Missouri Fire Captain Dies Battling Blaze Community Mourns Loss

Missouri Fire Captain Dies Battling Blaze Community Mourns Loss

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Johnson County Fire Protection District (JCFPD) in Missouri experienced a profound loss with the unexpected death of Captain Vernon Collett, a dedicated firefighter who served the community for nearly three decades.​ Incident Overview At approximately 1:45 p.m. on March 8, JCFPD units were dispatched to a rapidly spreading field … Read more