Independence Missour home explosion

MO House Explodes, Partially Collapses After Gas Line Is Hit

The Independence Fire Department is investigating a home explosion that happened Monday evening, the department said.
Joplin Missouri Fire Department

Joplin (MO) Firefighters Treated for Heat Illness

Two Joplin firefighters were taken to a hospital for treatment after they suffered heat-related illnesses while battling a fire.
Basement of St. Louis Engine House 29 flooding

Heavy Rains Soak St. Louis Region; Fire Station Is Flooded

In St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood, water flooded the basement of a St. Louis Fire Department engine house.
Affton Fire Captain James Cova

Affton (MO) Fire Captain Found Dead at Station

Captain James “Jim” Cova, 54, was found unresponsive in his room at Affton Fire Station #1.

Elderly Couple Dies in Four-Alarm MO House Fire

New Melle Fire Department crews arrived to the 800 block of Tall Cedar Court Thursday morning to find heavy flames on the side of the home.
Larry Leggio and John Mesh

Video: Kansas City (MO) Firefighter LODDs Lessons Learned

Tony Carroll speaks with Kansas City Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Walker about the 2015 deaths of Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio and Firefighter John Mesh.
Firefighters and fire truck at Missouri school fire

Fire Prevention Efforts Yield Positive Results at Working Fire

Brian McHugh reviews a recent school fire that underscores the importance of fire drills and education and school leadership during such incidents.