Clayton Fire Department are in Joplin

Chief Mark Thorp and Firefighter Jeff Counts of the Clayton Fire Department are in Joplin, MO, to assist with tornado relief efforts, a city official stated Monday.

The two are serving as part of a disaster medical team, Clayton communications coordinator Judy Kekich stated in an email.

The devastating tornado happened Sunday.

It's not the first time the two have provided assistance following major natural disasters: The two visited Port Au Prince, Haiti, in early 2010 following the earthquake in that country, an article on page 4 of the April 2010 CityViews newsletter states.

First Person video of Joplin MO tornado 5/22/11

Power outage Monday at three Bellevue Medical Plaza buildings

A power outage Monday at three Bellevue Medical Plaza buildings at SSM St. Mary's Health Center in Richmond Heights resulted in canceled doctor's appointments and a shorter work day for employees.

Emergency officials got the call at about 4:10 p.m., firefighter Larry Drexler of the Brentwood Fire Department said. He said emergency workers were helping bring to safety people who became trapped in elevators when the power went out. 

"It's probably storm-related," Drexler said. Storms early Monday afternoon caused widespread power outages in Richmond Heights and Clayton.

It wasn't clear when Ameren Missouri would be able to get the power back on at the buildings, Chief Kerry Hogan of the Richmond Heights Fire Department said. The building at 1027 Bellevue Ave. had a backup generator, while the two remaining buildings—1031 Bellevue Ave. and 1035 Bellevue Ave.—had emergency battery backup that only lasts a short time, he said. 

Joplin tornado kills 89; toll could climb

Joplin tornado kills 89; toll could climb

Three alarm blaze leaves Maplewood home in ruins | ksdk.com

Three alarm blaze leaves Maplewood home in ruins | ksdk.com

A team representing the Richmond Heights Fire Department (RHFD) placed first in their division at the annual “Fight For Air Climb” in April at the Metropolitan Building in downtown St. Louis. Dressed in full firefighter gear, team members climbed 42 flights of stairs to raise $500 in pledges to benefit the American Lung Association. At left are team members Jason Thomas (RHFD), Jennifer Knight (City Hall receptionist), Jeremy Bohm (RHFD) and Cody Jennemann (RHFD). At right, Bohm stands at the foot of the 42-story Metropolitan Building. 

City of Richmond Heights, MO | Facebook

City of Richmond Heights, MO | Facebook

President Obama Visits Ground Zero - Firefighter Nation - Firefighter Social Network, Training & News

President Obama Visits Ground Zero - Firefighter Nation - Firefighter Social Network, Training & News

Man seriously injured when his car slams into St. Charles fire truck

Man seriously injured when his car slams into St. Charles fire truck

Imagine the look on Bin Ladens face when he gets there and instead of 71 Virgins he stands face to face with 343FDNY Firemen with a Haligan each!

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From the FDNY commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano himself: "Osama Bin Laden was responsible for killing 343 members of the FDNY on Sept. 11, 2001. Tonight, in firehouses throughout the city, our members are grateful for the news, and thankful to all the brave members of the U.S. military that had a role in this successful operation."