St. Francois County Emergency Service IAFF Local 3705

03/17/2025

A few weeks ago several union members, their families and St. Francois County Ambulance District came together to host a BBQ fundraiser to help with funeral costs for a fellow union member/coworker’s father’s passing. It was a very successful benefit. We want to thank everyone that showed up to support this cause, SFCAD for allowing us to host it at house 1 and everyone who showed up to help cook, package and deliver some of the orders.

Below are a few pictures:

03/12/2025

Recently, we had a fellow union member retire after 30 years of service at St. Francois County Ambulance District. He will be missed around the district, but he has spread his knowledge to many providers still there. Congratulations on your retirement, Chris!

02/21/2025

It’s a week away!

Come & join us for a great cause and good food. If you have any questions please contact the number on the flyer. Can’t wait to see everyone there!

02/14/2025

Don’t forget we’re offering delivery!

Come & join us for a great cause and good food. If you have any questions please contact the number on the flyer. Can’t wait to see everyone there!

02/03/2025

Come & join us for a great cause and good food. If you have any questions please contact the number on the flyer. Can’t wait to see everyone there!

12/14/2024

Last weekend we had our 3rd Annual Christmas Party. It had an amazing turnout and everyone had a great time. We appreciate the Mineral Area Elks for allowing us to have the party there. This year we chose to adopt a family for Christmas with the proceeds from our silent auction. We just want to say thank you to Blush+Charm, Cedar Falls Tactical, Fired food truck, General Custards Retreat, Grind nutrition, La Pachanga, Main&Mill Brewery, On point nutrition, The Joyful treehouse, The Lunch Lady food truck and 12 West for the donations. Also thank you to SFCAD A shift days for donating 2 baskets, SFCAD A shift nights for donating a basket, SFCAD front office for donating 2 baskets and Kylie & The Gartner’s for donating a basket. Thank you to several of our union members who helped set up, run and breakdown the party. Also a big thank you to SFCAD administration for helping host the party. We look forward to next years party. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/05/2024

Recently we did a battle of the badges backpack food drive that collected 241 items. Today some of our union members and one of Central County 911 dispatchers took the donations to Central, Bismarck, and West County school districts. We appreciate Central County 911, Desloge Police Department and St. Francois County Ambulance District for their participation in this drive. We look forward to next years drive.

10/23/2024

We’re doing a Battle of the Badges food drive to donate to 3 local schools this fall! All the participating districts are listed below. If you want to donate please make sure it’s an item on the lists in the comments and make sure to call the department you’d like to donate to before showing up. We can’t wait to see how this drive turns out and see which department collects the most. Thank you to all participating departments, we appreciate the help and support.

09/25/2024

We’re doing a Battle of the Badges food drive to donate to 3 local schools this fall! All the participating districts are listed below. If you want to donate please make sure it’s an item on the lists in the comments and make sure to call the department before showing up. We can’t wait to see how this drive turns out and see which department collects the most. Thank you to all participating departments, we appreciate the help and support.

07/08/2024

It is with great sadness that I announce that Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben died this morning during a swift water rescue operation.

Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was assisting the Columbia Fire Department during a swift water rescue operation at Rangeline Street and Bear Creek early this morning. The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the zodiac boat overturned and Chief Tobben was thrown from the boat and drowned. The Columbia Firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were able to be rescued and are doing ok.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Scott Olsen, Fire Chief
Boone County Fire Protection District

05/27/2024

The times I sent you all yesterday were incorrect for the Friday portion of the service. This is what Jessie posted yesterday evening:

Here is dads viewing date:

Thursday May 30 from 4pm-8pm at Cozean funeral home in Farmington! He will have an Elks service and a fire service!

Then Friday again at 10am-11am and then funeral services will follow!

I recieved this from Chris Turner this morning on changes for Tom's Funeral this week.

05/26/2024

The 3705 lost a brother today. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. RIP retired Captain Tom Harris❤️