Category Archives: News From NMFR

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 →

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 →

The New Melle Fire Rescue firefighters 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 funded from … Continue reading →

On August 13, 2011, New Melle FPD firefighters collected a whopping $2,775.17 at three locations from local area residents and visitors for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).  The department currently collects for only two events per year, those being MDA … Continue reading →

New Melle FPD wishes to provide a friendly reminder for those of you considering any open burning this fall.  In advance of any burning between 9/15 and 4/14, burn permits may be applied for by downloading the form from this … Continue reading →

Each year, over 600,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease.  Nearly 300,000 people are treated by EMS crews for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States each year. The New Melle Fire Rescue periodically offers free Heartsaver CPR Adult/Child/Infant training classes … Continue reading →

On Sunday, May 22, 2011, New Melle FPD firefighters collected $3,278.57 from local area residents and visitors for the St. John’s Mercy Burn Center, its largest-ever collection for this cause.   New Melle FPD currently collects for only two events per … Continue reading →

The New Melle Fire Protection District has recently partnered with Mr. Hank Hermosillo to bring to its residents an optional free emergency beacon program. Hermosillo, a St. Peters resident, began the Emergency Beacon Program in St. Peters through a partnership … Continue reading →

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless deadly gas. Because you cannot see, taste, or smell it, Carbon Monoxide can kill before you know it is there.  Everyone is at risk for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Experts believe, however, that individuals … Continue reading →