The St. Louis Fire Department is recognized as a progressive leader in providing the highest quality of emergency services. We are committed to the preservation of life, property, and the environment by effectively and efficiently meeting the emerging public safety and welfare needs of our diverse community. We accomplish our goals by maintaining the highest standards of professional service through continued training, education, and living up to our motto of being “Justifiably Proud.”
The St. Louis Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson, is organized into five bureaus: Administrative Services, Fire Prevention, Operations, Support Services, and Emergency Medical Services. Each bureau is commanded by a Deputy Fire Chief.
In addition to fire suppression and emergency medical services, the St. Louis Fire Department also has specialized units which include:
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
- Haz-Mat Task Force
- Marine Operations with a Boston Whaler called the “Jack Buck,” which is permanently moored on the Mississippi River, along with several other small rapidly deployable boats.
- Dive & Swift Water Rescue
- High-Angle Rope Rescue
- Trench & Collapse Rescue