Bolivar City Fire Department

10/12/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Our Bolivar City Fire crews and fellow area Polk County fire departments are joining together for live fire training today, Monday, Oct. 12. We may also have more training throughout the week.

Don't be alarmed if you see multiple fire crews working hard at Fire Station No. 1 on South Springfield Avenue.

And, please stay clear of this area as we practice our skills and prepare to help you in your time of need.

10/11/2026

You've heard of trial by fire, but have you heard of training by fire?

Our Bolivar City Fire crews and our fellow area Polk County fire departments are joining together for live fire training this week, weather permitting.

Don't be alarmed if you see multiple fire crews working hard at Fire Station No. 1 on South Springfield Avenue this week, especially on Monday, Oct. 12.

Please stay clear of this area as we practice our skills and prepare to help you in your time of need.

10/02/2026

Thanks to Bolivar Elks Lodge 2828 for thinking of us today!

09/24/2026

09/14/2026

UPDATE 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14: Our phone systems appear to be up and working. Thanks for your patience while we sorted out the issue!

9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14: We’re having some problems with our phone system, so calls are not coming in to our locations.

We’re working quickly to resolve the issue. You can still email our staff members or send us a contact request via our website at www.Bolivar.Mo.Us.

Thanks for your patience! We’ll let you know when the phones are back up and running.

09/12/2026

👩‍🚒🧑‍🚒 CALLING ALL FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS! 👩‍🚒🧑‍🚒

Come take on the Bolivar City Fire Department's Junior Firefighter Challenge at Country Days!

☑️ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

☑️ Saturday, Sept. 12

☑️ East Jackson Street, just east of the square.

Let's see if you have what it takes to be our next firefighter!

09/11/2026

Country Days is this Saturday, Sept. 12. We can't wait!

The City of Bolivar will shut down the square to vehicle traffic beginning Friday evening, Sept. 11, with additional streets closed through Saturday evening. Streets impacted will include

✅ South Springfield Avenue
✅ South Main Avenue
✅ East Jackson Street
✅ East Jefferson Street

Broadway Street on the north side of the square will stay open.

Please use caution as you drive around town on Saturday. We'll have a lot of extra traffic and visitors!

09/09/2026

Please join us for a ceremony as we remember 9/11 and honor those who sacrificed their lives on that day 25 years ago.

We'll meet in front of the Public Safety Center at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Our Streets Department will be out working at the intersection of West Aldrich Road and South Hedgewood Drive today, Wednesday, Sept. 9.

We expect road closures at the intersection until Thursday morning, Sept. 10.

Please avoid the area if you can and use caution if you must travel through this area.

09/08/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

The Bolivar City Fire Department is currently taking applications for a full-time firefighter position.

BCFD works 48/96 shifts. Starting pay is $47,000+, including scheduled overtime, with full certification. Employee health insurance premiums are fully covered.

Minimum qualifications include Firefighter I & Firefighter II certifications, and state certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. First Responder certification is preferred but not required. EMT certification required within one year of hire date.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/BoMoJobs to apply online!

For more information about BCFD, check out our website ➡️
https://www.bolivar.mo.us/fire-department