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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2025 · 39 MIN

The History of the St. Louis Fire Department

from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX

Did you know that St. Louis has the second-oldest paid fire department in the United States? Yep. Find out what city is home to the first in the U.S. on this week's episode. St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson joins Sue to talk about the history of the department. Originally, it was a volunteer department in the 1800s. It's a really interesting story. Join us!

Did you know that St. Louis has the second-oldest paid fire department in the United States? Yep. Find out what city is home to the first in the U.S. on this week's episode. St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson joins Sue to talk about the history of the department. Originally, it was a volunteer department in the 1800s. It's a really interesting story. Join us!

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