Wappapello Volunteer Fire department

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

Job Corps pre-apprenticeship programs are preparing the next generation of wildland firefighters and conservation professionals. 
 
At Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, students can pursue Forestry Conservation and Firefighting or Advanced Fire Management training, where they learn how to control wildfires, respond to emergencies and provide critical on-the-ground support. 
 
Supporting the President’s goal to enroll 1 million new apprentices, programs like these are fueling the workforce behind crucial industries. 
 
Ready to build skills for a high-demand career? Learn more at https://www.jobcorps.gov/ccc.

05/29/2026

‼️108 MISSOURI VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE OVER $1.4 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS FOR ESSENTIAL FIREFIGHTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT‼️

Our Missouri Department of Public Safety grants team has completed the process and 108 small volunteer fire departments have received $1.455 million in state grants to bolster their ability to provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to agencies with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less, where resources for essential firefighting equipment can be strained.

“Missouri’s firefighters stand guard, protecting our communities from fires, natural disasters and other emergencies each and every day,” Governor Mike Kehoe said. “We’re glad to see this funding put to work for precisely the reason we created the grant – to provide essential firefighting and safety equipment to the smallest volunteer departments, whose members define selfless community service each time they respond to a call.”

The most requested items were firefighter turnout gear, extrication equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and interoperable radios and repeaters for communication. There was also strong demand for basic supplies like hoses, nozzles, power tools and saws.

Read the full news release here: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/7d7051a1-6708-4286-91a1-5c0c61ce7a54

05/07/2026

04/27/2026

If the prefrontal trough remain calm this evening, the main event will move into our wester counties in 5 hours or so. Based on the current speed.

04/23/2026

Showing off our new addition! 200 gallon skid unit that was acquired from Hoffcomp through the Missouri Department of public safety grant! This piece of equipment will b a great asset with brush fires in our community and will allow us to provide assistance to our mutual aid departments! Thank you for everyone that made this happen! It’s greatly appreciated!!!