October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Rock Community firefighters will be wearing shirts all month to support and honor those fighting breast cancer. We would like to encourage all women to speak to their health care provider about regular wellness exams. Early detection can save lives! For more information, please visit the American Cancer Society…
DetailsFIREFIGHTERS BEGIN HYDRANT TESTING Beginning next week, Rock Community firefighters will begin testing and labeling local fire hydrants. Firefighters will be checking the hydrants for proper water flow and making sure that the hydrants open easily if needed for water supply. The florescent color label that will be attached to each hydrant…
DetailsThis year has been a pain for almost everyone. We know there are people suffering financially as well as businesses. Unfortunately COVID has also put a damper on some very important activities like fundraisers. I’m referring to the “Fill the Boot” for MDA in particular. This year we are unable to be out in person…
DetailsThis evening our four newest firefighters were swore in and had their badge pinning ceremonies. Congratulations to Lane Kristen Carl, Chris Johnson, Brandon Ham, Jon Rinehart and their families!
DetailsBoth the Wehlage family and the Desoto Rural family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy, Lieutenant. From the DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District:“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Ron Wehlage between shift change Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon. This could be job related, and that will be…
DetailsFirefighter Jon Rinehart had his first day on 24 hour shift today. He is working on 7115 out of Station #1 in Arnold. Welcome to the family!
DetailsToday we remember Firefighter William E Walls. Firefighter Walls tragically lost his life in the line of duty on June 5th, 1995. We salute you sir, and may we always remember.
This morning, four new firefighters began their careers at Rock Community. The new firefighters are Brandon Ham, Chris Johnson, Lane Carl and Jacob Laurrel. Welcome to the family!
DetailsLearn more about COVID-19 ( Coronavirus ) and how you can protect yourself from these trusted sources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
DetailsAfter the area was ravaged by fire in 1940, a courageous group of citizens banded together and established fire protection for our community. On this day in 1941, the Rock Community Volunteer Fire Association held its first official meeting and the rest is history. The fire district as we know it today would not exist…
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