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Sat. Sep 18th 2010
Bourbon Firefighters Car Show

 

Bourbon Firefighter’s 2nd Annual Car Show
September 18th at Bourbon Fall Festival
 
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Fri. Apr 24th 2009
Mock Car Wreck

Firefighters from Bourbon Fire performed a mock car wreck excersize for Juniors and Seniors at the Bourbon High School on Fri...

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Tue. Apr 21st 2009
Fire Chief Darrell Cunningham Retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

During the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on Monday April 20, 2009; Fire Chief...

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P.O. Box 869, 555 Elm Street
Bourbon, MO  65441

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BOURBON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WANTED
 
Bourbon Fire Protection District is staffed entirely by volunteers and is always looking for dedicated and aggressive people to serve as volunteers.
 
Volunteers are used in various capacities within the Bourbon Fire Protection District. In addition to providing fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services; volunteers spend countless hours training, upkeep of fire apparatus, equipment and facilities. 
 
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a unique experience that can be quite rewarding, no experience is necessary to become a volunteer member. All it takes is motivation, dedication, professionalism and a commitment to the long hours, hazardous situations and dirty work. This is a commitment that not only you but also your family must agree upon.
 
BENEFITS
  • Free emergency services training and education.
  • Opportunities for advancement and responsibility.
  • Camaraderie and friendships.
  • A great sense of community pride and service.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Responsible for all fire suppression duties necessary to save life and property. Combat, extinguish and/or prevent fires by rapidly and efficiently performing varied duties as required under emergency conditions (frequently involving considerable hazard).
  • Provide emergency medical response and aid; perform rescue/extrication operations where necessary to prevent loss of life or further injury from any cause.
  • Provide service assistance with respect to, but not restricted to the following: police, paramedics and public.
  • Responsible for station maintenance and upkeep of fire fighting equipment and fire district property.
  • Responsible for upgrading and maintaining skills/knowledge and physical requirements to current standards.
  • Perform duties in fire prevention, public education as assigned.
 
FIREFIGHTER REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid Missouri driver’s license
  • Submit to a criminal background check (paid for by the district)
  • Submit to drug testing (paid for by the district.)
  • Probationary membership for 6 month period.
  • Attend weekly fire meetings on all Tuesdays.
 
CADET-JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER
  • Must be at least 15 years of age and at least Freshman in High School.
  • Must maintain a “C” average in school to remain with the District.
  • Must depart fire station and emergency incidents prior to 11pm
  • Approval from parent or guardian. 
 
If you are interested in volunteering with Bourbon Fire in any capacity stop by the firehouse anytime or meetings are held every Tuesday at 7:00 pm.  
APPLY ONLINE AT www.bourbonfire.org
 
BOURBON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
555 Elm Street
Bourbon MO 65441
573-732-4405                                                                                      EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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Sun. Jun 13th 2010
EQUESTRIAN RESCUE

On June 13, 2010 Bourbon Firefighters were called to a local farm for a report of a horse
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Fri. Apr 30th 2010
1st Alarm-House- Merkel Street

Firefighters were called to Merkel Street at 1:23 am, 1 block from the fire station.  Upon arrival of Engine 61 found a ...

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Mon. Feb 8th 2010
Rollover Accident

Engine 61 responded to a rollover accident in the 1000 Block of Turkey Foot Road, upon arrival found one vehicle on...

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February  32
March  30
April  44
May  30
June  37
July  36
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