Boles Fire Protection District

Boles Fire Protection District "Our Family Protecting Yours"

Proudly serving the communities of Labadie, Villa Ridge, Gray Summit, and St. Albans in Missouri
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09/08/2026

An EXCELLENT first-person view from Pacific FPD Firefighters making entry into a residential fire yesterday, where Engine Company 5514 and Duty Officer 5502 responded and assisted with fireground tasks.

You can also see several pets being rescued from the structure and handed off to members operating on the exterior where they were further cared for by Firefighters and EMS personnel.

When severe weather is approaching, getting accurate information quickly can make a difference.But don't rely on just on...
09/06/2026

When severe weather is approaching, getting accurate information quickly can make a difference.

But don't rely on just one way to receive an emergency warning.

Cellphones are great tools, but they can be silenced, lose power, lose service or simply not be nearby when an alert arrives.

Local television and radio are valuable sources of information too, but you may not be watching or listening when severe weather develops.

That's why having multiple ways to receive emergency information is important.

Keep emergency alerts enabled on your cellphone. Pay attention to trusted weather information. And consider keeping a NOAA Weather Radio in your home, particularly somewhere you can hear it while you're sleeping.

The goal is simple:

If one method doesn't reach you, another one might.

Preparedness Starts at Home.

Living in Missouri means severe weather isn't exactly unfamiliar to us.Unfortunately, we've also seen firsthand what tho...
09/03/2026

Living in Missouri means severe weather isn't exactly unfamiliar to us.

Unfortunately, we've also seen firsthand what those storms can leave behind.

The photo accompanying this post isn't from another state or a storm we watched on the national news. It's from right here in our community.

Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, damaging winds and extended power outages can happen here — and they have.

Being prepared doesn't mean living in fear of the next storm. It means thinking about a few things before you need them.

Where will your family go during a tornado? What happens if you're not together? How will you receive emergency information? What about medications, pets or family members who may need some additional help?

You don't need to figure it all out today.

Start with one question. Make one plan. Build from there.

Preparedness Starts at Home.

September is National Preparedness Month.If there is one thing we have learned over the years, it is that emergencies ra...
09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month.

If there is one thing we have learned over the years, it is that emergencies rarely give us much notice.

Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, extended power outages, fires, and other emergencies can quickly change an ordinary day for a family. We have seen firsthand the difference between what our community looks like before a disaster and what it can look like just minutes later.

Throughout September, the Boles Fire Protection District will be sharing information to help our residents become a little more prepared for when those emergencies happen.

We aren't going to tell you that you need to build a bunker or spend hundreds of dollars on emergency supplies. Instead, we're going to focus on simple, realistic things you can do at home—having multiple ways to receive emergency warnings, putting together basic emergency supplies, making a family plan, preparing for power outages, checking your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and more.

You don't have to do everything at once.

Being a little more prepared tomorrow than you are today a pretty good place to start.

Over the next several weeks, we hope you'll follow along, share the information with your family, and maybe even take a few minutes to make some changes around your own home. And with this extreme heat in the forecast for the next 7-10 days, you have a perfect reason to stay inside with your air conditioning.

Because preparedness doesn't start when the fire trucks pull out of the station.

Preparedness starts at home.

Boles Fire Protection District CERT & Auxiliary Boles Professional Firefighters Local 2665 Ryan Hall, Y'all MidlandUSA

While Station 3 was assisting the Union Fire District with a structure fire, Stations 1 and 2 trained over drafting oper...
08/30/2026

While Station 3 was assisting the Union Fire District with a structure fire, Stations 1 and 2 trained over drafting operations with new drivers and senior members at the dry hydrant at Homestead Veterinary Clinic. Constant training allows members to refine their skills and to continue proficiency operating our new apparatus.

"Establishing, maintaining, and operating from draft are some of the most fundamental skills that any pump operator could be expected to perform."
-Andy Soccodato

Boles Professional Firefighters Local 2665

08/28/2026

🚒 A Grand Entrance for Honorary Firefighter George! 🚒

This morning, Boles Firefighters had the opportunity to make the trip to school a little more memorable for one very special student.

We picked up George at his home, where he climbed aboard the firetruck for a ride and even got the opportunity to help operate the lights and sirens!

Our next stop was Boles Station 2, where George met our Chief Officers, enjoyed some delicious donuts from Olde Towne Donuts, and took the Oath of Office, officially becoming an Honorary Firefighter with the Boles Fire Protection District!

