Boles
Fire Protection DistrictServing the communities of Gray Summit, Labadie, St. Albans and Villa Ridge
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| 12/5/2009 |
It is with deep regrets that the Boles Fire Protection District announces the passing of Retired Fire Chief James “Skeeter” McDaniel on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Chief McDaniel began his fire service career with the Gray Summit Volunteer Fire Department in 1945. In 1971, the Boles Fire Protection District was established and Chief McDaniel became the first Fire Chief of the newly formed district. Chief McDaniel was past President of the Franklin/Gasconade Firefighters Association. Visitation for Chief McDaniel will be Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home at 231 Jefferson Street in Washington, MO from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial Service will be Tuesday December8, 2009 at the Gray Summit Methodist Church at 215 Ford Street in Gray Summit, MO at 11:00 A.M. |
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| 5/30/09 | Open House held at Station 3 | |
| 4/18/09 |
CERT Community Emergency Response Team Boles Fire District Station #2 CERT program educates people about emergency preparedness for hazards that my impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
COST: FREE !!! |
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| 4/1/09 |
ISO Status The District is still anxiously awaiting results from our ISO test which was done one year ago this past November. The paperwork is still being processed and we will inform all of our residents as soon as we know the results.
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| 3/18/09 | The Board of Directors has officially appointed Harvey Dubbs to assume the duties of Bud Holthaus. Mr. Dubbs is a Chaplin with the fire District and he will continue as the Board Treasure until the term of Mr. Holthaus expires, next April. | |
| 3/8/09 |
Director August "Bud"
Holthaus It is with deep regret that the Boles Fire Protection District announces the passing of Board of Director August “Bud” Holthaus on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Director Holthaus began his fire service career with the Gray Summit Volunteer Fire Department in 1945. In 1971, the Boles Fire Protection District was established and Director Holthaus was elected to the Board. Director Holthaus served on the board for the past 38 years and was Chairman for 37 of those years. He will be greatly missed. |
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| 3/2/2008 |
24 Hours a Day- 7 Days a
Week Effective March 2 Beginning in March, The Boles Fire District will have Firefighters staffing Station 1 in Gray Summit, and Station 2 in Labadie 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will mean a quicker initial response for the residents of the District. The Reserve Firefighters will continue to respond to the Fire Stations and respond as they have for the last 37 years. For more information about becoming a Reserve Firefighter or if you are over 16 years of age and are interested in joining our Junior Reserve program. Please click the below link or contact the Fire Station at 636-742-2515. |
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| 10/01/07 |
ISO TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR November! We are currently training vigorously to achieve the best possible rating on our ISO test. ISO testing is a rate given from 1-10 with 1 as the best score and 10 as the highest score.Our current rates are 7 for hydrant areas and 9 for non hydrant areas. This rating was tested in the mid 80's. The national average is 6 and only 2 Districts in the US are rated at a 1. This rating is given to the fire districts, but it reflects on homeowners insurance rates.
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| 1/15/08 | Station 1 (Gray Summit) and Station 2 (Labadie) will be manned full time 24 hours a day-7days a week beginning in March. The stations will be manned with 2 personnel at each station to bring the very important first truck out of the door and to an emergency scene. The reserve members of the District will follow directly, to bring additional equipment and personnel. The other 2 stations: Station 3 in Villa Ridge and Station 4 in St. Albans will remain reserve only stations. The District is always accepting applications for reserve members. |
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| 1/26/08 | DISTRICT BATTLES 2 FIRES IN POOR WEATHER Last week a fire destroyed one home on Camelot Acres Lane in Villa Ridge, and damaged another on Puetz Lane in Gray Summit. Firefighters worked long hours in freezing temperatures at both scenes. The District warns residents to make sure the lint traps are clean in their dryers often, and to examine their gas and electrical appliances to make sure they are in good working order. IMPORTANT: If any family members sleep in the basement, be sure to have a FIRE ESCAPE PLAN. Read this article in the Washington Missourian! |
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| 2/29/08 |
ISO TESTING UPDATE ISO was at the Boles Fire District in November to retest for a new rating. The test took 5 days to complete and included tests on apparatus, hydrants, water shuttling, engine houses, and Franklin County Dispatch. The ISO representative said it could be up to 6 months to receive our new rating. We are anxiously awaiting the response and will let everyone know as soon as we know. |
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| 3/1/08 |
24 Hours a Day- 7 Days a
Week Beginning in March, The Boles Fire District will have Firefighters staffing Station 1 in Gray Summit, and Station 2 in Labadie 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will mean a quicker initial response for the residents of the District. The Reserve Firefighters will continue to respond to the Fire Stations and respond as they have for the last 37 years. For more information about becoming a Reserve Firefighter or if you are over 16 years of age and are interested in joining our Junior Reserve program. |
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| 7/25/08 |
Maplewood Firefighter laid to rest. Line of Duty Death: Maplewood Fire Department Firefighter/ Paramedic Ryan Hummert, 22, killed in a shooting while responding to vehicle fire on Monday July 21, 2008. Firefighter Hummert was laid to rest on Friday July 25, 2008. Boles Fire District would like to thank Maplewood Fire and Richmond Heights Fire for the opportunity to assist with services during the funeral. |
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| 10/17/08 | PIZZA PARTY TO BE HELD AT
BOLES STATION #2 IN LABADIE 5-7:30 This is for the Children who have completed the book reading contest (read 25 books) |
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Boles
Fire Protection District2731 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
636-742-2515 Fax:636-742-2532
pr@bolesfiredistrict.org