Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Inc.

08/29/2026

🔥 BURNING SAFETY REMINDER — DRY CONDITIONS ARE HERE 🔥

As conditions become increasingly dry, Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association would like to remind everyone that a controlled burn can quickly become an uncontrolled wildfire.

If you are planning to burn, please take the proper precautions:

🌬️ DO NOT BURN DURING HIGH WINDS. Wind can rapidly carry embers and flames into surrounding grass, brush, trees, or nearby structures.

💧 Have plenty of water available and make sure your burn area is properly prepared before starting.

🧹 Clear vegetation and other combustible materials away from the burn area to create a sufficient firebreak.

👀 Never leave your fire unattended. Stay with the fire until it is completely extinguished.

🔥 Keep your burn under control. If conditions begin to change or the fire becomes difficult to manage, extinguish it immediately.

📞 NOTIFY DISPATCH BEFORE YOU BURN: Before starting your burn, contact the Dispatch non-emergency number 417-547-7182 and advise them that you will be conducting a burn. This helps dispatchers and fire departments determine whether smoke or a reported fire is associated with a permitted/controlled burn and can help prevent unnecessary emergency responses.

Remember: If you can't control it, don't burn it.

A few extra minutes of preparation can prevent a fire from becoming a disaster. Please burn responsibly and help us keep our communities, homes, farms, and firefighters safe.

🚒 Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association
Serving our community. Protecting our neighbors.

08/29/2026

🚨 STRUCTURE FIRE – HARTVILLE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 🚨

Our crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire with reports that someone may still be inside the building.

Upon arrival, our firefighters and mutual aid partners immediately went to work, utilizing aggressive interior firefighting tactics to quickly bring the fire under control. Thankfully, the reported occupant had exited the structure prior to our arrival, and no rescue operation was required.

We are extremely proud of the men and women of the Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association and our mutual aid partners from Marshfield, Grovespring, and Mansfield. The quick response, teamwork, and aggressive actions of everyone on scene made a difference in getting this fire swiftly under control.

This is why we train.

We train so that when our community needs us, we are ready to answer the call. We train to protect lives, protect property, and serve the people who place their trust in us.

Our firefighters willingly give their time, energy, and safety to serve this community—and we are honored to be good and faithful servants to the community we have sworn to protect.

A huge thank you to our mutual aid partners for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us when it mattered.

🔥 Train hard. Serve faithfully. 🚒

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association

08/25/2026

Location will be at the Hartville Lions Club Building.

08/05/2026

The by law amendments will be updating our by laws to show yearly dues as $50.

07/26/2026

As temperatures continue to rise this week, Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Incorporated would like to remind everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.

Please take a few moments to review the infographic below and learn what to watch for. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly and become life-threatening if not recognized early.

With hay season in full swing, we want to give a special reminder to our local farmers and agricultural workers. Long hours in the field, heavy physical labor, and high temperatures can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and watch for the warning signs in yourself and those working alongside you.

We encourage everyone to look out for one another—including your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and fellow community members. Young children, older adults, outdoor workers, and those with chronic medical conditions are especially vulnerable during periods of extreme heat.

Remember:
-Stay hydrated.
-Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
-Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.
- Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
- Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance during extreme heat.

If someone shows signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. Quick action can save a life.

Stay safe, stay cool, and let's look out for one another as we work through another Missouri summer.
-Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Incorporated.

07/20/2026

🌡️ Extreme Heat Safety Reminder 🌡️

With the heat index reaching dangerous levels across Missouri, Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association encourages everyone to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:
☀️ Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don't feel thirsty.
☀️ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (typically 10 AM–6 PM).
☀️ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
☀️ Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a short time.
☀️ Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.

Know the warning signs of heat-related illness. If someone becomes dizzy, weak, confused, nauseated, or stops sweating in the heat, move them to a cooler location, begin cooling them immediately, and call 911 if symptoms are severe.

Our crews are always ready to respond, but with a little preparation, we can all help prevent heat emergencies. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe, Hartville!

07/20/2026

We are looking for someone experienced with red iron (steel) buildings.

We need to install three windows and one steel entry door in an existing building.

If you know someone who does this type of work, or if you're interested in the job yourself, please comment below or send us a message. We'd appreciate any recommendations!

Thank you!

07/08/2026

Reminder post: In case anyone hasn't seen our flyer on the door or boards around town. Our board meeting will be July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm at the Hartville Rural Fire Station. This meeting is a makeup meeting for June 25, 2026 that was canceled. Agenda remains the same.

07/07/2026

This past weekend, Hartville Rural Fire Protection was proud to participate in Hartville's America 250 Celebration.

We would like to thank the Hartville Lions Club for including us in this year's celebration and giving us the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful community event. We were honored to conduct the Water Parade and appreciate Hartville City Fire & Rescue for joining us in a day of fun, fellowship, and community spirit.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Progressive Ozark Bank's Hartville branch for their generous donation of two large cases of bottled water. Thanks to their support, we were able to provide a cooler filled with ice-cold drinking water for anyone attending the celebration who needed a refreshing drink.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and helped make the day a success. We are proud to serve our community and look forward to participating in future events together.

07/07/2026