With the formalities complete, Firefighter George climbed aboard Engine 5524 for the final leg of his morning.

With lights flashing and siren sounding, our newest Honorary Firefighter received a grand entrance to school!

George, thanks for spending the morning with us. Welcome to the Boles Fire Protection District family, Firefighter George!

School District of Washington Labadie Elementary Labadie Community Association Fox2Now KMOV KSDK News Missourian

We're less than 3 weeks out from our Health and Safety Day.We are partnering with Safe Kids St. Louis and SSM Health Car...
08/27/2026

We're less than 3 weeks out from our Health and Safety Day.

We are partnering with Safe Kids St. Louis and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to host a car seat check event. If you are a new parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this would be a perfect opportunity to make sure those littles are in the proper seat, positioned correctly, and if needed we will have replacement car seats. To ensure your most precious passengers are fitted correctly, children must be present.

We hope to see you soon!

🚒 **Growing With the Community We Serve** 🚒The numbers continue to tell the story of a growing demand for emergency serv...
08/26/2026

🚒 **Growing With the Community We Serve** 🚒

The numbers continue to tell the story of a growing demand for emergency services in the Boles Fire Protection District.

As of **August 26th, Boles Firefighters have responded to 1,461 calls for service in 2026.** At our current pace, we could finish the year with approximately **2,250 calls**.

For comparison, our Firefighters responded to **1,757 calls in 2023**. Last year, that number increased to **2,046 calls**, approximately **60 of which occurred as a result of the March 14th tornado**. If this year's projection holds, Boles Firefighters could respond to **nearly 500 more calls annually than we did just three years ago.**

But behind every one of those numbers is a response from our Firefighters.

Over the past **2 years**, Boles has been fortunate to add personnel to our organization. Those Firefighters joined us during a period of significant growth and increasing call volume. They have been expected to learn quickly, adapt to a wide variety of situations, and work alongside our experienced members to provide the level of service our residents expect.

Recently, we've seen just how important that growth has been.

Our members have handled several critical fire, medical, and rescue incidents that required significant manpower, teamwork, and coordination. Having additional personnel available to respond, working alongside the experience and leadership of our veteran members, has contributed to several favorable outcomes.

We're incredibly proud of our Firefighters, who are members of the **Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri**, and the work they continue to put in every day.

As our call volume grows, so does the responsibility placed on the men and women serving our community. Whether the final number this year is 2,100, 2,250, or something entirely different, our mission doesn't change: **provide the best possible service every time we're called.**

And none of this happens without the continued support of **OUR residents**.

We believe it's important to share these numbers because they aren't just our statistics—they reflect the service **you have helped make possible** by continuing to support the Boles Fire Protection District year after year.

**Thank you for continuing to support our Firefighters as we grow alongside the community we serve.**

On the evening of August 20, 2026, the Boles Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire on Meramec Aven...
08/21/2026

On the evening of August 20, 2026, the Boles Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire on Meramec Avenue, off West Osage.

First-arriving companies were met with a large volume of fire coming from a mobile home. Initial reports indicated that four occupants were unaccounted for. Based on this information, the responding Chief Officer requested two additional ambulances, bringing the total number of ambulances responding to four.

Fire attack and an aggressive search were conducted simultaneously, resulting in the bulk of the fire being extinguished quickly. No occupants were located inside the residence during the search, and all four occupants were ultimately accounted for.

Several engine companies remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes to complete final extinguishment and overhaul operations, minimizing further damage while checking for hidden pockets of fire.

If you are a resident of the Boles Fire Protection District and are in need of a smoke alarm, please contact our office at 636-742-2515. Please provide your name, contact number, address, and a convenient time for our personnel to complete the installation.

We would like to thank the Eureka Fire Protection District, Pacific Fire Protection District, and the Metro West Fire Protection District, for their assistance at the scene. We also thank the Meramec Ambulance District for their swift response in anticipation of potentially multiple patients and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for providing scene security while our members worked.

Thank you to the Washington Fire Department for providing an engine company to cover our district during the incident, and to Franklin Co Missouri 911/Communications for handling communications throughout the response.



*photo from local community page

*This posting is now outdated. All companies have returned to service.*We are arriving on the scene of a residential fir...
08/21/2026

*This posting is now outdated. All companies have returned to service.*

We are arriving on the scene of a residential fire off of West Osage. Please avoid the area.

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