Whether it’s a day at the river or lake, water safety starts with a life jacket. #YourLifeOurMission

Metro West reminds you to celebrate safely this Fourth of July, leave the fireworks to the professionals and help prevent fires and injuries. #YourLifeOurMission

Metro West reminds you to celebrate safely this Fourth of July, leave the fireworks to the professionals and help prevent fires and injuries. #YourLifeOurMission

Metro West reminds you to celebrate safely this Fourth of July, leave the fireworks to the professionals and help prevent fires and injuries. #YourLifeOurMission

Have you ever wanted to crawl through pitch-black, oven-hot spaces so tight you can’t even bring your hand to your face to scratch your nose? Or get lowered headfirst into a 22-inch, smoke-filled tube? That’s confined space training! Today, Metro West firefighters completed a

Metro West reminds you to celebrate safely this Fourth of July, leave the fireworks to the professionals and help prevent fires and injuries. #YourLifeOurMission

Metro West joins the St. Louis Fire Department in mourning the loss of Firefighter Lee Kraus. His 27 years of dedicated service stand as a testament to service and commitment. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

Our Community Health Program is dedicated to improving well-being by connecting neighbors with the care and resources they need. #YourLifeOurMission

Our crew had a great time visiting Westridge Elementary, showing gear and connecting with soon-to-be kindergarteners learning English as a second language! #YourLifeOurMission

Stay ready to save a life ! The PulsePoint app sends real-time alerts to nearby CPR-trained citizens when someone is experiencing a cardiac emergency. By downloading the app, you can be notified immediately and provide life-saving help before first responders arrive. Download

Metro West EMS crews responded to over 7,000 calls last year, delivering advanced care with skill, compassion and commitment. Backed by Mercy St. Louis and powered by realistic, scenario-based training, Metro West firefighter/paramedics continue to raise the bar in emergency

Before vinyl lettering and modern graphics, every ambulance and fire truck was a true work of art. This photo from 1968 shows a craftsman hand-painting the Ballwin Fire Protection District name on an ambulance, long before we became Metro West. A quick look back at the skill and

Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Harre noted, “the vision of Metro West coincided with my personal vision, and having grown up in Ballwin, I wanted to serve the community where I was raised.” He began working at Metro West in February 2024. "When I retire, I foresee missing the job.

Drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. The National Drowning Prevention Alliance NDPA reports every year, enough children lose their lives to unintentional drowning to fill 11 school buses. Always watch children closely around pools, secure gates and fences,

Moments like this remind us of who we come home to. Firefighter/Paramedic Justin Houdei and his daughter, Charlotte, watch an ambulance leave Station 5 in Wildwood for an EMS call. The perfect image of service and family. #YourLifeOurMission

Metro West Fire partnered with Maplewood Fire today for swift water rescue training. The scenario involved fast moving water, preventing the use of a boat motor. Crews instead used ropes stretched across the water to safely guide the boat to a simulated victim. These high risk,

What would you do if a tornado struck your subdivision? CERT has the answers! Community Emergency Response Training is offered in partnership with St. Louis Community College. shorturl.at/e6okV

Metro West joined forces with our first responder partners to bring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to the Rockwood School District. CERT is about empowering people with the skills and knowledge to prepare for and respond to disasters. Over the course of the

This week marks the first day of school for many area schools. This means children are back at bus stops and walking through neighborhoods. You can also anticipate changing traffic patterns during the morning commute. Please watch for students, and always stop for school buses

On August 19, Metro West officially promoted Brad Shelton to the rank of fire chief during a ceremony at Station 3 in Wildwood. More than 100 family members, friends, and community guests attended the event. Chief Shelton spoke about the future of Metro West, highlighting the