Deputy Fire Chief Randy Davis retires after 42 years of service to Jackson - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Deputy Fire Chief Randy Davis retires after 42 years of service to Jackson - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Deputy Chief Randy Davis will retire from Jackson Fire Rescue on April 1, 2025, capping a 42-year career marked by significant growth and transformation within the department. During his tenure, Davis witnessed the department’s full-time staff expand from 4 to 19 members, and emergency incidents increase from 50 in 1982 to 1,800 annually. The cost of a fire truck also rose substantially, from $150,000 to $900,000. A retire…

A Legacy of Dedication: Fire Chief Jim Bullard Retires After 47 Years of Service

By: Tara Wren Blue On April 1st, 2025, the Southern Boone community bids farewell to Fire Chief Jim Bullard as he steps into retirement after an extraordinary 47 years of service. His career, marked by dedication, leadership, and resilience, has left an invaluable mark on the Southern Boone Fire Protection District. For nearly five decades,