Official Twitter Account of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District. Fire Department in Southern Platte County, Missouri. For Emergencies, Dial 911.
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Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #ChargingSafety
When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.
Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #ChargingSafety.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #EBikeSafety
A huge shout out to these two @SPFPD employees as we celebrated you during your pinning ceremony this evening. Welcome Firefighter Abigail Morris and Congratulations Captain Aaron Pollard.
Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire.
#FirePreventionWeek #BatterySafety
Thank you to MPSCC for allowing the @SPFPD to participate in today’s opening ceremonies.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #LithiumIonSafety
The @SPFPD is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.
#firepreventionweek #batterysafety
🇺🇸 KC 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb
Firefighters Cravens and Reiter represented @SPFPD as they climbed 110 floors in remembrance of the firefighters that were lost on September 11th 25 years ago.
Your @SPFPD crews were standing by this past weekend for the #JeremyKatzenbergerMemorialTriathlon just in case. While doing so we also helped keep competitors hydrated.
Not your Typical Rescue: Yesterday afternoon the Crew on Truck 63 were called to help a citizen in removing their pet Guinea Pig that had found its way into one of the seats of their car. We are happy to report that the Guinea Pig is doing just fine.
Parkville Days is this weekend! Crews will be rotating through the park on Saturday from 2 to 8. Make sure you stop by and say hi and see the trucks!
Today we pause to remember Battalion Chief Jon Messick. In 2017 we lost Battalion Chief Messick to his fight with Occupational Cancer.
This year at Parkville Days the Southern Platte Fire Protection District will be partnering with MDA and their Fill the Boot Campaign. We encourage anyone to stop by and talk with your firefighters that weekend and donate if you feel compelled to.
Starting at 8 AM today Squad 63 was placed in service out running out of Station 3. It will be staffed and serving the community Monday through Friday from 8 to 5.
The Flood of 1993 caused significant damage to much of Down Town Parkville. Including Station #1. The station was gutted after the flood damage and needed rehabbed .
July 2012- Southern Platte Fire Protection District partnered full-time with Kansas City Fire Department Communication Center to provide emergency and non-emergency dispatching communications. The entire fleet was changed to 60 series identification.
The Southern Platte Fire Protection District is seeking eligible candidates to fill one opening. To be considered for this position a completed application must be submitted by July 17th, 2026 at 5:00 pm. See the attached flyer for additional information.
