Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District

10/20/2026

10/08/2026

🚒🔥 An Exciting Week of Fire Prevention! 🔥🚒

What an exciting week of fire safety education!

The Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District has had a great time visiting with students throughout the Jefferson R-7 School District in celebration of Fire Prevention Week 2026!
Our firefighters have been busy teaching students important fire safety lessons, including smoke alarm awareness, home fire escape planning, and what to do in the event of a fire. 🚨🏠

We love having the opportunity to interact with our younger community members, answer their questions, and help them develop fire safety habits that can last a lifetime!

A huge THANK YOU to the Jefferson R-7 School District, teachers, staff, and students for welcoming us and making this week such a success!

Fire safety starts with education, and even our youngest residents can make a big difference!

🚒 Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District
Proudly serving and educating our community

10/06/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026 🔥

This week, members of the Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District are proud to provide fire prevention and life-safety education to students throughout the Jefferson R-7 School District.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is:

⚡ “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” ⚡

With phones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, and other rechargeable devices becoming part of everyday life, it’s important for everyone—especially our kids—to understand how to safely use and charge devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.

Throughout the week, our firefighters will be visiting with students to talk about fire safety, safe charging practices, smoke alarms, home escape planning, and what to do in an emergency.

Fire prevention starts with education, and we appreciate the opportunity to spend time with our local students and help build a safer community.

🚒 Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District🔥

Protecting our community through prevention, education, and preparedness.

10/01/2026

🚧 UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION 🚧

Beginning Monday, October 5, construction will begin on Phase 3 of Project Redbird near Highway 61, River Cement Road, and I-55 Exit 170.

This phase includes construction of a new roundabout connecting Highway 61, River Cement Road, and the northbound I-55 Exit 170 ramps.

Motorists should expect lane shifts, temporary lane closures, traffic-control changes, and possible detours throughout construction.

🚒 Please slow down, use caution, and allow extra travel time when driving through the area.

Construction is expected to continue through September 2027.

Construction on a new roundabout connecting Hwy. 61, River Cement Road and the I-55 northbound Exit 170 ramp will begin Monday, Oct. 5.

09/11/2026

09/07/2026

***Owner Found***

Is this your phone? It was found on Highway 61 and Johnson Rd. We have it at the fire station.

09/07/2026

🚨UPDATE: AT&T SERVICE RESTORED
09/07/26 @ 05:23 PM

AT&T wireless service has been restored. Customers should once again be able to reach 911 normally.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us spread the word while the service disruption was ongoing.

As always, if you have an emergency, call 911.
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🚨 AT&T Wireless Service Disruption

We have been made aware of a statewide AT&T wireless service disruption that may impact some customers’ ability to connect to 911. If you have an emergency, try 911 first.

If your call does not connect, call Jefferson County 911 Dispatch directly at 636-797-9999.

09/07/2026

***UPDATE***

The owner has been located.

Is this your dog? It was located in the road near Highway TT and Harness Rd. Contact Nancy 636-222-8751.

08/19/2026

On Tuesday Aug 18th, Jefferson R7 Fire Protection District's A-Shift helped the Jefferson R7 School District R7Bluejays welcome new employees by giving them hands on training on extinguishing a real fire using an ABC fire extinguisher during their new hire orientation. This training exemplifies the partnership we have between both organizations and the investment in safety for our children. Welcome to the district and we wish you all the best and success in your new roles!

08/09/2026

4️⃣ DAYS OF NONSTOP HEAT 🥵

🔥 Heat index values are forecast to reach 100-109 degrees for portions of the area each afternoon today through Wednesday.

‼️ The greatest confidence in dangerous heat exists between the I-70 and I-44 corridors, where an Extreme Heat Warning is now in effect.

🥵 Uncertainty surrounds exactly how hot/humid it will be, but the worst conditions will exist in metropolitan areas where urban heat island effects are strongest.