Elise Kraft: Fire Captain & Community Hero | St. Louis News

Meet Elise Kraft, a firefighter and community powerhouse from Ferguson, Missouri, who’s turning dedication into legacy—her dad, grandfather, uncle, and even she herself are all part of the family firefighting tradition. Starting in high school, she earned her EMT certification, graduated fire academy, and kept pushing after being initially rejected—now with 12 years on the job and recently promoted to Captain. Beyond battling flames, Elise leads Fire Up to recruit more women into firefighting, organizes coat drives and holiday events, and served five years as a union shop steward. For her tireless service, she’s receiving the Proud to Serve Award and $500 from Brown & Brown Law Firm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox2now.com/news/proud-to-serve/proud-to-serve-fire-fighter-captain-elise-kraft-of-ferguson-mo-receives-500-for-her-service-to-the-community/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26c0adddc6a25c77 Report issues to [email protected].