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Fire department to provide its members with new skills through training in 2023
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 26—The St. Joseph Fire Department is preparing to ring in the new year with new avenues of training to provide its members with skills to keep them safe on the job. Assistant Fire Chief ...
Assistant fire chief earns award for leadership, community efforts
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 6 months agoNov. 16—A St. Joseph Fire Department leader is being recognized for his generosity and passion for helping others. The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) named St ...
Fire department sees different calls as weather changes
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 4—As the season changes and temperatures begin to drop, the cold weather brings about different concerns for the St. Joseph Fire Department. Jamey McVicker, assistant fire chief for the ...
Fire department trying new recruitment efforts
Tribune via AOL· 6 months agoNov. 13—With the recent retirements of two longtime members of the St. Joseph Fire Department, officials are implementing new ways of bringing in younger recruits. Assistant Fire Chief Jamey ...
Car fires require high awareness from first responders
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 25—When a car catches fire, the St. Joseph Fire Department jumps into action to put out the flames. But it's not always as simple as needing a fire extinguisher and hose. Assistant Fire ...
Another fire station is up for sale
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 27—If you've ever dreamed of flipping a fire station, you finally have your chance. The St. Joseph Fire Station No. 8 was built in 1900 at 3308 Mitchell Ave. For reference to how old the ...
'A lot of momentum': Fire department heads into winter with full staff
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 11—With all the news of personnel struggles, especially in county and city positions, Jamey McVicker, assistant fire chief, announced that the department is now at full staff. "We are a ...
New recruits join fire department
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 10—The St. Joseph Fire Department is adding some new members, and they're focusing on the community. The department added four new members to its company this week, and one more is in training ...
Fire department hopes to boost staffing with federal grant
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoApr. 30—In an effort to combat challenges like an increase in local emergency calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department is looking to expand its staff. The department filed an application for the ...
New firetrucks arrive to revamp department's response fleet
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 28—The St. Joseph Fire Department is looking forward to better serving the community thanks to a few new sets of wheels. The department received two new pumper trucks Tuesday evening, both ...
