Scott City Fire Department

06/08/2026

Members of the Scott City Fire Department staffed Rescue Squad 2861 this weekend and attended an extrication training provided by NABC and Genesis Rescue Systems. This class provided our members with knowledge and techniques to handle extrications on newer vehicles with high strength metals and electric vehicles. We would like to thank Banner Fire for the invite and to CarStar for providing the facility for this training. A big thank you to the NABC and Allstate for providing the vehicles and to Genesis Rescue Systems for the instructors. This training was provided at no cost to the Department and was a great educational experience to all our members that attended to teach all of our other members in future trainings. The topics included an air bag demonstration, size up, door and glass removal, and dash rolls. We are always striving to better ourselves and our skills to better serve our community. As always thank you to our community for their continued support.

06/05/2026

Happy National Doughnut day to our local Scott City Police Department!

We thought about you today and wanted to provide you some power rings for the diligent work you do for our department and our community! We are honored to work along such a professional department!

One Team, One Dream!! Love you brothers!

Disclaimer: No tax funding was utilized for this purchase, personnel provided private funding!

06/04/2026

We would like to extend our congratulations to two of our members for making career milestone achievements. Congratulations Colton Poole for obtaining his State EMT-B license and congratulations to Jorden DePree for obtaining his State Paramedic license. Both of these members also obtained national levels of certifications for both of their licenses.

06/01/2026

Excellent teamwork from all agencies involved, including the Scott City 911 Dispatch Center that provided an excellent description and recent location HIT of the stolen vehicle!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1st 2026

On Sunday, May 30th Scott County Deputies were notified of a stolen vehicle out of Ste Genevieve county, entering Scott County on Interstate 55. This notification was made by a FLOCK camera, which notified local dispatch centers.

A Scott City Firefighter, overheard information being given to Scott County Deputies by radio, and at that time spotted the stolen vehicle. The firefighter was able to follow the vehicle at a safe distance, and provide updates on the location of the vehicle until a Deputy was able to intercept the vehicle at the Benton exit of Interstate 55.

Deputies attempted a vehicle stop on the stolen vehicle and the driver, later identified as Joshua Weaver of Portageville, fled the vehicle stop which lead to a vehicle pursuit. Mr. Weaver ultimately wrecked the stolen truck into a tree, and fled on foot where deputies continued to pursue him. Mr. Weaver was located laying behind an HVAC unit, in a backyard of an abandoned house, where he was taken into custody.

Mr. Weaver remains in custody, and has been formally charged by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with the following charges:

Aggravated Fleeing, Felony D
Resisting Arrest, Felony E
Receiving Stolen Property, Felony D
Property Damage, Misdemeanor B

Mr. Weaver also faces charges out of Ste. Genevieve County, and Cape Girardeau County.

We would like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Scott City Fire Department, Miner Police Department, and Kelso Police Department for their assistance during this investigation.

Corporal Trevor Kilburn, Public Information Officer

05/29/2026

Your Quarterfinal CHAMPIONS!! State Bound next week 💙💛 WAY TO GO BOYS

05/18/2026

To our EMS partners — thank you for your lifesaving care, steady leadership, and unwavering dedication to our community. We are honored to respond alongside you.

Stay safe and know you are appreciated!

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the Scott City graduating class of 2026. As you move forward, remember:
✨ Stay humble.
✨ Work hard.
✨ Take risks.
✨ Keep your roots close and your dreams even closer.

No matter where life takes you, you’ll always carry a piece of Scott City with you — and Scott City will always be proud of you.

Congratulations. Your future is bright

05/16/2026

Today and every day we want to recognize our brothers and sisters in law enforcement for their dedication, courage, and commitment to protecting our community.

We train together. We respond together. We serve together.

Thank you for the long hours, the split-second decisions, and the sacrifices you and your families make every day. We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with you in service to our community.

Stay safe — we’ve got your back, just like you have ours!

05/04/2026

Attention: Public Works will be repairing a fire hydrant at the intersection of Charles and Broadway on May 4, 2026. Residents and businesses in the surrounding area may experience temporary water discoloration and fluctuations in water pressure.

04/24/2026

🚨 WE ARE LIVE: TEXT-TO-911 NOW AVAILABLE IN SCOTT COUNTY 🚨

Residents can now text 911 in an emergency. This will work anywhere in Scott County.

When should you text 911?
Text-to-911 is a critical option when:
• You are unable to safely speak
• You are in a situation where calling could put you in danger
• You are hearing/speech impaired
• You need to be discreet

📞 If you can call, always call.
Voice calls remain the fastest and most effective way to reach 911.

💬 How to text 911:
• Enter 911 in the “To” field
• Send a short message with your location and emergency
• Answer questions from the dispatcher promptly

⚠️ Important Tips:
• Do not include photos, videos, emojis, or group texts
• Keep messages clear and concise
• Stay with your phone and continue the conversation

This is a major step forward in improving emergency communications and accessibility. We are proud to provide another way to reach help when it matters most.

❤️ Help is just a text away. We’re here for you.