The West County EMS & Fire Protection District is taking road safety to the next level with Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert. This technology sends digital alerts to nearby drivers when our emergency vehicles are responding to an incident. (more)
Our applications will CLOSE January 30th! Interviews will be held in early February. We have immediate openings so get those applications in.
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From @WestCountyChief
2025 was a historic year for West County in 2 notable ways. For the first time, the district eclipsed 8000 calls for service, which is a 30% increase compared to 2015. The district also transitioned to the consolidated accounting fund on January 1, 2025
We are devastated to make this choice but due to the impending weather and for the safety of our citizens, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Fall Festival scheduled for today.
It is with great sadness that I announce that Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Mathew Tobben died this morning during a swift water rescue operation.
Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was assisting the Columbia Fire Department during a swift water rescue operation at Rangeline Street and Bear Creek early this morning. The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the zodiac boat overturned and Chief Tobben was thrown from the boat and drowned. The Columbia Firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were able to be rescued and are doing ok.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Scott Olsen, Fire Chief
Boone County Fire Protection District