Southern Platte Fire

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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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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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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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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50th Anniversary Slideshow https://t.co/cZWjE9d6YW

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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.

[Ronnie Cottrell @SPFPDFireChief]

A great day at Platte Landing Park! Come visit your firefighters at the Touch A Truck event. ⁦@parkvillemo⁩ ⁦@SPFPD⁩

[Ronnie Cottrell @SPFPDFireChief]

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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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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Join us for the 2026 Badge Pinning & Recognition Ceremony…

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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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Tonight your @SPFPD Firefighters delivered Santa to the National. An early Merry Christmas to you all.

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Pumping and Drafting training today for @SPFPD crews. #Proficient & #Prepared

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Your @SPFPD Firefighters training this morning at the Southern Platte Fire Training Center.

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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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Your @SPFPD crews getting some early morning truck operations training in before heat sets in for the day.

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Today your @SPFPD Firefighters took advantage of the good weather for some high angle rescue training at the @SPFPD Training Center.