COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2020

The health and safety of Boles Fire Protection District businesses, residents and employees is our highest priority. As we continue to actively monitor developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19) we want to assure you that BFPD is taking all necessary health and safety precautions in accordance with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and local and state health officials.

Our services are vital to the Boles Township communities we serve by keeping you informed and following social distancing guidelines required to slow down the spread of the virus through the population. Our work is essential to protecting property and public health. We have plans in place to continue to provide these services for the communities where we live and work.

We’re continually educating our staff on best practices, such as proper hygiene and social distancing and are regularly disinfecting our fire trucks and equipment. Employees who feel ill have been instructed not to report to work. We are being thoughtful about our policies and approach to managing firefighter interactions with residents and each other, and are adhering to guidelines and recommendations from the CDC. We are working with national and local authorities to provide continuity of critical services. Our Board of Directors and Fire Chief are focused on contingency planning to maintain our services at a high level.

First and foremost, we want to make sure everyone is ready for an emergency. This is a rapidly changing situation and we encourage you to stay informed by using the following resources in addition to local and national news broadcasts.

• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/influenza/ 

• United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html