Want to learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter or EMT? Reach out today! #BrightonFD #BrightonNY #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #VolunteerFirefighter🚒Find us online at: brightonfd.org

It's #FireSafety Friday 🔥 Establish a 3-foot "kid and pet-free safe zone" around the grill, clean grease trays regularly to prevent flare-ups, and never leave a lit grill unattended. #BrightonFD #BrightonNY #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors 🚒Visit us online at: brightonfd.org

DISASTER RESPONSE FIRST TEAM FOR NORTH CAROLINA Our volunteer Disaster Response Division needs your help to acquire our first cargo trailer and outfit it as a mobile coordination and communications base. This trailer will serve as a self-contained hub for command, radio/comms equipment, power, lighting, and essential gear our teams currently lack when deploying to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters. Every dollar goes directly to purchasing and equipping the trailer so our volunteers can respond faster, coordinate more effectively, and save more lives and property. Help us get this critical asset on the road. Donate now – every contribution counts. The first USM-DRD Team in NC will be 10-12 dedicated personnel. USM is a 501(c)(3). givesendgo.com/USM-DRD?utm_s… #DisasterResponse #CommunityEmpowerment #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

"I want to thank you a thousand times!" This is the impact YOU make with your support of Cars For Neighbors! Learn more at carsforneighbors.org. #lowincomecarrepair #impact #neighborshelpingneighbors

If these walls could talk, they’d tell stories of resilience, courage, and incredible transformation. For many, this entrance marks the beginning of a new chapter; a place to find shelter, healing, opportunity, and community. Every day, we witness the power of hope and the impact of coming together to support our neighbors. Welcome to a place where second chances become fresh starts.❤️ Neighbor.org #FatherJoesVillages #HopeStartsHere #EndingHomelessness #CommunityStrong #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Gratitude is at the heart of every strong community. 💙 We are incredibly thankful for the families, neighbors, local businesses, and community members who make this such a special place to call home. Every friendly wave, helping hand, community event, and shared milestone helps create a welcoming environment where people can grow, connect, and thrive. Thank you for being part of our journey and for continuing to make our community a place filled with opportunity, pride, and belonging. Together, we're building more than a neighborhood—we're building a community. What do you love most about living here? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #CommunityStrong #GratefulHeart #CommunityPride #TogetherWeGrow #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #StrongerTogether #CommunityLife #Thankful #LoveWhereYouLive #ClevelandTX #HoustonTX #ColonyRidge

Are you following us on LinkedIn? If so, please read this month's Member Spotlight featuring Firefighter Josh Boress! linkedin.com/company/brighto… #BrightonFD #BrightonNY #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #VolunteerFirefighters #Recruitment #Retention

⛔️ FLOOD SAFETY ALERT ⛔️ Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall have moved through Boone County, and additional rain remains in the forecast overnight and into Monday. Saturated ground conditions, full creeks, and continued runoff mean flooding can develop quickly, even if the rain has temporarily stopped. A Flood Watch remains in effect for Boone County, and localized flash flooding remains possible, especially in low-lying areas, near creeks and streams, and on roadways that commonly collect water. 🚫 Avoid floodwaters at all costs. Never walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas. Floodwater is often deeper than it appears and may conceal washed-out roadways, debris, culverts, or other hazards beneath the surface. 🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown • Just 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet • Just 12 inches of moving water can carry away most vehicles • Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles ⚠️ If you encounter water covering a roadway, turn around and find an alternate route. No destination is worth the risk. #bcfpd #neighborshelpingneighbors #ahelpinghand #Volunteer

Happy Founder’s Day! 🎉 On June 7, 1922, State Farm was founded by G.J. Mecherle, who had a simple idea: help neighbors protect what matters most.We're grateful for the opportunity to serve our community every day. ❤️ #FoundersDay #StateFarm #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

This July 4, what if freedom meant helping a neighbor stay home? One volunteer mow can change someone's entire summer. 🇺🇸 iwanttomowyourlawn.com/indep… #FlagDay #HeatSafety #CommunityImpact #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

THANK YOU, LAWD, FOR THE GRILLING SKILLS OF TROOPER BUBBA BOTKINS! 🔥🍔🌭 May he continue to be blessed with the gift of barbecue — and may a portion of that blessing continue finding its way to his hungry neighbor, ME, who dont cook!! LOL IN JESUS’ NAME WE PRAY! 🙏 #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #MissionaryOfMercy

🚨🇺🇸 TODAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 🇺🇸🚨 And it WASN’T because of me. 💯 THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO SHOWED UP AND PUT IN THE WORK. 👏 To everyone who gave up part of their Saturday… 👏 To everyone who picked up trash… 👏 To everyone who hauled debris… 👏 To everyone who donated supplies, food, drinks, equipment, or their time… 👏 To everyone who shared the event and helped spread the word… THANK YOU! Today showed what can happen when a community comes together and decides to take action instead of standing on the sidelines. 🧹 We cleaned. 🤝 We helped. 🇺🇸 We made a difference. This wasn’t about politics. This wasn’t about credit. This was about neighbors helping neighbors and making our community a better place. To every volunteer who came out today: YOU are the reason this was a success. ❤️ From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. @Robert_Wessels @mainemama7 @unquirer @TheMaineWire #CommunityStrong #AugustaMaine #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #VolunteerStrong #MakingADifference 🇺🇸💪🧹❤️

