La Plata Community Fire Protection District

03/10/2026

‼️⚠️Thunderstorms develop late this afternoon/evening. Some may be severe.
⚠️All severe weather hazards will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding is also possible.
⚠️Thunderstorms are likely to weaken by early Wednesday morning, but a second round of weaker severe thunderstorms may move into southern MO after midnight from the southwest.
✅Follow your local forecast for updates on the severity and timing of the system.
✅Have several ways of receiving warnings in case one fails.
✅Always know where you would shelter in the event of a storm - a mobile home is NOT safe during a tornado OR a severe thunderstorm!

02/28/2026

The LCFPD is excited to announce the addition of a custom built table to the fire station! This table was generously built by Marshall Custom Woodworks at no cost. The LCFPD Logo was printed and donated from a community member as well! LCFPD Firefighters spent many hours sanding, staining, painting, and sealing the table. We would like to thank everyone who donated their time, skills, and expertise into making this project possible. This table was built at little to no cost thanks to the generous donations from various community members, local businesses, and dedicated volunteers.

02/27/2026

‼️⚠️Red Flag Warning now in effect for northern half of MO from noon to 6 pm - Watch was upgraded to Warning and expanded into Central and East-Central Missouri by NWS!
⚠️The combination of low humidity, gusty southwesterly winds, and dry
vegetation will support dangerous fire spread.
⚠️Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged in the warning area. Make sure all fires are fully extinguished, and monitor recent burns for redevelopment.

02/10/2026

The LCFPD applied for and received the MFA Incorporated Volunteer Fire Department Grant of $2,000. Firefighters who attended Missouri Winter Fire School were able to attend the check presentation ceremony during the Fire Expo. These funds will be used to purchase water rescue equipment, expanding our water rescue and ice rescue capabilities. The LCFPD is always searching for grant opportunities to ease our taxpayers.

Jason Weirich, MFA chief operating officer, left, presented a MFA Volunteer Fire Grant check at the FRTI Winter Fire School on Feb. 6 to LaPlata Community Fire Protection District members, front from left, Kevin East, assistant fire chief; Cash Sawyer, lieutenant; and firefighters Kieth Zoellick, Joe Breuklander and Brayden Lewis. Also on hand were, in back from left, FRTI Director Harry Ward; Jerry Jenkins, MU emergency management coordinator; Larry Jennings, president of the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri; and Tim Bean, state fire marshal.

02/08/2026

La Plata, MO — The La Plata Community Fire Protection District (LCFPD) was dispatched to a reported barn fire just after 7:00 AM Saturday morning on Mercury Ave near Highway 156, east of La Plata. The first arriving engine crew found a fully involved farm barn with heavy fire conditions.
Crews immediately began defensive fire operations and a tanker shuttle to contain the fire and prevent fire spread to a nearby building as grass and pasture were also on fire around the barn. Despite firefighting efforts, the barn was deemed a total loss.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. There were no animals being housed in the barn, such that no animals were injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. Crews were on scene for 2 and half hours extinguishing hot spots ensuring the fire was not a threat to spread to the pasture later.

LCFPD was assisted on scene by our automatic mutual aid departments, Atlanta Fire, Kirksville Fire, and Adair County Fire. In total, LCFPD responded with 5 apparatus and 9 personnel. Our mutual aid departments responded with an additional 6 apparatus and 9 personnel.

02/01/2026

The La Plata Community Fire Protection District held their annual awards dinner on January 31st at the Silver Rails Event Center in La Plata. It was a wonderful night of fellowship amongst firefighters and their families. During the event multiple firefighters were recognized for their years of service and promoted to new positions. We would like to thank the Gary Cunningham Event Center - Silver Rails for donating the venue for our dinner. We would also like to thank the La Plata Fire Department Auxiliary for providing a delicious meal for our firefighters.

🔥Years of service Awards:
FF Kieth Zoellick - 10 years of service
FF Jeff Crow - 20 years of service
FF Jeff Mock - 35 years of service
LCFPD Board Member Richard Burns - 20+ yrs.
LCFPD Board President James Replogle - 20+ yrs.

🚒Promotions:
Joe Breuklander - Lieutenant
Cash Sawyer - Lieutenant
Kevin East - Assistant Chief

Also the Silver Rails Event Center was awarded with the LCFPD Outstanding Community Involvement Award — presented to an establishment within the community that provides fun, family friendly opportunities for community members to enjoy.

01/24/2026

At 2:52pm on Thursday, La Plata Community Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at a residence near South Gifford. Upon arrival of the first engine crew, firefighters found the home fully involved, with areas of grass and other small exposures involved as well.
Crews initiated a defensive fire attack, working to contain the fire and prevent extension to any further exposures or property. Despite these efforts, the residence was declared a total loss.
One female was assessed by EMS for burns. There were no firefighter injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation with gusty winds leading to rapid fire grow. LCFPD firefighters remained on scene for nearly 4 hours ensuring hotspots were extinguished.
Additional departments responding were automatic aid responses from Kirksville Fire, Adair County Fire, and Atlanta Fire, with an additional alarm for a Tanker from Elmer Fire. In total 10 firefighters and 5 apparatus responded from LCFPD, with an additional 10 firefighters and 6 apparatus from our automatic and mutual aid partners. Officers from the Macon County Sheriff's Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol also assisted.

12/23/2025

🎄Christmas came early at the firehouse!🎄
The LCFPD Board of Directors voted to purchase 20 new MSA Cairns 1836 helmets. Along with the purchase was custom helmet shields which were purchased from Engine Company Leather, a firefighter owned small business based out of Jefferson City, Missouri. The LCFPD is keeping their promise of providing its members with the most up to date PPE and equipment. Ensuring our members can do their job safely and continue to provide the best possible services to our citizens, neighbors, and visitors. We wish you a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/17/2025

There’s no better time to join the LCFPD! We would love to have you as a volunteer!
Fire meetings are held the first two Mondays and third Thursday of each month at 6:00PM at the fire station! Come grab an application and see how you can help your community!

12/12/2025

HAPPENING TONIGHT!!!
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE FIRE STATION
🎥Movie: Santa’s Buddies
⏰Time: 6pm
🍿☕️Popcorn and hot chocolate provided.
Come join us for a fun night at the fire station, we’d love to have you!

12/12/2025

The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the La Plata Community Fire Protection District to assist with purchasing rope rescue equipment. Rope rescue equipment can be used for a variety of incidents. Including grain bin rescue and extrication of victims from low and high angles. This upgraded equipment will improve our services to our community by ensuring we have up to date, safe, and reliable equipment so we can continue providing the best possible services to our citizens, neighbors, and visitors. We would like to thank the MFA Oil Foundation for their support of nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities. The LCFPD is committed to finding alternative ways to improve and purchase equipment by ensuring we seek all grant opportunities. We would also like to thank Captain Aaron Pippin, who writes and submits multiple grants for the district throughout the year.

“The MFA Oil Foundation is a great asset to MFA Oil Company and the areas we serve. Supporting organizations commited to improving communities and the quality of life goes hand in hand with our cooperative principles of giving back” says MFA Oil Foundation Chairman, James Greer.