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05/20/2026

The Warren County BackStoppers Board is seeking to fill 2 board member spots. If interested, please email a letter of intent to [email protected].

Letters of intent are due by June 3rd.

05/17/2026

This week is EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation's communities.

Thank you for your service to our community. Today and everyday we recognize your work and dedication.

04/21/2026

Put it on your calendar! Our date is set for 2027!

04/18/2026

BackStoppers is a mission set apart. We serve 18 counties in Missouri and 10 counties in Illinois. Within those counties there are approximately 15,000 public safety officers. When tragedy strikes, we stand ready to assist, serve and honor. Our assistance goes well beyond similar organizations, and that is because of the unwavering support from our community.

Thank you for keeping our mission active for 66 years.

Help our cause today at BackStoppers.org/Support.

In Memory of Frank Stuermann-Warren County BackStoppers shirts are FOR SALE! Please message our page or email jdevore@wa...

04/10/2026

In Memory of Frank Stuermann-Warren County BackStoppers shirts are FOR SALE!

Please message our page or email [email protected] to order yours!

04/09/2026

Tuesday evening, our Warren County BackStoppers board was able to present a check for $156,500 to BackStoppers from this year’s dinner auction and dance. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. Thank you again to everyone that helps make this event so successful!

03/26/2026

Thank you Gateway Fiber for your generous donation to Warren County BackStoppers! Your support helps us continue our mission of helping the families of fallen and injured first responders right here in our community!

03/12/2026

Today we honor and remember Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith. On March 12, 2023, Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Det. Sgt. Griffith served with the Hermann Police Department for over 12 years and served part-time as Chief of the Rosebud Police Department and served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Gasconade County Sheriff's Office. He left behind his wife and two sons.

We will never forget the life and legacy of Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith.

Help our mission today at BackStoppers.org/Support

03/03/2026

With the upcoming closure of the Highway 47 bridge, travel between the north and south sides of I-70 will be significantly impacted. To maintain strong coverage and minimize response delays, Warrenton Fire Protection District will temporarily increase staffing levels.

During the duration of the bridge closure, we will staff two fire trucks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
• One truck will be assigned to Fire Station 1 north of I-70
• One truck will be assigned to Fire Station 2 south of I-70

This operational adjustment is designed to ensure reliable emergency response coverage on both sides of the interstate while detours and traffic delays are in place.

This staffing model will remain in effect until the bridge reopens. Once normal travel patterns are restored, we will transition back to staffing one fire truck 24/7.

Our long-term objective remains unchanged , to staff two fire trucks around the clock by mid-2027 as we continue preparing for the needs of our growing community.

For details about the bridge closure, please see information shared by the Warren County Emergency Management Agency
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Msi9DMBqF/

We appreciate the community’s understanding and continued support as we adapt operations to keep Warrenton safe!

03/01/2026

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 9:15pm, officers with the Warrenton Police Department were dispatched to the State Highway 47 overpass in regard to a suicidal juvenile threatening to jump onto Interstate 70.

Upon arrival, officers located the juvenile straddling the concrete barrier of the overpass and clearly experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers immediately began speaking with the juvenile in an effort to build rapport and safely de-escalate the situation. Additional resources were requested, including a negotiator with Wright City Police Department and the assistance of Missouri State Highway Patrol to shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at 47 and directing traffic away from the scene.

While speaking with the juvenile and establishing a plan of action to safely get him off the barrier, Corporal Bittick with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and continued efforts to communicate with the juvenile. In time, Corporal Bittick was able to successfully guide the juvenile off the ledge and into safety, ultimately embracing the juvenile in a hug.

The juvenile was taken into custody safely and provided appropriate medical and mental health assistance.

We would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance:

Warren County MO Sheriff's Department
Warren County Ambulance District
Warrenton Fire Protection District
Truesdale Police Dept.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Warren County Emergency Communications Center
Wright City Police Department

And a special thanks to Corporal Bittick. His ability to connect with the juvenile in a critical moment made a meaningful difference and helped bring the situation to a safe conclusion.

This incident highlights the importance of teamwork, compassion, and crisis intervention training when responding to individuals in need. We are grateful for the coordinated response of all agencies involved and are thankful the situation concluded safely.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, and call 911 in case of emergencies.

Address

209 State Highway U
Warrenton, MO
63383

Website

http://www.backstoppers.org/

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