Kirkwood Firefighters Community Outreach

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!

11/05/2025

🔥 Kirkwood Firefighters Community Outreach in Action! 🔥

Today, we had the privilege of delivering much-needed groceries to the Kirkwood School District Emergency Food Drive! 🛒❤️

The district is collecting donations today and tomorrow at Robinson Elementary School to support families affected by the recent stoppage of SNAP benefits.

Here’s how you can help:
📍 Drop off groceries at Robinson Elementary during student drop-off or anytime between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📞 Contact the school at 314-213-6140 for more info
💰 Donate via our PayPal using the link below

Every donation — big or small — makes a difference. Thank you for helping us support our neighbors in need! 💪❤️

09/12/2025

Today we celebrate the retirement of Bonnie Hoylman after more than 32 years of service as the Administrative Associate for the Kirkwood Fire Department.

Bonnie wasn’t just our secretary — she was the glue of our office. She kept things running smoothly, supported every member of our team, and welcomed everyone who walked through our doors with a smile.

Her dedication and care have left a lasting impact on our department and community. Please join us in thanking Bonnie for all she’s done and wishing her the very best in her retirement!

07/01/2025

4 Hands Brewing Company is raising a glass and giving back in the Kirkwood community. The brewery will donate a percentage of sales of Kirkwood Lager sold at 4 Hands

07/01/2025

In a medical emergency, every breath counts. One local inventor has found a way to improve on tried and true life-saving technology.