Take a stroll through the history of Central Platte Fire Protections district from formation through today.
1934
Platte City Fire Department Formed
1934
June 2, 1981
Voters approve the formation of the Central Platte Fire Protection District
June 2, 1981
2000
The district acquired a 100-foot Aerial Platform Ladder Truck.
2000
April 4, 2000
Voters approved a Go Bond at 1.5 million to include a 0.07 cents tax levy increase.
April 4, 2000
2007
The district purchased all new self-contained breathing apparatus to use in hazardous environments. Also, in this year the district acquired our first ever fire unit that utilized a compressed air foam system.
2007
2012
Station Two was purchased by the district.
2012
January 19, 2019
On this day, an unthinkable event transpired throughout the district. Board of Directors Paul Regan and Stanley George passed away from unrelated circumstances. The district will be forever grateful for these years of dedication to shape the district to what it is today.
January 19, 2019
2022
The district replaced all self-contained breathing apparatus that meet the current standards. In addition, to ensure members respiratory safety the district also purchased a quantitative FIT Tester.
2022
2023
Central Platte hired our first full-time Fire Chief, Troy Miller.
2023
January 2, 2024
Our first full time Deputy Chief and 2 Firefighters were hired.
January 2, 2024
April 2, 2024
The taxpayers of CPFPD voted to increase our board members from 3 to 5.
April 2, 2024