The Carroll County Fire Departments
Front row L-R Louis Weaver, Robert Jackson, Frank Conover and Arthur Heins
Back row L-R Albert Ward, Henry Morgan, Owen Davis and Pete Bridges
Louis Weaver was born March 29, 1885 in Carroll County to Stephen Weaver and Fannie C. Watson. He was married to Maria Kans. He died on November 24, 1938 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Robert Jackson was born July 23, 1877 to Andrew Jackson and Mary Allen. He was married to Louisa Stemple. He died on August 11, 1953 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Frank Conover was born January 3, 1866 to Joseph and Katherine Conover. His wife's name was Effie. He died on September 1, 1941 and is also buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Owen Davis was born September 13, 1876 to Owen Davis and Medora Clark Davis. He married Maud L. Ray. Owen died on September 12, 1929 and is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Peter Austin (Pete) Bridges was born March 29, 1872 in Carroll County to John Brides and Jane Hubbard Bridges. His wife's name was Freda Wagner. He is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Carrollton Fire Dept. covers the town of Carrollton, and a fire district outside of the city limits. They operate two stations one in Carrollton and one in Bosworth, Missouri. The town has a population of 4,500. The fire district covers 222 square miles in Carroll County. Carrollton station houses 2 pumpers, 1-75' quint, 2 tankers, 1 comand/brush truck, 3 brush rigs and 1 boat. Bosworth station houses 2 pumpers, and 1 brush rig. The Carrollton Fire Dept. employs 1 full time Chief, 1 full time Asst. Chief, 1 full time Captain, and 1 full time Engineer. We work 24 hours and 48 off with 32 volunteers on staff
