The City of Auxvasse will receive mutual aid from neighboring fire protection districts after the city fired its volunteer fire chief on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
According to a news release from the City of Auxvasse, the decision to relieve Fire Chief Rebecca Stone of her duties was unanimous by the city council.
The statement comes following a statement Stone made on Facebook saying she and the entire department were fired after the station door codes were allegedly changed without notice.
The City of Auxvasse says Stone was the only person relieved of their duties.
The city said in the news release it will look for a new fire chief through multiple channels to restore the department.
Until a new chief is found, neighboring fire stations within Callaway County will provide mutual aid to Auxvasse.
The following post is from the City of Auxvasse’s Facebook page.
Effective July 11, 2024, the previous fire chief was relieved of her duties by a unanimous decision of the city council. The fire chief was the sole individual relieved of their duties; no volunteers were let go. We encourage all current volunteers to reach out to the City of Auxvasse at 573.386.2227 if they wish to continue their service. Please follow the official City of Auxvasse, Missouri Facebook page for updates, as the Auxvasse Fire Department Facebook page is not an official channel. We will advertise for a new fire chief across multiple platforms, including volunteer opportunities, to restore our department as quickly as possible and ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens. Until then, neighboring fire departments in our county will provide mutual aid. We appreciate your patience during this transition and encourage the public to continue using 911 in case of emergencies.
