Washington Fire Department

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Washington Fire Department Fire service for the City of Washington and The Washington Community Fire District. We recognize the value of our volunteers and their families.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Washington Volunteer Fire Company is determined to be the most innovative and effective Fire Department in the Country.To achieve this goal, it will be one customer-oriented organization, a culture in search of excellence and greatest cost effectiveness in its delivery of fire prevention and protection, rescue services, property conservation, environmental protection and emergency management. Significant resources shall be devoted to maintaining the highest standards of performance within the realm of economic feasibility. PURPOSE
The Washington Volunteer Fire company’s purpose is to utilize in the most cost effective manner possible its allocated tax dollars and contributions invested by the citizens to minimize the impact of fires and other emergencies on life safety and property. STATEMENT OF DIRECTION
We are an innovative, nationally recognized fire department, providing quality service to the City of Washington and the Washington Rural Fire Association. We are proud of the strength and diversity of our professional volunteer workforce and emphasize continuous service improvement, focusing on the preservation of life, property and the environment. using participatory management, through the Washington Volunteer Fire Company, their input is solicited to improve department decisions and demonstrate commitment. The department explores all options to provide resources necessary to meet our goals, and enjoy excellent cooperation and relationships with other agencies and policy makers. The Washington Fire Department is prepared to handle all emergencies, including major disasters, that may occur in our community, and do so with environmental considerations, as well as cost effectively.

Wednesday night training: live burn at the training center.WFD call summary, Sept. 24-Oct. 29/24: water problem, Pleasan...
10/10/2026

Wednesday night training: live burn at the training center.

WFD call summary, Sept. 24-Oct. 2
9/24: water problem, Pleasant Dr.
9/25: alarm, E. 14th St.
alarm, Bramel Rd.
check area, Steutermann Rd.
vehicle accident, Hwy 100/A
9/26: vehicle accident, Hwy100/185
assist EMS, Pleasant Dr.
check area, Front St.
vehicle accident, Hwy 100/47
check area, Hwy KK
vehicle accident, E. 5th St.
9/27: mutual aid, Union
9/28: wires, Apple Ave.
vehicle accident, Hwy 100/47
wires, Madison Ave.
9/29: check area, Hwy YY
vehicle accident, Hwy 100
alarm, E. 5th St.
9/30: assist EMS, Roberts St.
10/01: alarm, Lincoln St.
vehicle accident, Hwy 100/A
wires, Hwy A
alarm, Stone Gate Loop
check area, Dunne Spring Rd.
10/02: assist EMS, W. 8th St.
mutual aid, New Haven-Berger
alarm, E. 5th St.
wires, Hwy 47
vehicle accident, Hwy 100
vehicle accident, Hwy 47
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852

10/07/2026
It is Fire Prevention Week! This year, the NFPA theme is “Charge into Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower”. Kids and...
10/06/2026

It is Fire Prevention Week! This year, the NFPA theme is “Charge into Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower”. Kids and parents- remember that entries for the poster contest are due this Friday, October 9th! We will be coming by the schools that morning to collect them. If you have any questions about the rules, please refer to the information that we posted in early September.

This evening, we had the honor of witnessing a Citizen Life-Saving Award presented to Clint Schneider, in recognition of...
10/06/2026

This evening, we had the honor of witnessing a Citizen Life-Saving Award presented to Clint Schneider, in recognition of his actions on the night of September 11.
Having spotted flames coming from a neighbor’s home, Mr. Schneider immediately ran across the street (barefoot!), gained entry, and helped the resident exit the home, all while fire conditions were rapidly worsening. Although the fire department response was rapid, nothing beats a brave neighbor across the street, willing to help. We believe that his actions were truly life-saving, and we applaud his bravery. We would also like to thank the other neighbors that helped the homeowner that evening and in the days afterward, with fundraising efforts to assist with needs after the fire.
Mr. Rogers would be proud of this neighborhood!

A large group of WVFC personnel and family members attended and participated in the annual service at the Firefighter Me...
10/05/2026

A large group of WVFC personnel and family members attended and participated in the annual service at the Firefighter Memorial in Kingdom City, MO. Five WVFC members that passed away in 2025 were added to the Washington section of the memorial wall:
Thomas E. Frankenberg
Robert B. Hillermann
Charles L. McCabe
George J. Meyer
Dennis G. Schwoeppe

We are honored to have served with these fine men.

If you have never been to the memorial, it is located at the northwest corner of the Kingdom City exit off of Hwy 70. It is a beautiful area for individual departments to honor their members, and for the highest recognition of Missouri firefighters that were lost in the line of duty.

Wednesday night training, visiting the downtown Fall Festival, and doughnuts from our friends at Oak Pointe- thank you!...
09/26/2026

Wednesday night training, visiting the downtown Fall Festival, and doughnuts from our friends at Oak Pointe- thank you!

WFD call summary, Sept. 12-23
9/12: exterior fire, Hwy A
service call, Calvin Ln.
9/13: check area, Elm st.
9/15: wires, Wh***ey Creek Rd.
wires, Sunset Bluffs
9/16: exterior gas leak, W. 4th St.
9/17: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger
check area, Missouri River
9/18: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger
assist EMS, E. 5th St.
alarm, Elm St.
assist EMS, Old Hwy 100
vehicle accident, Hwy KK
9/19: vehicle accident, E. 5th St.
assist EMS, Elbert Dr.
alarm, W. Main St.
assist EMS, Carriage Ct.
9/20: vehide accident, E. 5th St.
9/21: alarm, Washington Crossing
9/22: assist EMS, Rabbit Trail Dr.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852

09/19/2026

A true hometown hero.
Thank you, Mr. Schneider for your lifesaving actions.

This afternoon, the Washington Volunteer Fire Company held the annual awards and pinning ceremony. We had the honor of ...
09/14/2026

This afternoon, the Washington Volunteer Fire Company held the annual awards and pinning ceremony.
We had the honor of presenting Citizen Life Safety Awards to Bob Sturm and James Seebeck (not present for pictures), for their lifesaving actions at a vehicle fire. In September of 2025, WFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire with rescue on Hwy KK. Prior to arrival of Fire and EMS, Bob Sturm and James Seebeck stopped to remove the occupants of the vehicle, and got them to safety until emergency personnel arrived. We thank them for their heroic actions that day, and being great examples of helping our neighbors.
We also congratulate all of our members that received recognition today. (For those who may be wondering, the “100 Club” is awarded to members that have attended at least 100 calls for service, at least 100 training hours, and at least 100 hours of committee/activity time). For those members who were not able to be present for the ceremony today, you are not off the hook- we will be getting pictures of you eventually!
Thank you to the WFVC Auxiliary for refreshments, and a belated thank you for providing hydration assist at Friday night’s fire.


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200 E. Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO
63090

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+16363901020

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