Official Twitter Account of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District. Fire Department in Southern Platte County, Missouri. For Emergencies, Dial 911.
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Jun 12
Station Spotlight: Station 1 is located in the heart of Downtown Parkville as a prominent fixture seen as you come into town along 9 Highway. It is staffed daily by one Company Officer and two Firefighters along with Pumper 61, Brush 61, Boat 61 and SRU 61.
ALT Pumper 61 is the first in Pumper for all of downtown Parkville and much of the 9 HWY corridor in our district. Also providing auto aide for KCFD and mutual aide for Riverside when called upon.
ALT The Fire District is filled with different bodies of water making water rescue a priority for response capabilities. The largest being the Missouri River. Utilizing the English Landing Park Boat ramp Boat 61 is able to make quick access to the river. The fire district is responsible for water rescues along the river from Riverside to the Leavenworth Bridge.
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May 25
The Southern Platte Fire Protection District wishes everyone a fun and safe Memorial Day today, while we remember the sacrifice made in service to our country. We also would like to thank the group who took the time to honor those we have lost.
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Today members of the @SPFPD Honor guard had the privilege of presenting the colors for the @CityofParkville America’s 250th Celebration and Ribbon Cutting event. #America250
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Apr 30
The Southern Platte Fire Protection District sends our condolences to the Lenexa Fire Department as they face the tragedy of losing one of their own.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues affected by this tragedy.
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Apr 20
In April of 1991, the SPFPD Communications center at Station #1 in downtown Parkville was moved to Station #3 at 10811 NW 45 Hwy. The full-time communications center was staffed by paid personnel and handled emergency dispatching for the district
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Apr 13
On April 13th, 1999: BNSF train derailed in downtown Parkville, piling 26 train cars in one city block. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 tons of coal buried downtown Parkville. Thankfully, no injuries or deaths were reported.
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Our three new firefighters were introduced to and officially hired by the @SPFPD Board of Commissioners. Welcome and congratulations to all of you.
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Firefighters Wood, Reiter and Stringfield started their careers this week with @SPFPD. Over the next few weeks they will be going through a new recruit academy learning how to operate within our organization.
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Southern Platte Fire retweeted
A great day at Platte Landing Park! Come visit your firefighters at the Touch A Truck event. @parkvillemo @SPFPD
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Southern Platte Fire retweeted
An inspiring start to 2026! Proud to share this photo of our firefighters at their pinning ceremony. Not everyone was able to attend, but we captured the moment anyway - because you should always take the shot.
#FocusedontheFuture
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Feb 13
Thank you to the families and friends that came yesterday evening to celebrate the @SPFPD 2026 Pinning and Recognition Ceremony. Congratulations once again to everyone that was honored.
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21 Dec 2025
Christmas came early today for this special family. Santa asked for a little help and the @SPFPD Firefighters Association stepped up to shop and deliver. Merry Christmas!
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17 Dec 2025
Tonight your @SPFPD Firefighters delivered Santa to the National. An early Merry Christmas to you all.
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17 Sep 2025
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27 Jul 2025
Your @SPFPD Firefighters training this morning at the Southern Platte Fire Training Center.
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18 Jul 2025
Today your @SPFPD Firefighters got some good rope rescue training in while the sun was hiding before the heat sets in again.
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27 Jun 2025
Your @SPFPD crews getting some early morning truck operations training in before heat sets in for the day.
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