Higginsville Fire Protection District

11/03/2022

Forecasted windy conditions mixed with dead or dry vegetation we again ask that citizens not do any outdoor burning.

10/23/2022

Photos from Cooper County Fire Protection District's post

10/23/2022

Crews from HFPD are currently in staging for the very large fire in Cooper County (West of Columbia).

Concordia and Alma are also here.

10/22/2022

Reminder NO BURNING!!

10/21/2022

No open burning in Higginsville Fire Protection District jurisdiction until further notice. Dry and windy conditions forecasted will make it too dangerous to be burning outside.

10/18/2022

Please refrain from any burning outdoors. Any spark or heat sources can start a fire in these dry and windy conditions.

09/21/2022

Great work on Tuesday morning two car MVA! At the request of Higginsville EMS , Higginsville Fire protection district landed two helicopters. Thanks Lifeflight Eagle. Thanks also to Odessa EMS! The Lafayette county sheriff’s office along with Higginsville Police provided road closure to help secure the scene!

07/04/2022

Come support the Higginsville Fire Protection District at their food stand tonight! They will be at the shelter house near the walking track. Food will be ready around 5 p.m.

06/26/2022

It’s getting to be that time of year! 🎇🧨 Come out and celebrate with us on the 4th at the park for the annual Higginsville Chamber of Commerce festivities!

As a friendly reminder please note that fireworks are only allowed in town on the 2nd-4th of July. Please be safe and responsible and please educate yourself on the city ordinances pertaining to fireworks. city ordinances https://ecode360.com/27588757

06/08/2022

Congratulations, Tammy.

04/12/2022

With the increasing winds today we ask that no one start any controlled burns . Thank you for your understanding.

03/20/2022

Photos from US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri's post

03/04/2022

NO BURNING

Today and tomorrow will be warm and breezy but still nice days to enjoy outdoor activities...except burning, maybe don't do that! Saturday evening there will be the chance for a few strong to severe storms. The main threat will be damaging winds but quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

03/03/2022

Citizens, please call in your controlled burns to Higginsville Central Dispatch on the non emergency phone number ! 660-584-2104 By not reporting your controlled burns you are adding the unnecessary risk to firefighters, law enforcement, and ambulance personnel who are responding to fires that are not emergencies. A single phone call will help prevent our dispatch center from sending responders out for no reason. Also, if you are having a controlled burn, stay with the fire until it's completely burned out. Annually, the fire department is sent to several unreported controlled burns that passing motorist, neighbors, or others call in as an emergency. As always, thank you for your support !

02/15/2022

No outdoor burning today!

02/15/2022

Photos from US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri's post

02/02/2022

If you see a vehicle with caution tape or an orange sticker - it has been checked on by law enforcement. Road conditions continue to deteriorate across the state. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary.

02/01/2022

Photos from Missouri State Emergency Management Agency's post

02/01/2022

Winter Storm Warning issued for much of the area. Significant impacts to travel expected.

01/31/2022

When was the last time you updated or made an emergency kit for your home?

Well with winter weather on its way, now is a good time to make sure your emergency kit is ready to go.

01/31/2022

Here's an update on the upcoming winter storm.

01/06/2022

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12/27/2021

NOTICE

HIGGINSVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
12/24/2021

The Higginsville Fire Protection District (the “District”) is seeking Design-Build Teams to submit qualifications to design and build the District’s replacement of Fire Station #1 (the “Project”). The District will utilize an internal evaluation method to determine which proposal is
best suited for the Project. The District will review all proposals and establish a short list of candidates and request presentations from each of those selected.

Submissions to this RFQ are due by 3:00 PM, February 25, 2022. There should be six (6) copies of the proposal with the final submission along with one electronic file (.pdf format on CD or USB flash drive). The package shall be marked: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – FIRE STATION 1. Submittals shall be addressed as follows:

Higginsville Fire Protection District
Attn: Kyle Warren
211 W. 19th St..
P.O. Box 284
Higginsville, MO 64037

Faxed, emailed, or telephoned proposals are not acceptable. Late RFQs will be retained and not receive consideration. All RFQ packages and materials submitted hereunder become the exclusive property of the District.

