Independence 76 Fire Company

06/12/2026

🔥Firefest 🔥 come join the fun again 🚒July 18, 2026 🇺🇸🚒9am-3pm 🔥💦🚁🚑🚒🏎️🚓🇺🇸 American history in action! 🚒🔥❤️🇺🇸🚑🚓🇺🇸🚁🏎️🚒

06/08/2026

From June, 1976 Capt. Harold Fizer

06/06/2026

Join us today at the Vaile Mansion Strawberry 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓❤️🍓❤️🍓🍓🍓❤️🍓🍓🍓

06/05/2026

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Corporal Daniels.

When Corporal Gary Daniels graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in 2015, he had established the first bond in a trooper’s career: He would forever be a member of the 101st Recruit Class. Decades later, troopers can name everyone in their recruit class. Recruits make it through the rigorous six-month bootcamp-style academy because they learn they are part of a team. A team in which they can rely on one another when their lives are on the line. Over the next decade, Gary established other immutable bonds within the Patrol – first in Troop C; then Troop A, where he could be closer to his family in Kansas; then part of the Patrol’s recruiting division; and, most recently, at the Patrol’s academy, where he could help shape the careers of young recruits.
Each current Patrol member and the larger Patrol family ache over the tragic loss of Corporal Gary Daniels. Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Mark James, a member of Patrol’s 48th Recruit Class, said, “Our troopers are hurting because Gary Daniels was a valued member of the Patrol family with a stellar career. He recruited and encouraged young men and women that they could succeed in our organization and, then in the academy, he helped shape the future of the Patrol. The Patrol and the entire DPS family mourn this terrible loss. Our thoughts are with Gary’s family and all who loved him.”
We will remember Gary Daniels for his selfless service to the public and for upholding the values of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He will forever be part of the Patrol team.
If you or someone you know is in mental health, su***de, or substance use crisis, help is available. Please reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or chatting online at 988 Lifeline. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

06/04/2026

🍓Strawberry 🍓 festival at the Vaile Mansion this Saturday June 6 -come support this local historic site!
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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!🔥🚒🚁🚜🚓🏎️💦🔥☀️🚒🚜🚓🏎️☀️🔥💦🔥💦