St. Charles Fire Department

08/30/2026

08/26/2026

Today we recognize Senior Financial Analyst Brijette Struyk, who has been with the St. Charles City Fire Department for about a year and a half.

Before joining SCFD, Brijette worked for the Department of Defense. She graduated from Duchesne High School and attended Lindenwood University.

When she is not working, Brijette spends most of her time with family and attending her kids’ sporting events. Her daughter plays volleyball, her son races BMX, and most recently, the family dropped their oldest son off at Mizzou to start his next chapter.

We thank Brijette for her continued service and dedication to the City of St. Charles.

08/26/2026

St. Charles City Fire Department is proud to be represented and selected to speak at the 2026 ISFSI Instructor Development Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Representing St. Charles City Fire and the traditions and culture that make the fire service what it is.

08/21/2026

MISSOURI RIVER RESCUE

Earlier this week at approximately midnight on Monday the 17th. St. Charles City Fire and Police responded to the Olive Street boat ramp for a person in the Missouri River needing assistance.

Two adult males had entered the river to swim when one was caught by the current and carried downstream. The other individual called 911.

SCFD and our regional partners immediately began a search of the river. Three fire and rescue boats were launched while St. Charles City Police deployed two drones to assist from the air.

The individual was located by the SCFD boat crew approximately 1.5-2 miles downriver. He was successfully rescued from the Missouri River by an SCFD Rescue Swimmer. He was returned to the Olive Street boat ramp and transferred to St. Charles County Ambulance District for transport to a local hospital.

Thank you to the agencies that assisted with the response:

• Central County Fire & Rescue
• Pattonville Fire Protection District
• Robertson Fire Protection District
• St. Charles County Ambulance District
• St. Charles City Police Department

This rescue shows the importance of our regional response system and the coordination between fire, EMS, and law enforcement.

WARNING ! The Missouri River is powerful and unpredictable. Strong currents can quickly carry a person downstream.

08/21/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 🚒

We would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran School for allowing St. Charles City Fire Department crews to conduct training in two older homes along Seventh Street that are scheduled for demolition.

Opportunities like this give our crews a chance to train in real structures and conditions we cannot always duplicate at the firehouse or in the training towers.

Crews were able to work on hose line operations, aerial bucket operations, roof access, ventilation, and other fireground skills.

Over the coming month, our crews will continue to use these properties for additional training evolutions, giving different crews the opportunity to work through a variety of fireground scenarios before the buildings are demolished.

We appreciate Immanuel Lutheran School for giving our crews access to these properties. Real buildings. Real repetitions. Better preparation for when it counts.

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." -Alexander Graham Bell

Thank you, Immanuel Lutheran School, for supporting our preparation and training.

08/12/2026

AUGUST WORK ANNIVERSARIES

The St. Charles City Fire Department would like to recognize the following members celebrating work anniversaries during the month of August. Thank you for your continued service and dedication to the City of St. Charles.

Battalion Chief Kelly Hunsel — 21 Years
Captain Jeff Buchheit — 19 Years
Engineer Erik Lotoszynski — 19 Years
Captain David Seithel — 12 Years
Engineer Ben Dillon — 12 Years
Private Bryce Mehrhoff — 12 Years
Captain Adam Solomon — 12 Years
Captain Jacob Ballman — 11 Years
Private Ryan Kenney — 11 Years
Private Aaron Buchanan — 4 Years
Private Joseph Cahill — 4 Years
Private Austin Heppermann — 4 Years
Private Zach Ramsey — 4 Years

Congratulations, and thank you for your continued commitment to the St. Charles City Fire Department and the citizens of St. Charles.

08/12/2026

Yesterday we officially welcomed a new member to the team!

08/07/2026

Today we honor and remember Firefighter Bradley Pierce of the St. Charles Fire Department, EOW 8/6/00.

Career firefighter/paramedic Bradley Pierce died while on duty at 8:15 a.m. that Sunday. Pierce, 27, apparently had a heart attack while exercising with weight equipment at Station 2. He had been with the then 76-member fire department for a year and a half.

Pierce was survived by his wife and a 19-month-old son. The couple had just learned the previous week that they were expecting a second child.

Pierce was very competitive in the Firefighter Combat Challenge. He missed qualifying for the World Challenge by only one second, and was training for it again. He was also an assistant football coach at St. Charles City High School. Bradley was said to be a man of Strong Character, Integrity, and Dedication.

08/05/2026

Today we recognize Private Dan Meyers, who has proudly served the St. Charles City Fire Department for the past six years.

Before joining the department, Dan worked for Pike County Memorial Hospital EMS. Throughout his career with the department, he has taken on several important roles, including Paramedic, Acting Captain, Acting Engineer, Field Training Officer, and Rope Rescue Technician.

When he is off duty, Dan enjoys boating, hunting, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their three dogs.

We thank Private Meyers for his continued dedication and service to the City of St. Charles.