From the Chief
Welcome to the Holts Summit Fire Protection District Website!
We extend a warm welcome to our community and visitors. Our website is designed to be both informative and educational, offering insights into the services we provide and ways we contribute to your safety.
The Holts Summit Fire Protection District operates from two strategically located fire stations, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout our district. We invite you to explore the links to learn more about our services, the apparatus we operate, and valuable tips on preventing fires and accidents.
With a rich history of service, we take pride in upholding the traditions set by those who served before us. Our dedicated team of over forty highly trained personnel is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
As the Fire Chief, I want to emphasize our guiding principles: Honor - Integrity - Commitment. These values form the foundation of our service to you. We are honored to serve, operate with integrity in all our actions, and remain committed to your safety.
In 2023, we are proud to announce the successful renewal of our Class 4 ISO rating, showcasing our ongoing commitment to excellence in fire protection. Furthermore, as promised in conjunction with the 2022 tax rate increase, we have maintained our daytime firefighter coverage to better serve you.
Your feedback is crucial to us, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. It is our daily goal to provide quality service, and your insights help us continually improve.
Thank you for entrusting us with your safety. We are here for you, and together, we build a safer community.
Sincerely,
Jason D. Turner
Fire Chief
Holts Summit Fire Protection District
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Holts Summit Fire Protection District Files for Bond Renewal
Holts Summit, Missouri – April 7, 2026
The Holts Summit Fire Protection District has formally filed for the renewal of a bond originally approved by district voters in 2008.
The 2008 bond, approved in the amount of $3 million, funded additions to Fire Station 1, the construction of Fire Station 2, and the purchase of fire apparatus. These improvements strengthened emergency response capabilities and improved the level of service provided to the community.
As part of that bond, the district committed to improving its ISO Public Protection Classification. At the time, the district carried a Class 9 rating, with Class 10 being the highest and most costly rating for taxpayers and Class 1 being the best possible rating for a fire district. Through sustained effort and long-term planning, the district successfully lowered its ISO rating to a Class 4 and has maintained that rating since 2013.
Since the passage of the original bond, the fire service has continued to evolve. Much of the district’s fire apparatus fleet is aging, and national standards recommend that front-line fire apparatus be replaced after 15 years of service to ensure reliability and firefighter safety. The cost of fire apparatus has also increased significantly. In 2006, a new fire engine could be purchased for under $200,000. Today, that same type of fire engine costs approximately $800,000. Replacement parts for older apparatus are also increasingly difficult to obtain, making maintenance more challenging and costly.
The bond request for the April 7, 2026 election is in the amount of $8 million. If approved, this would be a renewal of the current bond and would not result in a new tax. The funding would be used for fire apparatus replacement, upgrades to fire stations, improvements to the district’s training facility, and the installation of updated emergency backup generators.
The district has demonstrated a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility. In 2014, the district refinanced the existing bond, saving taxpayers approximately $150,000, and paid the bond off earlier than originally scheduled.
The Board of Directors and command staff remain focused on providing the highest level of service to the community while ensuring the safety of the firefighters who serve the Holts Summit Fire Protection District.
The district is committed to transparency, responsible stewardship of public funds, and maintaining dependable emergency services for the residents it serves.
For additional information, residents are encouraged to follow the Holts Summit Fire Protection District on social media or attend upcoming public meetings.
