Leadwood Fire Protection District

11/13/2025

Tonight, Leadwood Fire Protection personnel trained on First-In Unit Drills! These timed evolutions help our firefighters evaluate their performance and identify areas to improve efficiency on the fireground. 🔥 🚒

11/09/2025

Join us in wishing Chief Lewis a very Happy Birthday! 🔥🎉

Not only is today his birthday but this month marks 40 years of service for Chief Lewis with the Leadwood Fire Protection District! He began his journey with us in 1985 at just 16 years old, and over the years, he’s earned countless certifications and inspired generations of firefighters. Out of those incredible 40 years, 21 have been spent leading as Chief — a true testament to his dedication, leadership, and passion for serving our community.

We’re proud to serve under your leadership! Happy Birthday, Chief! 🎉

11/08/2025

Join us in wishing Captain Akers a very happy birthday! 🎊

Captain Akers has been a dedicated member of the Leadwood Fire Protection District for 22 years! Throughout his time with LFPD, he’s climbed the ranks, earned numerous state certifications, and gone on to a full-time career in the Fire Service — you might also recognize him from Farmington FD!

Most recently, Captain Akers completed the Missouri State Fire Investigator Course, adding another incredible achievement to his list.

Thank you for your dedication and leadership to our community, Captain! 👨🏻‍🚒 🚒

11/02/2025

Our crews responded to 30 calls for service throughout the month of October — and that’s not all! Leadwood FPD also hosted Ladies Night for the Ozark Fire Association and a state-funded Structural Firefighting Techniques training course. In total, Leadwood FPD personnel logged an incredible 1,625.25 combined training and station hours in October!

We’re proud of our volunteers continued dedication to training, service, and our community. 👨🏻‍🚒

10/30/2025

As we gear up for a spooky Halloween weekend, don’t forget — clocks go back one hour this Sunday!
When you change your clocks, it’s also the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them.
Keep your home safe and sound with this simple, lifesaving habit! 🔋🔥

10/28/2025

Today we honor all who serve on the front lines—firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police, and dispatchers. 🇺🇸

Thank you for your courage and dedication. You make our communities safer every day. 🚒 🚓 🚑 🖥️

10/26/2025

Today, several departments came together for Structural Firefighting Techniques through MUFRTI. This course is the second half of the Introduction to the Fire Service class firefighters completed earlier this year.

We’re proud to have hosted several state-funded training courses over the past year — giving firefighters across the region the chance to learn, train, and grow together. We look forward to hosting many more opportunities like this in the future! 🚒

10/24/2025

🎉🚒 Join us in wishing Captain Hall a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

Captain Hall has been a dedicated member of the Leadwood Fire Protection District for an incredible 17 years! He began his journey as a junior firefighter and has proudly worked his way up through the ranks to Captain.

Throughout his career, Captain Hall has completed a lot of training — including completing a vigorous Swift Water Rescue course in Indiana! 💪🌊

Help us celebrate Captain Hall’s birthday! 👨‍🚒🔥

10/21/2025

‼️ October 21, 2025—Please be aware the City of Leadwood and Missouri Rural Water will be conducting smoke testing on the sewers. This is only a smoke test, not an emergency. ‼️

10/20/2025

Stop by the firehouse for plenty of treats on Halloween Night! 👻

10/20/2025

Thank you to Bismarck Fire Protection District for having this joint training! 👏🏼

10/18/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Park Hills Fire Department 3700 and FF Hayes’ family during this difficult time.

In Loving Memory of Firefighter James Hayes

UPDATED

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the passing of one of our own. Volunteer Firefighter James Hayes lost his life yesterday due to injuries sustained in an accident at his place of employment.

James was more than a firefighter, he was a dedicated servant to this community, a teammate, and a friend. His commitment to protecting others reflected the very best of what it means to wear this uniform.

Our hearts and thoughts are with his wife Kara, their two daughters, his family members, and all those who loved him. We stand united as a fire family in this time of tremendous loss, wrapping his loved ones in the strength and support of our brotherhood.

James’s service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

UPDATE
Funeral arrangements and visitation will be at the Coplin Funeral home located at 910 Taylor Ave in Park Hills. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm Friday October 24th. A short memorial service provided by the Ozark Fierefighters association will begin at 5pm with visitation continuing until 7pm.
Donations for the family may be made to First State Comunity bank under the James Hayes benifit fund.