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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.

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

Friday, May 25, 2012  There was a fire rescue early this morning in Jefferson City.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Jefferson City is one step closer to having a tax change put on the August ballot.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The new plan, which could be placed on the August ballot, lowers property taxes by 17%.

Monday, March 19, 2012  City Council hears presentation on the Fire Department Improvement Plan Monday night.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  High winds and low humidity prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning Sunday.