Kirkwood Firefighters Community Outreach

06/03/2026

🥞🎸 Don’t forget to join us and the Rotary Club of Kirkwood this Saturday at 8:30 AM at Station 1 for the Carbs & Guitars Pancake Breakfast!

Great food, cool cars, live music, and a fun morning with the community. We hope to see you there! 🚒🚗🎶

06/02/2026

Thirty years on the job. Thirty years of answering the bell for Kirkwood.

Kirkwood Fire Department is proud to recognize one of our own -- Engineer Jim Sommer -- for three decades of service to this department and this community.

Thirty years of training, readiness, and showing up. Thirty years of taking the seat, checking the rig, and standing ready for whatever the next tone brings. The kind of career that's built one shift at a time, alongside a crew that becomes family.

Jim, thank you for your skill, your steadiness, and your dedication to the people of Kirkwood. It's an honor to serve alongside you.

06/01/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Recipient, Samantha Rochleau!

Samantha will be attending University of Missouri this fall, where she plans to pursue a degree in Business. We are proud to support her educational journey and wish her continued success as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Samantha! 🎉

05/27/2026

The Kirkwood Fire Department announces the retirement of Fire Marshal Robert Sumpter, effective June 1, 2026 . Fire Marshal Sumpter was first appointed to the Kirkwood Fire Department on May 17, 1996 and served the citizens and community of Kirkwood for 30 years.

The Kirkwood Fire Department has planned an official ceremony that will take place on June 10, 2026 at 08:00 am @ Kirkwood Fire Station #1, 137 W. Argonne. A reception will follow directly after the ceremony. All are welcome to attend. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the fire department. We wish you well in retirement!

02/24/2026

🚨🎓 2026 Scholarship Now Open! 🎓🚨

Kirkwood Firefighters Community Outreach is excited to announce that our 2026 Scholarship Application is now available!

📥 Download your application at kirkwoodfirefighterscommunityoutreach.com
📧 Or request one by emailing [email protected]

🗓 Deadline to apply: May 1, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity — apply today and share with a student who should!

01/04/2026

12/16/2025

12/06/2025

Because of your generosity, we delivered over $1,500 in toys to Toys for Tots this morning! 🎁✨ Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and make a difference for local kids this season.

12/01/2025

Today we celebrate an incredible career and a legacy that will be felt in Kirkwood for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief / Chief Medical Officer David Smith on his retirement announcement. After more than 26 years of dedicated service, leadership, and compassion, he’s stepping into a well-earned next chapter beginning in January 2026.

Deputy Chief Smith has been a steady hand on countless calls, a mentor to generations of firefighters and paramedics, and an unwavering advocate for the health and safety of our community. His impact reaches far beyond the walls of the firehouse.

Thank you, Chief Smith, for your commitment, your integrity, and your decades of service to the citizens of Kirkwood. We’re grateful for everything you’ve given this department.

Retirement ceremony to be announced soon!

11/19/2025

🔥 Celebrating 30 Years of Service! 🔥

Today, we honor Engineer Johnnie Bay, who joined the Kirkwood Fire Department on November 13, 1995, and has spent the last three decades serving our community with exceptional skill, calm leadership, and unwavering dedication.

Engineer Bay has been one of the steady hands our community relies on, responding to emergencies and helping keep Kirkwood safe when every second counts. His commitment embodies the very heart of Kirkwood Fire Department: service, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility to others.

Please join us in the comments below to thank Engineer Bay for his remarkable career and his lasting impact on the residents and families of Kirkwood!