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Become a valuable community member when you answer the call to be a volunteer firefighter. We are looking for people of all skill levels and abilities.

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Explorer Program

The Explorer Program develops young people into responsible and productive citizens through discipline and a commitment to serving their community. Explorers assist the fire department in the office and in the field.

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Become a Firefighter

Must be at least 18 years old with valid driver’s license. You will prevent, contain and extinguish fire, assist in rescue and evacuations, and much more.

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Benefits

Learn skills necessary to succeed in the fire service through hands-on training, classroom sessions, and specialization instruction. You will have access to benefits to achieve your full potential by joining our team.

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Past fleet for French Village

Past Apparatus

Fleet Shot 259A 1940’s 255-10 255 1992 253A 251A 1940’s 252 251B Before Refurb 251A 1940’s 250c 250B Retired 250A Retired 250A Retired

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Our News

Please browse and share our news articles with your family, friends and neighbors. We are pleased to offer an array of news to our community.

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About

The French Village Fire Department covers a 21 square mile district that is located 10 miles east of St. Louis, MO. We cover the area

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Kids Corner

All All Videos Websites Red Rover Preschool Sparky the Fire Dog Ages 5+ Smart Fire Safety Rules Ages 8-12 Videos All Ages Fire Safety Kids

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Community Resources

Please browse and share these critical resources with your family, friends and neighbors. We are pleased to offer an array of fire and life safety

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Contact Us

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Join Us

Our volunteer firefighters serve to protect the lives and property of the Fairview Heights citizens from adverse effects of fires exposure to dangerous conditions created

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Winter Fire Safety

Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries. December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires. Space

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Travel Fire Safety

Fire safety is not typically front of mind for most people when making travel plans, however, fires in hotels and motels are extremely common. Here

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Smoking Fire Safety

Smoking materials, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, started an estimated 17,200 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2014. These fires caused 570

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Smoke Alarm Safety

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is

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Home Fire Sprinklers

Because fire sprinklers react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help

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Holiday Fire Safety

Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires each year. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires.

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Electrical Fire Safety

Electricity helps make our lives easier but there are times when we can take its power and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted.   Electrical

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Clothes Dryer Fire Safety

In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in

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Candle Fire Safety

From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 9,300 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 86 deaths, 827 injuries

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Burn Prevention

Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment.  Increased

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