Protecting St. Louis
St. Louis Firefighters Association IAFF Local 73 represents the brave men and women who selflessly serve St. Louis. Every minute of every day, your St. Louis firefighters are at the ready to provide excellence in public safety to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our great city.
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The firefighters who make up the St. Louis Firefighters Association are some of the most highly-trained and dedicated individuals in the fire service. We are committed to staying at our profession's forefront, constantly seeking new and innovative ways to serve our community better.
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Supporting our community
Each year we strive to donate not only money, but also time, throughout the community to benefit numerous charities, groups, and national organizations.
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Peer Support
Thanks to funding secured for this initiative, we have been able to provide extensive training for our peer supporters, ensuring they are well-prepared to lend a helping hand in times of need. We will be launching a dedicated phone line for department members facing crises, allowing them to reach out for assistance and guidance, 24/7.
Peer Fitness
We are dedicated to ensuring the health and fitness of our members. Through our peer fitness initiative, we provide specialized training and counseling to address our members' physical fitness needs. Additionally, we're committed to maintaining our state-of-the-art fitness equipment to ensure it remains a valuable resource for our firefighters in the years to come.
K9 Program
This program encompasses search and rescue dogs, making a significant impact on our ability to save lives and serve our community. We are immensely grateful for continued funding from St. Louis Firefighters Local 73 community outreach, which allows us to maintain and expand this vital initiative, making our department even more effective in times of crisis.
100 years of expertise
IAFF Local 73 has been protecting the residents of St. Louis for over 100 years. Today, our organization represents about 470 active members and 277 retirees.