We, the members of the Mid-County Fire Protection District, dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through preservation of life, property and the environment.
Join Us
Firefighters are people who are at once the most fortunate and least fortunate of men.
Firefighters are those who are constantly giving of themselves and expecting nothing in return.
Firefighters are those who must rise above themselves to conquer the most overwhelming situations.
Firefighters sacrifice their lives so that others may live.
Firefighters aren't heroes; they're just doing their job.
Our Mission…
Fire Departments don't just put out fires anymore. Our role in the community has expanded greatly over the years.
Think about it - When someone is lost, we're there to aid in the search. When hazardous chemicals are released, we're there to evacuate those who are threatened and clean up the mess. When a loved one has a heart attack, we're there with the defibrillator, oxygen and medically trained personnel to keep the person alive until the ambulance arrives. When a car crash traps a family, we show up with the "jaws of life" to get them out safely.
We teach children about fire safety and how to call 9-1-1. We show up at 2 a.m. to check out your beeping smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, just to make sure your family is safe. When a storm damages your home, we help dig you out.
Our mission isn't just to put out fires. Our mission is to provide life safety and emergency management services to our community whenever and wherever life or property is threatened.
Ways to be a Hero
We don't always need people who are interested in the "heroics" or the "blood and guts" of Emergency Services. We do need people to help take care of our stations and work on our fundraising and public relations skills. Our department depends on countless volunteers with big hearts and a little spare time…anyone from firefighters and EMTs to people who drive the trucks or help with our events.
Firefighting is demanding work with terrific rewards. Firefighters protect lives and properties; they perform daring rescues, extinguish raging infernos and also play an important role in education and public awareness.
If you are interested in joining our team to protect, educate and serve our community, please take a moment to apply for membership. You can apply online or download an application and drop it off at Station 1 or mail it to us. (Link to application)
For more information feel free to contact us by phone at: 573.346.2049.
On any given day, we may fight structure fires, brush fires or car fires. We may respond to gas leaks, hazardous material spills, helicopter landing zones, motor vehicle accidents, other injuries, illnesses and accidents.
To qualify for the position of a volunteer firefighter, an individual must:
First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a basic course designed to provide training to prepare an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support care.
Auxiliary
The Auxiliary is the backbone of our department. They help with fundraising, public awareness and host community events. They are a very active group of dedicated volunteers who are always on the lookout for more people to invite into their warm family-type atmosphere. If the idea of going inside burning buildings or seeing blood makes you queasy, then the Auxiliary is for you. (Link to Auxiliary page)
Tools of the Trade - Protective Gear
Bunker/Turnout Gear
A firefighter's duties can lead him or her into a wide array of dangerous environments. The firefighter's main suit of armor is referred to as "bunker or turnout gear." Consisting of boots, pants, coat, gloves, hood and helmet, this system protects the firefighter in several ways. Reflective material on the coat, pants and helmet makes the firefighter more visible in the dark, such as at the scene of an accident at night. Flame retardant and insulating materials in the coat, pants and gloves help provide limited protection to heat and flames. A nomex hood is worn over the firefighter's head to protect his/her ears, neck and hair. The helmet protects the head, but usually has integrated eye protection. Boots are not only waterproof, but also have steel plates in the soles to protect from sharp objects. The only area not covered by this gear is the face, which becomes protected by the mask of the SCBA or self-contained breathing apparatus. The protective gear of the modern firefighter enables access to environments that an unprotected person would not be able to survive.
SCBA - "Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus"
The other key piece of equipment necessary for a firefighter's survival is the SCBA. This protects against extreme temperatures and deadly by-products of a fire. The super-heated air will quickly destroy a person's respiratory system and the suffocating smoke displaces the oxygen a person needs to survive. The SCBA system uses compressed air stored in a tank worn on the firefighter's back to supply him or her with breathable air. The air travels from the tank into the firefighter's mask, which is designed to keep smoke out and deliver fresh air when the firefighter takes a breath. Our SCBA systems have integrated alarms that indicate when a firefighter is low on air, in harm or has become unconscious or unmoving. The SCBA system allows firefighters to search for victims and perform extinguishments in otherwise unattainable environments.
Firefighters are those who are constantly giving of themselves and expecting nothing in return.
Firefighters are those who must rise above themselves to conquer the most overwhelming situations.
