Brookline Fire Protection District

05/19/2026

Training night with the volunteers! Tonight we worked on skills for the physical agility test that will be administered in September to meet the yearly requirement needed to be a volunteer on the department. One of many tests our volunteers must pass to remain active on the department.

04/27/2026

Join us in honoring our nation’s fallen firefighters during the annual Light the Night event. ❤️

The Brookline Fire Protection District is proud to participate by illuminating our exterior buildings in red as a symbol of remembrance, respect, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

We encourage our community to join us—whether by lighting your home in red April 26-May 3rd, sharing a message of support, or simply taking a moment to reflect on the courage and dedication of our fallen heroes.

Together, we remember. Together, we honor.

04/15/2026

Today we had the honor of presenting a plaque of appreciation to Buddys Upull Self Service Auto Parts for their generous support to surrounding Fire Agencies. We were joined by Battlefield Fire Protection District and City of Republic MO, Fire Department to present the plaque. Not pictured is Bois D'Arc Missouri Fire Protection District and Willard Fire Protection District who wanted to share their appreciation as well.

We want to highlight their contributions to the region’s Fire Service by donating space and vehicles for training exercises. These efforts allow our agencies to conduct often training exercises to focus on tuning vehicle rescue techniques.

Thank you Buddy’s Auto Mall team for being so generous and supportive to this region!

03/27/2026

This week consisted of Brookline Crews hosting a series of Live-Fire Burns at our Station 1.

Many instructors from the area used this opportunity to refresh their skills and to recertify their credentials!

We want to thank the following agencies for participating and look forward to future training opportunities.

Willard Fire Protection District
Battlefield Fire Protection District
City of Republic MO, Fire Department
Fair Grove Fire Protection District
Ebenezer Fire Protection District

03/18/2026

Prescribed burns are being conducting at the Wilson Creek National Battlefield throughout this week, beginning today - Wednesday, March 18th. Crews will be on scene during the duration of the burns.

Smoke production has already began in the area and may cause a haze throughout neighboring areas. Areas impacted will include, but not limited to, Farm Road 182/State Hwy ZZ and areas southeast.

Due to weather conditions, the window for the prescribed burns at Wilson's Creek is extended through March 31st.

Prescribed burns may occur this week, likely starting Wednesday, March 18th. For status and closures please check the website or call the visitor center at 417-732-2662.

03/17/2026

🚨 Power Line Safety Course 🚨

Join us for an important Power Line Safety Course in partnership with Ozark Electric Cooperative, designed specifically for first responders and emergency personnel.

📅 Class Dates & Times:
• April 20 at 18:00
• April 22 at 14:00
• April 24 at 14:00

📍 Location:
Brookline Fire Protection District
3504 E. Orr St., Brookline, MO 65619

👨‍🚒 All emergency responders are strongly encouraged to attend!🚑🚓🚒

📩 Registration / Questions:
Contact Greg Smith at gsm​[email protected] to register or for additional information.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and stay safe on scene!!

03/10/2026

🚨Railway Safety Course for Emergency Responders🚨

The Brookline Fire & Rescue is partnering with BNSF Railway to host a Railway Safety Course for emergency responders on March 18th and March 19th at 0900.

⚠️ Important:
These are two separate classes, each running 0900–1200. You only need to attend one of the days.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge directly from BNSF Railway about operating safely around railroad infrastructure.

📧 To register contact: Training Chief Greg Smith at [email protected]

02/22/2026

C Shift Engine 1 and Engine 2 crews took turns participating in training hosted by Ash Grove Fire Protection District yesterday. This training was conducted in an acquired structure that provided realistic experiences unavailable otherwise.

This training included:

Vertical Ventilation
VEIS (vent, enter, isolate, and search)
Rescue of a downed Firefighter
Forcible Entry Techniques
Hose Advancement

Battlefield Fire Protection District
Willard Fire Protection District
Bois D'Arc Missouri Fire Protection District

02/22/2026

Brookline hosted a State of Missouri Driver/Operator Core class at Fire Station 1 this week. This training focuses on the basics of operating Fire Apparatus and how to properly maintain such equipment.

Crews spent 3 days receiving in depth training, completed written tests, and participated in driving courses that elevated the performance of each Driver/Operator.

We want to thank all of the great instructors and evaluators that spent their time to contribute to the course. And to the multiple agencies that attended the training, thank you for your continued dedication to improving the fire service!

Battlefield Fire Protection District
Ozark Fire Protection District
Ebenezer Fire Protection District
West Republic Fire Protection District
Bolivar City Fire Department
City of Monett Fire Department

02/19/2026

Today is absolutely not a good day for any outdoor burning! Weather conditions are such that literally any flame, spark, etc can /will ignite fast moving outdoor fires that could very quickly effect property and even be dangerous to people's lives. Fire ignition under these conditions could be any significant heat source: such as cigarette refuse, dragging safety chains on trailers, fireplace ash dumping. Literally anything that could cause a spark.

Check your outdoor burn piles that seem to be completely out, many times wind will expose buried embers that will turn into a problem. If you have one of these, please check on it and even report it to 911 for us to make sure it is out for you.

Think ahead today, what would normally not cause a problem, could likely ignite a very dangerous fire.

‼️⚠️ New Red Flag warning is now in effect for much of Missouri Thursday afternoon and early evening.
⚠️ The combination of low humidity, strong westerly winds, and dry vegetation will support dangerous fire behavior.
⚠️A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for parts of northern Missouri until 7PM tonight.