Establishing what is truly important is the key to organizing everyday work and involving department members in a shared, committed, and continuous approach to service delivery.  Thus,

“We are committed to safeguarding life and property”

Job Announcement for the Positon of Firefighter
Southern Platte Fire is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Qualified applicants will hold current certification as FF I/II, EMT-B or Paramedic, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, CPAT, and Firefighter Entrance Exam. >Learn More.

Daylight Saving Time Change
With the change of daylight saving time ending Sunday, November 6th, the Southern Platte Fire Protection District reminds you that when you change your clock, change the batteries in your smoke alarms. >Learn More.

Inaugural Graduation Held for New EMT-I's
IHM, Health Studies (St. Louis) held its first graduation of Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate students at Southern Platte Fire Protection District's Training Center of April 27th. >Learn More.

Fire District Urges Preparedness for the Next Earthquake
A series of earthquakes centered in the southeast Missouri town of New Madrid in 1811, caused widespread devastation and altered the landscape of the area.

Steve Besemer, Earthquake Program Manager for the State Emergency Management Agency said it changed the way the land looked and the flow of the rivers. >Learn More.

Fire District Urges Usage of Seatbelts
According to a study, released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 6 out of 7 U.S. drivers surveyed report that they always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Seat belt usage has become the national norm in most states, although 3.9% of Missouri residents report that they never wear a seatbelt, while 69% always wear their seatbelt. >Learn More.

Southern Platte Fire Protection District Chief Completes NPS Executive Leaders Program
Richard R. Carrizzo, Fire Chief of Southern Platte Fire Protection District completed the Executive Leaders Program at Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security on Feb. >Learn More.

SPFPD Live!
Now you can listen to the Southern Platte Fire Protection District’s Live Radio Traffic from your computer or mobile device anywhere in the world.
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