Politics & Government

Dave Pearson for Affton Fire Protection District

Pearson is one of three candidates seeking a seat on the Fire Board.

Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site.

Dave Pearson, 56 

  • Occupation: Field Engineer for Commercial Packaging
  • Education: High School
  • Spouse: Trena 
  • Years lived in Affton Fire Protection District: 20
  • Background: I have been on the Affton Fire Board for the last nine years. I wish to continue to porvide the services that the Affton District needs.
  • Questions

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    What do you currently see as the biggest issue facing the Affton Fire Protection District? 

    Right now we dont have to many isssues at Affton. We are adding more men and services.

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    In what area does Affton Fire Protection District need to improve? Are you satisfied with the way the district has been operating?

    We have made changes to the staffing and added a new equipment to the district. The district should be better with the services that have been added.

    What are your views on the service to the area that the City of Crestwood annexed in 1997? Would you support an arrangement between the Affton Fire Protection District and the City of Crestwood whereby the Crestwood’s fire department takes over the fire protection responsibility for that area currently within the city limits of Crestwood, with payments from the city to the AFPD gradually phased out over a 6-10 year period?

    That would be up to the Crestwood Voters. Affton provides Ambulance Service to this area, If they go away from Affton they will probably be billed for this service.

    Assume you win the election. What single thing do you want to accomplish during your first term on the board?

    I would like to continue the imporvements that we have made over the last 6 years.

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


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