Robert Hehmeyer for Affton Fire Protection District

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My name is Robert Hehmeyer. I am 54 years old and live at 7717 New Hampshire Avenue. 

I graduated from Affton High School in 1977 and have some college education. I trained to be a Journeyman Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electricians, Local One.  

I have two daughters Amy and Christine: Amy is pursuing a degree in Primary Education at Webster University. Christine is Studying to be a Physical Therapist at Lindenwood University.

I was born and raised in Affton. I have lived here for 45 years and have been involved in the community in various ways. Serving on the Affton Board of Education for seven years, where I served on or was the chairperson of the Curriculum Committee, the Co Curriculum Committee and the Building/Budget Committee. I coached multiple sports for 15 years. I was involved in Scouting through my youth and early adulthood, where I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

I am running for the position of Director with the Affton Fire Protection District to insure that the District continues to be the highest quality and best trained possible. While being fiscally prudent and responsible.

I thank you for your time, consideration and vote at the polls on April 2.

See our previous story: Three Candidates Run for Affton Fire District Board Seat in April

I feel the biggest issue facing this or any district is to providing for the needs of the district while being fiscally mindful of the tax payer.

I feel the district is moving in the right direction. That being said, there is always room to improve: service, to provide quality training and to update equipment.

I believe we should follow the law always, as we have been doing since the 1997 annexation by Crestwood; provide two full service ambulances and three life support pumper trucks. In addition we provide quality trained personnel to operate the equipment to the citizens of Crestwood who do pay taxes to the Affton Fire Protection District.