Why do fire trucks respond to medical calls?
Do firefighters really rescue cats stuck in trees?
What is the difference between a fire department and a fire district?
Where should smoke detectors be placed in my home?
Is it true that sleeping with my door shut can give us an extra fifteen minutes to escape a fire?

A select number of Cottleville firefighters are trained and equipped to handle a variety of specialized rescue and responses including hazardous materials response, urban search and rescue and disaster preparedness.
More than 2,500 times every year the firefighter/EMTs of the Cottleville Fire Protection District respond to emergency calls from residents of Cottleville, Weldon Spring, Dardenne Prairie, St. Peters, and O’Fallon, Missouri. The District covers 38-square miles of southwestern St. Charles County and operates four fire stations. Firefighters respond to a variety of emergency situations including fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies.