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The Kirkwood Fire Department is comprised of 42 firefighters, three chiefs and one civilian. The department provides fire suppression and emergency medical services for Kirkwood and Oakland and offers mutual aid to neighboring municipalities. Firefighters operate out of one of the department's three stations and respond to an average of 3,600 service calls per year. Station 1, located at 137 West Argonne Drive, houses a pumper truck and ambulance, as does Station 2, located at 11804 Big Bend Road. Station 3, located at 1321 West Essex Avenue, houses the department's aerial apparatus truck. All trucks are equipped with advance life support systems and are staffed by at least one paramedic.
The department is actively engaged in community education and continually offers CPR training, first aid courses, fire prevention training, safety inspections and blood pressure screenings. The department's administrative office is located at Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Tom Openlander heads the department.
St. Charles City Fire Station No. 5 is the busiest fire station in the city because of its easy access to the highway and over-the-highway via Hawks Nest Passover. The station has both an engine and a life-support vehicle. Six firefighters work during each shift.
The Olivette Fire Department is responsible for providing the efficient and effective delivery of fire, medical, rescue and emergency services.
The Fire Department also strives to improve the quality of life for local residents by providing public education, firehouse tours and ongoing training for firefighters.
Olivette has 21 professional fire fighters/paramedics who man shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays.