Fire Department

The Dexter Fire Department takes great pride in safeguarding our residents and properties. These individuals embrace the values of respect, integrity, and leadership that echoes throughout our community. Protection to the citizens of Dexter is provided by 2 stations and 30 Firefighters that respond to the various emergencies that occur.
Fire Prevention
The Fire Department strives to reduce the risk of fire; thus protecting lives, welfare, and economic vitality of our community. We accomplish this through public fire safety education in the community, fire safety education in schools, fire extinguisher classes, fire investigations, and fire safety checks(upon request). The Fire Department installs free smoke detectors for our local residents to combat fire and deaths due to fire through the MO State Fire Marshal's Office smoke detector program.
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Mission Statement
We stay fully engaged in providing a high level of fire protection for our community. The Department works hard at continuously training and the upkeep of our equipment. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the technology as it changes and to create ways to continue to have quick response times.  Our firefighters commitment is strong in the community and we appreciate your support.

Report a fire by calling (573) 624-4559. Dial 911 for an emergency.


Stats & Equipment Inventory

3 Pumpers
1 Command Vehicle
1 3500 Gallon Tanker
2 Brush Trucks
1 Rescue Truck
1 50 foot Aerial Truck
1 78 foot Ladder Truck
Fire insurance rating- 4

Don Seymore

Fire Chief

Dale Rowe

Assistant Chief

Allan Horton

Captain

Gary Kinder

Captain

Greg Lintz

Captain

Beau Bishop

Lieutenant

Landon Miller

Lieutenant

How can I report a fire?

You can report a fire by calling (573) 624-4559.

What can I burn in the city limits?

Sticks, leaves, branches in small quantity, for bigger brush quantity, contact the Fire Chief Don Seymore for approval.

How many hydrants are in Dexter?

There are 543 hydrants in Dexter.

How can I become a Fireman?

Contact the fire station at (573) 624-3425.

How do I schedule a fire related educational program?

There are many different types of educational programs we can present which meet the needs of various age groups. For further information please call the fire department.