Pattonville Fire Protection District emblem featuring a red Maltese cross, an interlocking PFD monogram, the words "Pattonville," "Pride," "Progress," and "Professional," and a bottom banner reading "Whatever It Takes."

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Three Pattonville Fire Protection District fire trucks parked side-by-side outside a fire station under a blue sky: a modern aerial ladder truck on the left, a vintage fire engine in the center, and a modern rescue truck on the right.

Pattonville Fire Protection District is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our community members and visitors.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Pattonville Fire Protection District strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, in alignment with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We regularly review our website to identify and fix potential accessibility barriers.

Accessibility Features on Our Site

To support an accessible experience, we work to ensure our website includes:

  • Clear headings, page structures, and logical navigation

  • Descriptive alternative text (alt text) for meaningful images

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds

  • Compatibility with common screen readers and keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations & Third-Party Content

While we strive to make all pages and content fully accessible, some older archived documents (such as historical PDFs) or third-party embedded tools (such as external mapping, payment portals, or social media feeds) may not yet fully meet all accessibility standards. If you encounter any difficulty accessing these materials, we are happy to provide the information in an alternative format upon request.

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers, need assistance navigating our site, or would like to request information or documents in an accessible format, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback and requests as soon as possible.

Last Updated: [October 2026]