Members of Missouri’s
Fire Service Observe Fire/Rescue Day at Capitol
Lt. Gov Peter Kinder to keynote event
JEFFERSON CITY, April 11, 2006-Missouri’s fire
service will honor firefighters killed in the line of duty in 2005
during a memorial service at the Capitol Building first floor rotunda,
tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
This service is held to honor those firefighters who
gave the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties. In
2005, Missouri had 3 line of duty deaths; Firefighter Timmy S. Hardy
of the Neosho Fire Department, Chief Robert Bestgen of the Osborn
Fire Protection District, and Chief Jerry Buehne of the Affton Fire
Protection District.
Fire/Rescue Day also serves as a chance for Missouri's
fire service personnel to meet their state officials and discuss fire
service-related legislation.
WHO: Speakers include: Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Public
Safety Director Mark James, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole, Public
Central Jackson Co. Fire Dist. Chief Steve Westermann & Firefighter
Cadet Capt. Tiffani Farley.
WHAT: Fire/Rescue Day at the State Capitol
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 2005 Line of Duty Death Memorial Service
beginning at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: State Capitol Building, 1st Floor Rotunda