MCC-Blue River Public Safety Institute

08/21/2026

The Fall 2026 Fire Academy is officially underway at MCC-Blue River! 🚒🔥
Recruits in both our day and evening/Saturday academies are stepping up to the challenge, putting in the work in the classroom, on the drill ground, and in physical training. Over the coming weeks, these future first responders will train through live-fire exercises, vehicle extrication, HazMat operations, and hands-on drills led by veteran instructors from across the Kansas City region.

Whether training full-time during the day or balancing work and family in the night academy, every single recruit has answered the call to serve our communities.

Join us in wishing the Fall 2026 recruits strength, focus, and safety as they earn their gear and begin their journey into the fire service.

Drop a comment below to send them your support! 👇

08/11/2026

Ever wonder who's on the other end of the line when things go wrong? That's you.

The City of Riverside is hiring a Communications Officer to dispatch for both police and fire. No two shifts look the same, and you're the one making sure help gets there fast.

💰 Starting pay: $54,000, based on experience
🕒 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off
🩺 100% City-paid health insurance and retirement
💵 $2,500 annual HSA contribution
🎓 Tuition reimbursement + degree incentive pay

Apply today: riversidemo.gov/jobs

08/10/2026

Chief Messick was honored by the Blue River Fire Academy Class FA-33 with a custom-made plaque that hangs in the front of Fire Academy’s primary classroom on campus. We will never forget.

08/07/2026

07/29/2026

Congratulations to these Blue River Graduates!!!

07/29/2026

Save the date! This event is open to all PSI alumni, students, staff, faculty and their families.

Join us as we celebrate the 30th and 25th anniversaries of the Public Safety Institute. This reunion also supports scholarship funding for future recruits, firefighters, EMS personnel and paramedics who will carry the profession forward.

The reunion is free to attend. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVP - mcckc.edu/campuses/blue-river/public-safety-institute.aspx

07/24/2026

Congratulations to these Blue River graduates! Welcome to the fire service.

Today was swearing-in day; this completes a three-week orientation for these new recruits as they now head to their assigned shifts. Special thanks to Captain Stanton for heading up the orientation. Pictured left to right are: Captain Stanton, Deputy Chief Smith, Firefighters Berry, Dawson, Hosfield, Mounce, Menke, and Chief Stevens.

A badge pinning date is yet to be determined. Welcome aboard, gentlemen! 🔥🚒

07/17/2026

Join the Grain Valley Police Department on Tuesday, September 15, for our annual National Night Out Against Crime event.

From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., families can enjoy free food and drinks, explore bomb squad equipment, watch a helicopter landing, and participate in a free raffle for home-safety prizes.

National Night Out will be held in the field behind the Community Center. This is a free community event.

For more information, call (816) 847-6250.

National Night Out Against Crime

07/17/2026

The Grain Valley Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Clerk. To apply or for more information, click the following link: www.cityofgrainvalley.org/careers/