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WE WANT YOU
Winfield Foley Fire Protection District (WFFPD) is looking for a few good men and women to join the ranks of a great Volunteer Fire Department.
Can you answer yes to any of the following questions?
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I have no training but willing to learn.
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I would enjoy volunteering my time to help my community.
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I would appreciate being part of a team that has a goal to save lives and property.
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I have always wondered what it takes to be a firefighter.
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I have free time and would like to train and participate at my local fire station.
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I have integrity.
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I’m willing to try.
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I have never been convicted of a felony.
Did you answer yes to any of the above? Then you should meet with us and let us help you decide if fire service is right for you.
We offer all necessary training, uniforms, gear, and whatever is necessary to make you the best firefighter possible. Safety is key!
Feel free to stop by the district office and pick up an application or download one from the recruitment page. Return the application to the address on the front via mail or in person. Someone will contact you for an interview.
To learn more about us
- Call 636-566-8406
- Visit 2663 E. Hwy 47, Winfield Monday 10 am to 10 pm, Tuesdays thru Thursday 10 am – 4 pm.
Winfield Foley Fire Protection District – Offices at Station Three
PO Box 118 – 2663 E. Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
Office 636-566-8406 or Fax 636-668-8123
Some Facts
- 4 Stations with a 5th in operation 2010.
- 30-40 Volunteer Firefighters at any time
- Fire service coverage of over 93 square miles
- In the year 2009 calls for service totaled 466 dispatches
- Became a protection district in 1990
- Eastern most boundary is the Mississippi River
We look forward to meeting you. Give us the opportunity to explain and discuss what is involved in this worthy position.
10-15-09
H1N1 Flu Concerns
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services now has a phone number to call with questions about the H1N1 flu. They are willing to answer any questions that you may have. They would like for everyone to first try their web site in the FAQ section first so that possible hold time will be shorter for those without internet access.
Phone: 1-877-358-4141
Web site: www.dhss.mo.gov
10-8-09
Road Closures as of 1:40 pm
Meyer Rd North of S Lindsey
Cherry St in Winfield City
Hwy 79 from Cardinal Hill to Hwy Y
Hwy Y east of Hwy EE
S Ethlyn has some impassable roadway
Mansion Rd has some impassable roadway
Winfield School District has used the auto call alert advising parents that they
may pick up their students if they believe they will have flash flood issues.
Basic Flood Safety:
Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, STOP! Turn around and go another way.
If driving, be aware that the road bed may not be intact under flood waters. Turn around and go another way. NEVER drive through flooded roadways!
If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away.
Remember, its better to be wet than dead!
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during dangerous conditions.
Children should NEVER play around high water, storm drains, viaducts, or arroyos.