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Central DeKalb Fire Protection District The Central DeKalb Co. FPD is a volunteer fire protection district.

It is responsible for 173 sqare miles of DeKalb County. Stations include: Station 1 Maysville, Station 2 Weatherby, Station 3 Fairport, and (proposed) Station 4 Amity.

10/02/2026

Dekalb County. During the month of September 2026, Central Dekalb County Fire Protection District responded to 29 calls for service.

Emergency calls included a house fire. Other calls included a vehicle fire, vehicle accidents, medical emergency first responder calls and storm spotting. 27 volunteer firefighters responded to calls during September.

Community service calls included lift assist, wellness checks and traffic assist for funerals. Firefighters participated in the Country Harvest parade and assisted with traffic control for the parade. Firefighters displayed the U.S. flag from the aerial ladder truck at several community events during September.

Firefighters participated in 2 training sessions in September. Brian Graeff taught preparing to fight fire with full fire gear and SCBA air packs. Quintin Graeff taught vehicle extrication for gaining access to trapped patients.

Joshua Masoner, Tristin Helms and Quintin Graeff taught fire safety to the Maysville 6th graders. Kids were also asked to remind parents to check the batteries in the smoke detectors and practice the emergency exit plan in case of fire. Students were taught about the dangers of battery powered devices overheating and catching fire. Devices with lithium-ion batteries have caused about 200,000 home fires in the past 15 years. The incidence is increasing by 10% per year.

E-bikes and E-scooters have large batteries and have caused many house fires. Scooters and larger battery operated items should be charged outside the home. Laptops, portable chargers, and cordless power tools are also high fire risk items.

To reduce the risk of fire when charging portable devices, use the correct charger for the item and unplug the charger when fully charged.

Charge on a hard flat surface like a table, desk or floor. Do not charge on beds, couches, or under pillows. Devices and chargers produce heat during normal charging. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow. When heat builds up, the battery can overheat and start a fire.

For all emergencies, please call 911. To report a controlled burn of brush or a field, call the dispatcher non-emergency number at 816-449-5802.

Our fire district is operated solely by volunteers from Maysville, Weatherby and Fairport. We appreciate your support.

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10/01/2026

Happy Birthday!
Central Dekalb’s Fire Chief Daniel Praiswater
Thank you for all you do for our Dekalb County citizens

09/23/2026

Four Area Fire Departments conduct joint rescue training exercise

Tuesday September 22, 2026

Stewartsville Missouri - Nineteen firefighters from Osborn, Clarksdale, Maysville and Stewartsville conducted a joint training session on rescue and vehicle extrication Tuesday evening September 22. The class was hosted by the Stewartsville Fire District and Chief John Hanson.

The class included hands on training for rescue and extricating victims from cars. The instructor was Quintin Graeff of Maysville. Graeff is an EMT, a St Joe firefighter and Missouri Division of Fire Safety certified instructor. Firefighters practiced patient care and securing vehicles, then removing parts of a vehicle with hydraulic cutting tools for patient access.

Scottys Tow service brought two wrecked cars for firefighters to practice on.

09/19/2026

Central Dekalb County Firefighters respond to Residential Structure Fire

Friday September 18, 2026

Maysville Missouri - Central Dekalb County Fire District responded to a residential structure fire in rural eastern Dekalb county on Friday evening at 7:16 pm

Upon arrival, firefighters found the downstairs garage fully involved in fire and spreading up into the house. An attack was made in the garage and also in the house, but the floor had already partially collapsed and an interior attack was not possible.

The homeowner stated that she heard a noise like an explosion coming from the garage area and ran outside to find the basement garage on fire. More than 20 firefighters fought the fire.

The structure and contents were a total loss.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Osborn Fire District, KAW Fire District, Dekalb-Clinton Ambulance and the Dekalb County Sherrifs office.

The incident was under control at 11:00 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

09/11/2026

Central Dekalb Fire Fighters are pleased to support Maysville’s first ever Mud Run Saturday September 12 at the fairgrounds. Mud flys at 2 pm.

This event is during our Country Harvest Festival.

Organized and put on by local businesses and volunteers

The 2026 Maysville Mud Run would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors and EVERYONE who has helped make this event happen!
A huge THANK YOU to each of the businesses and individuals listed on the banner below for supporting the mud run. Your generosity and willingness to invest in this event mean so much to us and to our community!

We also want to give a special thank you to Nick Little @ Nick GeniusGrafx for making us an awesome sponsor banner and helping us showcase those who made this event possible. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into helping us bring this all together!

