St. Louis Fire Department

🚨Outdoor Warning Siren Test🚨
***Today at 11:00 AM***

For the first time since the citywide repair and replacement initiative was completed, all 60 outdoor warning sirens will be tested simultaneously.

To ensure the highest level of reliability, St. Louis Fire Department personnel will be physically stationed at each siren throughout the city to verify proper operation and document performance.

This test is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the system is operating at the standard St. Louisans expect and deserve.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming the 25 graduating members of the Firefighter Lee Kraus Memorial Recruit Class.

After completing 28 weeks of demanding training, these probationary are now officially serving the citizens of . Their commitment, discipline, and sacrifice represent the next generation of service to our community.

Congratulations and welcome to the family.

Yesterday was a day to remember.

Brad Trower was promoted to Fire Captain in the morning. Just hours later, he was honored as Firefighter of the Year by the St. Louis Rotary Club, on his final day serving in the rank of Firefighter.

A rare and well-earned moment. Congratulations, Captain Trower!

Effective immediately, Fire Chief & Commissioner Dennis M. Jenkerson has promoted the following members:

Fire Captain Brad Trower (right)
Fire Captain Terrell Washington

These promotions reflect their dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the City of St. Louis. Please join us in congratulating both on this well earned achievement.

We’re a little behind in sharing this one, but no less proud.

12 new members: 7 paramedics and 4 EMT-Bs have entered the St. Louis Fire Department Training Academy and begun their onboarding process.

The standard is set early. The work starts now.

Welcome to the family.

Due to forecasted weather conditions, today’s scheduled monthly outdoor warning siren test has been canceled.

🚨OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TEST🚨

The City’s outdoor warning sirens will be tested this morning at 11:00 AM.

🔊 This is ONLY a test.
No action is needed.

Routine testing helps ensure the system is ready to alert the public in the event of severe weather or an emergency.

Today at 11:00 AM, the St. Louis Fire Department will conduct the citywide monthly outdoor warning siren.
In addition to the system activation, members of the department will be physically stationed at each siren location to confirm proper operation in real time. This added layer of redundancy ensures the system is functioning exactly as intended.

These efforts reflect our continued commitment to delivering a reliable, fully operational warning system for the safety of our community.