The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District is proud to announce their upcoming 100 Year Centennial Celebration! We’ll post more information here soon.
In the meantime, you can read about our History here.
Category: News
New Chief Announced
NEWSLETTER / PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Deputy Chief Mark Flauter (314)837-4894
For Immediate Release: October 23, 2018
The Florissant Valley Fire District is pleased to announce Battalion Chief Jason Hoevelmann has been selected to become the next Chief of the Department upon current Chief Scott Seppelt’s retirement in March 2019. Battalion Chief Hoevelmann has been with the district since 2000, rising through the ranks from Firefighter/Paramedic to Captain to Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Hoevelmann is an accomplished author, having been published in trade magazines such as Fire Engineering, and a sought-after speaker at conferences such as the annual Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN which draws in excess of 25,000 attendees from around the world.
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Public Safety Citizens Academy
Florissant Police Chief Timothy Lowery and Florissant Valley Fire Protection District Chief Scott Seppelt are happy to announce that their two agencies will be co hosting the annual Public Safety Citizens Academy starting on September 4, 2018. The course will be held every Tuesday from September 4th thru November 6th from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Florissant Police Station or the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, Fire House #1.
This is a unique opportunity for citizens to experience a taste of police and fire training through classroom participation and practical exercises
We are currently taking reservations for the next Citizen Academy class. The Academy is open to residents age 18 and over who complete the application process and sign a liability waiver.
Anyone interested in attending this class can obtain an application on the Florissant Police Department’s website at www.florissantmo.com under Action Center or call or email Officer Steve Michael at 314-830-6042 or smichael@florissantmo.com.
2 Alarm Fire
Florissant Valley Battalion Chief Randy Ray was part of the Command Staff on-scene at the 2-alarm blaze in Hazelwood on the property of the First Source Pallet Company. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
Important Meetings
Chief Seppelt talks business with the on-duty crew in the most important meeting space of any Fire District, the kitchen!
Commercial Fire 5/11/18
Firetruck Quint 4015 on the scene Thursday evening of a commercial fire alarm at a retail location.
First Multi Alarm for Quint 4015 (our firetruck)
In mutual aid to Hazelwood on May 14, 2018. First multi-alarm assignment for Quint 4015.
Run Summary 4-29-18 thru 5-5-18
The Run Summary Report for the week April 29th through May 5th: A total of 111 Fire and EMS and 222 Ambulance calls were run.