Joplin Fire Department

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With extreme temperatures in effect again this week and no significant rainfall in the forecast, the City of Joplin is c...
08/31/2026

With extreme temperatures in effect again this week and no significant rainfall in the forecast, the City of Joplin is currently under a burn ban.

According to the Joplin Fire Department by order of the Fire Marshal, all open burning – including recreational and cooking fires – have been banned within the city limits of Joplin. This ban will remain in effect until weather conditions improve and there
is measurable rainfall across the entire region that will allow for dry conditions to improve.

Over the past few days, there have been numerous fires that have occurred that quickly grew out of control due to the dangerous weather conditions. All citizens of Joplin are asked to abide by this ban and refrain from any activity that could result in an uncontrolled
fire.

For more information, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 417-623-0403.

08/21/2026

🚨 Found: One empty helmet.

We're hoping it belongs to our next firefighter.

If you're looking for a career that challenges you, rewards you, and makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

🗓️ Apply by Wednesday, August 26 to join the next training class.
🔗 Apply today: https://joplinmo.bamboohr.com/careers/30

Got questions? Contact [email protected]

Come take a seat at the table. 🚒

The Joplin Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team will conduct a series of water rescue and boat operations trainings ...
08/20/2026

The Joplin Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team will conduct a series of water rescue and boat operations trainings this Friday evening at McIndoe Park in Joplin.

The trainings will be held from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include multiple realistic training scenarios. The team will be practicing advanced boat handling, rescue maneuvers, and emergency response operations. The trainings are
designed to enhance the capabilities of rescuers during water-related emergencies.

During the trainings, residents and visitors could notice a significant increase in boat traffic and water activity, which will create larger-than-normal waves on the water. Boaters, anglers and other recreational users of the waterway
are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of training activities occurring in the area during these hours. The team will be working to minimize disruptions while conducting the scenarios.

08/18/2026

🚒 After extensive research from the top of the ladder, we've concluded that the best way to find applicants is to ask.

Are you ready to join the team?

🗓️ Applications are due by August 26 to join the next training class.

🔗 Apply today: https://joplinmo.bamboohr.com/careers/30

Questions? Contact [email protected]

The City of Joplin WILL be testing the Outdoor Warning Sirens today at 10:00am.
08/12/2026

The City of Joplin WILL be testing the Outdoor Warning Sirens today at 10:00am.

08/01/2026

💙 Heroes Don't Call Themselves Heroes.

They simply show up when their community needs them.

They serve. They lead. They make a difference—because it matters.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, your next opportunity could be waiting right here in Joplin.

👉 Apply today: https://www.joplinmo.org/Jobs.aspx

Today we celebrated the graduation of 11 cadets from Fire Academy as well as the promotion of Aaron Asher to the rank of...
07/24/2026

Today we celebrated the graduation of 11 cadets from Fire Academy as well as the promotion of Aaron Asher to the rank of Captain! Congratulations to all!!

🚒🩸 The Need Is Real. You Can Help.Join the Joplin Fire Department and our community partners for the Boots, Badges & Ban...
07/22/2026

🚒🩸 The Need Is Real. You Can Help.

Join the Joplin Fire Department and our community partners for the Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive.

📅 July 24
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Joplin Public Safety Training Center

Every donation helps provide lifesaving blood to hospitals across the Ozarks.

👉 Schedule your appointment today: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiYvFzx1e/

🚒❤️

Firefighting is a demanding career that calls for unwavering courage, fast-thinking, and experience. All too often, it i...
07/20/2026

Firefighting is a demanding career that calls for unwavering courage, fast-thinking, and experience. All too often, it is also strictly volunteer – according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, only 12% of firefighters across the state of Missouri are full-time, paid professionals.

But thanks to a carefully curated educational curriculum and strong career benefits, those dreaming of becoming a professional firefighter are being drawn more often to the City of Joplin, where they are equipped with diverse skills to save lives when the stakes are high.

🚒 8 weeks of EMT training (cadets must pass the national EMT exam)
🚒 10 weeks of Fire I training (entry-level), Fire II training (command and control), & Hazardous Materials Certification Training (cadets must pass the certification)
🚒 6 weeks of Finishing School (developed by the department and designed to instill mastery level skills)

“The training is extensive because we want them to be ready for anything,” says Dustin Lunow, Assistant Fire Chief. “It has become more of the standard for fire training to be taught in-house. We drill extensively to get them comfortable being uncomfortable. We want them to successfully mitigate whatever they are against.”

🚨 Apply Today: https://www.joplinmo.org/jobs.aspx

07/17/2026

🩸🚒 Vote Red. Save Lives.

Join the Joplin Fire Department and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for the Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive!

Every donation helps provide lifesaving blood to hospitals across our region—and you'll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite first responder team. We hope you'll vote Fire! 🚒❤️

Donate and receive:
✅ A mystery First Responder t-shirt 👕
✅ A chance to enter for a Dream Vacation ✈️
✅ A vote for your favorite team 🚒🚓🚑

📍 Joplin Public Safety Training Center
📅 July 24
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks supplies blood to 44 area hospitals. Help us support our community by donating and encouraging others to do the same.

👉 Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HQ6cK7cEG/

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303 E 3rd Street
Joplin, MO
64801

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