Fire Departments

City Services

• Fire Prevention Permits Information
  General information about applying for Permits from Bureau of Fire Prevention under the Fire Department.
• Fire Protection System Review
  Information residents need if they plan to install a fire protection system or currently have one.
• How to Become a Firefighter
  Information on qualifications needed and how the process works to become a firefighter with the City of St. Louis.
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives
  Smoke alarms are available through the St. Louis Fire Department.

Informational Pages

• African American History in the Fire Department
  A brief history of the contributions of African Americans serving in the St. Louis Fire Department.
• Brief Fire Department History Timeline
  Brief chronological timeline of the history of the St. Louis Fire Department.
• Bureau of Prevention
  Information about the divisions within the Fire Department that work on fire prevention.
• Education Opportunities
  Links and information regarding various education opportunities for Fire and EMS personnel.
• Fire Department Career Opportunities
  Information regarding pay scale and requirements for firefighter and EMT.
• Fire Department Communications
  Information regarding the bureau within the Fire Department that dispatches appropriate equipment to emergency calls.
• Fire Department Support Services
  Information regarding the bureau within the Fire Department that maintains the Fire Department rolling stock.
• Fire Inspections Unit
  General information about the the unit that performs fire inspections.
• Fire Investigation
  Pertinent information regarding the bureau within the Fire Department that investigates fires of suspicious origin.
• Fire Safety Information
  Home Preparedness and Fire Safety Information and Links
• Fire Suppression
  Information about the Fire Suppression Bureau under the Fire Department.
• Firehouse Locations
  Firehouse Locations in the City of St. Louis
• Public Education Opportunities
  Public Education Opportunities include community outreach programs such as the Smoke Alarm Installation Program, Fire Safety House Program, Fire Safety Presentations, Fire Extinguisher Training, CPR Training, etc.
• St. Louis Fire Academy
  Information about training provided by the St. Louis Fire Academy.

Downloadable Forms

• 50+ Escape Grid
  Blank grid to help people layout their escape route(s) from their residence in the event of a fire or other type of emergency.
• 50+ PowerPoint Presentation
  PowerPoint Presentation on Fire Safety geared for those 50 years of age and older.
• After The Fire
  FEMA Brochure
• Alternative Heating Safety Tips
  
• Arson Prevention for Churches and Synagogues
  Arson Prevention for Churches and Synagogues
• Escape from Fire
  Escape from Fire Brochure
• Evacuation Plan Factors
  
• Evacuation Planning
  
• Fire Questions & Answers
  
• Fire Safety for Babies
  
• Fire Sense
  
• Hazardous Material Incidents
  
• Home Fire Escape Plan Grid
  
• Home Fire Safety Checklist
  
• Listado de Precauciones Contra los Incendios
  Senior Fire Safety Checklist in Spanish
• Medidas de seguridad para prevenir incendios durante inundaciones
  Flood information in Spanish
• Medidas de seguridad para prevenir incendios durante terremotos
  Earthquake information in Spanish
• Medidas de seguridad para prevenir incendios durante tornados y huracanes
  Tornado information in Spanish
• Parents Guide to Fire Safety
  A Parent's Guide to Fire Safety for Babies and Toddlers
• Protecting Your Family From Fire
  
• Winter Fire Safety Tips
  FEMA brochure on Winter Fire Tips for the Home

Plans and Reports

• 50 State Risk Report
  People 50-Plus Fire Death and Risk Report A Compilation of State-by-State Data
• City of St. Louis Pension Reform Plan
  
• Seconds Count
  A safety and health awareness program brought to you by the St. Louis Fire Department

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