Pumpkin Center Volunteer Fire Dept.

09/28/2026

Are you aware most departments are volunteer Firefighters that have a job ... We have to leave work if possible to respond ... There is a Burn Ban Still in effect for Howell County MO.

09/21/2026

Update 7:38 pm Sept 20 2026.. we have made contact with Forest Service and has been confirmed by the command on the Taber Fire . Be in mind it is contained at the fire lines and the burning process is still in process what is called back burning from the fire lines to meet up with the actual fire so you will continue to see smoke we will stay in contact through out the process and shuttle water and any other source as needed .

09/20/2026

We are aware of the fire south of 14 . The Forest Service is on scene several acres have burned and predicting possible 400 acres we are in contact with the Forest serviced and will continue to do so ..

09/04/2026

Howell County under a Burn Ban has been issued and in effect now

08/16/2026

05/12/2026

Congrats Hannah 👏

Congrats to Hannah Harper American Idol Season 24 winner! The “String Cheese” singer is from Willow Springs and was born in Bunker, Missouri!

03/31/2026

Elevated fire danger expected again today as gusty southerly winds up to 30 to 40 mph at times combine with a dry air mass. Elevated Fire Danger means that weather and land conditions are favorable for erratic fire spread, if a fire does start.

03/21/2026

Pumpkin center has received 3 new sets of turnout gear and 3 sets of rescue/ wildfire gear thanks to a grant and all of Chief Dave Boone’s hard work. He puts in alot of hours making sure the fire station stays up and running .

03/02/2026

Pumpkin Center would like to thank Pomona fire department, the U.S Forest Service and the helicopter pilots that assisted with our fire yesterday. Multiple structures were saved. Remember do not try and do a large controlled burn by yourself especially during red flag conditions.