Baring Volunteer Fire Department

10/13/2026

Today, the Baring Volunteer Fire Department completed its annual equipment maintenance and pump testing.

This yearly testing helps ensure our equipment is in good working order and that our pumps are operating at their rated capacity.

Regular maintenance and testing help keep our equipment ready to go when our community needs us most.

10/09/2026

Baring Fire Dept enjoyed hosting the Northeast LEPD meeting, along with presentations by Second Curcuit Drug Court administrator Jane Moore about drug awareness as well as a presentation by the MO state Highway about there drone program.

08/08/2026

Today the Baring volunteer fire department completed our annual fire hose pressure testing. It’s not the most glamorous job, but it’s an important one to make sure our equipment is ready to go when we need it.

07/30/2026

The Baring Volunteer fire department would like to give a huge thank you to Citizens Bank of Edina and the Federal Home Loan Bank for awarding the Baring Volunteer Fire Department a $10,000 grant!

Support like this makes a big difference for a small volunteer department like ours. Grants like these help us purchase equipment and make improvements that allow us to better serve the people of our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for your investment in our department and the community.

07/10/2026

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Baring Volunteer Fire Department on taking delivery of their new TNT Storm Surge EBFCC-28 Combi Tool!

Departments like Baring understand the importance of reliable equipment that performs when every second counts. We appreciate their trust in TNT Rescue Systems and their commitment to keeping firefighters and their community protected.

The Storm Surge line continues to prove why departments across Missouri are making the switch to battery-powered extrication tools backed by TNT’s Forever Warranty.

Built to Perform. Backed Forever. 🔥🚒

Jon's Mid America Fire Apparatus

04/17/2026

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we at the Baring Volunteer Fire Department would like to give a big thank you to Macon County 911 for all of their hard work, dedication, and service to our community. We truly appreciate everything you do and are proud to work alongside you.

04/17/2026

Scotland and Knox Co Severe Weather Report Friday Afternoon – Overnight (April 17–18, 2026)

🌪️ Overall Threat: Elevated to Significant We are sitting in a high-impact zone today, with multiple severe weather hazards expected as storms develop late afternoon and intensify into the evening and overnight hours.

🔴 Main Threats for us
🌪️ Tornado Risk: Moderate (5–14% zone) Tornadoes are possible, especially with stronger storms. Some tornadoes could be strong and fast-developing, particularly after sunset. Risk increases if storms remain isolated before forming lines.

💨 Damaging Winds: HIGH (45–74% probability) This is the biggest concern for Scotland and Knox Co. Storms may produce widespread damaging winds of 60–90 MPH. Isolated gusts could reach hurricane-force levels (75+ MPH). Expect potential for: Downed trees and power lines Structural damage Power outages

🌩️ Severe Storms (Overall): Enhanced Risk Area We are firmly in the Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5). Storms could organize into fast-moving lines or clusters, increasing wind threat.

⏰ Timing (Most Important) Late Afternoon (3–6 PM): Storms begin developing west of the area Evening (6–10 PM): Severe storms likely move into Memphis Overnight (10 PM – 2 AM): Continued severe threat, possibly at peak intensity

⚠️ Nighttime storms are especially dangerous because people are less aware.
⚠️ What Makes This Setup Dangerous Multiple hazards hitting at once (wind + tornadoes) Potential for rapid storm intensification Hurricane-force wind potential embedded in storms Nighttime timing reduces reaction time

🛑 What You Should Do Now ✔️ Before Storms Arrive Charge phones and backup batteries Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts Identify your safe place:
Basement if available Otherwise, lowest level, interior room, no windows
🚨 During Warnings Do NOT wait to see the storm Take shelter immediately if: Tornado Warning issued Extreme winds approaching
📻 Stay Informed Have multiple ways to get alerts: Weather app NOAA Weather Radio Local TV/radio
🧠 Bottom Line. This is not just a typical storm day. We are in a zone where: Damaging winds could be widespread and intense Tornadoes are a real possibility Storms may hit after dark

👉 Treat tonight like a serious severe weather event, not a routine thunderstorm.

03/25/2026

This past Saturday, the Baring Volunteer Fire Department was proud to host a Rural Pump Operations class led by Local Emergency Training Specialists.

We were glad to have members from Edina, Knox City, and Rutledge Fire Department join us for a great day of training and collaboration. The class provided valuable tips and hands-on experience, helping us learn how to better maximize the equipment we have in the field.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to attend and continue improving their skills to better serve our communities!

03/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who played a part in bringing the new storm siren to the community!

From the planning and support to the installation and coordination, this was truly a team effort. This new siren will help keep our community safer by providing timely alerts during severe weather.

We appreciate the dedication and hard work from everyone involved in making this project a reality!