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Buffalo Township Fire Protection District Buffalo Township Fire Protection District is a rural fire department in Pike County Missouri

10/11/2026

Elevated fire danger is forecast across much of the area on Monday due to the combination of gusty southwest winds, low relative humidity values, and dry fuels.

Buffalo was out with BONCL R-X School District students today talking about fire safety for Fire Prevention week! We en...
10/09/2026

Buffalo was out with BONCL R-X School District students today talking about fire safety for Fire Prevention week! We enjoy getting to see and interact with the students.

Buffalo and Louisiana Fire Department were back out again this afternoon for more Fire Prevention training at Louisiana ...
10/08/2026

Buffalo and Louisiana Fire Department were back out again this afternoon for more Fire Prevention training at Louisiana Elementary School. This one was a little more exciting with the alarms being activated, but staff and students did amazing and it was good for us to see what happens first hand from the beginning. Great job everyone!!

Buffalo and Louisiana Fire Department were out at the Louisiana Elementary School with the morning PK classes today talk...
10/08/2026

Buffalo and Louisiana Fire Department were out at the Louisiana Elementary School with the morning PK classes today talking about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week. The students really enjoyed getting to see the fire truck!

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Week 2026 focuses on safe charging to reduce risk of lithium-ion batteries

Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 4-10, 2026 – centers on lithium-ion battery charging safety

JEFFERSON CITY – Because an expanding array of household and mobile devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of consumer reported battery-related fires, Fire Prevention Week 2026 is focusing on safe charging techniques to reduce the risk of battery fires.

“Because a home might have several devices charging at the same time – mobile phones, laptops, toys, a scooter and more – and many people charge their devices overnight, while they’re sleeping, it’s extremely important to understand the risk of battery fires and how to prevent them by following simple steps,” Acting State Fire Marshal Matt Luetkemeyer said. “One easy step is to only charge devices while awake and not to leave the home while charging. It’s best to be able to check charging batteries.”

National Fire Prevention Week 2026 (Oct. 4-10) safety tips for lithium-ion battery charging:
• Use the cord and charger that came with the device or approved by the manufacturer. The wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Charge devices on a table or other hard, flat surface, not on beds, couches, or under pillows. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause the battery to overheat.
• Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, is smoking, or has a strange smell – warning signs that the battery may be damaged or failing.
• Unplug your device when fully charged. Leaving a device plugged in too long can increase heat and stress on the battery.
• Charge larger items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside and away from exits. When large batteries, which store more energy, fail, fires can grow quickly.
• On a plane, keep your device where you can see it while charging, not in overhead compartments. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.
• Only charge devices when you are awake and able to check them.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week and lithium-ion battery safety, visit fpw.org.

We would like to give a BIG thank you and shout out to all responding department for your assistance with manpower and e...
10/06/2026

We would like to give a BIG thank you and shout out to all responding department for your assistance with manpower and equipment on this fire, Pike County Memorial Hospital EMS for rehab and Pike County Sheriff’s office for traffic control.
Thank you to the move up companies for assisting with keeping the county covered in the other call outs while we worked this scene.

We also want to give a big Thank you to the surrounding business that donated water and items to our fireman and women. We can’t do what we do without your support.

We are very thankful no one was injured during this fire.

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We appreciate Louisiana R-II School District and the community for supporting us and working to keep our community healt...
09/24/2026

We appreciate Louisiana R-II School District and the community for supporting us and working to keep our community healthy and safe.

Congratulations to Captain Mike Chidster on his retirement!! 34 years of service is an incredible milestone. Thank you f...
09/24/2026

Congratulations to Captain Mike Chidster on his retirement!! 34 years of service is an incredible milestone. Thank you for your service 1602.

Friday, a couple of our department members went to Our Lady of Good Success Catholic Church to teach students about fire...
09/13/2026

Friday, a couple of our department members went to Our Lady of Good Success Catholic Church to teach students about fire trucks, fire gear, and how the rescue equipment works.

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11427 Highway NN
Louisiana, MO
63353

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