Pattonville's Summer Newsletter is Coming Your Way...
The latest edition of the Pattonville Fire Protection District Newsletter will soon be delivered to your home or business mailbox! This Summer 2022 Newsletter is available now on our website for download at the link below. You may also want to CLICK HERE to jump over to our Newsletter Archives page.
The latest edition of the Pattonville Fire Protection District Newsletter will soon be delivered to your home or business mailbox! This Summer 2022 Newsletter is available now on our website for download at the link below. You may also want to CLICK HERE to jump over to our Newsletter Archives page.
Pattonville's Female Paramedic/Firefighters Volunteer at Camp Fury STL...
Mother Nature wasn’t the only one heating things up this past week. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri paired up with local female first responders to host the 6th annual Camp Fury STL. Strong and determined young women spent their days at the St. Louis County Police and Fire Academy in Wellston, MO, where they joined the ranks of local firefighters and law enforcement personnel to learn how they ensure public safety in our communities.
Mother Nature wasn’t the only one heating things up this past week. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri paired up with local female first responders to host the 6th annual Camp Fury STL. Strong and determined young women spent their days at the St. Louis County Police and Fire Academy in Wellston, MO, where they joined the ranks of local firefighters and law enforcement personnel to learn how they ensure public safety in our communities.
Camp Fury is an immersive experience. Throughout the week, girls practice search-and-rescue skills, learn crime scene investigation tactics, and complete confidence boosting and adrenaline-pumping activities like an aerial climb, rappelling, canine tracking and extinguishing live fire.
During this six-day, five-night resident camp, Girl Scouts train alongside female firefighters and law enforcement personnel to learn firefighting and EMS skills, practice defensive tactics and develop investigative abilities. They are mentored by remarkable women who are breaking down barriers and stereotypes in what has traditionally been male-dominated career fields. Throughout this intense week, girls grow even more courageous, strong, confident and capable, ready to become our change-makers for tomorrow, and role models for their fellow Girl Scouts.
Among the multi-talented staff of volunteer camp couselors this week were Pattonville’s own Paramedic/Firefighters Jessica Louder & Julia Lee, Paramedic/Engineer Mary Jane Aydelott and Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Laurie Licavoli. We are very proud of our female Paramedic/Firefighters doing Whatever It Takes to inspire and educate the next generation of first responders.
Local media outlets provided coverage of the Camp Fury STL experience amid the intense heat over the past few days. The links to their news spots are as follows:
Fox 2 Now > St. Louis summer camp inspires girls to become first responders.
KMOV 4 > Extreme heat forcing summer camps to alter outdoor activities to keep campers safe
KSDK 5 > Welcome to Camp Fury: All-girl firefighter camp brings the heat
Arguably the best first-hand depiction of the week’s excitement was captured by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and posted on their Facebook page.
The young women in our community interested in a career as a first responder should mark their calendars - the dates for next year’s Camp Fury STL are set for June 18-23, 2023.
Pattonville Fire District recognized by North County Inc. Regional Development Association...
On Friday, May 6, 2022, Pattonville Fire District was honored to receive the Community Development Leadership Award from the North County Incorporated Regional Development Association in recognition of our COVID-19 Response Partnership with Maryland Heights Fire Protection District , West Overland EMS and Fire Protection District , Robertson Fire Protection District , Hazelwood Fire Department , Pattonville School District, Pattonville High School PTO, Bridgeton Kiwanis Club, Just Moms STL, City of Bridgeton and the City of Maryland Heights. Collectively, our COVID-19 Response Partnership provided 22,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the community through vaccination clinics as well as in-home visits for homebound individuals.
On Friday, May 6, 2022, Pattonville Fire District was honored to receive the Community Development Leadership Award from the North County Incorporated Regional Development Association in recognition of our COVID-19 Response Partnership with Maryland Heights Fire Protection District , West Overland EMS and Fire Protection District , Robertson Fire Protection District , Hazelwood Fire Department , Pattonville School District, Pattonville High School PTO, Bridgeton Kiwanis Club, Just Moms STL, City of Bridgeton and the City of Maryland Heights. Collectively, our COVID-19 Response Partnership provided 22,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the community through vaccination clinics as well as in-home visits for homebound individuals.
