Friday, July 29, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011

Guilty of great service

Brentwood Fire Chief Bob Niemeyer is guilty only of giving his men the best of everything, including 100 percent of himself. His love for his job, his total accessibility and his unwavering commitment to his men and his community make the Brentwood Fire Department one of the most highly recognized and respected fire departments in the community. As a former captain with the Maplewood Fire Department, I can say I've never known a more honorable man. His presence in the fire service has provided many firefighters, including me, with stability in unstable situations. He will be missed. His courage, guidance, leadership and experience all are irreplaceable.
What shame that a resignation was forced from a man who has been such an inspiration to his peers and community. I regret losing the service of such a great man.
Ray Holthausen • St. Louis County


Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_ed5f16b0-a9b8-5635-9587-195edbe063be.html#ixzz1T7YbkTLt



Well put Ray.  He was always there for the surrounding departments.  

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Richmond Heights and Brentwoood fire rescue personnel watch as a wrecker pulls a car off its side on Thursday, July 21, 2011, on westbound Highway 40 at Hanley Road.
Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_346faf68-b3c7-11e0-bd4b-001a4bcf6878.html#ixzz1Sm8RuXDD

Friday, July 8, 2011


The Union Fire Protection District now provides a staffed fire station all hours, every day of the week. The district recently hired six new firefighters who will be part of three teams that will provide staffing to include weekends. The new firefighters began work this week, according to Fire Chief Russ Hamilton.
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