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January 15, 2026

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Kirksville Fire Department awards commendations for exemplary service to the community

(Kirksville, MO) - Several members of the Kirksville Fire Department received commendations during Monday’s City Council Meeting for their exemplary service to the community.

Firefighters Marshall Cook and Nathan Weimer received the Medal of Valor, which is awarded for delivering assistance to a person in need with a severe threat to their own safety. They received this award for a water rescue during a 2023 flooding incident.


                         Pictured left to right: Kirksville Police Chief Jon Cook, Mayor Zac Burden, Nathan Weimer, Marshall Cook, Deputy Fire Chief Travis Gregory.

Cpt. Silas Springer, Lt. Tyler Davis and Lt. Eric Reardon received the Lifesaving Award for their rescue from a structure fire in 2024.

                                 Pictured left to right: Fire Chief Jon Cook, Mayor Zac Burden, Eric Reardon, Tyler Davis, Silas Springer, Deputy Chief Travis Gregory.

Multiple members received an award for Meritorious Conduct, which is presented for actions above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Tyler Davis received one for his actions during the 2023 flooding incident. Firefighters Derek Johnson and Jared Gordon received one for their actions assisting law enforcement during an incident at the Adair County Detention Center last May. KFD Administrative Assistant Teresa Attebery received the award for her work running the Adopt-A-Child program each year. This past year marked the 40th year of that program, which has ensured Christmas gifts for more than 13,000 Adair County children.

                   Pictured left to right: Mayor Zac Burden, Fire Chief Jon Cook, Teresa Attebery, Jared Gordon, Derek Johnson, Tyler Davis, Deputy Chief Travis Gregory.

Several members received the Stork Award, which is given for assistance in the pre-hospital delivery of a child. Cpt. Silas Springer, Lt. Aaron Pippin and Firefighters Gavin Robertson, Landon Kellison and Jared Gordon received the award for their work in two different deliveries.

Pictured left to right: Mayor Zac Burden, Fire Chief Jon Cook, Jared Gordon, Landon Kellison, Gavin Robertson, Silas Springer, Deputy Chief Travis Gregory. Aaron Pippin not pictured.

Please join the City of Kirksville in recognizing these individuals for their commitment to service.

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