Wolf Creek Fire Protection District

05/27/2026

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING – NO THREAT TO COMMUNITY

Today at 4:21 PM, Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Hwy H near the St. Francois River, for a report of a gunshot with injury. A 34‑year‑old male victim was located adjacent to the St. Francois River with a non-life-threatening injury. Emergency Medical Services from the Wolf Creek Fire Protection District and the St. Francois County Ambulance District treated the victim. The victim was later transported by ground ambulance to a St. Louis area hospital out of precautionary measures.

Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating. Preliminary findings indicate the victim was walking near the river when he heard gunshots and realized he had been struck. The party responsible and witnesses on the scene were interviewed and released pending further investigation. This preliminary investigation indicates this was an accidental, isolated event and there is no threat to the community.

Upon completion, the report will be forwarded to the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

When handling fi****ms, remember the 4 golden rules of fi****ms safety:

1. Treat all fi****ms as if they are always loaded
Even if you believe a gun is unloaded, assume it could be.

2. Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy
Your muzzle should always be pointed in a safe direction, a direction where a bullet cannot strike anyone or anything you’d regret damaging.

3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Your finger should stay outside the trigger guard until you’ve made a deliberate decision to fire.

4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it
Before firing, know exactly what you are shooting at and what lies in the bullet’s potential path.

Stay safe and take care!

Sheriff Jeffrey S. Crites

05/18/2026

RE4261 and RS4285 responded to a motor vehicle accident this morning on T Hwy. RE4261 arrived on the scene to find a dump truck carrying lime off the roadway on its side with heavy damage and entrapment of the driver. Due to the time of day, RE3665 was requested with manpower.

RE4261 began extrication of the patient. RE3665 arrived and assisted with extrication. The patient was extricated in approximately 45 minutes.

Thank you to Farmington Missouri Fire Department and K Buckley Towing & Recovery for assistance.

05/18/2026

Hwy T near Silver Point Church will be closed for another 30 - 45 minutes for cleanup due to a motor vehicle accident with extrication and Haz Mat spill.

05/13/2026

05/04/2026

Structure Fire: O’Bannon Rd.

E4260, T4270, RS4285 and automatic aid companies T4171, E3660, E3463, E3764, T3371 and T3870 responded to a 1st alarm, fire in a detached garage today just before 5:30 this afternoon.

E3660 arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire in a 30X40 detached garage with heavy fire. A 1 3/4” hand line was stretched and fire attack began with the crew from E3660. C4201 arrived on the scene and established O’Bannon Road Command. The owners advised nobody was in the garage. E4260 arrived and supplied E3660. Crew from E4260 was assigned fire attack and search. St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department was requested to Hwy D/O’Bannon Rd intersection and Hillsboro Rd/O’Bannon Rd intersection for traffic control due to numerous onlookers that were impeding emergency vehicles.

T4270 arrived and supplied E4260. RS4285 arrived. Crew from RS4285 was assigned fire attack. The fire was brought under control and excessive overhaul was needed. E3764, E3463 and T3371 arrived. T3870 was disregarded and T4171 was moved to 4200 House 1 for coverage. St. Francois County Ambulance District arrived for rehab.

Crews from E3463 and E3764 assisted with overhaul. T3371 supplies water for fire suppression. The fire was determined to have originated on a work bench in the area of several batteries. Crews were on the scene for roughly 1 1/2 hours when command was terminated.

The Wolf Creek Fire Protection District would like to thank Big River Fire Protection District, Farmington Missouri Fire Department, Park Hills Fire Department 3700, Doe Run Fire Protection District, Desloge Fire Department, Leadwood Fire Protection District, St. Francois County Sheriff's Department, St. Francois County Ambulance District and St.Francois County 911 for their assistance.

04/24/2026

L4290 responded to assist Farmington Fire with a first alarm commercial fire. E3664 arrived to find the fire was actually a fully involved single wide mobile home. Crew from L4290 assisted with fire attack and overhaul.

04/24/2026

Wolf Creek Firefighters attended a public relations event last Friday at Engler Park. Kids were able to look at and interact with large trucks. While at the event, E4260 and L4290 responded to assist Farmington Fire with a report structure fire. E4260 and E3664 arrived on scene to find an old basement foundation on fire. E3664 handled, disregarded the first alarm and released E4260.

04/17/2026