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Saving Lives and Property Through Education and Enforcement

Founded in 1896, the Kennett Fire Department is a highly respected agency of 34 on staff personnel who offer fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous material mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service to a resident population of more than 13,000 people who live in the city and surrounding area.

CURRENTLY THERE IS NOT A BURN BAN, CALL BEFORE BURNING


During the months of October, November and December, yard wastes originating on the premises may be burned outside of a screened, non-combustible receptacle. At all other times, burning of yard wastes originating upon the premises shall be permitted provided that prior to burning any such yard wastes, the person or persons burning shall, in person or by telephone, obtain permission from the Fire Department to conduct such burning. The person or persons responsible for conducting the burning of yard wastes shall provide to the Fire Department their name, address and location of where such burning is to take place and shall be responsible that proper safeguards shall be provided as may be necessary considering the time and weather conditions at the time of the burning. In no event may any burning be conducted upon any paved street, sidewalk or alley within the City of Kennett. No burning shall be conducted at night or when the wind exceeds seven (7) miles per hour or in extremely dry conditions. No fire related to yard wastes shall be allowed to continue to smolder or burn after sundown and must be completely extinguished.


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of Kennett from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.


VISION STATEMENT

The Kennett Fire Department will set the standard of excellence by honoring tradition, professionalism and customer service; we will also create leaders through training, education and strong ethical values.


Administration Address

200 Second Street

Kennett, Missouri 63857

Contact

(573) 888-5337

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FIRE STATION #1

309 SAINT FRANCIS STREET

KENNETT, MISSOURI 63857

(573) 888-4555

FIRE STATION #2

1701 FIRST STREET

KENNETT, MISSOURI 63857

(573) 888-4412

FIRE STATION #3

1424 SAINT FRANCIS STREET

KENNETT, MISSOURI 63857

(573) 888-4512

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