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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Firefighters spend their careers helping others, but this time they are reaching out to the community for help.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are moving forward for a new fire station on the South Side of St. Joseph. Earlier this year, the St. Joseph City Council approved an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., to begin design planning on the new location for Fire Station No. 10, which will cost $4.29
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city will be seeking a new fire chief. Chief Kenny Cordonnier will retire on Friday, April 4, capping a 43-year career. He has served as fire chief since November 2021. Cordonnier started with the city in September 1981 and served in several positions, including nine years as the
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The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.
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Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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A man is dead and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after an early morning fire Monday in Maryville, Missouri. Crews from the Maryville Fire Department arrived shortly after 4 a.m. to a home on Chick Avenue after a passerby reported seeing flames coming from the home, officials said. A woman confirmed to firefighters
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By Cameron Montemayor A familiar face within city hall will lead daily operations in the short term as St. Joseph City Council members approved Clint Thompson as interim city manager at Tuesday’s council meeting. Thompson will assume the position — likely for the next four to five months — following the resignation of Bryan Carter
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SJFD Firefighters had previously responded to a structure fire at the same vacant property this past Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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The St. Joseph Fire Department
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Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
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The St. Joseph Police Department has identified a body found at the 4500 block of Badger Street last week.
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Local firefighters attended a training conducted by Evergy on Wednesday morning which focused on power lines. The training offered a refresher on how to properly respond to emergencies involving overhead and underground power lines, including dig-ins and downed power lines from storms. The goal was for first responders to learn how to keep themselves safe
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According to its annual report, the St. Joseph Fire Department responded to 16,061 calls in 2024. These calls included fire emergencies, medical calls, and fire safety inspections. This is a faint decrease from 2023 when the fire department responded to 16,082 calls for service. While the St. Joseph Fire Department saw a slight decrease in
Continue ReadingBy Eduardo Castillo – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 31—A 35-year-old Kansas man died Tuesday morning when the minivan he was driving left the road and caught fire. The victim was identified as Jared Adock of Kingman, a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log shows. The crash was reported at 4 a.m. along Kansas Highway 42
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By Jenna Wilson One of the busiest days of the year for emergency crews is here and local firefighters are prepared, even if it means time away from their families. Capt. Jeff Werner is working the Thanksgiving shift and has been with the St. Joseph Fire Department for 14 years. He comes from a military
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By Leah Rainwater With colder weather making its entrance this week, the St. Joseph Fire Department has been busy. Two vacant homes were devastated following fire calls on Tuesday. The first happened at about 3:15 p.m. at 21st and Faraon streets. The cause is unknown and no injuries were reported. The second fire was at
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By NewsPress Now Fire crews were on the scene of a structure fire near the intersection of North 21st and Faraon streets. The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to the call at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday. Smoke and fire appeared to be showing on the porch of the residence, which was vacant at the time. No
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph Fire Department officials are pre-emptively preparing for an audit to ensure its systems are running smoothly and home insurance premiums aren’t negatively affected. The fire department chief and assistant chief met with a field representative from the Insurance Services Office in October to gain an understanding of what they need
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By Kendra Simpson With colder weather arriving, St. Joseph residents will be putting their fireplaces, space heaters and radiators to use, but no one wants their holidays going up in smoke. Home fires occur more in winter months than any other time of the year, but by following a few safety practices, people can be
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By Jenna Wilson Trying to stay warm as the temperatures drop? People who are unhoused can sometimes resort to unsafe measures – causing more fire risks. This time of year, the St. Joseph Fire Department is seeing more transient fires that are accidentally caused by those living outdoors to cook and find ways to keep
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By Leah Rainwater St. Joseph law enforcement and fire crews responded to a structure fire at 807 N 10th Street. The call came in around 7 p.m. on Friday evening. There were no injuries reported and fire officials have not identified the start of the fire. News-Press Now will continue to provide updates as they
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph authorities responded to a traffic crash which resulted in a vehicle fire around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. One vehicle was turning on to Village Drive from North Belt Highway, while the other was continuing north. Both drivers were sent to Mosaic Life Care, with one transported by EMS and the
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