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. 

They finished 2024 with 1,832 calls which is just over 5 calls per day.

Vernon County Firefighters responded to:

25 Building Fires

14 Vehicle Fires

37 Grass Fires

Nevada Firefighters also worked:

1,031 Medical Calls

138 Motor Vehicle Accidents

7 Vehicle Accidents with Extrication

Nevada Firefighters were also dispatched to:

55 Unauthorized burns

80 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Activation

Over 20 fire drills attended at local schools

The Nevada Firefighters Cover around 42 square miles in and around Nevada, and provided aid when called even farther out.  We thank these dedicated firefighters in Nevada for their service to the community.

  

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