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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By Chris Fortune The cause of a fire that started just before noon Tuesday at a home at the intersection of King Hill and Indiana avenues is unknown and an investigation is underway. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and temporarily closed King Hill Avenue for a few blocks. Fire inspectors remained on the scene
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By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Fire Department will receive more than $280,000 in ARPA funds for a new rescue truck and apparatus equipment to replace pieces of its aging fleet. The rescue truck currently in reserve use is more than 12 years old and has more than 100,000 miles, a rebuilt motor and is
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By Jazmine Knight With many gathering yard waste to burn this month, following established guidelines is key to keeping people and property safe. The open burning season is back again for the fall. Burning is allowed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. “It doesn’t mean that you just burn anything,” said Frank Till, executive director
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By NewsPress Now Those who have yard waste to get rid of have the option to burn it this month. During November and April, open burning of dry yard waste is allowed within the city limits between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Fires must be fully out by 6 p.m. If weather conditions such
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Learning the basics of fire safety is the first step in fighting the dangers of fire—and it just so happens to be the most important. That’s why Kidde, a trusted leader in fire safety for more than 100 years, is on a mission to help protect every moment, for everyone. For
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By Cameron Montemayor One area fire district is beefing up its supply of equipment with help from a federal grant aimed at assisting fire protection entities. The DeKalb Fire Protection District was recently awarded the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Fire Protection Grant, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The award
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By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Fire Department recently received over $100,000 in grant funding to upgrade aging equipment of fire trucks and implement a mobile inspection software. $13,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding was awarded to the general fund fire department program, and $18,871 from Tyler Technologies was used to purchase digital fire
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By Leah Rainwater After areas of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas endured a summer of flood warnings, the cold and dry weather is raising alerts from the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning in terms of elevated fire weather for all of Northwest Missouri and
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By Storm Tracker Meteorologist Payton Counts As a surface high-pressure system moves southward, it will result in an associated wind shift within the upper-level flow of the atmosphere. In short, the surface wind is expected to transition from a northwestern to a southwestern direction. This shift will make it easier for the transport of warm,
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By Jenna Wilson A family is left without a home and without some of their pets following a late-night fire in Wathena, Kansas, over the weekend. The fire happened around 11:15 p.m. Saturday near Elwood Park Homes in Wathena. Thelma Chilcoat and her two teenage children were fortunate to make it out of the fire
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