SJFD to replace 20 year old Ladder Five truck
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is one step closer to getting a new fire truck.
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Fire crews contain garage blaze, no injuries reported
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â —Â The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a garage fire around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Fern Drive and Ferndale Avenue.
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Fire investigator provides update on Friday’s residential structure fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is working the scene of a structure fire Friday evening on North 24th Street.
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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SJFD honors retirees at IAFF Local 77 banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â — On Saturday, the St. Joseph Fire Department will be hosting its annual local 77 retirees and award banquet.
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SJFD awarded grant for new fire training facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department received a Military Community Reinvestment Grant aimed at assisting communities that provide support to military programs and bases.
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SJFD responds to North 13th Street fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 13th Street early Thursday morning. The initial call for the fire came in at about 1:53 a.m. Thursday, according to Fire Inspector Casey Crockett with Fire Prevention. Crockett confirmed to News-Press NOW that
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SJFD working with 139th Airlift Wing to develop new joint training facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â — City officials are joining efforts to take fire training to the next level in St. Joseph.
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Emergency crews respond to structure fire
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the area of 2995 S.E. Mason Road in St. Joseph around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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SJFD honors the retirement of Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – After 44 years of dedicated service, leadership and mentorship, Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins has officially retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department, marking the end of an extraordinary career that has left a lasting impact on the department and the community.
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Missouri OKs free college tuition for firefighters, police, EMTs with new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri is pioneering new opportunities for a wide range of public safety personnel to further their education with free tuition awards for eligible members and their dependents.
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Buchanan County EMS honors the late Steve Groshong through post renaming
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Buchanan County EMS is hosting a renaming and dedication ceremony of Post 1 in honor of Steve Groshong. Â
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SJPD responds to shooting incident at South Belt Walmart
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers and employees evacuated the South Belt Walmart due to a reported shooting on Tuesday afternoon.
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One dead, one rescued in Cameron fire on Sunday
CAMERON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One person is dead and one child is safe after being trapped inside a structure on fire on Sunday in Cameron, Missouri.
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SJFD warns of common fire dangers during summer months
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Following a string of recent fire-related calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to stay mindful of fire safety.
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New Buchanan County EMS facility opens in Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the official opening of the new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Local fire captain retires after 28 years
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime firefighter in St. Joseph will hang up his boots after nearly 30 years with the department.
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St. Joseph Fire Department begins demolition for headquarters upgrade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Demolition has begun on a Downtown building that has stood vacant for more than three decades.
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Structure fire forces evacuations at St. Joseph apartment complex
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tenants are navigating the aftermath after being displaced by a structure fire at the Meadows Apartments, located off South Leonard Road and Pickett.Â
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One dog dead following Tuesday afternoon house fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire Tuesday in the area of South 19th and Olive Streets that killed one dog.
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St. Joseph Fire Department responds to large fire at Meadows Apartments
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Firefighters battled a large structure fire that engulfed part of an apartment complex early Tuesday morning on South Leonard Road.
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Buchanan County to open new Downtown EMS facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County will celebrate the opening of its new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at its new site.
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Missouri eyes free college tuition for public safety personnel and dependents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation headed for the governor’s desk would provide free tuition in Missouri for a wide-range of public safety personnel if approved, a new tool designed to address staffing shortages and boost recruitment. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis, would provide college tuition awards for
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No injuries reported in mobile home structure fire Friday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a structure fire that engulfed one mobile home at a trailer park near South 36th Street and Pickett Road Friday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire according to Battalion Chief Mike Wacker. The fire occurred at
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Buchanan County EMS program aims to tackle paramedic shortage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County EMS paramedic program is helping trainees succeed while also easing emergency service staffing shortages.Â
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Crews respond to structure fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire early Friday morning in the area of South 19th and Belle streets. Firefighters confirmed the structure was empty and was condemned. When News-Press NOW was on the scene around 4 a.m. Friday, firefighters were working to put
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Fire crews offer safety tips ahead of summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From outdoor fire safety to water precautions, firefighters are reminding residents to make safety a priority this summer.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Construction is nearly complete on the new Buchanan County EMS facility in Downtown St. Joseph.Â
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Statue to be removed for new fire station; South Side residents respondÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A historic structure at 303 East Hyde Park Avenue in the south end of St. Joseph, long valued by community members, will soon be relocated. City officials confirmed earlier this week that the new South Side fire station will be placed at this location for efficient response times. However, community
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City selects location for new South Side fire station
City officials agreed on the final location for a new South Side fire station at 303 East Hyde Park Ave. in St. Joseph.
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