Petersburg Engine 3 The Wild West End

06/11/2026

What does respect look like?

It looks like honoring the men and women who wore this patch before us. The ones who answered the calls, served this community, and helped build the Petersburg Fire Department into what it is today.

We, welcomed our retirees back home. We shared stories, memories, and brotherhood while remembering those we’ve lost since our last gathering and throughout the years.

Their service will never be forgotten. Their legacy still rides with us every day.

Once you wear this patch, you’re always family. A recap Video From the Semi Annual Retiree Cookout Coming soon‼️

Petersburg The 4 House Petersburg Engine 3 The Wild West End Petersburg Engine 2 & Truck 1

06/06/2026

05/29/2026

05/22/2026

‼️🧰🔧 Not every upgrade in the fire service comes with lights and sirens.🔧⚙️🔩🚒

Sometimes the biggest moves happen behind the bay doors with a wrench in your hand keeping the fleet ready for the next call.
The Petersburg Fire Department is proud to Welcome Randy Foster as our new Fire Apparatus Mechanic …a major addition to this department and a huge step forward for our city.

This position and opportunity were made possible through the continued support and leadership of City Manager March Altman, whose commitment to strengthening public safety and investing in the future of this department continues to move Petersburg forward. Bringing this capability in-house is an important investment not only in our fleet, but in the firefighters and citizens who depend on these apparatus every single day.

Randy brings years of real experience working on fire trucks, ambulances, heavy equipment, pumps, aerials, and emergency vehicle systems. From preventative maintenance to major repairs and diagnostics, he’s spent years making sure emergency vehicles stay ready when people need them most.

What makes this different is we now have that knowledge and capability in-house.
That means better fleet reliability, quicker repairs, stronger preventative maintenance, and more apparatus staying in service protecting the citizens of Petersburg every day.
Randy’s background includes:�🚒 Firefighter I & II�🚒 HazMat Operations�🚒 Emergency Vehicle Operator�🚒 Driver/Operator – Aerial�🚒 Pierce Master Technician Certification
Along with advanced training in pump systems, aerial maintenance, ambulance electrical systems, transmissions, diagnostics, and fleet operations.
This is one of those behind-the-scenes moves that will make a big impact across the entire department.

We appreciate the continued support from city leadership as this department continues pushing forward, growing stronger, and investing in the people and equipment that keep this city protected.
Welcome to the family, Randy. Glad to have you in the Burg. 🔧🚒


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