The district protects 532 square miles of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural property. This is the largest fire service area in Missouri. The district s roots were first established in 1964 in an abandoned chicken house on Rt. The district operates with a volunteer staff of approximately 225 personnel who annually give nearly 125,000 hours of volunteer service to the organization. An additional 65 personnel from outside the district also volunteer as a part of Missouri Task Force One.
Volunteer firefighters come from all walks of life.
They include professors, business owners, students, farmers, nurses, contractors, ministers and more. Some volunteer firefighters reside in Fire District stations. The district operates a hazardous materials team, one of only 14 in Missouri. The district serves as the base for the central Missouri Incident Management Team for large-scale emergency events. The district responds to over 3,000 requests for emergency services each year.