Johnson County Fire Protection District

TODAY -HELP US FILL THE BOOT!

We are at the Warrensburg Walmart TODAY from 10 AM - 3 PM with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise money for an incredible cause! Come out, see the trucks, say hi to your local firefighters, and help us "Fill the Boot."

Every single donation helps MDA fund life-changing research and support families living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.

Can't make it in person? You can still help! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer below with your phone's camera, or click here to donate online directly: https://tinyurl.com/4t3uffpv

Thank you for always supporting the JCFPD and our community. Please LIKE and SHARE this post to help us spread the word!

HELP US FILL THE BOOT!

This Saturday, we are teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise money for an incredible cause! Come out, see the trucks, say hi to your local firefighters, and help us "Fill the Boot."

📍 Where: Warrensburg Wal-Mart
📅 When: Saturday, June 6
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Every single donation helps MDA fund life-changing research and support families living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.

Can't make it in person? You can still help! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer below with your phone's camera, or click here to donate online directly: https://tinyurl.com/4t3uffpv

Thank you for always supporting the JCFPD and our community. Please LIKE and SHARE this post to help us spread the word!

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. From all of us m, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families. We will never forget.

Thanks to Natalie for stopping by with a basket of treats. We appreciate the support!

Just completed our first water rescue of this rain event on NE E Highway at the Blackwater River. One person was safely retrieved from floodwater by rescue boat after driving around barricades that had closed the roadway due to high water.

Barricades are placed for a reason. Floodwaters are dangerous, unpredictable, and can quickly sweep away a vehicle.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the incredible mothers in our community and our organization for your strength, care, and dedication each and every day.

We asked the chiefs for “a normal Monday.”
They interpreted that as “Star Wars.”
May the 4th be with you.

Captain Vernon Collett of the Johnson County Fire Protection District was honored this weekend during the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, held May 2-3, 2026, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where his name was formally added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

The memorial, located on the campus of the National Emergency Training Center, is the nation’s official tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty. This year, 204 firefighters from across the country were honored during the annual weekend of remembrance hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Battalion Chief Larry Eggen attended the ceremonies in Emmitsburg on behalf of the District and the Collett family.

“The loss of these firefighters is felt most deeply by the families and loved ones left behind. They were parents, partners, colleagues and friends who will forever be remembered for their bravery and their devotion to duty,” said National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO Victor Stagnaro in the Foundation’s official release.

Captain Collett died in the line of duty on March 8, 2025, while battling a natural cover fire. He served the Johnson County Fire Protection District for 29 years and was assigned to the District's Station 6 near Valley City, where he served as Captain since 2011. He was the first line of duty death in the District’s history.

“Captain Collett’s name being added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial is a solemn and permanent recognition of his service and sacrifice,” said Fire Chief Larry Jennings. “He was devoted to protecting this community, and his legacy will continue to be felt in every corner of this District.”

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend included a candlelight service on Saturday evening and a memorial service on Sunday morning, bringing together families, fire service members, and supporters from across the nation to honor the fallen.

Captain Collett’s name now joins hundreds of others etched into the National Memorial as part of a permanent record of firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

Full videos of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ceremonies are available at: https://weekend.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/memorial-weekend-coverage/.

Welcome our newest Firefighter to the District! David Barlow serving out of Station 12 (Burtville).

You don’t see this every day.

On Saturday, crews responded to a crash in the 200 block of SW 2 Highway that left a vehicle in an unusual position. The driver sustained only minor injuries.

Due to the instability of the vehicle, firefighters used stabilization struts to secure it before safely removing the driver.

A reminder that even routine drives can take unexpected turns. We’re thankful this one ended with a good outcome.