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Thursday, April 18, 2013  How prepared are mid-Missouri fire crews for something like the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas?

Friday, March 29, 2013  The firefighter was injured while responding to a fire at 2101 W. Main St. Thursday night.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Rush hour traffic on Jefferson City's Whitten Expressway was at a standstill Monday morning after a car caught on fire.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Former Chief Bob Rennick announced his intention to retire at the beginning of the year.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Jefferson City firefighters responded to a structure fire at a restaurant in eastern Jefferson City early Thursday morning.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A compost facility on Southridge Drive can also be used for free by city residents.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The event was also part of fire prevention week.

Friday, August 10, 2012  UPDATE: JCFD spokesman Jason Turner said the retail area has suffered quite a bit of damage, and the fire is starting to move to the back area of the building where machines and dangerous items are stored.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  In three weeks, Jefferson City voters will decide the fate of Proposition 2.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Dozens of families went to the Jefferson City Fire Department’s Fire Training Facility for this year’s Safety on Wheels program.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Black smoke billowed over the Missouri Capitol after a vehicle caught fire in a nearby parking garage.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The fire happened in the 200 block of Pine Street.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The LongHorn Steakhouse chimey went up in smoke, thanks to a tossed cigarette

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Authorities believe it was the work of teenagers.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  It was called in at 5:26 p.m. Tuesday at 1001 West High Street, which is right at Brooks Street.