Dunklin Fire Protection District

Never forget

Dunklin Fire Protection District

Jefferson County, Missouri: Office of Emergency Management

Chance for severe weather this afternoon in #jeffcomo. Keep an eye on US National Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri for updates.

Joachim Plattin Emergency Medical Service

The JPAD Paramedics Recovery Fund has been established at First State Community Bank for anyone who wishes to donate to our two Paramedics injured in the vehicle accident on July 12th.

All checks should be made payable to: JPAD Paramedics Recovery Fund

Donations may also be mailed to: JPAD House 6, 1235 N Truman Blvd Crystal City, MO 63019

You can also make a donation electronically.

Venmo: JPADrecovery

PayPal: [email protected]

JPAD’s employees would once again like to thank the surrounding EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement agencies, the regional hospitals, and the citizens of our community for your overwhelming support during this time. It is truly appreciated.
#jpadstrong

Dunklin firefighters will be in the parade tomorrow evening to help celebrate and congratulate the Herculaneum Highschool class of 2020! Congratulations graduates!

The Senior Parade is tomorrow evening at 6pm. Ideally, there will be one senior per vehicle, and they will be riding in the passenger's seat. The lineup will take place in the parking lot next to the football field. Please back your vehicle into every other parking spot. We can't wait to see you again. We will be live-streaming the parade on this page.

Dunklin Fire Protection District Community Outreach

** Traffic notice for Friday March 13 **
Please use caution in the area

MoDOT will be placing an emergency lane drop on I-55 tomorrow Friday, March 13 during daytime hours as crews work to clear fallen rocks. The right lane on NB I-55 between Pevely and Barnhart will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow

Dunklin Fire Protection District Community Outreach

https://www.facebook.com/Dunklin-Fire-Protection-District-Community-Outreach-103608907892344/

Dunklin Fire Protection District Community Outreach page is designed to promote positive communication between Dunklin Fire Protection District and the community in which we serve.

Dunklin Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/ EMT. Minimum qualifications are 21 years of age, Firefighter 1 and 2 and Missouri EMT license.

Applications can be picked up in person Monday through Friday 8am-4pm from Dunklin Fire Protection District, 1987 Hwy Z Pevely, MO 63070.

Applications must be turned in by 4pm on Friday January 31, 2020

Missouri Division of Fire Safety

Santa Claus is coming to town!!
Saturday December 21 9am-12pm, Santa will be at the fire station for photos and visiting.
This is a free event , please bring your own camera! We look forward to seeing you!

!! UPDATE- @ 6:20 Front Street Reopened !!

!! @6:45 Crews are working to get Cherry Lane reopened shortly !!

Crews currently on the scene of utility poles and trees down in two separate locations. Crews will have the roadways blocked till ameren can arrive.

**Road closed Cherry Lane @ JB Oaks

**Road closed Front Street between Shade Tree Lane and Ponderosa Lane.

Dunklin Firefighters would like to remind everyone of the fall back time change tonight. When you change your clocks you should also change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! Remember smoke alarms have a life span of 7-10 years but batteries should be changed every 6 months!

Dunklin Firefighters have kicked off their annual non-perishable food drive for the Jefferson County Rescue Mission. We will be collecting donations at the fire station until December 20, 2019.

Dunklin Fire Protection District

Dunklin Fire Protection District

Dunklin Fire Protection District

Take appropriate precautions and keep an eye on the weather!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning extended into #jeffcomo

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Hosted by JPAD

THANK YOU!(An understatement for the selfless gift of life given!) Last week was the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive! Which was a great success due to the 82 donors & several volunteers! 89 units of blood collected! Potential to save 267 lives through blood product donation! We can't wait to see you next year!

MDA St. Louis

Thank you Dunklin Fire Protection District for Filling the Boot for MDA this weekend! Our local families appreciate your many years of dedication and service.

We are less then one week away from the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive! Last year our the community came together & donated over 100 units of blood with potential to save 300+ lives!
This year as a thank you for your time & donation:
We will have food, Amazon gift cards & T-Shirts (Provided by The American Red Cross)
Come say hi to the 13 local Departments & vote for the one you would like to see win "The Battle" this year!

