Ripley County Fire Department

04/23/2026

March 2026 update! As we approach nice weather we will have storm season and brush fire season. It becomes a busy time for your local fire departments. Please pay your fire dues. This is how we afford fuel and repairs.

Call log for March 2026

3️⃣5️⃣ Fire calls 🔥

🔟 EMR calls 🚑

2️⃣ Rescue calls 👨‍🚒

47 calls for the month!

Running total since July 1st 229 calls!

04/17/2026

Firefighter of the month‼️
March 2026 Jacob Withrow

Meet the Firefighter:

Jacob responded to 15 of the 47 calls in the month of March! He is a main station Firefighter.

Jacob has lived in Ripley County 4 years. He has been a volunteer firefighter for 3.5 years. His favorite thing to do when he is not fighting fire is spending time with family, trail riding with friends and working at the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob’s favorite food is steak(medium rare).

Jacob has been very dedicated to Ripley County not only serving his community as a firefighter but also a deputy for the sheriff’s department.

Jacob was awarded a $60 from Powers Bail Bonds LLC! If you find yourself in a pickle give him a call. We greatly appreciate the community business support.

04/08/2026

Elevated fire danger today. Avoid burning.

Elevated to significant fire danger is expected today as winds gust in the 25 to 40 mph range and afternoon humidity levels drop into the 25 to 35% range.

03/27/2026

Today we assisted with the mock motor vehicle accident at Naylor School! Thanks for having us!

03/26/2026

Dry conditions and low humidity with 20-30mph wind today will create a high fire risk. The potential of a small fire getting away turning into a large fire is high. Avoid burning today.

03/20/2026

February 2026 update! Sorry it is a little late.
Fire season is upon us and we have been in a pretty heavy drought. Burn with caution as we are well below the normal rain amount.

Ripley County Fire Protection District will go on the Ballot in August! We need strong community support to help pass the protection district! Over the next 5 months we will be providing information about the district.

Call log for February 2026

1️⃣4️⃣ Fire calls 🔥

7️⃣ EMR calls 🚑

2️⃣ Rescue calls 👨‍🚒

23 calls for the month!

Running total since July 1st 182 fire calls!

03/19/2026

Good Luck today to the Doniphan Donettes in the State Championship game!!!

03/10/2026

Firefighter of the month‼️
February 2026 Ryan Kovach

Meet the Firefighter:

Ryan responded to 8 of the 23 calls in the month of February! He is Purman substation Captain.

Ryan has lived in Ripley County 17 years. He has been a volunteer firefighter for 15 years. His favorite thing to do when he is not fighting fire is spending time with family and Hunting/fishing. Ryan’s favorite food is steak.

Ryan has been very dedicated to the fire department and has continued to improve his medical training being a new certified EMT.

Ryan was awarded a $50 gift card from MiCasa Mexican Restaurant! Please go by grab a meal and thank them for supporting us! We greatly appreciate the community business support.

02/19/2026

Red flag 🚩 warning tomorrow. Avoid burning if possible. If you have a fire get away from you call dispatch so we can get it taken care of.

‼️⚠️ 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.