Bates County News

Monday, January 13, 2025

Congratulations Nevada MO Firefighters

A shout out to the firefighters that keep the Nevada Fire Department running. The thirteen dedicated men who keep the department running always step up when needed. 

The Nevada Firefighters Cover around 42 square miles in and around Nevada, and provided aid when called even farther out. 

They finished 2024 with 1,832 calls which is just over 5 calls per day. Some of the numbers that make up those runs are below.

25 Building Fires

14 Vehicle Fires

37 Grass Fires

1,031 Medical Calls

138 Motor Vehicle Accidents

7 Vehicle Accidents with Extrication

55 Unauthorized burns

80 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Activation

Over 20 fire drills attended at local schools




Bates County Museum open for the summer season

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