Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Inc.

05/25/2026

🚒 Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association wants to hear from our community! 🚒

As we continue looking for ways to bring people together and support our department, we’d love your input on the kinds of community events you would enjoy seeing here in Hartville.

What would you and your family like to participate in?
• BBQ or fish fry?
• Community breakfast?
• Kids’ day or touch-a-truck event?
• Raffle nights?
• Bingo?
• Car show?
• Holiday events?

Events like these not only help bring the community together, but also help us continue improving our equipment and capabilities for the people we serve. Thanks to the support we’ve already received, we were recently able to purchase several new air packs to replace outdated equipment, helping keep our firefighters safer and better prepared on emergency scenes. The new air packs are pictured below.

Drop your ideas in the comments — we’d love to hear what the community would like to see next!

Thank you for continuing to support your local volunteers and the mission of protecting our community. ❤️🚒

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week 🚑

This week, we proudly recognize and thank all Emergency Medical Services providers who answer the call day and night to serve our communities. Whether it’s providing lifesaving care on scene, responding in severe weather, or comforting patients and families during difficult moments, EMS personnel are always there when they are needed most.

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our local fire departments, as well as the dedicated crews of Mercy EMS, Cox EMS, and TCMH Ambulance Services, for your continued commitment, professionalism, and teamwork. Your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed.

Thank you to every EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, firefighter, nurse, and first responder who plays a role in emergency care throughout our area. We are proud to work alongside you in serving and protecting our communities.

Happy EMS Week, and stay safe out there! 🚑🇺🇸

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association responded to a structure fire earlier today. Crews quickly pulled a line and made entry, allowing us to rapidly locate and extinguish the fire before it could spread further.

This quick stop is a direct result of the dedication, teamwork, and ongoing training our members put in day after day. We’re proud of how our personnel performed on this call.

We’d like to thank Grovesprings Fire for their mutual aid and support on this incident.

We also want to remind everyone to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly and to have a fire escape plan ready for your household. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in an emergency. 🔥 🚒

05/02/2026

With spring in full swing and many people working on controlled burns, we want to take a moment to reshare an important reminder for our community.

If you are planning a controlled burn on your property, please be sure to call the non-emergency dispatch line beforehand at 417-547-7182. This helps prevent unnecessary emergency responses, saves valuable department resources, and keeps our crews available for true emergencies.

Thank you for doing your part to help protect our community!

05/01/2026

This weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. We stand in solidarity with their families, their departments, and communities across the nation as we reflect on the true cost of service.

As part of this remembrance, we will participate in the “Sound the Sirens” tradition on Sunday at 12:00 PM. Residents may hear our siren at noon as we take a moment to honor those we have lost.

We encourage everyone to pause with us and remember these heroes and the legacy they leave behind.

04/30/2026

Today, our Assistant Chief traded in his helmet for a plumber’s hat 👨‍🔧🚒

We’ve been hard at work remodeling part of the station, and thanks to his efforts, we’re one step closer to having a washer and dryer dedicated to our structure gear. This upgrade will help us keep our gear cleaner, safer, and ready for the next call.

At the same time, we’re another step closer to getting our new mini tanker up and running—an important addition that will help us better serve our community when every gallon counts.

It’s just another example of the many hats our members wear to keep our department running and our community protected. From emergency response to station improvements, the job never stops—and neither do we.

We appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes on behind the scenes every day!

04/28/2026

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Inc. is currently accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief.

Applications may be picked up at Fisher Feed starting tomorrow 4/28/2026 at 12:00pm, or you can request an application by emailing [email protected]. For additional information, please contact us at 417-741-2062.

We are proud to serve our community and are looking for a dedicated leader who shares our commitment to protecting and supporting the people of Hartville.

04/27/2026

Shelter is open.

04/27/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Alert – Hartville Area ⚠️

The Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association is monitoring severe weather moving into the area tonight, including the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms.

⛈️ What to expect:

Heavy rain and frequent lightning

Strong, damaging wind gusts

Possible hail

Rapidly changing conditions

🚨 Stay Prepared:

Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight

Secure loose outdoor items

Avoid unnecessary travel during storms

Take shelter immediately if warnings are issued

Our crews are ready to respond, but we ask everyone to stay alert and use caution to keep yourselves and our responders safe.

We will provide updates as conditions change. Stay safe, Hartville.