Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055

10/21/2026

An early heads up for our community members, station 9 is continuing the annual tradition of our Halloween Open House this year from 6-9pm. We hope to see you there!

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Mark your calendars! 🎃

Join us for our annual Halloween Open House at Fire Station 9 (201 Blue Ridge Rd.) on Saturday, October 31, from 6-9 p.m. for candy, music, and games for all ages!

We hope to see you there!

10/20/2026

has partnered with Mizzou Basketball to host a team building workshop for the players in advance of their campaign this season. It was pretty cool to host these athletes at our facility and put them through an agility course!



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10/18/2026

on scene of an extrication accident this afternoon.

10/15/2026

Congratulations are in order for the promotion of Battalion Chief Craig Plassmeyer to Assistant Chief!

We look forward to many years with him helping guide our organization into the future.

10/11/2026

From the Columbia Fire Department:

CFD responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Broadhead Street at 9:17 p.m. last night (10/9). Firefighters arrived within five minutes and found heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the home.

Crews immediately entered to search for occupants and attack the fire, quickly bringing it under control. All occupants had evacuated before firefighters arrived, however two were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

10/10/2026

From the Columbia Fire Department:

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Fire Chief Eric Caszatt on his retirement following over 25 years of honorable service to the Columbia Fire Department and the citizens of Columbia!

Assistant Fire Chief Caszatt began his career with CFD in the spring of 2001. During his 25 years with CFD, he advanced through the ranks, serving as Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief and, in 2024, was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief. Additionally, he served as the commander of the Honor Guard and on multiple Special Operations Teams. Entering emergency medical services in 1992, Chief Caszatt served as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter throughout mid-Missouri, including working as a flight paramedic, leading to more than 34 years of service to the community. Chief Caszatt concludes his career as the senior member of CFD and having served more than nine years on the Command Staff.

We are deeply grateful for your service to the department and community as a whole, and congratulate you on your retirement, Chief Caszatt!

10/09/2026

Several of your firefighters have spent this week learning confined space rescue techniques. These members have undergone special training that the rest of the department has not, and can be deployed in highly complex technical rescues with limited access.

Thanks to Total Technical Rescue Solutions for instructing!

10/08/2026

on scene at a kitchen fire yesterday afternoon at a restaurant in the Parkade plaza.

10/07/2026

The crew of Ladder 2 visited with some children at Columbia Independent School this morning. The kids had a chance to learn about what the fire department does and discuss some basic fire safety principles. Thanks for having us!

10/07/2026

Back by popular demand! If you missed your chance, or want to order more items, we have opened up a second round of ordering for our 2026 Breast Cancer Apparel! Orders are due by 10/21 and will be available for pickup at Dsport Graphics on 11/11

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