It is with sorrow that the Clayton Fire Department announces the death of Retired Captain James J. “Jim” Hartnett.

Jim served the Clayton Fire Department for 40 years.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM Tuesday June 14^th, 2011 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The family has requested the presence of uniformed members in tribute to the service Captain Hartnett has provided.

Uniformed members should gather at the Jefferson Barracks administrative building no later than 10:00AM.

 Military and Fire Service honors will be provided.

Memorials in his memory to St. Johns Mercy Hospice.

James J. Hartnett 

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Hartnett, James J. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Beloved husband for 60 years of Vera Hartnett (nee Barnett); loving father of Rebecca A. Sullivan; dear grandfather of Christopher James Sullivan; loving brother of Larry (Marilyn). Mr. Hartnett was preceded in death by the following sibilings: Helen Breier, Virginia Connors, Florence Briner, Doris Jasper, Donald, Robert, Frances and Kenneth Hartnett Mr. Hartnett served his country in WW II in the U.S. Army Air Force and served the city of Clayton as a fire fighter for 40 years. Services: A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Please meet at Administration Building. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred or memorials to St. John's Mercy Hospice would be appreciated. A Service of THE LUPTON CHAPEL

Inquiries can be made to Brian Zinanni 314-973-0685

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STLCO PD in Joplin

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