Fire Department

Established on Sept. 14, 1857, the St. Louis Fire Department is the second oldest career Fire Department in the United States

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Fire Chief

Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson
Fire Chief and Commissioner
(314) 533-3406
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Services

Become a St. Louis Firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic Qualifications and process to become a firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic with the City of St. Louis. Service Page
Become an Emergency Dispatcher (EMS or Fire) Qualifications and process to become an Emergency Medical or Fire Equipment dispatcher with the City of St. Louis. Service Page
Fire Prevention Permits Information General information about applying for Permits from the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Fire Marshal's Office under the St. Louis Fire Department. Service Page
Report a Problem with the Outdoor Warning Sirens Report a problem with the outdoor warning sirens during testing, or sirens not being heard at your location during a tornado warning. Service Page
Report Fire Safety Issues Report inadequate fire suppression in a commercial building and request a fire safety presentation or smoke alarm installation. Service Page
Report Hazardous Chemical Inventory Information on submitting the Missouri Tier II form for hazardous chemicals and extremely hazardous substances to local organizations Service Page

Fire Department Bureaus

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Information about the City's ambulance service.

Bureau of Fire Prevention / Fire Marshal's Office
This page furnishes information about the divisions within the Fire Department that work on fire prevention, investigation, and code enforcement.

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 Suppression
Information about the Fire Suppression Bureau under the Fire Department.

Useful Numbers

Need	Phone Number
For a fire or medical emergency call	9-1-1
Residents seeking smoke alarms contact Fire Headquarters	314-533-3406
To request a Fire incident report contact Fire Headquarters	314-533-3406

News and Announcements

St. Louis Fire Captain Bradley Trower Honored with Excellence in Service Award
Captain’s overnight invention restored fire protection to neighborhoods after thieves disabled more than 85 hydrants.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Fire Department | 10/30/2026
St. Louis to Celebrate HalLOUween!
Website highlights opportunities around the city for candy, activities, and more!
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Fire Department,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Public Library | 10/27/2026
St. Louis City Fire Department Warns of Dangers of Discharging Illegal Fireworks
Fireworks are illegal in the City of St. Louis and cause thousands of injuries each year.
Press release | Fire Department | 06/29/2026