Crestwood operates out of one engine house located in the Government Center complex at One Detjen Drive.

The Crestwood Department of Fire Services has primary responsibility to the citizens of Crestwood in the fields of Fire Suppression and Fire Safety and Prevention. Fire Suppression consists of those activities involved in the mitigation of Fire, EMS, and Hazardous Materials calls for assistance. The Department has an Insurance Services Organization rating of Class 4 for Fire Suppression services.

The Department does not provide primary service in the area of Crestwood that is within the Affton Fire Protection District.
The Department of Fire Services consists of:

  • Fire Chief
  • Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
  • Executive Secretary
  • Two Paramedic/Engine Companies manned by 24 line personnel – 8 on duty per day

    • Personnel operate on a 24 hour per day three platoon shift system. All personnel are Certified Fire Fighters by St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission. Personnel are also hazardous materials operational certified and two are Hazmat Technician certified. The Department participates in the area wide Mutual-aid system to assist other agencies when alarms are beyond the capability of a single department.

    We have responded to approximately 1500 calls for assistance each year for the past several years. Approximately 62% of these calls were for EMS assistance. The vast majority of EMS calls are handled by the Fire Fighter/Paramedic personnel assigned to the two Paramedic/Engine Companies. The Department currently has 11 personnel who are State of Missouri licensed paramedics.

thumb_kestlerKarl Kestler – Fire Chief

P: (314)729-4740
E: kkestler@ci.crestwood.mo.us