Wasola Volunteer Fire Department

02/01/2026

01/18/2026

From 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of
34,200 heating fires in residential buildings
were reported to U.S. fire departments each year.
Be safe this winter. Research good practices for home heating safety.

01/13/2026

Missouri County Burn Bans can be found on this website. Be safe and check the bans through out the year.

Resources and contact information pertaining to Fire Safety.

09/30/2025

Missouri Drought Monitor. Before you burn check for fire restrictions/bans.

https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/resources/county-burn-bans.php

09/16/2025

OZARK COUNTY IN BURN BAN - The Ozark County Commissioners have issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. Ozark County Presiding Commissioner Terry Newton said the commissioners contacted the state Fire Marshall’s office and learned that the county qualified for the ban.“We are so dry, and Bakersfield has been having some issues,” said Newton. “Basically we just want people to be aware so they don’t do dumb stuff.”During the ban, residents are not allowed to burn any materials such as trash, debris or vegetation unless it is specifically approved by county and fire department officials. According to the Missouri Department of Public Safety website,violating the ban may result in penalties including being charged with a Class A misdemeanor.Ozark County is in a severe drought, according to the U.S. drought monitor. This is despite having an exceptionally wet spring and early summer. The last significant rainfall was in early July. Starpress.com, a website that maintains county specific precipitation and temperature historic information, showed that Ozark County had less than 1 1/2 inches of rain in August. Less than 1/2 inch has been reported in September. The forecast for the next 10 days shows a chance of thunderstorms with temperatures hovering in the upper 80s and low 90s.

03/16/2025

03/16/2025

Resources and a disaster team are heading to Wayne County, Missouri to assist with severe storm recovery.

03/16/2025

Ozark County Food Pantry in Gainesville, Missouri. Please look into the help they provide for our citizens.