St. Louis Firefighters Local 73

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Local 73 Auxiliary on being selected as a beneficiary of the 2026 Bourbon for Badges event put on by the St. Louis Hero Network. Well deserved!

Thank you just doesn't seem like quite enough to say, but we are eternally grateful for the St. Louis Hero Network for naming us as a benefactor from Bourbon for Badges 2026. Today we were honored to accept this check. This donation will enable us to do even more for the St. Louis first responder community. Thank you also to Ballpark Village for hosting the presentation.

02/25/2026

02/11/2026

🚒 In honor of Black History Month & Women Who Serve - we share with you a story of courage, determination, and trailblazing leadership! ✨

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01/30/2026

St. Louis – International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 73 won a major legal victory that not only affirms the rights of its members but restores critical leadership and stability to the St. Louis Fire Department, the union said in a statement. Following a recent court ruling, a judge ...

01/10/2026

https://www.stlouisfirefighters.org/latest-news/local-73-members-stood-for-fairness-and-the-court-agreed

St. Louis Firefighters win long sought promotion battle.

01/09/2026

Congratulations to the St. Louis Fire Department’s newest Captains and Battalion Chiefs!

01/08/2026

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St. Louis Circuit Judge Joseph Whyte's ruling in a years-old legal saga puts the city on the hook for well over $1 million in back pay and attorney fees.

01/06/2026

What a way to ring in the New Year! 🎉

A St. Louis Circuit Court judge ruled the city may have acted recklessly in blocking firefighter promotions, in an order and judgment that was filed on New Y...

01/06/2026

Firefighters waited years for promotions they say they earned while doing the job without the increased pay.

FOX 2 News 2 has been tracking the controversy for years, which recently resulted in a groundbreaking ruling.

A St. Louis Circuit Court judge ruled the city may have acted recklessly in blocking firefighter promotions, in an order and judgment that was filed on New Year’s Eve.

01/06/2026

Rest in Peace Firefighter O’Neal

With profound sadness, the St. Louis Fire Department mourns the passing of Firefighter Franchot O’Neal, an active member of our department with 33 years of dedicated service.

Firefighter O’Neal devoted his life to serving others with professionalism and unwavering dedication. His kindness, compassion, and presence touched countless lives within our department and throughout the community he proudly served.

We extend our sincerest condolences to Firefighter O’Neal’s family and to all those whose lives he enriched through his service.

Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming and shared when available.