Joachim Pattlin Ambulance District currently holds the winners plaque from last year! As a prize to the winners this year JPAD upon handing over the plaque will also wash 1 apparatus of the 2019 Winning departments choice!

"If you’re a blood donor, you’re a hero to someone, somewhere, who received your gracious gift of life." Will you donate blood?
YOU are someone's type! Help us save lives during this #BLOODEMERGENCY! Community strong at The 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Mon Aug.19, 2019 Festus-Cystal City MO

Jefferson County, Missouri: Office of Emergency Management

A significant heatwave will begin impacting the region on Wednesday. Our current situation report is attached.

!!! TRAFFIC ALERT !!!
Monday July 1st Highway Z will be closed both directions @ Wagon Wheel Road for road repairs. The closure is scheduled to take place from 8 am to 4 pm. Please plan accordingly.

Another round of severe weather heading our way. Please have a way to receive weather alerts and warnings.

9PM UPDATE...The severe weather threat has ended across the area.

Strong to severe thunderstorms will move in from the southwest this afternoon, first across southwestern Missouri. Then spread northeastward across the forecast area. Storms are forecast to be near Jefferson City and Ironton by 4 PM, St. Louis metro area between 5 and 7 PM, and then into the Quincy, Litchfield, and Salem Illinois areas by 8 PM. The main threats are large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Remember to have a way of receiving weather warnings, and take a few moments to think about where you could take shelter if bad weather was heading your way.

Another chance for strong storms today into this evening, keep an eye on the sky!

Be prepared for more severe weather tonight! The outlook has been upgraded and we expect severe thunderstorms to impact the region again tonight! Large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes are all possible.

Joachim Plattin Emergency Medical Service

JPAD would like to congratulate these firefighters on completing a 10-week Emergency Medical Responder Course. This course will suffice the requirements set forth by JPAD medical direction in providing quality care for victims of illness or injury in our district. These men represent a dedication and commitment to our community aimed at delivering the best care possible to their neighbors. Also pictured is lead instructor Captain Ken Strathmann and assisting instructor Paramedic Tim Todd.

Please stay weather aware today and this evening.

Updated Situational Report for Severe Thunderstorms in our area this afternoon and evening

Dunklin Firefighters responded to 153 calls for the month of April. The year to date total for 2019 is 651 calls. Below is a breakdown of responses for April .

April 2019 Calls
Motor Vehicle Accidents - 26
Brush- 1
Carbon Monoxide- 2
Check the Area-2
Check the Building- 1
Commercial Fire Alarm- 7
Commercial Structure Fire- 2
EMS- 87
Haz Mat- 1
Residential Fire Alarm- 5
Vehicle fire - 1
Wash Down- 1
Utilities / Wires Down- 2
Move Up- 6
Miscellaneous - 9

TOTAL- 153 calls

Road closures due to the flooding!

Current Road Closures due to flood.

Benefitting Jefferson County Backstoppers

Jefferson County, Missouri: Office of Emergency Management

Be weather aware this evening and overnight!

Tornado Watch for #jeffcomo until 3:00 AM 5/1

Missouri State Highway Patrol

*Missouri AMBER Alert Cancellation*

St. Charles Police Department has cancelled an Alert for an incident that occurred at 2009 Santa Monica St. at 10:30 a.m., 04/05/2019

Abducted Was:
Alexia Marez, age 1, Fernando Marez, age 3

The children were located safe in Illinois.

Missouri State Highway Patrol

AMBER ALERT

ABDUCTED - Alexia Marez (F/age 1, H, wearing white & pink flower onesie blue pants) & Fernando Marez (M/age 3, H, wearing blue shirt & grey sweatpants)

VEHICLE: Tan 4 door SUV - partial plate (MO or IL) E15

SUSPECT: Fernando Marez - H/M/24 yr old, 5’7, 145 lbs

Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight! When you change your clocks, you should also change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries!