Boone County Fire Protection District

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR MISSOURI TASK FORCE 1 🚨

Do you have what it takes?

Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) is actively accepting applications for the 2027 Recruit Class. If you’re interested in becoming part of one of the nation’s 28 FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces, now is the time to apply.

Applicants must submit their application and certifications by July 31st 2026

📋 Start preparing now:
• Gather copies of certifications and licenses
• Update your résumé and training records
• Secure letters of recommendation
• Review position requirements and expectations

👉 Read about FEMA urban search and rescue task forces here: https://www.responsesystem.org/thesystem

👉 Read position descriptions here: https://bcfdmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/300-01E-–-USR-Ops-Manual-Annex-E-–-Position-Descriptions-Jan2020-1.pdf?utm

👉 Apply here:
https://bcfdmo.com/mo-task-force-1/join-task-force-1/

Important things to remember:
• Applicants must live within a 3-hour driving distance of Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters
• Members must be able to meet the training and deployment requirements of a FEMA Type 1 Urban Search & Rescue Task Force
• MO-TF1 is made up of highly trained personnel from agencies across Missouri

Step up, get prepared, and take your shot at being part of Missouri’s elite team of responders. 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the retirement celebration honoring Assistant Chief Chuck Leake has been postponed.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support, and we look forward to celebrating Chuck’s career and service at a later date. A new date and time will be announced as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of Assistant Chief Leake and the Boone County Fire Protection District.

05/25/2026

Today, members of the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) and Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1)were honored to participate in the CoMo Gold Star Memorial Day Parade in downtown Columbia.

Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, while also recognizing the families who continue to carry that loss each and every day.

We are grateful to stand alongside our community in honoring our fallen heroes and the Gold Star families whose strength and sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, participants, and everyone who came out today to support this meaningful event.

05/25/2026

The Boone County Fire Protection District would like to take the time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, members of the Boone County Fire Protection District continued a long-standing tradition of traveling across Boone County to visit and honor the final resting places of members who came before us.

Each year, past and present members spend the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend remembering the firefighters, officers, board members and friends who helped build this department into what it is today. Along the way, stories are shared, memories are revisited, and newer members are given the opportunity to learn about the men and women who paved the way for future generations of BCFPD.

Traditions like this serve as a reminder that the fire service is more than a job or organization, it is a family built over generations of service, sacrifice, and commitment to the community.

This weekend, we remember those no longer with us, and we honor the lasting impact they continue to have on our department.

05/15/2026

The Boone County Fire Protection District proudly graduates 15 members from Recruit Firefighter Training.

The following members have spent several months completing extensive firefighter and emergency medical training.

Please help us congratulate:
Kylee Bell – Station 5 Prathersville
Jackson Burks - Station 16 Turner Farms
Christopher Endress - Station 14 Scott Boulevard
Arthur Erb - Station 5 Prathersville
Quinn Fullington - Station 12 El Chapparal
Jacob Gephardt - Station 13 Twin Bridges
Besan Juma - Station 13 Twin Bridges
Ryan Musil - Station 14 Scott Boulevard
Abel Ninichuck - Station 14 Scott Boulevard
Lily Phan - Station 8 Rockbridge
Bryan Richards - Station 1 Lake of The Woods
Sawyer VanKlaveren - Station 9 Midway
Ryan Volmert - Station 1 Lake of The Woods
Keagon Williams - Station 3 Hallsville
Braydon Young - Station 3 Hallsville
If you are interested in learning what it takes to become a volunteer with the Boone County Fire Protection District you can visit our website at https://bcfdmo.com/recruitment
or contact Ryan Benedict with any questions at 573-447-5000.

05/14/2026

Congratulations Fourth Grade Bulldogs! You guys did an amazing job!

05/11/2026

Way to go Mason!

Congratulations to Mason on reaching a major milestone in his fire service career! Yesterday, we were proud to present him with his red helmet at Station 13. This achievement reflects Mason’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community.

Congratulations, Mason — we’re proud to have you on the team!

05/08/2026

Great night to pull some lines and fight some fire! Recruit Class 26-1 completing their final evolutions as they prepare for graduation next week.