| Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy, Inc. |
| 1266 Sutter Avenue, Wellston, MO 63133 Phone: 314-889-8670 - Fax: 314-889-8680 |
The Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational corporation,
which contracts with the St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission to provide firefighter training
for St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission maintains the waiting list,
determines when applications are released, and sets the minimum standards. For admissions
information, please go to the Application Process page within this web site.
We currently hold three (3) classes a year with 30 students in each class. Each class is a
combination of New Hires from St. Louis County fire agencies and Self-Sponsored students. If we
have 10 New Hires needing to be rostered for a class, the balance of the seats, 20, would be filled
with Self-Sponsored students.
Classes are hold Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a few exceptions.
Each class runs 11 weeks in length.
Tuition is currently $4,000.00 per recruit. However, there is no guarantee this rate will be in effect
at the time you would attend a class.
Tuition is always due, in full, two (2) weeks prior to the first day of class. The Academy does not
offer any type of payment plan.
Payment may be made with a credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Discover), cashier's check, money
order or cash. (In-person payments are accepted Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am - 12:00
pm unless other arrangements are made. If needed, please call Betty at 314-889-8670.) Credit card
payments can be made over the phone. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
A 2.5% service fee is charged for all credit card payments. (The fee for a $3,400.00 tuition payment
would be $85.00.)
The St. Louis County Fire Academy does not offer student financial aid, nor do they have financial
resources available.
The Academy was NOT approved by the Department of Veteran's Affairs for G.I. Bill benefits
because the Academy did not meet all of their requirements.
which contracts with the St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission to provide firefighter training
for St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission maintains the waiting list,
determines when applications are released, and sets the minimum standards. For admissions
information, please go to the Application Process page within this web site.
We currently hold three (3) classes a year with 30 students in each class. Each class is a
combination of New Hires from St. Louis County fire agencies and Self-Sponsored students. If we
have 10 New Hires needing to be rostered for a class, the balance of the seats, 20, would be filled
with Self-Sponsored students.
Classes are hold Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a few exceptions.
Each class runs 11 weeks in length.
Tuition is currently $4,000.00 per recruit. However, there is no guarantee this rate will be in effect
at the time you would attend a class.
Tuition is always due, in full, two (2) weeks prior to the first day of class. The Academy does not
offer any type of payment plan.
Payment may be made with a credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Discover), cashier's check, money
order or cash. (In-person payments are accepted Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am - 12:00
pm unless other arrangements are made. If needed, please call Betty at 314-889-8670.) Credit card
payments can be made over the phone. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
A 2.5% service fee is charged for all credit card payments. (The fee for a $3,400.00 tuition payment
would be $85.00.)
The St. Louis County Fire Academy does not offer student financial aid, nor do they have financial
resources available.
The Academy was NOT approved by the Department of Veteran's Affairs for G.I. Bill benefits
because the Academy did not meet all of their requirements.
The following items are not included in the tuition and must be provided by the recruit:
* Leon Uniform Supply Company: 314-535-8133 (link to Leon's website)
Effective September 12, 2005, State (Missouri Division of Fire Safety) Firefighter I and II and
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications are required for successful completion
of the St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission Basic Firefighter Training Program. This
includes the written and practical exams for Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness,
and Hazardous Materials Operations. These tests are in addition to the St. Louis County Fire
Academy's written and practical exams.
- Turnout gear that meets NFPA Standards. Employed recruits should check with their training
officer to confirm compliance and proper labeling of issued gear. Recruits attending as a
private student may furnish new or used equipment as long as it is fully serviceable and in
compliance with applicable NFPA Standards. (Below is a list of distributors of turnout gear.)
(Approximate cost: $1,200-$1,500) - Black leather belt with a silver metal buckle (available at Leon Uniform Supply Co.* - item #
6505-1; sizes 26-44: $18.95; sizes 46-54: $20.95) - Black dress/uniform oxford shoes (available at Leon Uniform Supply Co.* - men's item # 932,
$99.95; women's item # 752, $99.95). - White cotton crew neck t-shirts.
- Black dress socks.
- 25 foot of 1/2" Kern Mantle static rope (available through the Fire Academy for $22.00)
(Price subject to change.). - Medical insurance coverage.
* Leon Uniform Supply Company: 314-535-8133 (link to Leon's website)
Effective September 12, 2005, State (Missouri Division of Fire Safety) Firefighter I and II and
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications are required for successful completion
of the St. Louis County Fire Standards Commission Basic Firefighter Training Program. This
includes the written and practical exams for Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness,
and Hazardous Materials Operations. These tests are in addition to the St. Louis County Fire
Academy's written and practical exams.
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Turnout Gear Distributors
TurnoutRental is pleased to offer a complete rental ensemble to students attending the
St. Louis County Fire Academy. Order securely online at www.turnoutrental.com. Use School
Code STLCOFA to receive a 5% discount off the gear rental and a 50% discount off the security
deposit. To order by phone, call 1-866-887-6688. Questions? Need help measuring? Please visit
the Web site for answers to frequently asked questions; email at info@turnoutrental.com or call
1-866-887-6688.
