Metro North Fire Protection District

During the response to the abandoned bowling factory fire in Jennings, the Metro North Fire District received an additional call for a house fire located on the 1200 block of Thatcher Drive at 4:36 am. Metro North firefighters did not respond to this particular incident; however, it serves as a prime example of the successful implementation of mutual aid. Firefighters from Berkeley MO Fire Department, Black Jack Fire Protection District, Hazelwood Fire Department, and Pattonville Fire Protection District provided support, ensuring the safety of our residents by effectively extinguishing the fire. We would like to express our appreciation to all firefighters involved for their diligent efforts in maintaining the safety of North County throughout the early morning hours.
Berkeley MO Fire Department Black Jack Fire Protection District Hazelwood Fire Department Pattonville Fire Protection District

Early this morning (Thursday, December 12, 2024) at 4:27 AM your Berkeley Fire Department’s crews of 3620 and 3614 were dispatched for a 1st alarm residential structure fire assisting Metro North Fire Protection District on the 1200th block of Thatcher Avenue.

Your Berkeley Fire Department’s 3620 was the first fire suppression apparatus to arrive on the scene confirming a working structure with the residence fully involved with heavy smoke and fire through the roof of the home, preconnect handlines were deployed for fire suppression efforts, no occupants were in the home at the time of the fire.

Strong and excellent teamwork by all responding agencies who battled this structure fire for nearly 2 hours! Hazelwood Fire Department, Black Jack Fire Protection District, Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, Pattonville Fire Protection District.

All fire involvement, fire extension, and hot spots were successfully suppressed and extinguished during fire attack and overhaul operations!

Thank you to Christian Hospital EMS for medical standby.

Thank you to our friends at Central County Emergency 911 and STL First Responder Canteen!

Your Professional Firefighters of Berkeley are always prepared and happy to assist our neighbors!

Berkeley MO Fire Department
Proudly Serving Our Berkeley Community

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At 1:13am, Metro North responded to a house fire in the 10500 block of Earl Drive, with North County Fire & Rescue, Ferguson Fire Department, Black Jack Fire Protection District, Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, and Spanish Lake Fire Protection District. Upon arrival, units encountered a fully involved house fire. Metro North firefighters initiated a fire attack utilizing a preconnect and protecting a nearby occupied residence. Aerial operations were conducted by 4912 to assist in extinguishing the substantial fire. The fire was ultimately brought under control, with no reported injuries. St. Louis County Bomb and Arson were called to the scene. Units were released. Thank you to all mutual aid units. North County Fire & Rescue Ferguson Fire Department Black Jack Fire Protection District Florissant Valley Fire Protection District Spanish Lake Fire Protection District