Firefighters sacrifice their lives so that others may live.
Firefighters aren't heroes; they're just doing their job.
Our Mission…
Fire Departments don't just put out fires anymore. Our role in the community has expanded greatly over the years.
Think about it - When someone is lost, we're there to aid in the search. When hazardous chemicals are released, we're there to evacuate those who are threatened and clean up the mess. When a loved one has a heart attack, we're there with the defibrillator, oxygen and medically trained personnel to keep the person alive until the ambulance arrives. When a car crash traps a family, we show up with the "jaws of life" to get them out safely.
We teach children about fire safety and how to call 9-1-1. We show up at 2 a.m. to check out your beeping smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, just to make sure your family is safe. When a storm damages your home, we help dig you out.
Our mission isn't just to put out fires. Our mission is to provide life safety and emergency management services to our community whenever and wherever life or property is threatened.
Ways to be a Hero
We don't always need people who are interested in the "heroics" or the "blood and guts" of Emergency Services. We do need people to help take care of our stations and work on our fundraising and public relations skills. Our department depends on countless volunteers with big hearts and a little spare time…anyone from firefighters and EMTs to people who drive the trucks or help with our events.
Firefighting is demanding work with terrific rewards. Firefighters protect lives and properties; they perform daring rescues, extinguish raging infernos and also play an important role in education and public awareness.
If you are interested in joining our team to protect, educate and serve our community, please take a moment to apply for membership. You can apply online or download an application and drop it off at Station 1 or mail it to us. (Link to application)
For more information feel free to contact us by phone at: 573.346.2049.
On any given day, we may fight structure fires, brush fires or car fires. We may respond to gas leaks, hazardous material spills, helicopter landing zones, motor vehicle accidents, other injuries, illnesses and accidents.
To qualify for the position of a volunteer firefighter, an individual must:
- be at least 18-years-old
- have a high school diploma or GED
- meet the active membership requirements of MCFPD
- successfully complete required probation or training needs
- all protective gear and pagers
- company and state-sponsored training
- social/organizational benefits
First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a basic course designed to provide training to prepare an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support care.
Auxiliary
The Auxiliary is the backbone of our department. They help with fundraising, public awareness and host community events. They are a very active group of dedicated volunteers who are always on the lookout for more people to invite into their warm family-type atmosphere. If the idea of going inside burning buildings or seeing blood makes you queasy, then the Auxiliary is for you. (Link to Auxiliary page)
Tools of the Trade - Protective Gear
Bunker/Turnout Gear
A firefighter's duties can lead him or her into a wide array of dangerous environments. The firefighter's main suit of armor is referred to as "bunker or turnout gear." Consisting of boots, pants, coat, gloves, hood and helmet, this system protects the firefighter in several ways. Reflective material on the coat, pants and helmet makes the firefighter more visible in the dark, such as at the scene of an accident at night. Flame retardant and insulating materials in the coat, pants and gloves help provide limited protection to heat and flames. A nomex hood is worn over the firefighter's head to protect his/her ears, neck and hair. The helmet protects the head, but usually has integrated eye protection. Boots are not only waterproof, but also have steel plates in the soles to protect from sharp objects. The only area not covered by this gear is the face, which becomes protected by the mask of the SCBA or self-contained breathing apparatus. The protective gear of the modern firefighter enables access to environments that an unprotected person would not be able to survive.
SCBA - "Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus"
The other key piece of equipment necessary for a firefighter's survival is the SCBA. This protects against extreme temperatures and deadly by-products of a fire. The super-heated air will quickly destroy a person's respiratory system and the suffocating smoke displaces the oxygen a person needs to survive. The SCBA system uses compressed air stored in a tank worn on the firefighter's back to supply him or her with breathable air. The air travels from the tank into the firefighter's mask, which is designed to keep smoke out and deliver fresh air when the firefighter takes a breath. Our SCBA systems have integrated alarms that indicate when a firefighter is low on air, in harm or has become unconscious or unmoving. The SCBA system allows firefighters to search for victims and perform extinguishments in otherwise unattainable environments.
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Copyright 2009 Mid-County Fire Protection District
Copyright 2009 Mid-County Fire Protection District
May 2010 - 95 calls
January - May 2010 - 482 calls January - December 2009 - 1175 calls
January - May 2010 - 482 calls January - December 2009 - 1175 calls
