Fire Department and EMS

Hermann Father And Son In Tractor/Bus Accident

Posted on August 11, 2010 - 10:02am

A 1998 Prevost Tour Bus collided with a farm tractor yesterday at approximately 9 p.m., resulting in the hospitalization of Jeffrey Eldringhoff, 37, and his son Evan, 12.

The bus, driven by Washington, MO resident Jimmie Cotner, was 1.5 miles west of the intersection of Hwy. 94 and Route P at the time. Cotner was unable to see the 1965 International 560 tractor, as it had no safety lights. It was speculated that, as that model has only a single white light on the rear, the bus driver assumed it was a motorcycle until making a last-minute swerve. 

Stone Hill Winery Hosts Reception With Author Todd Kliman

Posted on August 9, 2010 - 3:41pm

Released by Stone Hill Winery:

About The Wild Vine

A well-researched and wildly entertaining history of the Norton grape, The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine, traces Norton from its hapless early days in the New World through its Missouri heyday prior to Prohibition, its fall afterward, and finally to its current resurgence.

About Todd Kliman

Owensville Rural Fire Protective Association Is Seeking New Members

Posted on August 2, 2010 - 5:55pm
Darrell Decker and ORFPA president Jim Gamache manned the association's booth on Friday night at the Gasconade County Fair. They recruited members and explained how things worked.

By Glen Blesi

The Owensville Rural Fire Protective Association (ORFPA) was formed in 1946. The State of Missouri had authorized the formation of rural fire protection associations to furnish fire protection in areas not covered by special tax districts. Before the formation of ORFPA, the Owensville Volunteer Fire Department responded to both city fire calls and calls in unincorporated areas of Gasconade and neighboring counties.

Drowning Reported at Whispering Lake

Posted on July 15, 2010 - 2:39pm

By Sue Blesi

A report came across the EMS scanner of a drowning at 3985 Lakeshore in Whispering Valley Lake Subdivision at 10:51 a.m. Thursday, July 15. When more details are available, they will be provided.

UPDATE: Early Morning House Fire Just Outside New Haven

Posted on July 7, 2010 - 10:05am
Firefighters battled an early Wednesday morning blaze on the east end of New Haven that caused heavy damage to a recently-remodeled weekend home.

Update: Lieutenant Brad Maune with the New Haven-Berger Fire District stated Friday that the Charette Farms fire produced what they call a "one-room burnout", adding that there is smoke damage in other areas but it should be rebuildable.

Our Original Story

By Sue Blesi

It was about 7:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 7, when fire trucks and EMS vehicles headed toward the east end of New Haven, their piercing sirens putting an end to anyone’s plans for sleeping in.

Highway 50 Closed Tuesday Due to Tractor-Trailer Fire at Beaufort

Posted on June 23, 2010 - 11:03am

By Sue Blesi

Highway 50 had to be shut down for over an hour about 5 a.m. Tuesday morning due to a fire in a tractor-trailer rig near the intersection of Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 185.

A spokesperson for All-Star Transportation in Pacific stated that their driver was headed toward Linn when he became aware of the fire. He was not injured.

Morrison Priest Uninjured After Train Collision--UPDATED

Posted on June 23, 2010 - 10:53am
Fr. David Means avoided the Amtrak crash that destroyed his car.

By Anna Wiegenstein

A car driven by the Rev. David Means of Chamois, MO, was struck by an east-bound Amtrak train last night at approximately 8 p.m. Means was completely uninjured, though his 2004 Toyota was totaled. 

"Today I'm doing fine," Father Means, who officiates at Assumption Catholic Church in Morrison, said this morning. He then added wryly, "Last night could have been better."

UPDATED: One-Car Accident In Hermann Injures Chamois Woman

Posted on June 10, 2010 - 2:55pm
A one-car crash took place off of Market St. in Hermann this evening at approximately 2:25 p.m.

By Anna Wiegenstein

A one-car crash took place off of Market St. in Hermann on Thursday afternoon at approximately 2:25 p.m. 

Hermann Police, Fire and EMS workers arrived at the scene and eventually transported the driver by stretcher into an ambulance bound for Hermann Area District Hospital. The scene was declared clear by emergency dispatchers at 2:37 p.m.

Tennant reported that officers from Missouri Highway Patrol were first to respond to the accident, and thus have jurisdiction.

UPDATE: 

Electrical Fire At High School Quickly Contained

Posted on June 10, 2010 - 11:33am
Fire and emergency personnel responded to an electrical fire this morning at Hermann High School.

By Anna Wiegenstein

An electrical grid at Hermann High School is being named as the cause for a fire that broke out this morning at approximately 11:10 a.m.

Three Hermann Fire Department trucks and one EMS vehicle were dispatched to the scene, and quickly contained the fire coming from the grid. There were no injuries.  

Several sources at HHS listed a circuit breaker as the source of the blaze, but it is unclear at this time what caused the grid to overheat. Power was shut off in the high school building, and remains off as of 11:45 a.m.

Owensville Needs Volunteer Fire Fighters

Posted on June 2, 2010 - 6:17pm

By Glen Blesi

New members are needed for the Owensville Volunteer Fire Department. “We are accepting applications for volunteer fire fighters at city hall,” says Deputy City Clerk Peggy Farrell. The applications can be turned in during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Applicants should live within a reasonable distance from Owensville or Mt. Sterling. A background check and completion of a recruit training program are required. Once joining the department, a one-year probationary period kicks in.

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