Pattonville Fire District promotes a new Fire Captain...
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Pattonville Fire Protection District hosted a promotional pinning ceremony to celebrate Paramedic-Firefighter Stephen Holmes’ promotion to the rank of Captain in January 2022. Captain Holmes first served with the City of University City Fire Department beginning in 2008. Stephen joined the Pattonville Fire District in 2010 and has risen through the ranks of Paramedic-Firefighter, Acting Engineer, Acting Captain, and has now earned the promotion to his new role as Fire Captain. Captain Holmes holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Fire Science, and is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 Honor Guard. Please join us in congratulating Captain Stephen Holmes on his career achievement! #WhateverItTakes
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Pattonville Fire Protection District hosted a promotional pinning ceremony to celebrate Paramedic-Firefighter Stephen Holmes’ promotion to the rank of Captain in January 2022. Captain Holmes first served with the City of University City Fire Department beginning in 2008. Stephen joined the Pattonville Fire District in 2010 and has risen through the ranks of Paramedic-Firefighter, Acting Engineer, Acting Captain, and has now earned the promotion to his new role as Fire Captain. Captain Holmes holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Fire Science, and is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 Honor Guard. Please join us in congratulating Captain Stephen Holmes on his career achievement! #WhateverItTakes
Left to Right: Chairman of the PFD Board of Directors Bill Esterline, Captain Stephen Holmes, Fire Chief Jim Usry.
Pattonville Fire District welcomes two new employees...
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Pattonville Fire Protection District hosted a swearing in and pinning ceremony of our two newest employees. Paramedic-Firefighters Matt Columbo and Julia Lee joined the Fire District in January 2022. In the days since, they have proven themselves to be highly valuable members of our team! Paramedic-Firefighters Columbo and Lee are committed to doing #WhateverItTakes to protect #YourFamily and #OurCommunity! Please join us in welcoming them to the Pattonville Fire Protection District.
PARAMEDIC-FIREFIGHTER MATT COLUMBO:
Matt Columbo graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy in 2017 and has been a Paramedic-Firefighter since 2018. Matt served with the City of Berkeley Fire Department and the City of Webster Groves Fire Department prior to joining the Pattonville Fire District earlier this year.
PARAMEDIC-FIREFIGHTER JULIA LEE
Julia Lee entered the fire service as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Eureka Fire Protection District in 2014. Julia graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy in 2015 and served with the City of Maplewood Fire Department from 2016 until she joined the Pattonville Fire District earlier this year.
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Pattonville Fire Protection District hosted a swearing in and pinning ceremony of our two newest employees. Paramedic-Firefighters Matt Columbo and Julia Lee joined the Fire District in January 2022. In the days since, they have proven themselves to be highly valuable members of our team! Paramedic-Firefighters Columbo and Lee are committed to doing #WhateverItTakes to protect #YourFamily and #OurCommunity! Please join us in welcoming them to the Pattonville Fire Protection District.
PARAMEDIC-FIREFIGHTER MATT COLUMBO:
Matt Columbo graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy in 2017 and has been a Paramedic-Firefighter since 2018. Matt served with the City of Berkeley Fire Department and the City of Webster Groves Fire Department prior to joining the Pattonville Fire District earlier this year.
Left to Right: Chairman of the PFD Board of Directors Bill Esterline, Paramedic-Firefighter Matt Columbo, Fire Chief Jim Usry.
PARAMEDIC-FIREFIGHTER JULIA LEE
Julia Lee entered the fire service as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Eureka Fire Protection District in 2014. Julia graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy in 2015 and served with the City of Maplewood Fire Department from 2016 until she joined the Pattonville Fire District earlier this year.
Left to Right: Chairman of the PFD Board of Directors Bill Esterline, Paramedic-Firefighter Julia Lee, Fire Chief Jim Usry.
Breakfast with Santa returns on Saturday, December 18, 2021...
Our annual Breakfast with Santa event will return this year after missing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 18, from 10AM to 1PM at Pattonville’s Fire Station #1 located at 11555 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Please come meet Santa, take a fire station tour, and enjoy light refreshments with our Paramedic-Firefighters! EVERYTHING IS FREE!!! We only ask that you bring along a new, unwrapped child’s toy to donate to our annual toy drive. All donated toys will be distributed to families in our community who could use a little extra help this Holiday Season.
