Welcome!

The Osage Beach Fire Protection District's vision is to provide the highest quality of services possible to the citizens and visitors of the community. This is accomplished through fiscal responsibility, training, firefighter safety, fire prevention and planning; while maintaining a constant eye on the future needs of the people and communities that we serve.

We have 4 fire stations, 2 are staffed on a 24 hour basis with 8 persons per shift. We also have 5 full-time administrative positions and approximately 10 volunteer firefighters.

We provide emergency services within a 105 square mile area of central Missouri, which includes the City of Osage Beach, northeastern Camden County, and southwestern Miller County. Although this area has approximately 10,000 permanent residents, the population can soar to 200,000 during the summer season.


Fireworks Safety Tips

In 2006, fireworks caused an estimated 32,600 reported fires, including 1,700 total structure fires, 600 vehicle fires, and 30,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated 6 civilian deaths, 70 civilian injuries and $34 million in direct property damage.

In 2007, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,800 people for fireworks related injuries; 56% of 2007 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the head.

The risk of fireworks injury was two-and-a-half times as high for children ages 5-9 or 10-14 as for the general population.

On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for half of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.

The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home — period. Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals.

Children should never play with fireworks. Sparklers can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit — hot enough to melt gold. Don't allow children to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.

Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.

Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they'll run loose or get injured.

Contact your local fire department for more information

Call (573) 365-6407 to check Burn Day Status

Open burning for residential purposes is allowed within the district with a burn permit. These permits are at no cost and must be issued each day that open burning is conducted. The following guidelines must be adhered to while conducting open burning:

*All control burns must be extinguished prior to sunset

*Have an adequate fire line (clear area) around all burns

*Have a charged garden hose available

*Do not leave unattended

Please do your part to prevent wildfires, you can make a difference


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