Independence 76 Fire Company

05/22/2026

🚒🔥Firefest 🚒July 18, 2026🔥🚒9am-3pm. Come see American history in action! Antique fire trucks 🚒 pumping water, helicopter 🚁 landing, extrication demo, classic cars 🚘 and antique tractors 🚜 . Fun for all ages! Bring the family!💦☀️🚒😃🔥🚒🚑🚨

05/01/2026

Isis Shoe Store Fire April 1975, 100 Block of Maple, click on the photo to enlarge article

04/25/2026

FFAM convention in Liberty Mo today

04/01/2026

🔥Firefest 🔥July 18 🔥9am-3pm🔥Cable Dahmer Arena-bring the family for a day of fun for all ages!🔥🚒🚁🚜🚓🏎️💦🔥☀️🚒🚜🚓🏎️☀️🔥💦🔥💦

03/19/2026

Our thoughts are with the NKCFD family as they honor the loss of one of their own.

MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The following is information about firefighter Benoit Coussement's memorial service.

His memorial service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Vineyard Church (12300 Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64165).

• Visitation: 1100–1300
• Service: 1300–1400
• Procession: Immediately following the service, the procession will conclude at Station 1 for NKC department personnel. Non-department attendees are respectfully directed to continue on and not stop at the station.

02/06/2026

HAPPY 183rd BIRTHDAY IFD!!

On February 6, 1843 the State of Missouri Twelfth General Assembly approved the petition, approving the incorporation of the "Independence Fire Company". Known today as the Independence Fire Department, we carry on the tradition of service that began so long ago.

Pictured is "The Engine House" that stood on Osage St., between Lexington and Maple St. Built before the Civil War and torn down in the early 1900's, It also served as the offices of the Mayor and Street Commissioner as well as the Council Chambers and Jail.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at Independence 76 Fire Company. We wish you a safe holiday season and a happy new year!

11/08/2025

Veterans Parade hosted by JROTC

11/08/2025

Veterans Parade Historic Independence Square

10/28/2025

28 LaFrance update- intake & exhaust manifolds, water cups, spark plugs installed, water domes cleaned, ladder being sanded, lots of parts & pieces, thankful for the volunteers, especially thankful for Rick’s mechanical knowledge. Bonus a 1928 Indian head nickel!