Richmond Heights Fire Department
314-645-8800
The Richmond Heights Fire Department is composed of a fire chief, an administrative assistant and 22 firefighters. The office has a pumper, an ambulance and a staff car. It also has a reserve pumper and ambulance.
The office provides firefighting and emergency medical assistance. Its two primary vehicles contain life-support equipment. The firefighters are assigned to one of three shifts, and the remaining firefighter works differing shifts. The office works in cooperation with other cities' fire departments, including those of Clayton, University City and Webster Groves.
Other services the office provides to people who live in Richmond Heights include smoke-detector installation, inspections of commercial buildings and educational outreach with schools.
- Fax: 314-655-3584
- Hours: Administrative office: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: An entrance is available via the garage where vehicles are parked, and an elevator is available with access to the second floor of the building.
- Services: Fire prevention and fire fighting, emergency medical services, community education on safety matters, annual fire code compliance business inspections, smoke detector distribution
- Parking: Free lot
- Public restrooms: No
- Number of firefighters: 22
- Number of trucks: 1
- Fire department services: Engine, Rescue
- Type: Professional
