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Karl
Kestler |
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:
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. |
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