Butler, Missouri Fire Department

03/20/2026

When we heard the news of the passing of Billy Hurt, it brought back many memories of our contacts with him over the years. He was always willing to help in any way he could. He came to our department in 2013 with a set of battery extrication tools, and spent a few hours training with us.

This loss is a hard one to take, and our hearts go out to his family, co workers, and friends. RIP Billy, and thanks for the memories.

08/28/2025

Monday training at the Fairgrounds. Packaging and removing a simulated victim with the ladder truck.

05/19/2025

Thunderstorms this morning will continue to linger to the east into central Missouri. We are still expecting two additional rounds of strong to severe Thunderstorms today. The first round will arrive around midday into the early afternoon. The second round will begin late this afternoon/early evening and continue into the night. There remains uncertainty in how storms will evolve, but we all severe hazards are possible and we're encouraging everyone to stay well aware of the weather as you make your way through the day. Ensure you have wireless emergency alerts turned on in your phone and watch local media and utilize NOAA Weather Radio for updates.

05/19/2025

‼️⚠️ UPDATE - As of 8 a.m., the National Weather Service has expanded the MODERATE RISK (4/5) area to most of Southwest Missouri with all Severe Storm hazards possible for most of the state beginning this afternoon and continuing overnight as storms move east!
⚠️Tornadoes - Possibly strong
⚠️Large Damaging Hail
⚠️Strong straight-line winds
‼️There is also a Flood Watch for 1/3 of the state from 1 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday.
✅Follow your local forecast closely for updates on severity and timing
✅Have multiple ways of getting alerts in case one fails
✅Always know where you would shelter
✅Adjust your activities so that you are in a safe structure if your local forecast dictates!

03/19/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Yesterday, March 18th, at 12:30 pm, the Louisburg Police Department, along with Louisburg Fire, EMS personnel, and the Miami County Sheriff's Office, responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven into a building at the 900 Blk of W Amity St in Louisburg.

Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a male subject driving a pickup truck W/B on K68, had driven his truck through the building in question, striking two (2) individuals in the process. The individuals that were struck were later identified as Drexel Firefighter Anthony Juarez and his wife Devin.

Both Anthony and Devin were transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for emergency medical care. Devin was treated at OPRMC and by all accounts will recover from her injuries.

However, it is with heavy-hearts, that we inform the Drexel community that at approximately 9:00 pm last night, Anthony succumbed to his many injuries. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Devin, and loving family members.

Anthony Juarez spent the last nine (9) years honorably serving as a dedicated member of the Drexel Fire Department. Anthony was not only beloved by his fire department teammates, but he was also a beloved member of the Drexel community. Anthony and his band, “68 Overpass”, were frequent performers at our annual Pumpkin Fest, as well as other local venues.

Please keep the Juarez family in your prayers as they attempt to navigate this difficult circumstance in which they find themselves. In order to allow the family to grieve, we ask that you respect their privacy at this time.

I also ask that you keep the Drexel Fire Department members in your prayers, as they too are grieving this morning. We also pray for the first responders who handled the call in Louisburg, and for the OPRMC medical team that worked so valiantly to save Anthony’s life.

Fire Chief Booker and I would like to thank Undersheriff Matt Kelly and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office for providing and coordinating Peer Support for our firefighters.

The Drexel Fire Department will post memorial & funeral information on their page as soon as those details are made available to us.

-Chief Downey

01/31/2025

We have been invaded

09/19/2024

Condolences to the KCFD for the tragic loss of their firefighter.

09/11/2024

04/29/2024

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