City of Clayton Fire Department

Congratulations to Capt Charlie Coghill and Engineer Jason Lipscomb on their promotions. We are thankful for all of their work to reach their respective positions and look forward to their future contributions to the department.

—HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT —

The Clayton Fire Department will be accepting applications for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter. Applications will be accepted until June 1.

Applications and job details can be found at www.claytonmo.gov.

Today, we are honored to remember the fallen who have sacrificed all to the service of community of St Louis County.

Wishing Maria all the best on administrative assistant’s day. Since joining the department last summer she has made herself an invaluable part of our team.

Please join us next week as we celebrate the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Central Core Fire Training Facility!

The Clayton Fire Department is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the AHA’s Mission Lifeline Gold Award. The award recognizes commitment to high quality, evidence based care to patients with severe cardiac distress.

🚨 Friendly Reminder 🚨

As Spring forward approaches, it’s a great time to make sure your home is protected. Please take a few minutes today to check your smoke alarms throughout your home. A working smoke alarm can make the difference between life and tragedy.

✔️ Test each alarm
✔️ Replace batteries if needed

If your alarm chirps, that’s it telling you the battery needs to be replaced. Don’t ignore it!

Working smoke alarms save lives. Take a moment today to protect your home and the people you love. ❤️🏠🔥

Big congratulations are in order! 👏🔥

Please join us in congratulating Tom Heggemeyer on his promotion to Battalion Chief! Well deserved and earned through hard work and dedication!

David Dewitt on his promotion to Captain! Leadership looks good on you, and we’re proud to see you step into this role!

And welcome aboard to our newest member, Jacob Duff, on his swearing-in! We’re excited to have you officially join the team and can’t wait to see all you accomplish.

Strong leadership and an even stronger future ahead. Congratulations to all three of you! 🚒💪🧯

The Clayton Fire Department was honored today as we were visited by Mrs. Donita Gibbs. Mrs. Gibbs was in Clayton on Nov. 7th 2025 when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. She was treated and transported by members of the department and was able make a full recovery.