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OUR MISSION
To support the community’s goal of increased fire safety and education,while producing highly trained and motivated personnel capable of meeting that goal.

05/31/2026

Our department has had a full and productive week of training, focusing on sharpening the skills that keep our crews prepared for any call. This week’s sessions covered a wide range of important topics, including:

• General Company-Level Operations
• Dumpster Fire Training
• District Familiarization
• Medical/Trauma Assessment Training
• Rope Rescue Systems Training
• Ladder Deployment Training

Many new members of our department are currently undergoing training and orientation. As of now, they have currently learned Communications and Operating on an Emergency Fire Scene.

Each of these trainings helps ensure that our firefighters are not only technically proficient but also ready to respond with confidence, safety, and professionalism.

We are proud of the dedication shown by our members as they continue to learn, adapt, and train for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Stay tuned here for more updates as we share the work being done to better serve our community.

05/29/2026

Cooking remains the leading cause of home fires and fire-related injuries, with ranges and cooktops responsible for the majority of incidents. Practicing safe cooking habits can significantly reduce the risk of a fire in your home. Always stay in the kitchen while cooking, keep combustible items away from the stovetop, and avoid cooking if you are tired, impaired, or taking medication that causes drowsiness.

Fire prevention also includes maintaining a clean cooking area, ensuring appliances are turned off when not in use, and regularly testing kitchen GFCI outlets and smoke alarms. Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking, and never use a stove or oven to heat your home. By following these simple safety measures, you can help protect your family, property, and community from preventable cooking-related fires.

05/28/2026

Have you tested your smoke alarm this month?

Call the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District at 573-774-5449 to schedule a FREE smoke alarm inspection, as well as installation if needed. The American Red Cross of Missouri currently sponsors up to 4 smoke alarms per household!

05/27/2026

Lightning strikes can result in death or serious injury. If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up.

05/26/2026

WRFPD Weekly Run Report
May 17th - May 23rd, 2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

As a department deeply rooted in a proud military community near Fort Leonard Wood, we are especially mindful of the legacy of courage, duty, and sacrifice that surrounds us.

To the heroes we have lost — we remember you. We honor you. We are grateful for your service and your sacrifice.

Let us carry your legacy forward in our daily service to others.

05/24/2026

Our department has had a full and productive week of training, focusing on sharpening the skills that keep our crews prepared for any call. This week’s sessions covered a wide range of important topics, including:

• General Company-Level Operations
• Rope Rescue Systems and Familiarization Training
• Medical Triage Training
• Primary and Secondary Search Training
• Victim Drags and Removal Training
• Bleeding Control (Trauma) Training
• Scene Safety Training
• Cascade Training and Familiarization

Many new members of our department are currently undergoing training and orientation. As of now, they have currently learned Communications and Operating on an Emergency Fire Scene.

Each of these trainings helps ensure that our firefighters are not only technically proficient but also ready to respond with confidence, safety, and professionalism.

We are proud of the dedication shown by our members as they continue to learn, adapt, and train for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Stay tuned here for more updates as we share the work being done to better serve our community.

05/22/2026

What starts as a small flame can become life-threatening disaster in minutes. Grass fires may look harmless, but they spread extremly fast, shift direction with the wind, and release intense heat in seconds. Dry grass, leaves, and brush ignite easily, turning a single spark into a fast-moving wildfire.

NEVER
Throw cigarette butts on the ground, and burn grass or rubbish especially during dry or windy conditions.

In the wise words of Smokey Bear, only YOU can prevent forest fires (wildfires).

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Outlook Categories

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has developed a classification system to outline the risk levels associated with severe weather forecasts. These outlook categories help communicate the potential for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

Level 1 – Marginal Risk
A limited number of storms may become severe, capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A localized tornado threat may also develop.
Summary: Isolated severe storms are possible.

Level 2 – Slight Risk
Confidence increases that some storms will produce damaging winds, severe hail, and/or tornadoes. A few storms may become significant.
Summary: Isolated to scattered severe storms are expected.

Level 3 – Enhanced Risk
There is high confidence that several storms will produce damaging winds, severe hail, and/or tornadoes. Multiple storms may become significant.
Summary: Scattered to numerous severe storms are expected.

Level 4 – Moderate Risk
There is strong confidence that many storms will produce damaging winds, severe hail, and/or tornadoes. Several severe storms are likely to become significant.
Summary: Numerous severe storms are expected, with the potential for widespread impacts.

Level 5 – High Risk
There is high confidence in a major severe weather outbreak involving tornadoes, damaging winds, and/or severe hail. Significant tornado outbreaks and widespread damaging weather are expected.
Summary: A widespread and dangerous severe weather event is expected.

Understanding these outlook categories issued by the Storm Prediction Center can help residents better prepare for severe weather events and understand the information shared by public safety agencies throughout Pulaski County.

Always remember to stay weather aware.

Address

1501 Ousley Road
Waynesville, MO
65583

Telephone

+15737745449

Website

http://wrfpdmo.org/, https://drive.google.com/file/d/17m7CjpxfOb5XcIc5l9-OAFOrM2wibxmZ/view?usp=sharing

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