Small Plane crashed at St. Charles Airport
June 25, 2010 A small plane crashed at the St. Charles Airport, no one was hurt in the wreck.
The St. Charles City Fire Department said the plane crashed about 6pm. The air craft, identified as a Cesna, appeared to overshoot the runway while attempting to land. It then rolled across a road and clipped a utility pole before stopping in an open field.
The St. Charles City Fire Department said the plane crashed about 6pm. The air craft, identified as a Cesna, appeared to overshoot the runway while attempting to land. It then rolled across a road and clipped a utility pole before stopping in an open field.
Promotions
Congratulations Gary Bird, Robb Watkins and Jamie Young on your recent promotions with the St. Charles Fire Department.
Embrace Change
Attachment causes us to believe that things can or should remain one way forever. Things are in a constant state of change. Just as you change, so do the people around you, your organization, your community, and your relationships.
Change is never easy, but if you can accept that change is inevitably occuring and embrace the change, transition can be easier. People come and go, the enviroment we operate in is constantly evolving, and new ways of doing things are discovered every day. We can hold onto the past forever, but it won't change the fact that the rest of the world is moving on around us. We need to understand ourselves to find why we resist certain challenges. If we can be open to possibilities and willing to explore them, we can solve most problems.
Change is never easy, but if you can accept that change is inevitably occuring and embrace the change, transition can be easier. People come and go, the enviroment we operate in is constantly evolving, and new ways of doing things are discovered every day. We can hold onto the past forever, but it won't change the fact that the rest of the world is moving on around us. We need to understand ourselves to find why we resist certain challenges. If we can be open to possibilities and willing to explore them, we can solve most problems.
Fire on Kelso Court
Fire Destroys Home in St. Charles
July 1, 2010 a family has been left homeless in St. Charles after a fire ripped through their two story home just before 7 p.m.
July 1, 2010 a family has been left homeless in St. Charles after a fire ripped through their two story home just before 7 p.m.
Neighbors called 911 after noticing heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage of the home on Kelso Court in St. Charles. Neighbors originally feared that a teenage boy was still inside the home, but he was later found to be at a friend's home down the street.
Firefighters had to act quickly to extinguish the side of a neighboring home that had also ignited due to the intensity of the fire. The home sustained heavy heat damage and the family was not sure if they would be able to stay overnight in the residence.
Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in 30 minutes. Damage is estimated to be over $250,000. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but is believed to be accidental. The area of fire origin appears to be in the garage of the residence.
No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Fatal Fire on Emmons Street
Child Dies is St. Charles House Fire June 27, 2010 a 10 month old child died in an overnight duplex fire in St. Charles. Firefighters found the baby boy in his crib after entering his burning bedroom through a second floor window.
St. Charles Firefighters received a call for a house fire with a child trapped on Emmons Street just after midnight. Firefighters arrived minutes later to find the apartment fully involved in fire. The child's father was unable to make it to the second floor to save the boy due to the intense heat and smoke. He was able to direct firefighters to the bedroom window where the baby had been sleeping. Firefighters climbed a ladder and entered the window in an attempt to rescue the victim. The baby was found in his crib and pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters were able to save the neighboring duplex from sustaining major damage. Both occupants inside that duplex were able to escape the blaze. The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes. Damage is estimated at over $100,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The orgin of the fire appears to be on the first level of the duplex. The Missouri State Fire Marshal was requested to investigate the fatal fire.
Fire on Kircher
Firefighters Battle Condo Fire
and save Graduation Cash
June 7, 2010 a high school graduate is thankful today for Firefighters who were able to extinguish a fast moving fire at her home in the 1600 block of
No one was injured in the fire as all residents and a dog were able to escape the flames and smoke prior to the arrival of Firefighters. The Red Cross responded for assistance as all residents were forced to find alternative housing. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the fire is believed to be accidental and started on the outside of one of the units.
Firefighters were able to save most of the belongings of a recent high school graduate who had all of her graduation gifts including cash and checks from family and friends in her bedroom where most of the interior damage was found.
Battalion Chief Harry Fry retires
April 2010, Battalion Chief Harry Fry retired after working for the St. Charles Fire Department for 32 years. Enjoy your retirement Harry, you will be missed.
Fire on Oakdale
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March 14, 2010 a fire heavily damaged a residence at
Firefighters were called to the single family home just before 5 p.m. after the resident had reported the garage to be fully engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly spreading into the house and began to catch the house next door on fire. An elderly man living at
Two children and their mother were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape without injury. Two family pets perished in the fire. The Red Cross was able to assist the family who were able to stay with relatives in the area. The fire caused extensive damage to the home and the family’s minivan was a complete loss. Damage is estimated to be over $125,000.
One firefighter suffered a minor burn while battling the blaze which took approximately 30 minutes to bring under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but is believed to be accidental.
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