 Welcome to Station 51! Station 51 is owned and operated by the Carterville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. -- a Missouri Not-for-profit corporation. We provide primary fire, rescue, and first response emergency medical services to the residents of the City of Carterville and rural residents living inside the Central Jasper County Fire Protection District. Click here for an aerial photo. Station 51 is a 7700 square foot facility, built in 1999, and located at 102 East Main Street in Carterville, Missouri. The apparatus floor has 10 bays and houses 9 emergency vehicles: 4 Engines, 2 Tankers, 1 Brush Unit, 1 Rescue Unit, and 1 Service Truck. Join Us!Station 51 is actively recruiting new members right now. You can e-mail the fire chief (chief at station51 dot org) or click here to read the membership requirements and benefits. Then click here to go to our on-line membership application. If you live in or near our service area, please consider joining us! |
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Our MissionFire Departments don't just put out fires anymore. Our role in the community has expanded greatly over the years. Think about it -- When a child is lost, we're there to aid in the search. When dangerous chemicals are released, we're there to evacuate those who are threatened and clean up the mess. When a loved one has a heart attack, we're there with with the defibrillator, oxygen mask, and medically trained "firefighters" to keep that person going until the ambulance arrives. When a car crash traps a family in a tangled web of steel, we're the folks who show up with the "Jaws of Life" to get them out safely. We're the people who teach your children about fire safety and when and how to call 9-1-1. We'll gladly show up at 3 AM to check your beeping smoke or carbon monoxide detector, just to make sure you're family is safe. When a storm damages your home, we're the folks who help you dig out and loan you the portable generator to keep the lights on and the refrigerator running until power is restored.
Our mission isn't just to put out fires. Our mission is to provide comprehensive Life Safety and Emergency Management services to our community whenever and wherever life or property is threatened. |
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