Halltown Fire Protection District

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

🔥 FIRE DANGER ALERT – Halltown Fire Protection District

Southwest Missouri is experiencing exceptionally dry conditions, and we are seeing a significant increase in grass and wildland fires in our area. The combination of low humidity, dry vegetation, and seasonal winds is creating dangerous fire spread potential.

Please take the following precautions:

⚠️ Avoid burning debris, yard waste, or any open burning until conditions improve
⚠️ Do not mow dry grass during the heat of the day — equipment can spark fires
⚠️ Keep vehicles off dry grass — hot exhaust and catalytic converters ignite fires quickly
⚠️ Never discard ci******es from a vehicle window or along roadsides
⚠️ Check local burn bans before any outdoor burning

Fires are spreading rapidly under current conditions. What may seem like a small fire can get out of control within minutes.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. Do not wait to see if it grows.

Help us protect our community — please share this post and remind your neighbors and family to be extra cautious right now.

Halltown Fire Protection District

08/28/2026

We appreciate and support our mutual aid partners!

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08/25/2026

🚒 60 YEARS IN THE MAKING! 🚒

We are excited and incredibly proud to share that the Halltown Fire Protection District and our community have made a small splash in the latest issue of FFAM (Fire Fighters Association of Missouri) magazine! 🔥

The article highlights our journey and the 60 years of dedication, hard work, and commitment that went into making our new fire truck a reality.

This recognition means a lot to our department and, more importantly, to the community we are honored to serve. Our new apparatus is more than just a truck — it represents 60 years of people coming together, supporting their fire department, and investing in the safety and future of Halltown and the surrounding community.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. From our firefighters and district leadership to our residents, neighboring departments, and everyone who has helped make this possible — THANK YOU!

We are proud of where we’ve been, excited about where we’re going, and honored to continue serving our community. ❤️🚒

60 years strong… and still moving forward!

08/12/2026

Extreme heat warning now expanded to all of swmo. until Sunday . Heat Index could reach 115. Moving forward for the next 4 days, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the NWS cautions that for every 15 min outside in the sunlight you should cool for 45 min.

08/11/2026

A little news story from our area.

Halltown, Mo., and Lawrence County cleaning up after Friday’s storms. https://www.ky3.com/2026/08/10/halltown-mo-lawrence-county-cleaning-up-after-fridays-storms/

08/10/2026

Extreme Heat Warning and Advisory

08/08/2026

STORM DAMAGE — PARIS SPRINGS AREA

Tonights storm hit the Paris Springs area hard. Based on the damage pattern our crews observed, this was most likely a downburst — straight-line winds pushed down and outward from the storm, which can do damage every bit as serious as a tornado.

Damage in the area is extensive. Crews responded to multiple trees down across roads and property, along with several power line emergencies. Old Route 66 was closed for approximately two hours while crews cleared downed trees and lines from the roadway.

Working alongside Lawrence County Common Road District #1, and Liberty utilities the Halltown Volunteer Fire Protection District had every roadway in the district cleared and reopened within three hours of the storm's arrival. That's a credit to all crews, and a sincere thank you to Lawrence County Common Road District #1 and Liberty Utilities for the equipment, manpower, and quick response that made it possible.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:

⚡ Treat every downed line as live. Stay back at least 30 feet, and never try to move a line or a limb resting on one. Report it and let the utility handle it.
🌳 Don't drive around or over downed lines, and use caution on back roads — debris may still be present. If you observe a tree in the roadway still please call the dispatch centers non-emergency number at 417-316-6006.
🪚 Be careful with chainsaw cleanup. Storm-damaged trees hold tension in unpredictable ways. Never cut near a line, and don't work alone.
🔌 Generator safety: run generators outdoors only, well away from doors and windows.

Call 911 for any emergency. For downed lines or outages, contact your electric provider directly.

We're grateful to our neighbors and everyone who turned out. Please check on elderly neighbors and anyone who may need a hand.

08/08/2026

266 is closed in the Paris Springs area with multiple electric poles down.

Edit. 266 has been full reopened.

07/27/2026

A Extreme Heat Warning is now in effect through 7 AM Tuesday. A Heat Advisory will then take effect from 7 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday.