack at the age of 64.