Tri-County Fire Protection District

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Tri-County Fire Protection District

Tri-County Fire protects the City of Richland, Mo and the surrounding area.

Tri-County was formed in 1991 and protects the City of Richland, Mo and the rural area surrounding it in Pulaski, Camden, and Laclede Counties.

09/03/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT

The Tri-County Fire Protection District and City of Richland have placed a Burn Ban in effect until further notice.

During the Burn Ban, no burn permits will be issued, and residents are asked to refrain from all unnecessary outdoor burning.

Please help reduce the risk of fires:

• Do not burn brush, leaves, trash, or other debris.
• Avoid campfires, fire pits, and other open flames.
• Properly extinguish and dispose of ci******es.
• Do not park or operate hot equipment over dry grass or vegetation.
• Use extra caution with anything that could create a spark.

If you see an uncontrolled fire or smoke that may indicate a fire, call 911 immediately.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping protect our community, firefighters, property, and natural resources.

09/02/2026

Firefighter Spotlight

Our next Firefighter Spotlight features Firefighter Kimbery Hess.

Firefighter Hess has proudly served with the Tri-County Fire Protection District since 2022, but her connection to the fire service goes back much further. One of Kimbery’s fondest memories is helping paint Tri-County’s well-known black fire trucks when she was younger, during the time her father, Firefighter Gary Hess, was serving with the district.

Since officially joining Tri-County, Firefighter Hess has become one of our most dedicated and active members. Over the past three years, she has consistently ranked among our top three responders and has answered more calls than any other volunteer member during that time. Her dedication and commitment to the district were further recognized when she was named Tri-County Fire Protection District’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year.

Firefighter Hess currently serves full-time as a firefighter with the City of Lebanon Fire Department while continuing to advance her education and training. She is actively pursuing her Firefighter I & II certifications, as well as her Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Her commitment to expanding her knowledge, strengthening her skills, and serving others reflects the true spirit of the fire service and volunteerism.

We are proud to have Firefighter Kimbery Hess as a member of the Tri-County Fire Protection District and greatly appreciate her dedication, sacrifice, and continued service to our department and the community we serve.

Thank you, Firefighter Hess, for continuing to answer the call.

09/01/2026

TCFPD August 2026 Incident Statistics

The Tri-County Fire Protection District responded to a total of 42 incidents during the month of August 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 316 incidents since January 1.

08/31/2026

EXTREME HEAT & ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS TODAY

Another hot day is expected across the area, with a Heat Advisory in effect and afternoon heat index values reaching 100° to 105° or higher in some locations. Overnight temperatures will also remain warm, offering little relief from the heat.

At the same time, elevated fire weather conditions are expected across portions of the region. With the combination of hot temperatures and dry conditions, outdoor fires may start more easily and spread quickly.

Please use extra caution today:

• Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
• Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and others who may be vulnerable to the heat.
• Avoid unnecessary outdoor burning and use caution with anything that could create a spark or flame.
• Properly dispose of ci******es and never toss them from a vehicle.
• If working outdoors, remain alert for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

If you see an unattended or rapidly spreading fire, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and use extra caution outdoors today.

08/17/2026

Firefighter Spotlight

Our next Firefighter Spotlight features Assistant Chief Brandon Bradstreet.

Assistant Chief Bradstreet
has dedicated two decades to the fire service, beginning his career in 2006. Throughout his years of service, he has earned an extensive list of certifications, including Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, and Nationally Registered EMT-Basic (NREMT-B), along with numerous additional certifications through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute, and the Department of Defense’s Urban Search and Rescue School.

Assistant Chief Bradstreet joined the Tri-County Fire Protection District in 2011 and has since served the department in numerous leadership roles, including Lieutenant, Captain, and Inventory Officer. Today, in addition to serving as Assistant Chief, he serves as the department’s Training Officer, where he oversees and coordinates department training, serves as one of our most active instructors, and helps maintain and develop the department’s Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs).

Outside of his service to Tri-County, Assistant Chief Bradstreet serves full-time as a career Captain with the Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department, bringing his professional experience and knowledge back to our department and the firefighters he helps train and mentor.

We are proud to have Assistant Chief Bradstreet as part of the Tri-County Fire Protection District family and are grateful for his leadership, dedication, professionalism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our community and preparing the next generation of firefighters.

Thank you, Assistant Chief Bradstreet, for your continued service and for answering the call.

08/16/2026

TCFPD July 2026 Incident Statistics

The Tri-County Fire Protection District responded to a total of 38 incidents during the month of July 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 274 incidents since January 1.

08/03/2026

Firefighter Spotlight

Our next Firefighter Spotlight recognizes Firefighter Tanner Alexander.

Firefighter Alexander has proudly served the citizens of the Tri-County Fire Protection District for just under a year. In addition to his volunteer service with our district, he is employed full-time as a Paramedic with the Pulaski County Ambulance District and also serves part-time with the Mid-Missouri Ambulance District.

As a licensed paramedic, Firefighter Alexander is often the person our members turn to for guidance on medical emergencies. He takes great pride in providing exceptional patient care and is dedicated to serving not only the residents of our district but also the surrounding communities throughout the region.

Firefighter Alexander's journey in the fire service began with the Iberia Rural Fire Protection District shortly after earning his EMT license. He later found a home in Richland and joined the Tri-County Fire Protection District, where he has quickly become a valued member of our team.

We are proud to have Firefighter Alexander as part of the Tri-County Fire Protection District family and are grateful for his dedication, professionalism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our community.

Thank you, Firefighter Alexander, for your service and for answering the call.

07/17/2026

UPDATE: I-44 west of Waynesville will NOT narrow to one lane overnight July 17 and 18 as anticipated. Instead, the contractor plans to finish removing the deck (driving surface) of the Route 7 overpass overnight Monday, July 20.

Learn more: https://www.modot.org/node/93148

07/16/2026

⚠️ An around-the-clock lane closure along eastbound I-44 near Waynesville/St. Robert is expected to begin at approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and continue through early to mid-August.
More info may be found at: https://www.modot.org/node/93031

07/14/2026

TCFPD June 2026 Incident Statistics

The Tri-County Fire Protection District responded to a total of 35 incidents during the month of June 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 236 incidents since January 1.

Address

111 W Washington Avenue
Richland, MO
65556

Telephone

+15737655640

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