Valley Springs Fire Department

10/16/2026

Today, the Valley Springs Fire Department was dispatched as mutual aid for Western Grove Fire Department for the report of 70 hay bales on fire. Arriving units found a large pile of recently ground hay on fire. The fire was quickly controlled. The landowner assisted firefighters by breaking apart the pile, allowing them to fully extinguish the fire. There were no injuries.

10/13/2026

Please join us in wishing Amber Millsap a happy birthday!

She is a valued member of our department and we hope she has a wonderful day!

10/02/2026

The Burn Ban for Boone County has been lifted as of October 2, 2026.

09/22/2026

**Reminder** We are still under a BURN BAN!

🚨 BOONE COUNTY BURN BAN REMINDER 🚨

Boone County remains under a burn ban until further notice.

Before conducting any outdoor burning, please contact one of the following offices to confirm the current burn ban status.

📞 Boone County Central Dispatch: 870-741-9100

📞 Boone County Judge’s Office: 870-741-5760

Calling ahead before burning is always a good practice.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping protect our community.

09/14/2026

Yesterday, the Valley Springs Fire Department responded as mutual aid for the Western Grove Fire Department for the report of a structure fire. Arriving units found an outbuilding fully involved. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries.

09/11/2026

Please join us in wishing our Assistant Fire Chief, John Brossman, a happy birthday!

He is a valued member of our department and we hope he has a wonderful day!

09/11/2026

Today, the Valley Springs Fire Department remembers the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and countless others who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

We remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the families and communities that were forever changed.

We Will Never Forget.

09/03/2026

Please join us in wishing Adam Sirmons a happy birthday!

Adam is a valued member of our department and we hope he has a wonderful day!

09/01/2026

Boone County is under a burn ban until further notice.

08/27/2026

Yesterday, the Valley Springs Fire Department responded to multiple reports of large trees and power lines down throughout the district due to the storm. Personnel worked alongside the Boone County Road Department and Entergy throughout the night to clear roadways so electricity could be restored.