The Boone County Fire Protection District is the largest volunteer fire department in the state of Missouri. It is governed by a three-member board elected by the voters of the Fire Protection District. Columbia has its own Fire Department, so only Boone County residents outside of Columbia vote in this election. The election is non-partisan, which means that candidates do not run as members of a political party or hold primary elections. The Board oversees the Fire District operations and appoints the fire chief. The fire chief designates such volunteers and career staff as is authorized by the Board and is essential to carry out the responsibilities of the Fire District, including officers who assist the fire chief in the management of the Fire District.
Candidates are listed in the order in which they have submitted biographical information to the LWV.
James (Mickey) Nichols born in Southern Boone County 1948. Mother living, 8 siblings, graduate Southern Boone High School. Army, Vietnam received Purple Heart and Bronze Star. 1976 Business owner in Columbia, then Hallsville. BCFPD Firefighter 1979. 1985 an Officer at Hallsville Station 3. Married, 3 Stepdaughters & 3 Step grandchildren.