All requests to receive an RFQ packet, or make inquiries about this RFQ, should be addressed to Kyle Warren, Higginsville Fire Protection District. Specific inquiries will be compiled, answered, and issued via an addendum to this RFQ. Note, for this initial RFQ phase, no meetings
with the District will be provided.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject all responses to this RFQ that do not meet the selection criteria, to waive irregularities or technicalities therein, and to conduct discussions with any or all respondents and others as the District deems necessary. The District also reserves the right to reject all proposals and re-issue this RFQ later. No compensation will be paid by the District for any costs or expenses incurred by any entity in responding to this RFQ or participating in the interview process. All persons submitting an RFQ agree that rejection shall create no liability on the part of the District because of such rejection.

Failure to achieve a short list of at least two proposals may result in re-solicitation.

NOTE: No information will be given over the phone regarding bid results until 10:00 a.m. on the morning following the bid opening.

12/22/2021

Prayers for the Boone County Fire Protection District!

It is with great sadness that I announce that Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Bryant Gladney was killed today while on the scene of an early morning vehicle accident on Interstate 70 westbound at mile marker 135.4 east of Columbia, MO near Route Z.

Assistant Chief Bryant Gladney, other Boone County Fire District units and a University Ambulance were on the scene of the original accident involving a large commercial truck on its side at 4:33 am. While crews were working the accident scene, a westbound truck hit Assistant Chief Gladney’s vehicle at a high rate of speed and then struck the University Hospital Ambulance and the original truck involved. Crews on scene were able to quickly extricate Assistant Chief Gladney from his vehicle and transport him to the University Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. No other first responders on the scene were injured.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Scott Olsen
Fire Chief
Boone County Fire Protection District

12/15/2021

!!!! NO BURNING !!!!

With the strong winds expected today, fires could start and spread easily! Be sure to properly dispose of ci******es, and follow these tips to avoid danger.

12/14/2021

Given tomorrow's forecast for high winds, we ask that everyone refrain from outdoor burning.

10/21/2021

A former long time volunteer for Higginsville Fire. Prayers for his family.

Dennis "Denny" Ray Wahn, 69 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri.
He was born Thursday, August 21, 1952 in Higginsville and was the son of the late Elmer Wahn Jr. and Shirley Wahn of Higginsville, and the late Betty and Leland Schelp. Denny attended Lafayette County C-1 High School in Higginsville. He was the loving husband of Jennifer Wahn (Anderson).
He spent his career working in commercial maintenance for the Lafayette County C-1 School District, Higginsville Parks and Rec., and also spent some time working for the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Concordia, Missouri. He was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ. Denny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved camping. He was an avid sports fan and was a faithful fan of the Chiefs, Royals, and Mizzou.
His passion in life was local sports. He spent 35 years umpiring and officiating baseball, softball and basketball games. He coached baseball and softball for 30 plus years. He had a hand in bringing little league football to Higginsville. He won two state softball championships, had many local baseball world series appearances, had two players make the all national USSSA team, and had a pitcher drafted to the minor leagues. Denny loved coaching his children, grandchildren and "adopted players" over the years. Not only did he coach thousands of kids over three decades, he mentored and influenced all of his athletes. He enjoyed watching them grow up and mature into young men and women.
His absence will be deeply felt by this community, his friends and his loved ones. He will be truly missed by all who came to know him.
Surviving are his wife, Jennifer of the home; step-mother, Shirley Wahn of Higginsville; one son, Jeff (Dakota) Wahn of Lexington, three daughters, Jennifer (Cory) Zuehlsdorf of Higginsville, Jamie Box of Lexington, and Madison Wahn of the home; three brothers, Doug (Phyllis) Wahn of Lee's Summit, MO, Rick (Wanda) Wahn of Attalla, AL, Brian (Sherry) Wahn of Blue Springs, MO; two half brothers, Tim Schelp of Sweet Springs, MO, Mark Schelp of Concordia; seven grandchildren, Tanner (Morgan) Wahn, Cameron (Haylee) Zuehlsdorf, Hunter Zuehlsdorf (Randi O'Reilly), Dakota Hall, Brienna Nichols, Alie Nichols, Mekenzie Box; five great-grandchildren, Brexley, Blake, Sawyer, Hudson, and Camden.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Wahn Jr.; mother, Betty Schelp; step-father, Leland Schelp; and one sister, Connie Bayless.
The family will receive friends from 4pm-7pm on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home located at 1600 Main St. Higginsville, MO.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Salem United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris officiating. Interment will follow in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Tanner Wahn, Cory Zuehlsdorf, Cameron Zuehlsdorf, Hunter Zuehlsdorf, Mark Kays, Shane Cooper. Honorary Casket Bearers: Dakota Hall, Aaron Haynes, Russ Mayden, Dan Rumsey.
Memorial contributions may be made out to Family Choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

