Elsberry Fire Protection District

10/11/2026

10/03/2026

09/21/2026

A Busy Weekend for Your Elsberry Firefighters!
Your Elsberry Firefighters had a busy but rewarding weekend serving our community.
We started the weekend working with LCAD and helping land Evac 146, at Lincoln County Old Threshers, giving the kids and members of our community an up-close look at the helicopter and the opportunity to meet the crew.
Later, our department was dispatched when an elderly gentleman went missing and a Silver Advisory was issued. We were blessed to have several of our mutual aid partners from around the area respond and work alongside us during the search.
After a coordinated effort between multiple agencies and members of the community, the gentleman was safely located on a homeowner’s property in the area.
We want to send a sincere THANK YOU to every firefighter, first responder, law enforcement officer, dispatcher, mutual aid department, and community member who played a part in bringing this search to a successful end.
This is the outcome we always strive for. Days like this are a reminder of just how important our relationships with our neighboring departments and communities truly are. When someone needs help, we come together and we couldn’t do what we do without the support of our neighbors.
From all of us at the Elsberry Fire Protection District, thank you to everyone who helped make sure this gentleman made it home safely.
Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what it’s all about.

09/19/2026

A long morning ended with the outcome everyone hoped for.

Finding Dennis Porter safe followed a coordinated effort by law enforcement, fire, EMS and emergency management personnel—some of whom had been working for nearly 18 hours.

Full story:

https://www.lincolncountywatch.com/post/missing-elsberry-man-found-safe-after-coordinated-multi-agency-search

09/13/2026

TWO DAYS. TWO CLIMBS. ONE PURPOSE NEVER FORGET!

This weekend was a meaningful one for our department.
Chief D. Killian and Firefighter N. Killian had the honor of carrying our department with them as they participated in two 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs on back-to-back days.
Yesterday, they completed the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb in Springfield, Missouri, and today, they once again put on their gear and climbed in the Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
As a fire department, September 11th holds a special place in our hearts. The 343 firefighters who gave their lives that day were members of departments hundreds of miles from ours, but the fire service is a family. Their courage, their commitment to serving others, and their willingness to answer the call are values that connect every firehouse and every firefighter.
That is why seeing two of our own take the time to honor them means so much to us.
With every step, Chief Killian and Firefighter Killian carried not only the memory of those who were lost, but also the pride and respect of everyone here at our department. We are extremely proud to call them two of our own and grateful to have our department represented at both of these meaningful events.
The uniforms may say different department names, and we may serve different communities, but when the call comes, we are all part of the same fire service family.
To the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and civilians whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001 and to the families and fellow first responders who carry their memory every day:
We remember. We honor. We climb.
We will never forget.

08/17/2026

We are proud to recognize another one of our firefighters who began his journey with our department as a Junior Firefighter and continues to take steps forward in serving our community!

Noah Killian has officially completed his EMT training at Respond Right and, after successfully passing his state tests over the weekend, is now a licensed EMT!

Congratulations, Noah! Your department and your community appreciate all of the hard work, time, and dedication you've put into serving our town. We’re lucky to have you as part of our team, and we can't wait to see where this journey takes you next! Keep up the great work, Noah!

Our department takes great pride in watching our firefighters start as juniors, grow into firefighters and then continue their training to both better their careers and ensure the safety of our amazing community!

08/10/2026

🚒 Elsberry Fire Protection District — November 2026 Bond Issue
The Elsberry Fire Protection District has placed a General Obligation Bond for voter
approval on the November 2026 ballot.
The district has maintained the same tax rate since becoming tax-supported in 1999,
while the costs of operations, equipment, maintenance, and upgrades have continued to
rise.
If approved, the bond would help the Elsberry Fire Protection District:
🚒 Pay off existing debt
🏠 Expand and improve our Elsberry and New Hope firehouses
🚒 Purchase a new tanker and rescue truck
🚤 Purchase a second boat
💧 Install dry hydrants in ponds and lakes to improve rural water access
🏡 Explore property for a potential third station to serve future growth
These investments will help the Elsberry Fire Protection District continue providing the
best possible fire and emergency services to the citizens of our district.
The district looks forward to answering your questions at upcoming public meetings.
Meeting dates and locations will be posted once scheduled.
Thank you for your interest in fire protection for your community and the future of the
Elsberry Fire Protection District! 🚒