Nevada Mo Professional Firefighters L3031

05/05/2026

Smoke detectors alert occupant to house on fire.

Early Monday morning, just before 4:00 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire in the 15000 block of East Pawhuska, south of Nevada. A-Shift responded with Engine 212 and Tanker 211.

Firefighters arrived within seven minutes to find the home well-involved. The single occupant was alerted by sounding smoke detectors, discovered fire and smoke outside the bedroom, and was able to escape through a bedroom window to call 911.

We would like to thank Milo, Deerfield, and Compton Junction for their assistance. VCAD provided patient care and VCSO assisted on standby.

This incident serves as a critical reminder that smoke detectors are essential and truly save lives.

04/26/2026

It was a great weekend of training. Nevada added two more firefighters to the water rescue team this weekend.

04/22/2026

Please join me in welcoming Willie Summerlin, who joined the Nevada Fire Department on April 20, 2026.

Firefighter Summerlin comes to us from Warren, Ohio, and previously served as a combat medic in the military. He is married and has a three-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys running, working out, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles.

With the additional staffing increases in the 2026 budget, Nevada Fire will have a duty staff of 16 by the end of this year. This marks our first increase from a 13-person staff since the 1970s.

04/20/2026

The Carthage Fire Department is hiring!

Apply online at:
www.carthagemo.gov/forms/fire-department-application

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

This morning around 630am first responders of Vernon County were called to D highway and 250 rd in Northwestern Vernon county for a water rescue involving 2 people in flood water that were holding on to trees. Vernon County water rescue team was activated, this team consist of volunteers from different county fire departments and Nevada fire. Upon arrival we had 2 people in the water who had been there for over an hour. Crews were able to swim out, apply life jackets and our shore crew hauled the patients and personnel back. Great team work by VCAD, VCSO, Compton Junction Fire, NFD and the Water rescue team.

04/17/2026

As always please be weather aware today. We have a high threat for straight line winds in the area. As a reminder if winds reach 70 mph tornado sirens will sound.

04/11/2026

Nevada Fire is proud to stand in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Just like we respond to emergencies, we must also stand up for the silent victims in our communities. Every child deserves to feel safe, protected, and heard.

If you see something, say something. Together, we can make a difference.

04/07/2026

Yesterday B-Shift worked with Firefighter Yount on the basics of pumping a fire truck. Firefighters spend many hours training and learning the in and outs of driving and pumping trucks before they eventually test for a Driver position in the future.

04/05/2026