Advance Fire Department

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

Exciting News 🚒

The Stoddard County Fire Departments have joined together to begin holding quarterly Fire Chiefs Meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity to share important information, strengthen working relationships between departments, and improve familiarization with each department’s equipment and apparatus. Working together helps us better serve and protect the citizens of Stoddard County.

A special thank you to the Puxico Fire Department for hosting our most recent meeting. We appreciate your hospitality and commitment to regional cooperation.

The next quarterly Chiefs Meeting will be hosted by the Advance Fire Department. We look forward to continuing to build stronger partnerships throughout the county.

Participating agencies include:
• Stoddard County EMA
• Advance Fire Department
• Bell City Fire Department
• Bernie Fire Department
• Bloomfield Fire Department
• Dexter Fire Department
• Dudley Fire Department
• Essex Fire Department
• Puxico Fire Department

Stronger Together. Better Prepared. Safer Communities. 🚒🤝

07/03/2026

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend from our family to yours 🇺🇸🎇🎆🚒

06/30/2026

Incident Report

The Advance Fire Department was requested for mutual aid tanker support to a structure fire near Highway 60 and FF involving a farm shop with Propane tank exposures.

Upon arrival, Tanker 1 established a water supply to support fire suppression operations. Advance Fire Department command staff also assisted with fire suppression efforts alongside mutual aid crews.

We appreciate seeing teamwork and professionalism displayed by all responding agencies.

Responding Agencies:

● Advance Fire Department
● Dexter Fire Department
● Essex Fire Department
● Bernie Fire Department
● Bloomfield Fire Department
● Morehouse Fire Department
● Stoddard County Ambulance District
● Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office

Thank you to all first responders for your dedication and coordinated response to this incident.

06/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 01:00AM Monday

06/20/2026

Incident Report‼️

Advance Fire Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident. While crews were en route, dispatch advised that the incident involved a vehicle striking a road construction worker.

Upon arrival, firefighters assisted Stoddard County Ambulance District personnel with patient care. The patient was transported by EMS to SCAD Station 3, where Air Evac was staged for further transport.

Rescue 1 was assigned to Aircraft Standby at SCAD Station 3, where personnel assisted with landing zone operations and remained on scene until the aircraft safely departed.

Advance Fire Department would like to thank Stoddard County Ambulance District, Air Evac, the Advance Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office for their professionalism and teamwork during this incident.

Please use caution when traveling through work zones and always remain alert for road construction personnel. Slow down, stay focused, and help keep our roadway workers safe.

06/18/2026

Charleston 9 – We Will Never Forget

Today, we remember the nine brave firefighters of the Charleston Fire Department who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 18, 2007, while answering the call of duty at the Sofa Super Store fire in Charleston, South Carolina.

Their courage, dedication, and selfless service embody the very best of the fire service. Though they gave their lives in the line of duty, their legacy continues to inspire firefighters across our nation every day.

As we honor these fallen heroes, let us never forget their sacrifice and the impact they made on the fire service community.

06/12/2026

We are proud to announce that all Advance Fire Department apparatus have successfully passed their annual pump testing! ✅

This achievement reflects our department’s commitment to maintaining reliable equipment and ensuring we are always prepared to serve our community when called upon. Regular pump testing is a critical part of keeping our apparatus in peak operating condition and verifying that each unit can perform when lives and property are on the line.

A big thank you to all of our members who work hard behind the scenes to maintain our equipment and keep our department response-ready.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Incident Report‼️

Earlier today, the Advance Fire Department responded to a report of a concrete truck entangled in power lines on Highway 25.

Upon arrival, crews assessed the scene and determined the roadway presented a significant hazard to both the driver and passing motorists. For public safety, both lanes of Highway 25 were temporarily shut down while emergency personnel secured the area.

Firefighters remained on scene until SEMO Electric arrived and safely disconnected the power lines, allowing the concrete truck to be freed from the hazard.

We would like to thank SEMO Electric, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, and Cape County Private Ambulance for their assistance and cooperation throughout the incident. Their teamwork helped ensure the safety of everyone involved and allowed the situation to be resolved safely and efficiently.

We also appreciate the patience and understanding of the public during the temporary road closure.

Remember: If you encounter a vehicle involved with downed or low-hanging power lines, stay away from the vehicle and the wires, and immediately call 911.

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