Creve Coeur Fire Protection District
Community Fire Protection And Emergency Services Provided By Members Of The Community
The Creve Coeur Fire Protection District is a proud local provider of dependable fire protection and public safety services by highly trained firefighters and paramedics. Each member of our personnel brings a depth of knowledge, trust, and a strong sense of responsibility to every call, serving with professionalism and dedication.
Whether we are being called to handle a fire-related emergency or provide emergency medical care, the Creve Coeur Fire Protection District strives to provide outstanding service our residents can count on. We care about our community and everyone who lives here. That’s why we make it a priority to stay up to date on the latest training and equip ourselves with top-of-the-line technology to properly care for our patients and protect our community.
Who Is The Creve Coeur Fire Protection District?
In 1943, seven public-spirited men established the Creve Coeur Fire Department. They recognized the area’s need for a fire department and completed a firefighting course the Office of Civil Defense sponsored. The first fire station for Creve Coeur was located in the basement of the Dierberg’s Store, and the first “fire engine” was a 1933 Chevrolet, equipped with a government-issued Willy’s water pump and 1000 feet of hose.
The Creve Coeur Volunteer Fire Associates formed later in the spring of 1944. Volunteers participated in weekly in-service training on Sunday mornings and raised funds for the department by holding fish fries, local carnivals, and selling fire tags to homeowners and local businesses.
As the community grew and the population increased, the need for an organized fire district with set boundaries became apparent. So, on December 16, 1958, it was put before the people to vote in favor of or against the incorporation of a fire district—which was subsequently approved. The Volunteer Associates provided financing for the newly formed District until tax funds could be received. In 1959, the Creve Coeur Fire Protection District appointed its first full-time Fire Chief, Robert E. Mertz.
The Creve Coeur Fire Protection District is currently ranked as a “Class Three” fire insurance district, which is among the lowest rates presently in St. Louis County. The District provides essential fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, the Village of Westwood, and the unincorporated areas surrounding these two cities, protecting a population of approximately 40,000 people and an area of 26 square miles.
Our Mission Statement
The Creve Coeur Fire Protection District is committed to protecting the people, property, and environment within our community.
We will be responsive to the needs of our citizens by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well-being of the community.
We will accomplish our mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical services, hazard mitigation, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities.
We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all the resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens.
Our Strategic Vision for Effective Emergency Preparedness
The Creve Coeur Fire Protection District will strive to become the national model for providing responsive, quality emergency and preventive services. Effectively serving the public remains our highest priority. We will always value our personnel as dedicated and compassionate professionals who continuously strive to meet the changing needs of our community. We will actively participate in community life, and by example, serve as leaders and role models.
Our Crew
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T. Hoffman
Fire Chief
J. Younce
Deputy Chief
A. Seers
Assistant Fire Chief
D. Bequette
Fire Marshal
J. McIntosh
Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal
B. Heppermann
Deputy Fire Marshal
K. Foster
Deputy Chief