ORGANIZATION
Washington Area Fire Protection and Rescue Services
are comprised of three entities:
Washington Fire Department, Washington Volunteer Fire Company
and Washington Community Fire Protection District.
All three entities work together to provide fire and life safety services
to the citizens of both the City of Washington
and the Washington Community Fire Protection District.
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The Washington Volunteer Fire Company (W.V.F.C.) has been a professional volunteer service since 1852 providing the manpower to serve and protect the citizens of both the Washington Fire Department and the Washington Community Fire Protection District. The W.V.F.C. is responsible for responding to incidents within both districts, ensuring that all equipment and apparatus are in ready status, maintaining all stations and providing guidance to both agencies for our ever growing communities.
The Washington Volunteer Fire Company membership is comprised of two divisions: fire fighter and administration. Both divisions work together to ensure that we are providing the highest quality of service we strive to for our citizens.
While both divisions can serve on any of our committees, the fire fighter division is responsible for meeting our training requirements and responding to incidents. Training to become a member in the fire fighter division requires a Missouri Division of Fire Safety, Firefighter I and II state certifications within 2-years of joining. The W.V.F.C.’s training committee will ensure that you have the opportunity to receive this training and certification.
The W.V.F.C is proud of its 80+ members and is always accepting new applications for either the firefighter or administration division. We look forward to hearing from you and an opportunity for you to join our company.
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The Washington Fire Department covers the City of Washington, Washington Airport and works in cooperation with the Washington Community Fire Protection District. The department is an ISO Class 3.
The fire department responds out of three fire stations in the City. In addition, the department has a 14 acre training facility with a 5 story training tower, two burn rooms, a state of art classroom with webinar broadcasting capabilities a propane tank and propane pit that are both fueled by natural gas.
The Washington Fire Department has the following fleet of equipment:
Three front line engines
One 85' ladder platform/quint
One Heavy Rescue
Two Marine Units
One Reserve Engine
One Air Cascade Unit
One multi-use pick-up
One Chief's Car
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The Washington Fire Department has the following fleet of equipment:
Three front line engines
One 85' ladder platform/quint
One Heavy Rescue
Two Marine Units
One Reserve Engine
One Air Cascade Unit
One multi-use pick-up
One Chief's Car
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In 2016, voters established the Washington Community Fire District, replacing the Washington Rural Fire Association and funded it through a property tax.
Mission: Cooperate with and responsibly provide tax funds to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department for the best possible fire and rescue protection.
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5 Board Members are elected by voters for the District
Don Wildt - Chairman
Darrel Barrett
Alan Elsenrath
Jay Mittler
William Straatmann
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Fire Station 5, in Krakow (1989)
Fire Station 6, in Campbellton (2021)
1 – 2019 Pierce Pumper at Station 5 – Engine 8154
1 – 2001 Pierce Tanker Truck at Headquarters – Tanker 8123
1 – 2001 Brush Truck at Station 3 – Brush 8138
1 – 2013 Ford F550 Utility Truck at Station 5 – 8159
1 – 2017 Smeal Tanker Truck at Station 5 – Tanker 8153
1 – 2021 Alexis Pumper/Tanker at Station 6 – Pumper/Tanker 8163