BOONE COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
"A Helping Hand."
50+
YEARS OF SERVICE
History built on commitment and public trust.
492
SQUARE MILES
Protecting Boone County and surrounding areas.
150+
VOLUNTEER MEMBERS
Serving the community through response and service.
FROM FIRE CHIEF DOUG WESTHOFF
Readiness starts long before the call.
Boone County Fire Protection District is built on service, training and the commitment of people who step forward for their neighbors. As the community grows, the mission remains clear: protect life and property with readiness, professionalism and care.
“Our mission depends on people who are ready to respond, willing to train and committed to serving their neighbors.”
JOIN BCFPD
Serve as a Volunteer Firefighter or EMS Responder.
Volunteer recruitment begins with two service paths. Firefighter applicants complete the basic firefighter recruit class and EMT training. EMS Responders complete EMT training and portions of recruit class, excluding SCBA.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Train for fire, rescue, EMS response, apparatus operations and station readiness.
EMS RESPONDER
Serve in an EMS-focused volunteer role with EMT training and selected components.
EMS EDUCATION
EMT and Paramedic training programs.
BCFPD’s EMS Education Division offers EMT and Paramedic programs for students pursuing EMS certification and Missouri licensure. These programs are separate fromapplying to serve as a BCFPD volunteer.
EMT PROGRAM
An emergency medical education pathway for students pursuing EMT certification.
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
An advanced EMS education pathway for students preparing for paramedic-level care.
MISSOURI TASK FORCE 1
Urban search and rescue readiness.
Missouri Task Force 1 is a specialized urban search and rescue team managed by Boone County Fire Protection District. The team supports state and federal disaster response with trained personnel, technical rescue capabilities and a large equipment cache ready for deployment.
SPECIALIZED RESPONSE
Search, rescue, medical, logistics, communications and operations support for complex incidents.
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT
Extending BCFPD’s role beyond local response when major incidents require specialized resources.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Find the right BCFPD resource quickly.
Request inspection support, find permit or fire code guidance, connect with public information staff, or explore prevention programs for schools, businesses and community groups.
LIFE SAFETY
Inspections
Request information for fire inspections, prevention inspections, commercial property reviews and life safety questions.
PERMITS & PLAN REVIEW
Permits
Find permit guidance, prevention requirements, plan review information and fire district review resources for local projects.
FIRE CODE
Fire Code Guidance
Access fire code information and project support for property owners, contractors, developers and design professionals.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Media Requests
Find news contacts, interview request information, public information resources and guidance for district-related questions.
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION
Community Programs
Explore public education, station tours, truck displays, fire extinguisher training and safety outreach for local groups.
SAFETY EDUCATION
Prevention Resources
Find safety education and risk reduction resources for residents, schools, businesses and community organizations.
NEED HELP NOW?
Find the right next step.
Whether you are reporting an emergency, planning a controlled burn, requesting an inspection, looking for a station or exploring ways to serve, start with the path that fits your need.
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