09/05/2021

This year the Country Fair theme is “Come Home to the Simple Life, Where Hero’s Walk Amongst Us.” We decided to honor and thank the Higginsville Fire Protection District. We appreciate their service! Take a peek at our window and all the memorabilia!

08/08/2021

Congrats to our Austin Trent

Congratulations to our 2021 Firefighter 1&2 class!

These students represent Johnson County Fire Protection District , Johnson County Fire Protection District #2 , Higginsville Fire Protection District , and Warrensburg Fire Department. They have completed the coursework and passed all of their practical testing for FF 1&2 and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. The final step toward certification will be their State written test that they will be taking in the near future.

A job well done ladies and gentlemen! We look forward to your continued contributions to the fire service!

07/14/2021

HFPD took advantage of a house that is going to be demolished in the coming weeks! District FF trained on search and rescue techniques!
We would like to say “Thank You” to Andy &Katelyn Homfeld for the use of the home! And Kendall!

07/14/2021

Today we welcome our newest fulltime Firefighter Logan Warren to your Warrensburg Fire Department!

Firefighter Warren is a native of Higginsville, MO and a graduate of Higginsville High School. He completed his Firefighter I&II certification through Hutchinson Community College Fire Science Fire Academy. He received his EMT training Higginsville Emergency Medical Services. Firefighter Warren began his fire service career with the Higginsville Fire Protection District in 2020. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Welcome aboard Firefighter Warren! We look forward to serving with you!

05/18/2021

We had a good time helping the 5th graders celebrate DARE graduation!

05/07/2021

Photos from Warrensburg Fire Department's post

04/21/2021

Nice work by everyone involved. Awesome service and advice from the entire Feld team. A huge thank you to the HFPD Board. And as always, thank you citizens for your support !

Feld Fire would like to thank Higginsville Fire Department for the recent purchase and delivery of their Spartan Star Series Class A Pumper! It was such an honor and privilege to work with your committee to create your beautiful custom pumper! A few of the features selected by Higginsville FD start with the Custom Metro Star Chassis featuring the MFD Cab, a side-mounted pump panel, aluminum body construction, Waterous 1500PGM pump, 1000 Gal UPF tank, and an enclosed ladder storage position. This Spartan Star Series Pumper comes with a full bumper to bumper 3-year Single Source warranty, Higginsville will only have one call for service, Feld Fire handles the rest! We appreciate the opportunity to serve your department and look forward to partnering with you in the future!

04/03/2021

NO BURNING!!
It's dry and windy.

03/29/2021

🚫🔥 Any outdoor burning is highly discouraged today.

Strong winds and very dry conditions will result in dangerous fire conditions today, and any fire that ignites will be able to spread very quickly.

03/12/2021

Daylight Saving Time is the perfect reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Test your alarms to ensure they are working properly, change the batteries and replace if they are over 10 years old.

03/10/2021

It's a for the KC area:

1) Very high to extreme fire weather danger is expected today.

2) A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7AM-6PM for SSW wind gusts up to 50 mph.

3) Severe weather will be possible tonight (after 7PM) with large hail the main threat.

03/07/2021

Reminder NO BURNING!!!

It will be a warm and breezy day...good for a lot of outdoor activities but, burning will not be one of them! Temperatures this afternoon will rise into the upper 60s and lower 70s with humidity values falling into the upper teens and lower 20s percent range. Combining the dry conditions with southerly wind gusts 30 to 35 mph will create very high fire danger conditions this afternoon. As such a Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon through 6PM. Please avoid all burning.

03/06/2021

***POST IS OUTDATED***
Elevated fire 🔥 danger is expected Sunday afternoon. The greatest chance for fires to get out of control will be across portions of central/northeast Missouri where winds will be from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, relative humidity will be 25 to 30 percent, and fuel moisture will be low. Please be careful and consider moving any planned burns to a different day.