Richmond Fire Department
About the Department
Established in 1899, the Richmond Fire Department has proudly served the Richmond community for more than 125 years. The department provides fire protection, emergency medical response, rescue services, and other emergency assistance to the City of Richmond and the surrounding Richmond Rural Fire District.
The mission of the Richmond Fire Department is to protect lives, property, and the community through emergency response, fire prevention, public education, and professional service.
The Richmond Fire Department is staffed by full-time, career firefighters and supported by volunteer firefighters who assist with emergency response when needed.
Department personnel receive ongoing training in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and other emergency situations.
The Richmond Fire Department believes that fire prevention, public education, and community involvement are essential to keeping our residents safe.
- Fire Station Tours and Visits – Opportunities for schools, organizations, and community groups to visit the fire station and learn about department operations.
- Fire Prevention Education – Programs and information focused on preventing fires and reducing fire-related injuries.
- School and Community Programs – Fire safety presentations and educational activities for children and adults.
- Senior Safety Programs – Fire prevention and home safety information for older adults.
- Community Events – Participation in local events to build relationships and promote public safety.
The Richmond Fire Department is proud to serve our community and remains committed to providing dependable emergency services, promoting fire safety, and building positive relationships with the residents we protect.
Hazard Mitigation
The City of Richmond is participating in an update process of a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan which covers communities in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri. The goal of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is to reduce loss of life, property, human suffering, economic disruption, and disaster assistance cost from natural and man-made disasters. Participating jurisdictions are required to identify the hazards that would have the greatest impact on their community. Participation in this place update process will allow Richmond to be eligible to apply for certain FEMA grant funds, should funding be appropriated in the future for those grant sources.
In 2015, the City of Richmond identified the following hazards as having the greatest impact: Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms, and Severe Winter Weather. In order to address these hazards, Richmond developed goals and actions that will help the City incorporate mitigation strategies into their routine operations and their future plans. The following describes the mitigation activities proposed by Richmond:
• Ensure that systems are in place to communicate tornado warnings.
• Update plans to ensure that current resources and information is included for quick and effective response.
• Educate and raise awareness about the variety of roles and responsibilities needed before and after tornadoes.
• Increase public awareness and understanding about the hazards associated with thunderstorms such as lightning and winds.
In case of an Emergency, call 911
Richmond Fire DepartmentÂ
101 E. Lexington St., Richmond, MO 64085
Phone: 816-776-2115
Fax: 816-776-5556
Fire Chief
Mark Sowder, Badge 401
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