Independence Fire Department

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Last week IFD attended several year end events with Independence schools. Mill Creek Elementary invited us to their Field Day, and Pumper 1-C set up a master stream for students to enjoy. Thanks for inviting us again this year!

05/22/2026

This week, Chief Walker and Deputy Chief Stobart grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for our crews in the field, to show their appreciation during EMS Week! Thank you for providing outstanding care to our community. Your service is truly amazing and appreciated more than you will ever know.

05/20/2026

***WE ARE HIRING***

The City of Independence is accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT. For more information and to apply, visit www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/jobs/job-opportunities or use the QR code on our recruitment business card.

05/16/2026

Parents as Teachers families visited Station 1 this morning and were introduced to our apparatus and equipment. They got to spray the water cans and high five firefighters in full turnout gear! Thank you for spending some time with us today!

05/13/2026

This past week, the KMBC 9 Alert Weather Team took our Weather School presentation on the road!

When weather permits, NewsChopper 9 lands right on the school grounds. Whenever that happens, local firefighters are on site for both the landing and takeoff to help keep everything safe.

Here are three of the dedicated firefighters who joined us during our visit to Santa Fe Trail Elementary School:
Shay K., Ethan A., and Josh L.

Great meeting you all—and thank you for your tireless service to the community. 🚒

Another photo next Sunday 👍

05/06/2026

Yesterday was International Firefighters’ Day.

A moment to honor those who serve, and to remember those who gave everything.

To every IFD firefighter, past and present: thank you for showing up when it matters most.

Your courage keeps our community safe. Thank you!

04/21/2026

04/17/2026

This week IFD crews were able to take advantage of a great training opportunity, in the now vacant City Hall building. The training scenario started out as a normal response to an automatic alarm and ended up being a full response for a fire on the third floor with multiple victims throughout the building. All crews were able to participate in this very realistic training, and identify any areas of operation that worked well or needed improvement. A big thank you to MCC Blue River Fire Academy for their participation and for making this scenario as real as possible.

03/28/2026

Fire Investigator Jade Israel received the award for dedication at the First Responders' Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Chamber of Commerce.

Investigator Israel was recognized for her actions at a house fire in November 2025, where she took personal responsibility for two children who were home alone with nowhere to go. She provided a safe place for them to stay and provided a meal while they waited for their caregiver to arrive.

Her kind actions went beyond her duties and responsibilities, and exemplify the level of care our members provide for our citizens each and every day.