Belton Fire Department
223 Main Street * Belton, MO  64012
Phone: 816/331-7969

http://www.belton.org/Public_Safety/FireDept

"Belton Emergency Services is committed to protect lives and property while creating a safety conscious
community based on a foundation of courage, excellence, discipline, compassion, integrity and teamwork."

The Public Safety Bond and 1/4 cent Sales Tax for Fire and Life Safety passed in April 2006! 
This will bring an additional fire house and personnel to the East side of town
and much needed upgrades to existing facilities and equipment.
Thank you Belton!!!!!

The Belton Fire Department Explorer Post is taking new members.  Young people between the ages of 14 and 21 with an interest in seeing what Fire/EMS is all about.  For more information contact Elmer or Mark at 331-7969.

HISTORY

The Belton Fire Department was organized in 1913. At the time of its organization, it consisted of all volunteer personnel. The first fire apparatus was a hand drawn chemical engine, which was purchased for approximately $300. The first Fire Chief was appointed in 1920. Chief H. K. Denkler was appointed as the first paid Fire Chief in 1971, and retired in 1998. Steven Holle has been Fire Chief since September 2000. The staff has grown from as few as four volunteers, to our current staffing of 26 uniformed personnel and one active volunteer. Our Command staff consists of personnel with more than 140 years of emergency services experience.

The Belton Fire Department staff is assigned to three shifts. The crews work 24 hour period beginning at 8:00 AM and ends at 8:00 AM the following day. the shift rotates with 24 on, 24 off, until crew has worked three "tours", then the personnel receive four days off.  The 24 hour shift arrangement allows for maximum staffing, and is utilized by most fire departments.

Each shift is supervised by an Assistant Chief, who oversees all shift activities, and determines performance goals. The Assistant Chief is assigned a Shift Captain, who directly supervises personnel, and assists them in the completion of their assigned duties. In addition to general shift duties, such as vehicle/equipment checks, each shift is required to perform duties related to other Department functions. These include pre-fire planning, inventory control, documentation, vehicle/equipment maintenance, special tasks such as pump testing, building and grounds maintenance, fire hose and hydrant testing. In addition to the duties above, personnel must conduct training, perform public education and community services activities, and be ready at any time to respond to requests for fire or ambulance service.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality service possible to our citizens. Our doors are always open to our citizens, and we welcome questions regarding any of our services. We take this opportunity to thank the people of Belton for their support.

(The above information was taken from their webpage listed above.)