MFPD Recieves Grant MONARCH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES GRANT FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM Computer, Training Equipment, Outreach Materials Included in $12,000 Donation CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (Feb. 4, 2008) – According to the U.S. Fire Administration, among children age 14 and under, an estimated 2,800 are injured and 850 killed each year in residential fires nationwide. The Monarch Fire Protection District is working to reduce fire injuries in the community by adding new tools to its fire saf  ...more     Updated  Friday, February 11, 2000 Winter Fire Safety WINTER FIRE SAFETY Almost everyone enjoys a nice fire in their fireplace, but this friendly fire can turn into a deadly enemy if certain precautions are not taken. First, every fireplace needs a screen in front of it, to keep sparks inside. Second, burn only dry, seasoned hardwoods. If a live tree is cut down, the wood should be stacked outdoors for at least one year. This will dry the wood and help diminish the amount of creosote buildup. Third, before the first fire of the season, the chimn  ...more     Updated  Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Monarch FPD welcomes Pastor Ed Sempstrott as Chaplain The Monarch Fire Protection District would like to welcome Pastor Ed Sempstrott as it's new Chaplain. Pastor Sempstrott has a long history with the fire service, starting with being the son of a Danville Fire Department Lieutenant. Additionally, he has had extensive experience dealing with crisis and trauma situations with fire and police personnel. As an interesting sidenote - Pastor Sempstrott played professional baseball in the mid 1970's for the Kansas City Royals. Currently, Pasto  ...more     Updated  Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Headquarters building can be used as emergency shelter The following article recently appeared in the West County Journal: Headquarters building can be used as emergency shelter Board approves idea at recent meeting By Mary Shapiro Tuesday, February 20, 2007 4:59 PM CST Residents of the Monarch Fire Protection District will be able to use the district's headquarters building in Chesterfield as an emergency shelter. At a Board of Directors meeting last week, board member Michelle Sleet suggested -- and the board approved -- the co  ...more     Updated  Tuesday, March 06, 2007 The Jewish Community Center, Marilyn Fox Building, has once again answered the public service alarm. The Monarch Fire Protection District would like to offer our appreciation for the dedication to public service the JCC has demonstrated. The Jewish Community Center has allowed the fire district the use of their facility for the purpose of testing prospective employees. The JCC has also allowed the use of their facility to injured employees during their recovery process. Rob and Julie have been professional, gracious and generous when assiting with the needs of the fire district. Thank you  ...more     Updated  Monday, January 29, 2007 Monarch FPD joins lawsuit regarding Overtime Calculation January 19th, 2007 Today, the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors approved the District and Director Michelle Sleet joining in a lawsuit to seek a declaration that federal overtime calculations still apply to Missouri firefighters. The Missouri Department of Labor has determined that the new Minimum Wage Law changed the manner in which overtime is calculated for firefighters. After the new Minimum Wage Law was approved by voters in November and became effective on Januar  ...more     Updated  Monday, January 22, 2007 Recent Promotion The Monarch Fire Protection District wishes to announce the promotion of John A. Borgmann to the position of Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Borgmann started his career with the Department on January 3, 1981. He was promoted to Captain in August of 1988. He is a Missouri Division of Fire Safety Certified Fire Officer II, Instructor II, and Fire Inspector. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science Management from Maryville University in St. Louis. He is a Hazmat Technician with the St.  ...more     Updated  Wednesday, January 03, 2007 End of an Era After a long and fruitful career in public service, Battalion Chief Jerry DeWeese has decided to retire and spend some more time with his family. Chief DeWeese had the following to say: "My career at chesterfield began on July 15, 1971. After working in the retail business for 10 years, and having friends who worked in the fire service, the job was interesting to me. After a 2 year visit with my Uncle Sam and returning from Viet Nam, I decided to try for a position in the fire department  ...more     Updated  Tuesday, January 02, 2007 Passing the Gavel Rick Gans becomes President of the Board During the most recent Open Board Meeting, Rick Gans was elected President of the Board, David Terschluse was elected to be the Secretary of the Board and Michelle Sleet was elected Treasurer of the Board.  ...more     Updated  Thursday, December 28, 2006 Unit Commendations 2005 Two teams of Monarch Fire Protection District Firefighter/Paramedics received Unit Citation Awards at the Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association’s 2005 Award Luncheon on Sunday, October 23, 2005. One Unit Citation went to the crew of Engine 2230: Captain Rob Gilsinger, Engineer Lee Barton, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Herin. This crew assisted the Creve Coeur Fire Protection District at an apartment fire on May 22, 2004. Arriving on the scene, they were directed to rescue a woma  ...more     Updated  Thursday, December 29, 2005 | PagEd |