Advance Fire Department

08/13/2026

Advance Fire Department Incident Report

At approximately 7:38 p.m., the Advance Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Upon arrival, Advance Fire Department personnel assisted Stoddard County EMS with patient care and scene operations.

Emergency Vehicle Safety Reminder

We would also like to remind the public: Please do not block emergency vehicles or follow emergency vehicles to emergency scenes. Emergency personnel need clear and safe access to respond and operate effectively. Following emergency vehicles can create additional hazards and interfere with emergency operations.

We appreciate the assistance and cooperation of:

* Stoddard County EMS
* Missouri State Highway Patrol
* Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office

Please help keep our first responders and the public safe by giving emergency vehicles and emergency scenes plenty of room.

08/08/2026

🚒 JOINT TRAINING🔥

The Advance Fire Department teamed up with the Zalma Fire Department for a great morning of hands-on training!

Firefighters worked together on several important fireground skills, including:

🔥 VEIS — Vent, Enter, Isolate & Search
🚪 Forcible Entry
🪓 Vertical Ventilation

Joint training opportunities like this allow our firefighters to sharpen their skills, learn from one another, and build stronger working relationships between departments.

A big thank you to Zalma Fire Department for inviting us and getting to train and fellowship with one another.

08/04/2026

Training Topic: Scene Size-Up

Tonight the Advance Fire Department refreshed their scene size-up skills through a classroom lecture followed by virtual scene size-up training.

This training helps firefighters quickly identify hazards, evaluate conditions, determine needed resources, and develop an effective incident action plan before operations begin.

Continued training helps ensure our firefighters remain prepared to make safe and effective decisions on every emergency scene.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Exciting News‼️

The Advance Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Dexter Walmart for their generous donation of a flat-screen TV to our department.

This donation will be a valuable asset in enhancing our training by allowing firefighters to better review instructional materials, conduct presentations, and improve classroom training. This helps us continue providing the highest level of service to our community.

We truly appreciate Walmart’s continued support of first responders and the Advance community. Thank you for helping us better prepare to serve and protect our citizens! 🚒🇺🇸

08/01/2026

Advance Fire Department Incident Report

The Advance Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving reported injuries.

Rescue 1 arrived on scene in conjunction with Stoddard County EMS and located a pickup truck that had struck a tree.

Personnel from Rescue 1 assisted Stoddard County EMS with patient care operations while crews secured the scene and ensured the area was safe for emergency response activities.

The Advance Fire Department extends its appreciation to Stoddard County EMS and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their cooperation, coordination, and support during this incident.

07/24/2026

Stoddard County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for corrections officer and communication officer. Competitive pay, full benefit package, includes holiday pay, health insurance and to retirements paid by county. Must be able to work all shifts and pass drug screen.

If interested applications are available in dispatch anytime.

07/22/2026

Incident Report 🚒

The Advance Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire after a caller reported seeing smoke and flames coming from underneath a residence.

Due to the extreme heat advisory. Bell City Fire Department and Bloomfield Fire Department were requested for mutual aid.

The first arriving command staff member found a single-story residential home with smoke showing from the Bravo and Delta sides of the structure.

Engine 1 arrived on scene, established a water supply from a nearby hydrant, and crews immediately began fire suppression operations. Once the fire was brought under control and it was determined that adequate personnel and resources were on scene, Bloomfield Fire Department was canceled prior to arrival.

Following an investigation, the fire was determined to have been caused by an electrical malfunction.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The Advance Fire Department would like to thank Bell City Fire Department, Bloomfield Fire Department, Advance Police Department, and Stoddard County EMS for their assistance and support during this incident.