City of Clayton Fire Department

09/13/2026

The City of Clayton Fire Department would like to thank everyone who played a part in our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The day could not have been accomplished without you. Together we were able to raise $31,341 for the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation and Supporting Heroes charities.

We were especially honored to have an opening address by Sgt. Mike Kenny NYPD (ret), a 41 year veteran of the NYPD. Sgt. Kenny responded to ground zero on 9/11/2001 and continued to work in rescue and recovery efforts at the site for the following 132 days. The story of the day from his perspective helped everyone remember the true reason that we climb. He also gave those who may have been too young to remember a chance to hear first hand of the sacrifices made by responders on that day.

A special thanks to Woodard Cleaning and Restoration, Pipeline Association of Missouri, Certasite, Sentinel, and QXO for their generous sponsorship and continued support.

09/11/2026

Today we reflect and we remember. We remember the sacrifices made. We remember those that did not come home. We remember the unity shared as we worked to rebuild.

08/26/2026

Today the Clayton Fire Department was honored to receive a visit from Mr Solerno. Mr. Solerno was at our community center on July 4th when he became short of breath. His condition quickly evolved into a full cardiac arrest. We are proud to have played a role in his recovery and happy to see him under much better circumstances.

08/24/2026

🇺🇸 2026 Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 🇺🇸

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb! ❤️🤍💙

This year’s event will once again be hosted at the Clayton Firehouse, with the climb taking place at the Pierre Laclede Center, 7733 Forsyth Blvd.

We’d love to see our firefighters, friends, family, and community members join us! Let’s come together to honor and remember the 343 firefighters and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

✏️ Registration: 8:00am Clayton Fire Department
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
📍 Pierre Laclede Center | 7733 Forsyth Blvd.

If you have questions about registration, signing up, or training, please reach out.

🔗 Register: link in the comments

We hope to see you there as we climb to remember. 🇺🇸❤️🤍

08/24/2026

🚒 Welcome to the Clayton Fire Department, Parker Van Nest!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Parker Van Nest as he joins the Clayton Fire Department family! We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to all he will bring to our department.

Parker will be a great addition to our team, and we’re confident his dedication, skills, and commitment to serving others will make a positive impact, not only within the department, but throughout the Clayton community.

Welcome to the team, Parker! We’re glad to have you with us and wish you a long, successful, and rewarding career with Clayton Fire. 🔥👨‍🚒

Welcome aboard! 🚒👏

08/23/2026

Continuing ropes training at the Central Core Training Tower.

08/16/2026

Rope rescue training helps to keep skills sharp for critical incidents. This was a simulated fall that required patient packaging and lifting.

08/11/2026

Please consider joining us or donating.

The Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is held each year to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 police officers, and the 8 EMS workers lost on 9/11 and raise funds for charities supporting first responders.

07/29/2026

Thank you to Central Presbyterian for letting us come and play today.

07/28/2026

🚒 🎉A huge congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Jacob Duff and Rachel Slabaugh on graduating from the St. Louis County Fire Academy!

Graduating from the academy marks the successful completion of months of intensive training, where Jacob and Rachel strengthened the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to serve the Clayton community with excellence.

We are excited to welcome them into the next chapter of their careers with the Clayton Fire Department. We know they will continue to represent our department with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to outstanding service.

Please help us congratulate Jacob and Rachel on this well-earned accomplishment. We look forward to all they will achieve in the years ahead!