Ste Genevieve Fire District

05/31/2026

Please help locate this person. He is wanted on numerous charges. Last seen in the area of Hwy O and 55 last night.

05/25/2026

As we all spend time with our families this weekend, we ask you to take a moment and remember the reason for the day. Remember all of those who gave all for our freedom and can no longer spend time with their families so we can spend time with ours.

05/19/2026

We are proud to say we have 2 more firefighters that have completed the Fire Fighter 1 & 2 program taught by the Cape Girardeau FD. They are waiting to take their Mo State certification testing. Congrats to Mike Politte and Danica Christian. We are always training to make ourselves better to serve you.

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We are so proud of this year’s Firefighter 1 and 2 Class Graduates! :) Thank you to everyone that made this class happen to help increase the level of firefighting knowledge and training in southeast Missouri!

05/14/2026

April was a busy month for our district. We ran 30 calls in April.

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04/29/2026

St. Francis County 911 is in the process of radio upgrades that will improve radio coverage for first responders in both St. Francis and Ste. Genevieve Counties. They are in the radio testing mode now. Please see the shared post of their vehicles that you may be seeing around our county.

04/28/2026

We have heard some questions about the tornado sirens and when they activate. The Ste Genevieve County Fire District made a good post about the system and how it works. Please see the shared post.

Remember that even if there is a siren close to you, they are designed only to be an outside notification system and you may not be able to hear them inside your home or other buildings.

The best way to receive notifications of dangerous weather is the NOAA WEATHER ALERT RADIOS. They make plug in units for your home and battery operated portable units. The cost for the radio is minimal to insure the safety of you and your family

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Good morning,

We’ve received several questions regarding why the tornado sirens did or did not activate during last night’s tornado warning.

The outdoor warning siren system is designed to activate only in the areas directly impacted by the warning. This means that if the portion of the storm capable of producing a tornado is located in one part of Ste. Genevieve County, only the sirens in that specific area will sound. Sirens in other parts of the county may not activate if they are outside the warned area.

This is intentional and helps ensure that warnings are targeted to those most at risk.

We hope this helps clarify any concerns and reassures those who may have thought there was a malfunction with the siren system.

Stay weather aware and have a safe day.

04/27/2026

We have the potential for SEVERE WEATHER this afternoon and evening. We have been upgraded to. LEVEL 4 risk for severe weather.

Please stay alert to changing conditions. Please have a plan in place should the weather happen and stay safe. We will be ready should anything happen.

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04/21/2026

This Saturday is the annual drug take back. You can drive up and hand off old drugs to be disposed of. They will be accepting at the firehouse and Bloomsdale Medical Center.

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04/13/2026

We would like to take a moment to recognize the people behind the phone when you call 911 and the ones that are behind the radio making our job run as smoothly as it does. Thank you St.Francois County 911 county 911 for all you do!

St. Francois County 911 Celebrates National

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 12–18

St. Francois County 911 proudly recognizes and celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 through April 18, honoring the dedicated men and women who serve as the vital link between the community and emergency services.
Public safety telecommunicators—often the unseen first responders—work around the clock to answer emergency calls, dispatch critical services, and provide lifesaving instructions during some of the most stressful moments in a person’s life. Their professionalism, compassion, and quick thinking are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

Every day, St. Francois County 911 telecommunicators demonstrate unwavering commitment, handling a wide range of emergency and non-emergency calls with precision and care. Whether coordinating responses for law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services, these individuals play a crucial role in public safety.

“Telecommunicators are the calm voice in chaos,” said Director Alan Wells. “Their dedication and ability to remain composed under pressure make a profound difference in emergency situations. This week, we proudly recognize their service and thank them for their continued commitment to our community.”

St. Francois County 911 encourages residents to take a moment during this week to acknowledge and appreciate the hardworking professionals who answer the call when it matters most.

For more information about St. Francois County 911 or National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, please contact St Francois County 911 Center at 573-431-3131.