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Information provided by the Dexter Chamber of Commerce.
Local Government and Services:
The city government is operated very efficiently by a mayor,
Mr. Joe Webber, a city administrator, Mr. Mark Stidham and six
aldermen.
Fire Protection
Dexter citizens are proud of their city providing one of
the most advanced fire fighting organizations in the area. The
fire chief oversees the management of two fire stations with
the full-time volunteer services of concerned citizens.
Police
Providing 24-hour police protection is another branch of
city government of which Dexter residents can be proud. In addition
to their regular duties, the local police department assists
with several safety and educational programs. The police chief
and his staff operate with the latest in dispatch, police and
emergency equipment. There are 17 full-time officers, 4 dispatchers
and 8 reserve officers.
Ambulance Service
The Stoddard County Ambulance Service is also located in
Dexter. A qualified staff consisting of both paramedics and EMTs
services the area with the latest state of the art equipment.
E-911 Service
E-911 Service made their live cutover on Oct. 10, 1995, enabling
the 911 services to be accessed throughout Stoddard County. The
service employes a full-time emergency management director. |
