Mo. Rev. Stat. § 71.420

The joint fire department so installed, as aforesaid, shall be managed by a joint fire department committee consisting of one member from each of the contracting parties, which shall prescribe such rules and regulations, and appoint and employ such officers, firemen and other persons as may be necessary to efficiently operate the fire department, and acquire the necessary apparatus for the installation of the department, the property on which the fire department is to be located and supervise the erection of the fire department building, as authorized by ordinance, all as herein provided.