Services and Programs

sfd-servicesInspections/ Permits
The City of Shrewsbury Fire Department conducts fire prevention inspections of all commercial, multi-family, institutional and educational buildings on a regular basis. 

We will conduct home fire safety inspections on an as needed basis and fire extinguisher training for area businesses. We will enforce code compliance in new and renovated structures through plan review and inspections. The City of Shrewsbury will conduct training in the latest firefighting and disaster mitigation techniques.

The City of Shrewsbury uses an integrated building permit process, the City's Integrated Building Permit Application should be submitted to eschindler@cityofshrewsbury.com .

Fire Prevention
We provide free smoke detectors and installation for residents in need.  Click here for the application.

We conduct fire drills and fire prevention education in local schools and businesses. Click here of the application.

Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff is responsible for providing advanced life support (ALS) ambulance transport service. Ambulances 1814 is staffed by two paramedic/firefighters and carries technologically advanced patient care equipment to provide the highest quality care possible to all of our patients. When transportation to a hospital is necessary, we make every effort to transport patients to the medical facility of their choice. Depending on the nature of the illness or injury, we may transport patients to the closest appropriate hospital (which may not be the patient’s hospital of choice). In severe weather or extremely heavy call volume, it may also be necessary to transport patients to the closest facility so that the ambulance may answer other emergency calls.

In addition to our Ambulance service, we provide citizens with blood pressure testing, health screenings and CPR/First Aid training (limited availability and fees apply). Please call at 314-645-5077 during normal business hours to request services.

Our Knox Box Program assists residents with limited mobility with the comfort and peace of mind that emergency personnel can gain access to the home in an emergency. Click here for the program instructions.

Mutual Aid
All departments in the St. Louis metropolitan are part of a mutual aid program in which assistance and equipment is provided by a fire department of another community in the event and emergency warrants such aid.

Car Seat Installation
Car Seat installs are performed everyday by appointment between the hours of 11am-12pm and 3pm-5pm. Use this link to email us. Please provide name, phone number and preferred timeframe. We will contact you with your scheduled appointment. You can also request an appointment on our Facebook page under the services tab.

Services we DO NOT Provide, links have been provided for local service providers

Hazardous material disposal LINK

Medication Disposal LINK Locations near 63119

Battery Disposal LINK


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