Colt Safety, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
Contact: Jim Mixco
8300 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
314-961-4414
Click here to go to Colt Safety's website
Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Don Bogner
4601 Hedge Road
Roxana, IL 62024
888-226-3473
Click here to go to Banner's website
Vallen Safety Supply Company
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Jim Phipps
841 Remington Blvd.
Bolling Brook, IL 60440
630-759-0000
Click here to go to Vallen's website
Towers Fire Apparatus
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Tony Rezek (cell: 314-882-9407)
502 South Richland
Freeburg, IL 62243
800-851-1928
Click here to go to Towers' website
Schuhmacher Fire Equipment, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00
Contact: Joel Menke
308 East 8th Street
Washington, MO 63090
1-636-239-3867
Click here to go to Schuhmacher's website
Leo M. Ellebracht Company
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 *
(* Appointments available on weekends)
Contact: Therese DeWald
1000 Corporate Parkway, Suite 101
Wentzville, MO 63385
800-325-8509
Click here to go to Ellebracht's website
Reis Environmental
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
11022 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-426-5603
Click here to go to Reis' website
TurnoutRental is pleased to offer a complete rental ensemble to students attending the
St. Louis County Fire Academy. Order securely online at www.turnoutrental.com. Use School
Code STLCOFA to receive a 5% discount off the gear rental and a 50% discount off the security
deposit. To order by phone, call 1-866-887-6688. Questions? Need help measuring? Please visit
the Web site for answers to frequently asked questions; email at info@turnoutrental.com or call
1-866-887-6688.
Colt Safety, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
Contact: Jim Mixco
8300 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
314-961-4414
Click here to go to Colt Safety's website
Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Don Bogner
4601 Hedge Road
Roxana, IL 62024
888-226-3473
Click here to go to Banner's website
Vallen Safety Supply Company
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Jim Phipps
841 Remington Blvd.
Bolling Brook, IL 60440
630-759-0000
Click here to go to Vallen's website
Towers Fire Apparatus
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Contact: Tony Rezek (cell: 314-882-9407)
502 South Richland
Freeburg, IL 62243
800-851-1928
Click here to go to Towers' website
Schuhmacher Fire Equipment, Inc.
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00
Contact: Joel Menke
308 East 8th Street
Washington, MO 63090
1-636-239-3867
Click here to go to Schuhmacher's website
Leo M. Ellebracht Company
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 *
(* Appointments available on weekends)
Contact: Therese DeWald
1000 Corporate Parkway, Suite 101
Wentzville, MO 63385
800-325-8509
Click here to go to Ellebracht's website
Reis Environmental
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
11022 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-426-5603
Click here to go to Reis' website
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| This Web site was developed and is maintained by Betty Stoecklin. If you notice any problems with the site or have suggestions, please call 314-889-8670. |
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SNOW SCHEDULE/SCHOOL CLOSING:
If the Fire Academy must close or delay the start time, this
information can be found on KMOX 1120 (radio & web site); listed as
St. Louis County Fire Academy or on Channel 5 (KSDK) (television & web site);
listed as St. Louis Co. Fire Acad. Recruit Prog.
If we are listed on a SNOW SCHEDULE, the start time is 10:00 am.
If the Fire Academy must close or delay the start time, this
information can be found on KMOX 1120 (radio & web site); listed as
St. Louis County Fire Academy or on Channel 5 (KSDK) (television & web site);
listed as St. Louis Co. Fire Acad. Recruit Prog.
If we are listed on a SNOW SCHEDULE, the start time is 10:00 am.
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Listed below are a few training entities which offer E.M.T. and/or Paramedic courses. For a
comprehensive list, please visit the Missouri's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services web site at
www.dhss.mo.gov/EMS or you may contact them by phone at 573-751-6356.
St. Louis Community College
EMS Coordinator: 314-644-9925
Web site: www.stlcc.edu
E.M.T. and Paramedic
IHM Health Studies Center
314-768-1234 ext. 1120
Web site: www.ihmhealthstudies.edu
E.M.T. and Paramedic
St. Charles County Ambulance District
Training Academy
636-441-1354 ext. 1702
Web site: www. sccad.com
E.M.T. and Paramedic
Jefferson College
636-797-3000
Web site:
E.M.T. and Paramedic
Respond Right EMS Academy (see link above)
comprehensive list, please visit the Missouri's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services web site at
www.dhss.mo.gov/EMS or you may contact them by phone at 573-751-6356.
St. Louis Community College
EMS Coordinator: 314-644-9925
Web site: www.stlcc.edu
E.M.T. and Paramedic
IHM Health Studies Center
314-768-1234 ext. 1120
Web site: www.ihmhealthstudies.edu
E.M.T. and Paramedic
St. Charles County Ambulance District
Training Academy
636-441-1354 ext. 1702
Web site: www. sccad.com
E.M.T. and Paramedic
Jefferson College
636-797-3000
Web site:
E.M.T. and Paramedic
Respond Right EMS Academy (see link above)
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