Affton Fire District: Smoke in the Kitchen at Cafe Affton

The Affton Fire Protection District said there was some smoke behind an ice cooler.

Affton Fire Protection District responded Monday morning to a small fire at Cafe Affton. The fire trucks arrived on scene around 9:45 a.m. Fire Chief Jim Fritz said there was some smoke behind an ice cooler in the restaurant's kitchen.  There was not a fire, said assistant chief Ben Waser. The fire protection district is leaving two pumper trucks on the scene, and engineers are examining the wiring behing the restaurant's coolers.

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Robert Hehmeyer Elected to Affton Fire Board

Hehmeyer defeated incumbent David Pearson and Robert Kuelker for the seat.

Robert Hehmeyer won a resounding victory Tuesday night over his opponents in the Affton Fire Protection District race. With 29 of 29 precincts counted, the unofficial vote tallies have Hehmeyer receiving 67.2 percent of the vote.  See our previous story: It's Election Day in Affton, Shrewsbury Here are the vote totals for all of the Affton-Shrewsbury area races. Affton Fire Protection District Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen In Shrewsbury's one contested race, incumbent Elmer Kaufmann defeated challenger Timothy Gabrian 217 to 74. 

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Affton, Shrewsbury 2013 Election Guide

The April 2 election is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the candidates you'll see on the ballot.

Volunteers Put Heart Into Affton Fire Reserves

All volunteers are qualified to respond to both fire and ambulance calls.

Twenty-eight people currently serve on the Affton Fire District Reserve Program, the only program of its kind in South County, Suburban Journals reports. All volunteers are qualified to respond to fire and ambulance calls, and spend at least 36 hours each month at the district's Station House No. 3, according to the report. Find out more about reserve volunteers--and when you may be able to joing training--on Suburban Journals.

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Affton Fire Chief Sees Positives in New Emergency Dispatcher

Chief Jim Fritz says better equipment is just one perk of joining other St. Louis fire departments on the same dispatching service.

Several St. Louis area fire districts are moving to a new dispatch service this year--and that's fine by the Affton fire chief. Affton, Fenton, Lemay and Mehlville fire districts, which currently use the South County Fire Alarm Association, will move to Central County Emergency 911, effective July 1. The network is expected to provide better communication between fire departments. Affton Fire Chief Jim Fritz recently told KMOV the switch will not only provide the department with updated equipment, but "better ways to do things than we are now."

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Election 2013: What's on the Ballot in Affton, Shewsbury?

The April 2 election is just a week away. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates you'll see on the ballot.

The April 2 election is just days away. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races in the area. To learn more about the candidates, simply click on the links. We've included profiles for all candidates who returned their questionnaires. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. SHREWSBURY In Shrewsbury, there is one seat open in each of the city's three wards. Aldermanic terms are two years. Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 1 Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 2 Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen - Ward 3 LINDBERGH SCHOOL DISTRICT In the Lindbergh School District, voters will decide on two three-year seats on the Board of Education. There are four candidates vying for the two …

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Update: Affton Fire Protection District Candidates

Looking for information on candidates in the Affton Fire board race? Here's what you need to know about Robert Hehmeyer, Robert Kuelker and David Pearson.

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  Questions 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. 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 …

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