Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy, Inc.
1266 Sutter Avenue  *
Phone:  314-889-8670  *
Wellston, MO 63133
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.   To request an Information Packet, please email
Diane Snopek at dsnopek@stlouisco.com.  

The Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy currently conducts three recruit classes per
year, graduating on the average 72 recruits per year.  The training curriculum has been
developed over many years to be responsive to the needs of the firefighters, the fire
services, and the citizens of St. Louis County.
The Greater St. Louis County Fire Academy recruit-training program is an 11-week
program, which is held Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Tuition is
currently $3,400.00 and is subject to change. The full tuition amount is due two weeks
prior to the start of a recruit class and can be paid by money order, cashiers check,
cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. A 2.5% Convenience Fee will be added to all credit
card sales.  Personal checks are not accepted.  

The following items are not included in the tuition and must be provided by the recruit:
  • 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 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.

Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) and Paramedic licensing are highly encouraged
as the majority of the departments and districts in St. Louis County require that their
employees have these licenses. For information regarding EMT and/or Paramedic
training, contact the St. Louis Community College at 314-644-9925.  This training may
also be obtained through local hospitals and RespondRight EMS Academy (click on the
link above for more information).
Turnout Gear Distributors

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:  Doug Drobisch (cell: 618-974-9900)                                
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
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.
  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.
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Please note:  the Academy does not meet the Department of Veterans Affairs
requirements for G.I. Bill benefits.