🚨🇺🇸 TODAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 🇺🇸🚨 And it WASN’T because of me. 💯 THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO SHOWED UP AND PUT IN THE WORK. 👏 To everyone who gave up part of their Saturday… 👏 To everyone who picked up trash… 👏 To everyone who hauled debris… 👏 To everyone who donated supplies, food, drinks, equipment, or their time… 👏 To everyone who shared the event and helped spread the word… THANK YOU! Today showed what can happen when a community comes together and decides to take action instead of standing on the sidelines. 🧹 We cleaned. 🤝 We helped. 🇺🇸 We made a difference. This wasn’t about politics. This wasn’t about credit. This was about neighbors helping neighbors and making our community a better place. To every volunteer who came out today: YOU are the reason this was a success. ❤️ From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. @Robert_Wessels @mainemama7 @unquirer @TheMaineWire #CommunityStrong #AugustaMaine #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #VolunteerStrong #MakingADifference 🇺🇸💪🧹❤️

🚑 NEW AIC ALERT! 📷Join us in congratulating Chris on his release as an Attendant-in-Charge. We look forward to working with you on the streets and congratulations on this amazing achievement. #CourthouseStrong #VBRescue #Rescue5 #VBStrong #neighborshelpingneighbors

This Memorial Day weekend, members of the Boone County Fire Protection District continued a long-standing tradition of traveling across Boone County to visit and honor the final resting places of members who came before us. Each year, past and present members spend the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend remembering the firefighters, officers, board members and friends who helped build this department into what it is today. Along the way, stories are shared, memories are revisited, and newer members are given the opportunity to learn about the men and women who paved the way for future generations of BCFPD. Traditions like this serve as a reminder that the fire service is more than a job or organization, it is a family built over generations of service, sacrifice, and commitment to the community. This weekend, we remember those no longer with us, and we honor the lasting impact they continue to have on our department. #bcfpd #neighborshelpingneighbors #ahelpinghand #Volunteer

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! To the moms on our squad, thank you for balancing the call to duty with the call of motherhood. Your courage, resilience, and dedication inspire us all. #CourthouseStrong #VBRescue #Rescue5 #neighborshelpingneighbors

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” 👩🏼‍🚒 Thank you to everyone who participated in our 3rd Annual Female Firefighter Field Day! #BrightonFD #BrightonNY #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #volunteerfirefighter #recruitment 🚒

⛔️ FLOOD WATER SAFETY ALERT ⛔️ A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Boone County this evening. Heavy rain has already caused flooding across the area, with more rain expected. Flash flooding is occurring in creeks, low-lying areas, roads, and underpasses, including areas throughout Columbia, Ashland, Centralia, Hallsville, and along I-70. 🚫 Avoid floodwaters at all costs Never walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas. Water can be deeper than it appears and may hide debris, washed-out roads, or open hazards. 🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown • Just 6 inches of water can knock you off your feet • Just 12 inches can carry away a vehicle • Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles ⚠️ If you encounter water over the roadway, turn around. Find another route. Stay alert, slow down, and keep yourself and your family safe. #bcfpd #neighborshelpingneighbors #ahelpinghand #volunteer

National Volunteer Week 2026! We proudly recognize the incredible individuals who give their time, heart, and energy to serve as volunteers with the Boone County Fire Protection District. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, supporting public safety events, or training alongside their fellow firefighters, our volunteers are the backbone of our mission. They don’t do it for recognition or reward, they do it because they care deeply about this community and the people in it. To each and every one of you: thank you for showing up, for lending a helping hand when others are in need, and for representing the best of what the Boone County Fire Protection District is all about. Your dedication makes a difference, every day. We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re proud to serve with you. #bcfpd #ahelpinghand #volunteer #neighborshelpingneighbors

Boone County Fire Protection District announces New Bureau Director of Special Operations The Boone County Fire Protection District is proud to announce the appointment of Chief Heller as the Bureau Director of Special Operations and Program Manager for Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1). Chief Heller brings nearly two decades of fire service experience, along with a deep-rooted commitment to Urban Search and Rescue, including 14 years as a member of Missouri Task Force 1. His interest in the fire service began as a young child after witnessing a large tiller fire truck operating in a metropolitan area, an experience that immediately captured his attention and sparked what would become his lifelong calling. He began his career as a volunteer with the Union Fire Protection District, where he developed a strong foundation in emergency services and was first introduced to Urban Search and Rescue. After several years of dedication persistence, he earned a position with Missouri Task Force 1, an achievement that would go on to define much of his career. Chief Heller served 16 years with the Union Fire Protection District, rising through the ranks to Captain, where he oversaw operations on C shift and played a key role in frontline leadership and response. He later transitioned to the Boone County Fire Protection District, serving as the Training Division Manager for Missouri Task Force 1. In that role, he was instrumental in advancing the training and readiness of task force members, supporting operational excellence at both the state and national level. In his current role as Bureau Director of Special Operations, Chief Heller oversees the District’s special operations programs while also serving as Program Manager for Missouri Task Force 1. His leadership reflects a strong operational focus, a commitment to training, and a passion for preparing personnel to meet the demands of complex emergency response. The District is proud to have Chief Heller in this role and looks forward to his continued leadership in advancing both Special Operations and Missouri Task Force 1. #bcfpd #ahelpinghand #neighborshelpingneighbors