Fire Department Training Attracts National Attention
A Peer Fitness Training course was held at the City of Cape Girardeau Fire Department’s Station 3 from March 4-8. The course’s goal was to […]
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Off-duty Firefighter Saves Man Trapped Inside Vehicle
City of Cape Girardeau firefighter Joel Schmit was at his home on a foggy night when his neighbor’s son-in-law came to his house to notify him […]
FEMA Grant Provides New Turnout Gear for Fire Department
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department received 32 sets of turnout gear from an Assistance to Firefighters grant. New gear as demonstrated by Captain Dean Lynn (left), […]
Technical Rescue Team Training
Cape Girardeau’s Technical Rescue team trains frequently to respond at home and even in neighboring counties. The training scenario illustrated below could easily happen in […]
Cape Girardeau Fire Department: Through the Years
The first formal fire department of Cape Girardeau was a Hook and Ladder Fire Company established on July 25, 1866 under Mayor G. H. Cramer. […]
Simulated Grain Bin Rescue at Cape Girardeau Fire Department May 14
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department hosted a simulated rescue using their newest piece of equipment called the grain ResQ Tube Monday, May 14 at Fire […]
Nationally Recognized Emergency Expert William Shouldis to Lead Fire Training at SEMO
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department is hosting a Fire Ground Safety seminar at Southeast Missouri State University featuring retired Deputy Chief William Shouldis, a nationally […]
No Injuries at Overnight Victoria Street Fire
Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1300-block of Victoria Street overnight. Arriving on scene, crews reported heavy smoke and fire pushing from the garage of the small single […]
Two Residents Jump from Second Story to Escape Fire
The Fire Department responded to a house fire on South Benton late Monday night. Fire was visible from the rear of the home. Two of […]
Fire Department Technical Rescue Training at Southeast Hospital
If you drive along Broadway today you’ll notice several fire trucks at Southeast Hospital. Firefighters are building on their technical rescue skills, which they often […]