Parking for the event will be at New Life Church, 11570 Mark Twain Lane in Bridgeton. A shuttle to the firehouse will be provided. Masks are required to be worn by all attendees.
Our annual Breakfast with Santa event will return this year after missing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 18, from 10AM to 1PM at Pattonville’s Fire Station #1 located at 11555 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Please come meet Santa, take a fire station tour, and enjoy light refreshments with our Paramedic-Firefighters! EVERYTHING IS FREE!!! We only ask that you bring along a new, unwrapped child’s toy to donate to our annual toy drive. All donated toys will be distributed to families in our community who could use a little extra help this Holiday Season.
Parking for the event will be at New Life Church, 11570 Mark Twain Lane in Bridgeton. A shuttle to the firehouse will be provided. Masks are required to be worn by all attendees.
"Fill Up the Fire Truck" Christmas Toy Drive!
Our annual Christmas Toy Drive is officially open for donations! To donate to our Christmas Toy Drive, please drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys to Pattonville Fire Station #1 located at 11555 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Donations will be accepted seven days a week now through Sunday, December 19, 2021. The donated toys will be distributed to families in our community who could use a little extra help this Holiday Season. We hope to collect enough donated toys to completely fill our antique fire truck!
Our annual Christmas Toy Drive is officially open for donations! To donate to our Christmas Toy Drive, please drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys to Pattonville Fire Station #1 located at 11555 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Donations will be accepted seven days a week now through Sunday, December 19, 2021. The donated toys will be distributed to families in our community who could use a little extra help this Holiday Season. We hope to collect enough donated toys to completely fill our antique fire truck!
Santa Claus is coming to town ... Santa's Schedule for 2021!
Pattonville’s Paramedic-Firefighters will be helping Santa Claus collect Christmas wishes from all of the boys and girls in our community. Santa plans to be in the neighborhoods beginning at 6:00 pm. Masks must be worn in order to visit with Santa. If there are any questions about rescheduled days, please check our website and social media outlets or contact 314-739-3118. Please only visit with Santa if you are healthy, and stay warm and quarantined if you are feeling ill.
Read more to see when Santa will be in your neighborhood!
Pattonville’s Paramedic-Firefighters will be helping Santa Claus collect Christmas wishes from all of the boys and girls in our community. Santa plans to be in the neighborhoods beginning at 6:00 pm. Masks must be worn in order to visit with Santa. If there are any questions about rescheduled days, please check our website and social media outlets or contact 314-739-3118. Please only visit with Santa if you are healthy, and stay warm and quarantined if you are feeling ill.
It's your shot! Register to receive a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot ...
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for - our next opportunity to do Whatever It Takes to end the COVID-19 pandemic! If you completed the 2-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination regimen at least six months ago AND meet at least one qualifying criterion, then please register to receive a single-dose booster shot administered by one of our Paramedic/Firefighters. Click on the title of this post for more information!!
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for - our next opportunity to do Whatever It Takes to end the COVID-19 pandemic! If you completed the 2-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination regimen at least six months ago AND meet the following criteria, then please click on one of the links below to register to receive a single-dose booster shot administered by one of our Paramedic/Firefighters.
Eligible individuals must meet one of the following criteria:
1.) Individuals 65 years of age or older; or
2.) Reside in a long-term care facility; or
3.) Individuals 50 - 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease, diabetes and lung disease; or
4.) Individuals 18 years of age and older with high exposure to the virus due to where they work or live such as healthcare workers and people in shelters or correctional facilities; or
5.) People 18-49 with underlying medical conditions.
To register for a vaccination appointment, click on one of the following links:
Our Summer 2021 Newsletter is Coming Soon to Your Mailbox!
The latest edition of the Pattonville Fire Protection District Newsletter will soon be delivered to your home or business mailbox! This Summer 2021 Newsletter is available now on our website for download at the link below. You may also want to <CLICK HERE> to jump over to our Newsletter Archives page.
The latest edition of the Pattonville Fire Protection District Newsletter will soon be delivered to your home or business mailbox! This Summer 2021 Newsletter is available now on our website for download at the link below. You may also want to <CLICK HERE> to jump over to our Newsletter Archives page.