South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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City clerk Helen Ingold administers the oath to new Fire Chief Lou Hecht at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting Nov. 13. Hecht is taking over the role of fire chief after former Chief David Oliveri moved to Washington state to become fire chief of the town of Anacortes. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Hecht named new fire chief in Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 21, 2018

It’s official — Lou Hecht is the new fire chief for the city of Crestwood. The Crestwood Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance at its meeting last week promoting Assistant Fire...

Crestwood Assistant Fire Chief Lou Hecht, center, takes the oath of office during a city meeting in May 2017. Deputy City Clerk Theresa Pfyl administered the oath to Hecht, who previously served as deputy chief with the Fenton Fire Protection District. Also pictured is former Fire Chief David Oliveri.

Crestwood fire chief leaves and Hecht set to take helm

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 8, 2018

Crestwood Fire Chief David Oliveri is trading the Midwest for mountains after leaving the city last week to move to Washington state, and it looks like he will likely be succeeded as chief by Assistant...

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