Right now, if you call 911 in Vandalia, at the very least, an ambulance and either a ladder or a fire engine will respond. “That’s causing some significant wear and tear on the larger vehicles,” Bryan ...

Fighting fires in cold temperatures and several inches of snow makes a hard job even more difficult, an official said Monday.

The Independence Fire Department experienced one of its busiest years on record in 2025, responding to 318 calls for service.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of our local fire departments is changing the way it responds to some 911 calls. Right now, if you call 911 in Vandalia, at ...