Author Archives: New Melle Fire Rescue
Worker Electrocuted in Lake Sherwood
On Wednesday, May 9th, workers were delivering roofing shingles to a house in Lake Sherwood. While one worker was moving the boom, he struck overhead power lines with it. An electric shock was delivered to his partner who was standing … Continue reading
Firefighters Train in Vacant House
Occasionally, an owner of a vacant house that will be demolished will contact the fire district and allow us access to the inside of the house for training purposes. We are lucky enough to have one such house right now … Continue reading
3/31/12 Highway T Vehicle Accident
On Saturday night, March 31st, New Melle firefighters were called to a vehicle accident on Highway T. Crews arrived to find a car that had struck a utility pole and overturned. The driver was seriously injured and had to be … Continue reading
New Melle FPD Firefighters Offer Scholarships – Apply Now!
The New Melle FPD firefighters (paid and volunteer) have a private account, the Firefighters Fund, which is funded from time to time with donations from the public or from small fundraisers of their own. This account is in no way … Continue reading
New Melle Fire Recognizes Life Saving Action
On Monday, March 26th, New Melle Fire Protection District and St. Charles County Ambulance District were happy to present proclamations to Lisa Peterson of the Daniel Boone School staff for her actions to help a student in the cafeteria on … Continue reading
Vehicle Accident on Highway DD
On Friday, March 16th, New Melle Fire responded to a vehicle accident along Highway DD. When they arrived, they found the driver was already out of the car and only had minor injuries.
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Daylight Savings Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday. Please remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Firefighters Check Out School Earthquake Drill
On February 10th, 2012, Daniel Boone Elementary School conducted an earthquake drill. The students and teachers practiced taking shelter under their desks and tables. New Melle Firefighters checked out the excellent job everyone was doing and discussed earthquake safety tips … Continue reading
Benne Road Vehicle Accident 10/8/2011
On October 8, 2011, New Melle Fire was dispatched to a vehicle overturned on Benne Road. A pickup truck was found on its roof with the driver still inside. The occupant did not complain of any injuries, but was trapped. … Continue reading
