Moberly Fire Department

08/19/2026

FIRE STATION #2 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

(Moberly, MO, 8/19/26) Construction is officially underway on Moberly’s new Fire Station #2 at 1445 South Morley Street. The approximately 7,700-square-foot facility will replace the current Fire Station #2 on North Morley, which was built in 1974 and has reached the end of its functional service life. Construction is expected to span at least 12 months.

Designed to meet modern public safety operational demands, the new station will feature three drive-through apparatus bays to accommodate current and future fire and emergency vehicles,updated living quarters and administrative office spaces, and a fire training tower.

“We’re very grateful to Congressman Sam Graves for the appropriation funding he was able to secure as well as the City allocating monies at the beginning of these discussions,” said Fire Chief Don Ryan. “Updating our facilities is crucial with the conditions of our current station. Providing quality living spaces will also help with recruiting.”

The two-story Training Tower will feature a live-fire burn room for real-time fire suppression drills, standpipe & sprinkler connections to simulate commercial interior fire operations, and a reconfigurable confined space lab with movable walls for complex search-and-rescue maneuvers. In addition, the upper structure includes multi-story stairwells for continuous hose pack evolutions and stair climbs, and a rappelling structure for technical rope rescue scenarios.

Currently, Moberly firefighters travel long distances across Missouri or state lines to complete mandatory certifications and continuing education courses. The addition of the training tower allows local crews to complete advanced drills in-house while drawing emergency responders from surrounding communities to train in Moberly.

“As well as keeping our own firefighters updated in the latest techniques, we hope to be able to provide regional training opportunities to other agencies,” Chief Ryan explained.

Following a competitive bidding process, the Moberly City Council awarded the project construction contract to Reinhardt Construction, LLC for a total bid of $4,643,800. The project is financed through a combination of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, municipal reserves and a USDA grant of nearly $1.2million. Because the facility is partially funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), construction strictly complies with the federal Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), ensuring that key construction materials and products are domestically manufactured.

08/12/2026

While 911 is NOT AFFECTED, this outage will impact 660-263-0346 used for Moberly Joint Communications non-emergency calls.

UPDATE (8/13/26 8:15AM): Phone system services are restored.

A scheduled maintenance outage at 7AM on Thursday, August 13th, will impact all City office phone systems for approximately 2 hours. Service will resume after maintenance is complete.

This does not impact 911. Residents may still dial 911 for an emergency. For non-emergency concerns, please try the call again after 9AM.

During the outage visit us online at cityofmoberly.com to send a web request or email the City at [email protected].

07/31/2026

City of Moberly and IAFF Local 2671 Announce Collective Bargaining Agreement

MOBERLY, MO (7-31-26) The City of Moberly and Moberly Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2671 are pleased to announce the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and represented members of the Moberly Fire Department. The agreement is the first multi-year agreement between the City and IAFF Local 2671, following a months-long negotiation process.

The agreement was adopted unanimously by voting members of IAFF Local 2671 and approved unanimously by the Moberly City Council. It includes meaningful wage increases and updated pay classifications.

“This newly adopted agreement positions the Moberly Fire Department for long-term success by strengthening our ability to recruit and retain highly qualified personnel. This agreement represents an investment in the future of the department, recognizing that maintaining a strong, experienced, and dedicated workforce is essential to providing the highest level of service to our community,” said Cory Putnam, President of IAFF Local 2671. “We are thankful for the confidence the City has placed in us, and I appreciate City Manager Michael Bugalski’s direct involvement and steady work throughout this process.”

“I appreciate the professionalism Local 2671 brought to this process,” said Michael Bugalski, City Manager. “These negotiations required time, careful review, and trust from both sides. The City’s goal was to reach an agreement that supports our firefighters and keeps the long-term needs of the community at the center of the discussion. We are grateful for the work our firefighters do every day and for the contributions they make to the City of Moberly.”

The agreement will remain in effect until July 1, 2028, and provides a strong foundation for the relationship between the City and IAFF Local 2671. Both parties recognize this agreement as an important milestone and look forward to building on it in service to the Moberly community.

Photo Caption: City Manager Michael Bugalski and IAFF Local 2671 President Cory Putnam (center) with City Council members and fire department personnel.

07/27/2026

Firefighters are on scene of a residential structure fire on the 500 block of Morehead Street. Please stay clear of the area.

07/21/2026

07/13/2026

The State of Missouri has an opening for the position of State Fire Marshal, overseeing the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. DFS is the regulatory oversight and enforcement division for fire investigations, fire inspections, elevator and amusement ride safety, boiler and pressure vessel safety and firefighter training and certification within the Department of Public Safety. DFS provides services to over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri.
This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to impact public safety in Missouri by leading efforts to promote fire prevention and safety across the state.
The State Fire Marshal administers and enforces the provisions of the Revised Missouri State Statutes (RSMo), Chapter 320 as well as the applicable sections of RSMo chapters 701, 650, 316, 319, and 210.
Our vision is to work with Missouri’s Fire Service and other partners to provide a safer environment for the citizens and visitors of Missouri by minimizing the threat of death, injury, and property loss.
Details and apply here: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/8c6685df-177d-481d-b1e1-7113155a4d0e?jb=1

07/01/2026

Protect young children from firework injuries this holiday season. Explosives and sparklers can be unpredictable and serious burns are avoidable. Celebrate safely this week!