A special thank you to the Foundation Creation 4-H Group for providing concessions during the event. All proceeds from concessions will go directly to the 4-H group, and we truly appreciate your help and support!

We also want to give an extra-special thank you to DeKalb County for allowing us to hold the event on county grounds at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds. We truly appreciate the opportunity to use this space and are grateful for the county's support of the Maysville Mud Run!

And to everyone else who has offered to help, gone out of their way, donated time or resources, or supported us behind the scenes — thank you! There are so many people who helped make this event possible, many who many who are not listed on this banner that gave their time and energy, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you.
We couldn't do this without the support of our community. Thank you for believing in the Maysville Mud Run and helping us get it off the ground!
Be sure to come out this Saturday, September 12th, at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds and support the event!

Major Sponsors:

The Shop Tristen Helms & Melanie Hafley

Nick GeniusGrafx
Stephanie Poster with Foundation Creation 4H
Rainbow Cafe 2.0
Les Meek and Melissa Meek
Dekalb County Youth Building
Hamby Dairy Supply Paul Hamby
Stoll Mobile Power Washing LLC
Heather Colhour
Tyler Thomas
Taylored Precision LLC
Slice and A Swirl
Quam's Equipment Service Jordan Quam Carquest Auto Parts - Maysville Auto Supply
Vivco Components
Abraham Hackett
Central DeKalb County Fire Protection District
Dan Emily Rhoad

09/08/2026

LONG DAYS. HEAVY LOADS.
DON'T CARRY IT ALONE.
988 IS HERE 24/7. Call for free to talk to a counselor

09/01/2026

Central Dekalb County Firefighters responded to 24 calls for service in August, 2026.

Emergency calls included 2 commercial structure fire calls in downtown Maysville. Both were caused by air conditioner wiring overheating. These incidents followed low voltage possibly a result of storms affecting the power grid. Other calls included a shed fire with propane cylinders, grass & brush fires, a vehicle fire, vehicle accidents, medical emergency first responder calls and storm spotting. Community service calls included lift assists, wellness checks and traffic assist for a funeral.

29 volunteer firefighters responded to calls during August.

Firefighters participated in 3 training sessions in August, practicing different nozzle stream applications, 1st responder medical emergency training and an exercise session wearing fire gear. Brian Graeff, Central Dekalb’s training officer, taught the classes.

School is back in session. Missouri law requires drivers to stop when school buses are loading and unloading students. Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicle.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers must stop their vehicle before they reach the bus and wait until the lights stop flashing, the extended stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving (or the bus driver signals to proceed) before they can start driving again.Fines and penalties increased in August 2026 for Stop Arm Violations.

For all emergencies, please call 911. To report a controlled burn of brush or a field, call the dispatcher non-emergency number at 816-449-5802.

Our fire district is operated solely by volunteers from Maysville, Weatherby and Fairport. We appreciate your support.

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08/25/2026

School is now in session. Reminder to stop for school buses to keep our children and grandchildren safe.

Missouri's new school bus safety law significantly increases fines, adds mandatory license points, and imposes stricter suspensions for illegally passing a stopped school bus.

Photo courtesy of Highway Patrol

08/23/2026

Central Dekalb County Firefighters respond to Storage Shed Fire

Sunday August 23, 2026

Maysville Missouri - Central Dekalb County Fire District responded to a storage building on fire at 2:59 p.m. on Sunday August 23, 2026 in rural Dekalb County Missouri.

The shed was fully involved in fire upon arrival of the first fire truck. The Fire was quickly extinguished to protect from spread to 2 other structures on the property. Small propane canisters exploded in the building before the fire trucks arrived. Firefighters responded with 6 trucks from Maysville and Weatherby.

Osborn Fire Protection District and the Dekalb Clinton Ambulance provided mutual aid.

The building and contents were a total loss other than the homeowner removed fuel cans, a trailer and some personal items prior to the fire trucks arrival.

The incident was under control at 3:36 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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08/20/2026

Central Dekalb County Firefighters respond to Commercial Structure Fire

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Maysville Missouri - Central Dekalb County Fire District responded to smoke in the Dekalb County courthouse on the Maysville square, Wednesday at 8:01 p.m.

The top floor of the courthouse had smoke from overheated electrical wiring on an HVAC compressor. The fire district's thermal camera was deployed and found the compressor at 364 degrees. The camera was also used to check for extension of fire.

Firefighters, Sherrif deputies, and Western District Commissioner Kyle White cleared smoke from the building.

The incident was under control at 8:20 p.m.

Damage appeared to be limited to the HVAC compressor and wiring. No injuries were reported.

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305 S Polk Street
Maysville, MO
64469

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