We are located in West Plains, MO.
The Mission of Howell County Rural Fire District #1 is to serve our community in providing Fire and Rescue Services by saving lives and protecting property of the citizens of Howell County. One of our goals is to properly administer all funds we have available to purchase and maintain equipment, provide training and maintain adequate services to our residents. Henceforth, the prevention of fires and other unsafe conditions in the community shall perform inspections as necessary, prevent illegal or unsafe buring, educate the public on fire safety, and carry out any other assigned task that is productive to these goals. Personnel of this department shall further respond to any request for emergency assistance for which they have knowledge and training, or when the objective shall serve the betterment of the community. Said requests for assistance may include, but shall not be limited to: Fires, Explosions, Rescues, Emergency Medical Calls, Hazardous Material Incident!, Service Calls, Lockouts, Unusual Smoke or Odors, and Assistance to Police.
