Wellsville Fire Protection District

09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

🚨 9•16 — HONORING CAPTAIN JEFF MOORE 🚨

Tomorrow is September 16 — 9/16.

For many, 916 is simply a number. But for the family, friends, fellow firefighters, and community who knew and loved Captain Jeff Moore, 916 will forever mean so much more.

916 was Jeff’s DSC — his call number.
It represented a man who answered the call, served his community, and dedicated more than three decades of his life to helping others.

So tomorrow, 9/16, we are asking everyone to turn Jeff’s number into a day of giving.

❤️ THE 9•16 CHALLENGE

In honor of DSC 916, consider making a donation of:

$9.16 • $91.60 • $916 — or any amount you are able to give.

Click this link: https://argentasoftware.com/interfaces/50378/donate?CampaignID=5540

Then SHARE this post and challenge your friends, coworkers, fire departments, first responder agencies, churches, organizations, and local businesses to do the same.

🚒 916 answered the call for his community.
On 9/16, let’s answer the call for his family.

Donate in Honor of DSC 916 — Captain Jeff Moore

Every donation, every prayer, and every share reminds the Moore family that they do not walk this road alone.

9•16 | DSC 916 | Captain Jeff Moore
A Life of Service. A Legacy of Kindness.

Let’s see how much we can raise in ONE DAY in honor of 916.

09/15/2026

September 15, 2026: Wellsville firefighters responded to a several acre cornfield fire north of town.

With the stronger winds, mutual aide was requested. We want to thank the following agencies for their assistance:

Middletown Community Fire Protection District
Martinsburg Area Fire Protection District
Montgomery County MO Sheriff's Office
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Montgomery County, MO Dispatch

09/02/2026

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ANYTHING ON WHEELS!

08/18/2026

Thank you everyone!

08/17/2026

It is with great honor that the Wellsville Fire Protection District nominates Captain Jeff Moore as our 2026 Old Thrashers’ Hometown Hero.

Tragically, Captain Moore passed away on August 3, 2026. Since joining the Wellsville Fire Protection District in 1992, Jeff dedicated more than three decades of service to his community. In addition to serving as a firefighter, he was also a First Responder and a former EMT with the Montgomery County Ambulance District.

Above all else, Jeff was a devoted husband and father. His son, Kelby, is proudly following in his footsteps by serving as a firefighter, continuing the legacy of service that meant so much to Jeff.

Jeff also honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a man who believed in hard work, serving others, and always putting his family first. Jeff also enjoyed mentoring and supporting youth through 4-H, sharing his knowledge and encouraging the next generation.

Captain Jeff Moore dedicated his life to serving his country, his community, and his family. His selflessness, leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

For these reasons, it is our privilege and honor to nominate Captain Jeff Moore as the 2026 Old Thrashers’ Hometown Hero.

As part of the Old Thrashers’ Hometown Hero program, each participating agency raises funds in support of its nominee. The agency that raises the most receives the Hometown Hero title, and all proceeds raised through the contest are awarded to that agency. The winner will be announced on August 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. during the 49th Annual Old Thrashers at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Should Captain Jeff Moore be selected as the 2026 Hometown Hero, the Wellsville Fire Protection District has committed to donating all proceeds received to the Moore family to help support them during this difficult time.

If you would like to support Captain Moore’s nomination and his family, donations toward this title may be given to any firefighter or while at the Montgomery County Old Threshers Association.

With this said, several agencies have announced their intention to give to the same cause as us, honoring Captain Jeff Moore and his family. Words can’t express our gratitude and appreciation that you’ve shown, and continue to show.

08/16/2026

08/10/2026

Today from 3-6 pm at the Lutheran Church Hall is visitation for Captain Jeff Moore.

At 6 pm the procession will travel southbound on Hwy. 19 from the hall.

We’ll be stopping in front of the Wellsville Firehouse for a tribute then proceeding to the Wellsville Cemetery. This tribute may include an aircraft depending on weather and call volume. We’re urging any drone operators to use extreme caution. Also, the tribute will involve the outdoor notification system and its loud - use caution if standing nearby.

We invite the public to pay tribute during the service. Thank you everyone for all the support and love shown to the Moore Family.

In Loving Memory of Captain Jeff Moore
1961 – 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the non-duty related passing of Captain Jeff Moore (DSN 916).

Captain Moore proudly served the Wellsville Fire Protection District (MO) since 1992, dedicating more than three decades of service to protecting our community. His commitment, leadership, and friendship left a lasting impact on the members of our department and the countless lives he touched throughout his career. Captain Moore was also a military veteran.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Services are pending with Myers Funeral Home, Wellsville, MO.

***Today (Tuesday), August 4, 2026, at or around 2:30 p.m., we will be escorting Captain Moore from Montgomery through Wellsville. We should be in Wellsville by around 2:40 p.m. We invite our community to join us in paying tribute to Captain Moore by safely lining the procession route (from Schlanker Funeral home to north on Highway 19) beginning around 2:30 p.m. A simple wave, salute, or moment of silence is a meaningful way to honor a firefighter who dedicated so much to others.***

Rest easy, Captain. Your watch is over. We have it from here.