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The Affton Fire Protection District covers an area of approximately 8.5 square miles with an approximate population of 40,000 residents. We serve the residents of Grantwood Village, Marlborough, Lakeshire, Wilbur Park, Village of Mackenzie, parts of Crestwood and unincorporated St. Louis County.
Affton Fire Protection District, 9282 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
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From the Chief
We have a great deal going on here at the Affton Fire Protection District. We are busy building a new fire station, training both within and outside the Fire District, testing fire hydrants, starting our commercial inspections and all while running calls at a record pace for the year. The times we enjoy the most…
Affton Fire Assists the Boy Scouts Annual ‘Scouting for Food’ Program
We appreciated the opportunity to help out the Boy Scouts yesterday. An amazing group of Scouts who do amazing things for our community. It’s organized chaos and we are honored to be a small part of it. Ready for this? They collected 1000 cases of food for those in need. A special shout out to…
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Announcement of Fire Chief ![]()
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The Affton Fire Protection District is proud to announce the promotion of Ben Waser to the position of Fire Chief. This appointment reflects his outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and decades of service to the district and community.![]()
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Chief Ben Waser brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in fire protection and emergency medical services. Since joining the Affton Fire District in 1999, he has earned a reputation as a respected leader both within the district and in the surrounding communities. Throughout his career, he has served with dedication in roles ranging from Firefighter/Paramedic to Assistant Chief. Chief Waser has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to the safety of the community, the operational excellence of the Affton Fire District, and the well-being of his fellow firefighters, past and present.![]()
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Chief Waser holds an extensive array of advanced certifications that reflect his deep expertise in firefighting and emergency response operations. Since 2001, he has been a dedicated member of the St. Louis County Urban Search & Rescue Team, specializing in structural collapse, high-angle rescue, trench rescue, vehicle extrication, and water rescue.![]()
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Renowned for his strong leadership, dedication to training, and exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the community, Chief Waser is uniquely equipped to lead the Affton Fire District into its next chapter.![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Chief Ben Waser on this well-deserved achievement and in supporting his continued leadership as he guides the Affton Fire Protection District into the future.
Ready to wear this coat? Fill out an application today!![]()
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www.afftonfire.com/2025-employment-application/
Be sure to take time today remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us 🇺🇸