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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 1, 2023

It’s official — The city of Crestwood has a new fire chief. The Crestwood Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution at its Jan. 24 meeting to name Leo Meyer fire chief of the Crestwood Fire...

Dinner-goers visit 9 Mile Garden, a food truck garden in Affton July 2020.

Crestwood aldermen discuss oversight of food trucks in city neighborhoods

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 10, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen discussed the potential to allow food trucks in residential areas at a meeting May 24. Currently the city does not allow food trucks in residential areas, citing noise,...

Crestwood firetrucks and emergency vehicles led the three-block parade route at the 2020 Christmas in Crestwood parade.

Crestwood voters will consider Prop 1 in April to fund fire department

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter December 30, 2021

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Dec. 14 to introduce a quarter-cent sales tax increase in the April 5 election to increase revenue for the city’s fire department.  The ballot measure,...

Crestwood City Hall

City discusses ambulance service in-depth

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Crestwood began exploring several options to replace its current ambulance service last month and Ward 3 Alderman Scott Shipley gave a more detailed report on two of the options Oct. 25 at the Fire Board...

Grant could upgrade fire response in Crestwood

Grant could upgrade fire response in Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

Crestwood is applying for a federal grant to use toward the purchase of a new “quint” fire truck, which could bring down the cost of a major Fire Department upgrade. At the Board of Aldermen meeting...

Crestwood stays with Central County 911, tries to rally cities vs. liability clause

Crestwood stays with Central County 911, tries to rally cities vs. liability clause

November 14, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com Crestwood has decided to stay with Central County 911 dispatching due to its technology, but officials hope to rally other cities and...

The car of the man rescued during the flash flood at Whitecliff Park is towed from the parking lot. Photo by Erin Achenbach

Crestwood firefighters come to the rescue of man in flash flood

July 2, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com  Flash flooding caused by heavy rains last week led to an emergency water rescue for one man in Crestwood. The Crestwood Fire Department...

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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