Joplin Fire Department
News & Press Releases

New Open Burning Rules Take effect June 1, 2008

Outdoor burning press release
Burning Rules Handout

Congratulations and Welcome to New Employees

The Joplin Fire Department would like to welcome new firefighters.
Kyle Howard
Brad Eichelberger
Kyle Benford
Daniel Jobe
Braham Wilson
Their first day on shift as Joplin Firefighters will be Saturday April 19,2008

Congratulations to Don Cox who was promoted from Driver/Engineer to Fire Captain.
Don will be the A-shift Captain at Station #5

Battalion Chief Marion L. Cox Jr.

The Joplin Fire Department mourns the loss of acting Battalion Chief Marion L. Cox Jr. Chief Cox passed away following a kayaking accident on March 22,2008. Chief Cox had served with the department for 13 years in various positions and was currently serving as the C-shift Battalion Chief. Marion was a tremendous asset to the department and city and will be missed by all.