Rich Hill Missouri Fire Department

10/02/2026

🔥🍔 BURGERS FOR A GREAT CAUSE TOMORROW! 🍔🔥
Come hungry and support our Rich Hill Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒❤️ Our volunteers will be firing up the grill and serving fresh burgers as part of their fundraiser tomorrow, October 3rd!
Every burger purchased helps support the men and women who volunteer their time to serve and protect our community. ❤️🚒

📍 Find us at the Ready Set Grow Annual Fall Festival located at Prospect Park
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ Festival begins at 4:00 PM
🔥 Come grab a burger, enjoy the festival, and support your Rich Hill Volunteer Fire Department!
Please SHARE and help us spread the word! 🚒🔥🍔

10/02/2026

🚒 Continuing our Fire Safety Month school visits! 🔥
The Rich Hill Fire Department had a wonderful time visiting the students at Bethany Mennonite School to talk all about fire safety and prevention. Our crew had a blast showing off the gear, answering some fantastic questions, and teaching the kids exactly what to do in an emergency.
We are so impressed by how eager these students were to learn how to keep their homes and families safe! A big thank you to the amazing staff and students at Bethany Mennonite for welcoming us into your classrooms.
Parents, let's keep the conversation going: Ask your kids what they learned today, and use this weekend to test your smoke alarms and practice your home escape plan together! 🚨👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

10/02/2026

🚒 Happy Fire Safety Month from the Rich Hill Fire Department! 🔥
We’re having a blast visiting local schools this month to teach our students all about fire safety and prevention. We had an extra special time visiting the bright students at Zion Lutheran School, and we even had a very important guest—Smokey Bear! 🐻🌲
Smokey helped our crew share essential tips on how to stay safe and prevent emergencies. Remember his famous words: "Only YOU can prevent wildfires!"
A huge thank you to the amazing students and staff at Zion Lutheran for being such wonderful hosts and eager learners.
Quick reminder for parents: This is a great time to practice your home fire escape plans and test your smoke detectors! 🚨👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

09/11/2026

It was a great day spent with Osage Valley and we really appreciate the efforts they put into their training today. We hope we never have to experience this circumstance but it's good to be as prepared as we can.

08/27/2026

🚨 INCIDENT UPDATE 🚨
Wednesday Afternoon (8/26) — Tractor & Grass Fire (Outside City Limits)
Crews were dispatched to a tractor fire that started while the owner was out mowing hay. Unfortunately, the tractor itself was a total loss.
🌾 Field Saved: With hot temperatures and a slight breeze working against us, the flames spread to the surrounding grass. Firefighters made a quick attack to get the grass fire under control, successfully keeping it from spreading further and saving the hay field from a major loss.
🤝 Mutual Aid: The department requested mutual aid from the Butler, Foster, and Compton Junction Fire Departments. A massive thank you to these crews—having your extra manpower on a hot day like today is incredibly appreciated!

08/22/2026

🚨 INCIDENT UPDATE 🚨
Friday Evening (8/21) — Residential Fire, 200 block of E. Elm St.
Crews arrived on scene to find the back of a house burning. Firefighters made a quick knock-down, safely containing all fire damage to the back porch area.
👏 Community Action: A special shoutout to the homeowner and a quick-acting neighbor! Their fast actions helped control the flames until our crews arrived on the scene, making a huge difference in saving the rest of the home.
🤝 Mutual Aid: Thank you to the Butler and Foster Fire Departments for quickly gearing up to assist us. The request was cancelled once the fire was controlled, but we always appreciate knowing you have our backs!
🚒 Our Team: A massive thank you to the 9 Rich Hill volunteers who made a rapid response last night. Great work, team!

07/26/2026

Today, the HEAT has caused a statewide shade of PINK. Missouri is looking a little rosy but the temps not so much. 🥵 Hydrate & avoid outdoor activities during the triple digit heat index values these next couple of days. Take the extreme heat warning seriously & stay cool!

07/26/2026

On July 25th, area firefighters came together for a mock drill of a residential structure fire with victims trapped inside. Firefighters made forcible entry into the home to search for victims, which included a mixture of training dummies and some of the firefighters' children.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the individuals who allowed us to use this house for training before it is torn down. Exercises like this allow firefighters to hone their skills, preparing them to better serve the community. I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication these firefighters bring to the area.

The following departments attended the drill:

- Amsterdam Fire
- Butler Fire
- Foster Fire
- Rich Hill Fire

07/26/2026

We are unsure why the tornado siren has gone off. We are looking into the issue.

07/25/2026