Operations Division
Battalion Chief A Shift – North Side David Sellars |
Battalion Chief B Shift – North Side Steve Stewart |
Battalion Chief C Shift – North Side William "Bill" Rexford |
Battalion Chief A Shift – South Side Daniel Overbay |
Battalion Chief B Shift – South Side Mykael Ann Howe |
Battalion Chief C Shift – South Side Bryan Bogue |
The Operations Division serves the emergent needs of the Community with response to emergency medical calls, fires and explosions, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, hazardous chemical spills, and other emergency calls. The Division assists the Community with non-emergency needs by ensuring compliance with fire codes, assisting the Fire Prevention Division in public education and responding to citizen requests for non-emergency services.
The Operations Division consists of 6 Shift Commanders (Battalion Chiefs) who are assigned to three shifts (2 for A,2 for B,& 2 for C), working 24 hours on-duty followed by 48 hours off duty. The shift commanders report to the Deputy Chief. The Operations Division employs 42 Fire Captains, 42 Fire Equipment Operators, and 69 Firefighters.
During the 2023 year, the Operations Division responded to 26,951 alarms during their protection of Harry S Truman's hometown.
To contact the Fire Operations Division call (816) 325-7123
Or by email at fireonline@indepmo.org