Little Dixie Fire Protection District

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Little Dixie Fire Protection District

Little Dixie Fire Protection District has devoted more than 50 years of service for the Audrain County community.

The Little Dixie Fire Protection District was formed in 1974 by a vote of the taxpayers. Fire protection was previously provided by what was called Mexico Rural Fire Association since 1945. Concerned citizens of Audrain County felt better fire protection was needed and spearheaded the campaign to form a Fire Protection District under the RSMo's of Missouri. At its inception, Little Dixie Fire Prot

ection District had eight volunteer firefighters, a 1962 Fire Truck, Conservation Department Jeep. Soon homemade 1000 gallon tanker truck was put into service. This equipment was housed in a rental building at the end of North Jefferson street in Mexico, MO. The District built its first fire station in 1978 and this facility still serves as the district's headquarters's. A second station was constructed in 1993 in the northwestern section of the county to better serve the outlying areas; Station 3. Construction was completed in 2001 on a third station in the southwestern corner of the county, again to better service the district patrons; Station 4. Plans are for at least two more stations; one in the northeast side of the county and one in the southeast area of the county. The district currently employs one career and fifty four volunteer firefighters; four cadets. Little Dixie Fire Protection District is nationally recognized as a progressive fire district, because of its involvement in cutting edge training technology, certified instructors on staff, certified investigators, and aggressive training schedule
of weekly training for ALL personnel. The district's emergency fleet consist of three fire engines, three water tankers, three brush trucks, one heavy rescue squad, one reserve pumper, and a Chief's staff vehicle. Little Dixie Fire Protection District responds annually to over 400 alarms for assistance involving fire, emergency medical, vehicle-extrication, industrial rescue, water and ice rescue, search and rescue, hazardous materials responses, and other requests for assistance requested by other Districts or Agencies. Little Dixie Fire Protection employees are actively involved in and belonging to the following National or State or Local Organizations: Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Audrain County Emergency Planning Committee, Missouri Association of Fire Chief's, Missouri Association of Fire District's, Firefighter's Association of Missouri, Associate Instructors for the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute, Missouri Association of Arson Investigators, International Association of Fire Chief's, International Association of Fire Service Instructor's, National Fire Protection Association, and International Association of Arson Investigator's.

01/06/2026

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The monthly Board Meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 PM at Station 1.

12/25/2025

From all of us at the Little Dixie Fire Department, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

12/09/2025

So proud of these students and our whole school community! What a wonderful effort to support our local firefighters. The fourth graders definitely earned that kickball game! 🐾❤️ And judging by all the smiles and laughter, it looked like the firefighters were having an absolute blast out there too—such a fun way to bring everyone together!

09/16/2025

The Little Dixie Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Henry as the district’s new fire chief.

Chief Henry brings many years of distinguished service in Fire Protection, Prevention and Emergency Response. His unique depth of experience in Crisis Management and Fire Service Leadership will be a huge asset to our district.

Chief Henry’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to Public Safety and his broad experience will be instrumental in advancing the Little Dixie Fire Protection District’s priorities around quality of life and proactive emergency preparedness.

Most recently he served the City of Hastings and Adams County in Nebraska, holding the rank of Captain.

Chief Henry is married to his wife Tammy and they have adult children. A projected start date for Chief Henry is October 1, 2025, where he will oversee one full-time employee and 35 volunteers across three fire stations within the district.

06/30/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
Couer D’ Alene Firefighters and their families as they go through these hard times. A cruel and senseless act that cost our brothers their lives.

05/11/2025

Little Dixie firefighters spent Thursday evening sharpening their skills in an acquired structure. On occasion, we have the opportunity to practice fireground skills using buildings slated for demolition. While we cannot burn these structures or use live fire, we can use theatrical smoke machines and various tools and techniques in an actual building environment. During this training session, crews practiced ladder raises and placement, vertical ventilation, forcible entry, breaching walls, and search/rescue techniques. We would like to thank the Cope family for their support of tonight’s training by allowing the use of the structure and providing dinner to our crews.

05/04/2025

This evening, Little Dixie Fire Protection District firefighters received the 2025 Overall Champions award (Firefighter Division) for the skills competition, held today at the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri conference in Branson. This competition consists of a series of timed practical skills, including hose coupling, extending hose lines, connecting to fire hydrants, replacing a section of hose, and accurate delivery of fire streams. These skills are essential fireground techniques used on nearly every fire scene. “I could not be more proud of this group of volunteer firefighters for the way they performed these skills and represented the Audrain County community in Branson today!”, said Fire Chief Eric Hartman Congratulations!

05/02/2025

Little Dixie firefighters spent this evening participating in a vehicle extrication practical skills training program. These skills are used to remove victims trapped inside vehicles resulting from traffic collisions or other accidents. Various tools and techniques were used during tonight’s training. We would like to thank A-1 Towing for their support of tonight’s training by providing vehicles and the use of their facility.

05/01/2025

April 2025 Emergency Response Summary:

Structure Fires: 5
Vehicle Fires: 1
EMS/Medical/Vehicle Accidents: 44
Natural Cover Fires: 1
Mutual Aid: 1
Fire Alarm Activation-1

April Total: 53
Year-to-Date: 197

04/30/2025

The Little Dixie FPD Auxiliary held its monthly business meeting this evening. The auxiliary is a group of volunteers who support the fire district in various ways, often providing logistical support, fundraising, and community outreach. These members are not firefighters themselves but play a crucial role in assisting the fire district, upon request, providing refreshments and rehab to firefighters during extended emergency scene operations.

04/29/2025

Fire Chief Eric Hartman took time earlier today to address the Mexico Kiwanis Club during their weekly lunch program. He used the opportunity to provide an update on current district programs as well as upcoming projects.

04/28/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with KCFD and Firefighter Hoffman’s family.

The Missouri Association of Fire Chiefs extends its condolences to the Kansas City Fire Department on the line-of-duty death of Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman after being stabbed by a patient during a medical transport earlier today.

Address

415 Agricultural Street
Mexico, MO
65265

Telephone

(573) 581-6235

Website

http://www.littledixiefireprotection.org/

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