9-11 Memorial Stair Climb

On September 8,  2013 eight members of the Raytown Fire Protection District along with 336 other firefighters from the KC metro area climbed 110 floors of stairs in honor of the 343 who perished in the World Trade Center Collapse.  The climb was held at the AT&T Town Pavilion building located at 1111 Main street in Kansas City, MO.  This event was held as a benefit for the SAFE Endowment Fund, this fund provides financial support for the surviving spouses and dependents of sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency services personnel who lose their life in the performance of their duties. 

Pictured from left to right;

Darren Summers, Tyler Turner, David Andrews, Nathan Davis, Andrew Phelps, Sarah Richardson, Phillip Giegerich, and Josh Hargis.

Application

Click here to download a Raytown Fire application for employment

The Raytown Fire Protection District will be accepting firefighter applications through 

9-6-2013.

The fire district is expecting one open position to be filled by 10-10-2013. 

Applications may be picked up and turned in at fire headquarters, 6020 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown, Mo. 64133. 

The fire district may use these applications to establish a list of qualified individuals or initiate a hiring process at the direction of the Fire Board. 

Complete application will include: 
1. Fire Service Entrance Exam (IPMA test B-5) with a score of 70% or higher 
2. A copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license 
3. A copy of the applicant’s International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification as Firefighter 1 and 2 
4. A copy of the applicant’s current Missouri license as EMT or EMTP 
5. A certification of a completed CPAT with a completion date of 10-31-2012 or later. Applicants with an expired CPAT certificate will be accepted however any job offer will be contingent upon receiving CPAT certification by 12-31-2013. 

The fire district is not responsible for costs associated with CPAT certification. CPAT information is available at either Johnson County Community College or Blue River Training Academy Web sites.

Successful applicants will be notified of an interview process for evaluation and recommendation to the Fire Chief. The fire district reserves the right to amend this notification at any time. 

A hiring process may be directed at any time at the discretion of the fire board.

Gas line rupture 63 & Evanston

Contractors have hit a 4" gas main at 63 & Evanston.  Missouri Gas Energy is on the scene working to repair the main.

More Training

Firefighters train in the heat

Please Use Caution When Out In The Heat

Hot Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has announced an excessive heat watch for this Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures that will rise into the low to mid 90s. When outside temperatures are very high, the danger for heat-related illnesses rises. Older adults, young children, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at particularly high risk.

The following tips are recommended so you and your family can stay cool and safe:

Stay cool

•   Spend more time in air conditioned places. If you don't have air conditioning, consider visiting a mall, movie theater or other cool public places.

•   Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun.

•   Dress in lightweight clothing.

•   Check up on your elderly neighbors and relatives and encourage them to take these precautions too. 
Drink liquids

•                     Drink plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol and large amounts of sugar because they can actually dehydrate your body.

•                     Have a beverage with you as much as possible, and sip or drink frequently. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. 


•                     If you go outside


• Limit the time you're in direct sunlight.


• Do not leave infants, children, people with mobility challenges and pets in a parked car, even with the window 
rolled down.


• Avoid or reduce doing activities that are tiring, or take a lot of energy.


• Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning and evening hours.


• Avoid sunburn. Use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor) rating.