Kennett Fire Department

09/06/2026

08/26/2026

🔥 A look at our Director! 🔥

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Fire Chief Lance Davis, who serves not only as our Fire Chief but also as our Emergency Management Director.

Chief Davis was born and raised in Holcomb, Missouri, graduating in 1997. After graduation, he spent a short time in Louisiana, where he worked for an oil company and also served with the Sarepta Fire Department.

In 2000, Chief Davis began his career with the Kennett Police Department and shortly thereafter became a part-time member of the Kennett Fire Department. In 2005, he became a full-time firefighter, beginning a career dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of Kennett and the surrounding community.

Throughout his career, Chief Davis has always had a passion for helping others and a particular interest in weather and severe weather preparedness. In 2019, after becoming Assistant Chief, Davis traveled to Jefferson City to obtain his Emergency Management Director certification.

Since then, Chief Davis has worked to build and implement a state-of-the-art weather center, bringing together a number of key community partners to monitor weather conditions, share information, and provide timely updates through social media when severe weather or other disasters threaten our community.

Chief Davis also holds all Incident Command System (ICS) certifications through FEMA, further strengthening his ability to coordinate emergency response and keep our community prepared when it matters most.

Outside of his professional duties, Davis married his wife, Sarah "Smith" Davis, in 2005. Together, they have a daughter, Ella Grace. When he's not serving the community, Chief Davis enjoys amateur (ham) radio, weather watching, and spending time with his family and close friends.

Chief Davis, we want you to know how much your dedication and service mean to our community. Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Office of Emergency Management, the Kennett Fire Department, the City of Kennett, and the citizens you proudly serve.

08/24/2026

Thank you for allowing us to come out! Our crew had the best time!

08/22/2026

🚒 Training Day at Station 3! 🚒

Our team is hard at work today conducting specialized Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) training at Station 3.
Continuous training and hands-on drills ensure our firefighters and first responders are fully prepared to handle complex emergencies and keep our community safe.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we sharpen our skills! Stay safe out there!

08/20/2026

ATTENTION DRIVERS: NEVER DRIVE OVER A FIRE HOSE

When emergency responders are on the scene, every second counts—and driving over a charged or uncharged fire hose puts lives, property, and firefighter safety directly at risk.
‼️Why Driving Over a Fire Hose Is Extremely Dangerous‼️
1. Cuts Off the Water Supply: The weight of a vehicle pinches the hose, instantly stopping or reducing water flow to firefighters inside a burning building.
2. Causes Sudden Hose Whiplash: If a hose bursts or shifts violently under the weight of a tire, the sudden release of extreme pressure can knock down or severely injure nearby emergency personnel.
3. Damages Critical Equipment: Fire hoses carry water at intense pressure (often up to 200+ PSI). Internal tire belts and metal fragments from vehicles can puncture, rupture, or compromise the hose lining.
4. Creates Hidden Damage: Even if a hose doesn't burst immediately, internal structural damage may cause it to fail during a future emergency call.
🚨It Is Against the Law🚨
Violators face steep fines, points on their driving record, and liability for damaged fire department equipment or resulting injuries.
What You Should Do Instead
1. Stop and Turn Around: If a hose is lying across the roadway, find an alternate route.
2. Obey On-Scene Direction: Follow the instructions of police officers, fire police, or firefighters directing traffic.
3. Never Drive Into an Active Scene: Keep roads and intersections clear so secondary emergency vehicles can access the incident without obstruction.
Help us protect our community. Keep emergency access clear and respect active fire lines.

08/20/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

*** Update fire crews have left the scene, roadways are now open. Fire found in the HVAC unit****

The Kennett Fire Department is currently on scene at First United Methodist Church for smoke in the building.

Please avoid the area of Washington Street and College Street. Washington Street is currently closed while firefighters work on the scene.

Please use an alternate route and allow emergency personnel room to work.

08/20/2026

🔥 Overnight Fire Response & Multiple Calls
During the overnight hours.

The Kennett Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Solid Rock Church. Crews quickly contained the fire to the steeple and attic area. Firefighters remaine on scene to complete overhaul and cleanup operations.

During the same time period, the department also responded to multiple alarm calls believed to have been caused by lightning strikes.

In the middle of these calls, the Kennett Fire Department experienced a complete loss of radio communications. While the fire radio system was down, Kennett Police officers stepped in to help relay critical information and communications until the fire department's radio system was restored.

The Kennett Fire Department would like to extend a special thank you to the Hayti and Senath Fire Departments for responding to provide mutual aid, as well as to the Kennett Police Department for their assistance during the communications outage and also assisting with alarm calls.

It was a busy night, but once again, our local emergency responders worked together to protect our community. 🚒👮‍♂️

Thank you to all of our first responders for your dedication and service!

Chief Davis

08/18/2026

🧪 ALWAYS READY, ALWAYS TRAINING 🚒

This past week and weekend, members of our department spent valuable time honing their skills during a Hazardous Materials Operations Level Course, led by Lead Instructor Chief Davis and Assistant Chief Roberts.

When dynamic incidents involve unknown chemicals, hazardous spills, or industrial materials, swift and precise response is vital. Operations-level training equips our personnel to:
⚠️Analyze the scene to identify container types, placards, and chemical hazards safely from a distance.
⚠️Plan defensive strategies to contain spills, suppress v***r clouds, and protect surrounding environments.
⚠️Implement decontamination corridors to safeguard victims, community members, and emergency personnel.
⚠️Execute defensive control measures without exposing crew members to unsafe contamination.

Continuous training ensures that when the call comes, our personnel are prepared with the tactical knowledge required to protect lives, property, and the environment.

Thank you to our dedicated firefighters for committing their weekend to keeping our community safe, and a special thanks to Chief Davis and Assistant Chief Roberts for delivering top-tier practical instruction!

08/13/2026

Come see our great group of Junior Firefighters at the KHS FEMA Building!

🚨 WE’RE ALL SET UP! 🚨
The Kennett Junior Fire Fighters are ready to go for the Back to School Bash! 🎒📚
Come by and see us at the Crayon Fire Station! We’ll be passing out school supplies and enjoying an afternoon of helping our community get ready for a great school year!
We can’t wait to see everyone! 👋🚒
📍 Kennett High School – FEMA Building
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM