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Notice of Election for Fire Board Director

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NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF FIRE BOARD DIRECTOR
FLORISSANT VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The term of office for one of the three Directors of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District of St. Louis County will expire on April 2, 2019. One six year term of office will be filled. It is therefore necessary that provisions be made for the nomination and election of one Director of the District. Any person who is a citizen of the United States of America, over the age of twenty-five (25) years, who has resided within the District for more than one year prior to April 2, 2019, who has been registered to vote at general elections in the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District during such period of time, and
who desires to be a candidate for election to be held on April 2, 2019, shall file with the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Fire District at the District Offices, located at 661 St. Ferdinand St., Florissant, Missouri, not earlier than 8:00 o’clock a.m. on December 11, 2018 (office closed on 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1 for the holidays) and not later than 5:00 o’clock p.m. on January 15, 2019 during normal fire district business hours (all central standard time), a statement in writing, under oath, which he/she shall sign and in which he/she is duly qualified for the Office of Director of the Fire District, according to law, and that he/she is a candidate for election to such Office on April 2, 2019.

Any person so filing, shall also pay to the Secretary of the District at the time of filing his/her statement, a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Filing forms are available at the Fire District’s Administrative Offices, 661 St. Ferdinand St., Florissant, Missouri.

Signed,
Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Board Secretary
St. Louis County, Missouri
November 7, 2018

Turkey Fryer Guidelines

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Turkey Fryer Fire

The National Fire Protection Association reports an average of five deaths, 60 injuries, and more than $15 million in property damage each year from grease and cooking fires, and Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires.

More than one-third of fires involving a fryer start in a garage or patio.

If you are using a turkey fryer, here are some guidelines to keep you and your family safe this holiday season:

  • Cook outdoors at a safe distance from any buildings or trees.
  • Keep the fryer off any wooden structures, such as a deck or patio.
  • Avoid a hot oil spill by first filling the pot with cold oil and then lowering the thawed turkey into the pot to determine how much oil you’re going to need.
  • Shut off the fuel source or flame when adding the turkey to the hot oil to prevent a dangerous flare-up if oil does spill over the rim.
  • Make sure your turkey is properly thawed and patted dry before lowering it slowly into the pot.
  • Never leave a hot turkey fryer unattended.
  • Keep the fryer away from children.
  • Do not use ice or water to cool down oil or extinguish an oil fire.
  • Keep an approved fire extinguisher nearby.

New Chief Announced

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NEWSLETTER / PRESS RELEASE

Jason HoevelmannContact: Deputy Chief Mark Flauter (314)837-4894

mflauter@fvfpd.com

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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Accepting Applications – Firefighter/Paramedic

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The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District is accepting applications for the purpose of creating a hiring list for Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications must be Firefighter 1 and 2 Certified by St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission. Applicants must also be Paramedic certified by the state of Missouri, must be age 21 or over and possess a valid motor operations license. Residency within the Fire District in not required. ACLS, PHTLS, PALS and current CPAT certifications are required.

Interested candidates may print an application or request an application from the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District Administration Offices located at 661 St. Ferdinand Street, Florissant, MO 63031, Mon. thru Thur. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or Fri. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The completed application, along with copies of Firefighter 1 and 2, St. Louis County Fire Academy Certificate, valid Paramedic, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, and CPAT certifications, valid Missouri Driver’s License, and driving record check through the DMV must be received at the Florissant Valley Fire District Administrative Office by Friday, October 19th at 12:00 (noon).

Firefighter Paramedic Application

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Breast Cancer & Smoke Detector Awareness

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The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District previously partnered with SSM’s Women’s Health to bring awareness to Breast Cancer and the importance of Smoke Detectors. The firefighters wore pink t-shirts and handed out literature reminding women of the importance of annual mammograms. In turn, during Fire Prevention Week, SSM Women’s Health distributed 9 volt batteries (donated by Batteries Plus) reminding their patrons to check their smoke detectors to make sure they are operational.

Firefighters and others in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts