Ste Genevieve Fire District

07/21/2026

Structure fire 7/20/2026 – Official Press release

On Monday night 7/20/2026 (shortly after our department training) at 10:01PM, a first alarm residential fire was dispatched on Washington Street east of Main. Ste Genevieve Fire District, Ste Genevieve County Fire District stations 1 & 8 were dispatched along with Ste Gen Ambulance and SGPD.
The first fire unit arrived on scene within 5 minutes from the time of dispatch and confirmed everyone was out of the structure and there was a working fire in the basement. The fire was first attacked from the rear basement steps, but due to the amount of fire, and the structural stability of the building, the fire had to be fought from the outside. The amount of fire, construction and condition of the house, made the fire extremely hard to access and extinguish.
Due to the high heat and humidity, an additional alarm had to be called for manpower. SG EMS monitored our people and our ladies rehab team assisted with water, vital signs and monitoring all on scene personnel. Mutual aid departments started getting released around 1:45 AM. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
The Missouri State Fire Marshals Office was requested to assist in the fire investigation. Units remained on scene until 3:06 AM for the fire investigation and confirm the fire was out. The official cause of the fire is listed as undetermined.
This is another great example of all Ste Genevieve and Ste Genevieve County First Responders working together to keep our community safe. Both county fire districts are always accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. Please consider volunteering to help your community and contact your local district to see how to get started.
We would like to thank the Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District Ste Genevieve County Ambulance District and the Ste. Genevieve Police Department and our ladies rehab team for their assistance in last nights fire.

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07/15/2026

IMPORTANT RECALL ON KOBALT LITHIUM BATTERIES

Kobalt Recalls More Than 554,000 Yard Tools and Batteries Over Fire Risk
July 14, 2026
By
Tribune Content Agency
3 min read

Jul. 13—Consumers who purchased certain Kobalt yard power tools with USB-C batteries may want to check their equipment. More than 554,000 batteries and compatible yard power tools have been recalled after federal safety officials said charging the batteries while they are inserted in the tools can cause them to short-circuit, posing a serious fire hazard.

Why was the recall initiated?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday, July 9, involving about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools with USB-C batteries.

Reports of incidents

According to the CPSC, charging the batteries through the USB-C port while they are still installed in the yard power tools can cause them to short-circuit, creating a fire hazard.

Greenworks Tools has received 34 reports of batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while they were being charged through the USB-C port while installed in the tools.

To date, no injuries have been reported.

Which products are affected?

The recall (No. 26-611) involves Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries.

The following Kobalt products are included in the recall:

—Kobalt 24V 12-inch string trimmer and 270 CFM/100 MPH blower combo kit

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) push mowers (17-inch and 21-inch models)

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) self-propelled mowers (21-inch, including dual-blade model)

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 14-inch chainsaws (kit and tool-only models)

—Kobalt 24V 6-inch pruning saw kit

—Kobalt 24V blowers

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) blowers (kit and tool-only models)

—Kobalt 24V string trimmer kit

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) attachment-capable string trimmer (kit and tool-only models)

—Kobalt 24V power cleaner kit

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) bristle brush kit

—Kobalt 48V (2x24V) trimmer and blower combo kit

—Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah USB-C batteries (single and two-pack)

—Kobalt 24V 6.0Ah USB-C battery two-pack

Only products that include the recalled 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with a USB-C charging port are affected. The batteries were sold in 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah and 8.0Ah capacities. The 3.0Ah and 6.0Ah batteries were also sold separately.

Where were they sold?

The recalled 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with a USB-C charging port were sold through Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.

The products were imported by Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina and manufactured in China and Vietnam.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should stop charging the batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately, according to the CPSC.

Greenworks Tools is offering free replacement batteries. To receive one, consumers must contact the company. Customers can register at greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to get new batteries lacking a USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label for their yard tool, an updated manual, and a prepaid shipping label with return instructions for the faulty batteries.

For more information, call Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or visit greenworkstools.com/pages/product-recall-information. Consumers can also visit greenworkstools.com and click “Recalls & Important Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page.

07/10/2026

Run Chart for June

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07/09/2026

Today we remember one of our fire fighters who died in the line of duty serving the citizens of Ste Genevieve. Gone but not forgotten.

Thank you David Grass Jr. for your service and to Dave's family, you will always be a part of our fire family and welcome here.

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Today we honor and remember Firefighter David Grass, Jr. On July 8, 2009, Firefighter David Grass died of a brain injury suffered while doing department sponsored physical training for an upcoming State Firefighter Certification Program.

Firefighter Grass had served with the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department for six months. He left behind his wife, 8-year old son and 4-year old daughter.

We will never forget the life and legacy of Firefighter David Grass.

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07/07/2026

Lithium Ion batteries are everywhere. Last week we responded for another fire involving a lithium ion battery. The resident was attempting to change the hard drive in a laptop and apparently pierced the battery causing it to ignite. They attempted to smother the fire with a towel that also caught fire and was dropped to the carpeted floor igniting the carpet. They were able to put the fire out prior to our arrival. We checked to make sure the fire was out and removed the burnt carpet and laptop.

Please consider having electronic devices serviced/repaired by the professionals.

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07/04/2026

We want to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

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06/30/2026

With July 4th and fireworks rapidly approaching, we thought we would first remind everyone, if you live in the city limits, fireworks are against city ordinances.

We would also like to share some tips on fireworks safety and injuries.

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06/29/2026

It's going to be an extreme weather week. Please stay hydrated, stay out of the heat if possible and check on the elderly and/or others with medical issues.

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06/23/2026

The time of the year has come. Fireworks are now being sold and used. Last night we had our first fireworks related call. We were dispatched for smoke coming from the rear of a building, dispatched as a structure fire. Luckily it was just someone using fireworks and not as house fire. When we get dispatched for a structure fire, many first responders are put at risk while responding to help our community. We would like to remind everyone that fireworks are prohibited in the city of Ste Genevieve.

Please help us reduce the risk and follow the city ordinance.
SALE OR DISPLAY
Includes exhibition, possession with intent to give away or sell or offer for sale within the City any squib, rocket, cracker, torpedo, gr***de, gun, revolver, pistol, cap or cartridge or other combustible firecrackers or fireworks of any kind.
USE
Includes to set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo, rocket or other fireworks or explosives of inflammable material or discharge them or throw them from land, water, air or roadway into any area of the City. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints. This provision shall also mean and include casting, throwing, lighting or firing any squib, rocket, cracker, torpedo, gr***de, gun, revolver, pistols, cap or cartridge or other combustible firecrackers or fireworks of any kind.
B.
Prohibitions. Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale, display or use fireworks within the City limits.
C.
Penalty. Any person who fails to comply with or violates this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subjected to a fine and/or imprisonment as stated in Section 100.260 of the Code of Ordinances. Any fireworks seized or confiscated as a result of a violation of this Article may be disposed of by the City's Chief of Police.

06/15/2026

May was a little slower for us. Here is a Run Sheet for the month of May.

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