Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District

10/19/2025

We have partnered up with the American Red Cross to make homes safer by being "fire alert."

The Red Cross will be coming to town on November 8th and installing smoke detectors FREE OF CHARGE.
Some key info
*alarms have a 10 year battery life.
*4 alarms can be installed per household
* Fire safety info will be provided
*Installs will take roughly 20 minutes

They will also test existing smoke detectors and determine if they are bad or over 7 years of age.

If interested, please send us a message here to be added to the list.

03/26/2025

The Russellville-lohman Fire Protection District has lost Melvin Stubinger, District Board Chairman, former fire chief, fire fighter, and community servant. Mel's dedication and leadership have left a strong legacy for the community.
Mel began his career with the department in 1988 as a firefighter. He was fire chief from 1999 to 2013, became a board member in 2015, and was a chairman of the board in 2017. Mel's was the chief of the Cole County First Responders for a time.

Under his leadership, the community has seen a growth in quality and purpose of the fire department. Improved funding has provided for new and better equipment and fire trucks. During his time, firefighter training and skills have improved for a dedicated group of firefighters.

The District Board and department members have a deep appreciation for the legacy he has left.

Board of Directors
Russellville-lohman Fire Protection District

View Melvin O. Stubinger's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/15/2025

We would like to thank the members for the extreme hard work, dedication, and hustle they put forth yesterday afternoon and evening. They responded to assist neighboring agencies as far as south of Eldon and also multiple fires within our own district. A HUGE thank you to anyone else who assisted in this desperate time of need due to the amount of heavy wind and manpower being spread thin due to the multiple fires. Due to the extent of the situation, the auxiliary was activated to bring supplies such as water and snacks to keep the guys continuing to perform. We would like to send out our sincere gratitude for coming to the aid. The community really was an amazing asset also as they assisted neighbors, relatives, and friends with firefighting efforts to help contain the fire.

03/14/2025

Please be safe this afternoon. Make sure any loose item or items that may be prone to cause damage in an event of high wind, is secured. Move to an interior part of your house or into a basement. "Tornado sirens" may sound to high winds that are tornado like but a tornado is not present. Please treat that warning as such and move to your secured location. The sirens are meant for outdoor warnings. Please have a way to receive any warning or notice in an event. (Charged phone, weather radio, radio, and also TV with local network capability.

03/10/2025

BE ADVISED...

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR AREAS IN EASTERN KANSAS,
NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI, NORTH-CENTRAL MISSOURI, AND CENTRAL
MISSOURI...

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning due to dry, hot, and windy conditions,
which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 025, 032, 033,
039, 040, 045, 046 and 054.

* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND...Southwest 10 to 15 MPH with gusts between 25 to 30 MPH

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent

* HIGHEST THREAT...Dry fuels in these warm and dry conditions
may allow ignited fires to spread rapidly

01/02/2025

Have you been wondering how you can help do more for your community? Well your local fire department needs your help. Reach out to us today to see how you can contribute and help your community.

09/12/2024

Are you a member of the Russellville, Lohman, and Scrivner area? Do you have an interest in helping serve your community? The Russellville-lohman Fire Protection District is currently seeking motivated individuals to assist in the operations of fire fighter duties. Training is provided. No experience needed. Reach out to us today to see what YOU can do to contribute to your communities needs.

04/29/2024

ROAD CLOSING LIST DUE TO FLOODING 4-29-24

04/15/2024

Sharred from the City of Russellville

Please be advised PeopleService staff will be flushing hydrants city-wide today. You may experience temporary low pressures and dirty water. Refrain from doing laundry, especially white articles till water clears. If you have dirty water after flushing, open all faucets and run till clear. Contact James @ 573-338-4001 with any persistent issues. Thank you for your patience and understanding, Jan

02/29/2024

Central MO, northeast MO, and west central IL will experience elevated fire danger this afternoon. Although very dry air has filtered into the entire region, the areas mentioned will have winds favorable for rapid fire spread.

02/28/2024

Please refrain from burning, throwing ci******es out of windows, and also dumping wood ash out and not into a confined container. your local departments have been extremely busy running multiply calls for field and wildland calls the last few days.

Even though temperatures will be cooler, the air will remain dry and winds will create an elevated to significant fire danger both today and Thursday. Fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain.