Jeffco Fire Engine Rally

Ten months from today!

The 30th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Avenue in Herculaneum, MO.

Watch this page in the coming months for announcements and updates related to the 30th fire engine rally.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jefferson County Firefighters Association to all firefighters and their families!

Jeffco Fire Engine Rally thanks all firefighters, who are also military veterans, and veterans everywhere for their service to our country.

The November meeting of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association will be held on Thursday, November 9 at the Herculaneum Fire Department.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

Come represent your agency!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! The date is set for the 30th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally!

Eleven months from today!

The 30th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Avenue in Herculaneum, MO.

Watch this page through the coming year for announcements and updates related to the 30th fire engine rally.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally committee thank Father Mike Boehm of the Crystal City Fire Department for giving the opening prayer and to the Jefferson County Firefighters Association Color Guard for presenting the flags during the opening ceremony of the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

Thank you Father Boehm and the Jefferson County Firefighters Association Color Guard for your participation at the recent rally.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Committee thank Crystal Heating and Cooling for the use of their truck as a stage and Rick Crosby of Fudge-Crosby Towing and Recovery for picking up and returning the side-by-side burn trailer from the St. Louis Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Alliance in St. Louis County.

Thank you to Crystal Heating & Cooling and Rick Crosby for your contributions to the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Committee thank the members of the Shekinah Masonic Lodge #256 (Crystal City), the Joachim Masonic Lodge #164 (Hillsboro) and the DeSoto Masonic Lodge #119 for providing their MoCHIP program at the recent 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

All three lodges have been in attendance with the child identification program for the past several years.

Thank you Shekinah Lodge, Joachim Lodge and DeSoto Lodge for participating at the rally.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally committee thank Shannon Coaley of Hillsboro, MO for singing the National Anthem and Ian Ebrecht of St. Louis County, MO for being the bagpiper at the recent 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on Saturday, September 30.

Shannon and Ian have been participants at the past several rallies.

Thank you to Shannon and Ian for your participation at the annual rally.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally committee thank Charlie Choo Choo (Kris Allen of Collinsville, IL) for providing balloon artistry and magic shows at the recent 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on Saturday, September 30.

Kris has been providing this activity for the kids at the annual rally for the past several years.

Thank you to Charlie Choo Choo for your participation at the annual rally.

A few photos of a demonstration after the rally closed!

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Committee thank Kathy Kneff of Festus and Elizabeth Varela of French Village for their face paintings and air brushings at the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally of September 30, 2023.

Kathy and Elizabeth have been participating at the annual rally for the past several years.

Thanks to Kathy and Elizabeth for being there each year.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally thank Rickey Johnson and Precision Graphics for the donation of the Grand Marshal signs for the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally parade on September 30, 2023.

Rickey has been donating the Grand Marshal signs for the past several years.

Thank you Rickey and Precision Graphics.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally committee thank the members of the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely for their assistance with the recent fire engine rally.

For the past several years, the church members have "watched over" the inflatables and other children activities.

Thank you to the First Baptist Church of Herculaneum/Pevely for your support.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally thank LifeNet (Air Methods) of Farmington for attending the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

The air rescue helicopters are always a great attraction for those in attendance.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally thank the Rock Community Fire Protection District for their assistance with the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

Once again this rally, the Rock Community personnel had their fire safety trailer available for the children to learn how to safely escape a residential fire and other fire safety information.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally thank the Crystal City Fire Department for their assistance with the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023.

Firefighters from Crystal City participated in the side-by-side sprinklered vs. non-sprinklered demonstration.

Crystal City Fire Department also set up the children's firefighter challenge and raised the US flag over the stage area.

Thank you Crystal City Fire Department.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association thank Chuck and Kathy Kneff for the donation of the apparatus award plaques, county award plaques, grand marshal plaques, the dash plates and Dalmatian ribbons for the recent 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally.

Chuck and Kathy have been providing the plaques and ribbons for the past several years.

Kathy has also provided face painting services at the rally for the past several years.

Thank you Chuck and Kathy!!

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Committee thank the following individuals, agencies, organizations and businesses for their purchase of an ad in the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally program.

Sentinel Emergency Solutions, LLC
CMV-Cochran Engineering
Town & Country Bank
Cashion Fire Equipment
Coaley Climate Solutions
Jefferson County Fire & Rescue Training Academy
Thomas Industrial Coatings
Bloomsdale Bank
Crystal Heating & Cooling
Jefferson County Heritage & Historical Society Museum
Fogarty Services
Govero Land Services
Waste Connections
Paul Ford Restoration – Southeast St. Louis
Town & Country Bank
All Weather Septic Service
I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway
Sandy Vest State Farm
Crystal Heating & Cooling
Fudge - Crosby Towing & Recovery Service
ServiceMaster by MMCT
MMCT Contracting
Matt Woods State Farm Insurance
Werner-Stitchling & Associates
Wegmann Law Firm
Wehner's Awards
Twin City Toyota
Jefferson County Emergency Services Association
Jefferson County Fire Marshals Association
Jefferson County Fire Investigators
St. Louis Fire Sprinkler Alliance
Jolly Jumps of St. Louis

Thank you to Kevin Baker of the Herculaneum Fire Department for the layout of the rally program.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association and Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Committee thank the following individuals, agencies, organizations and businesses for their support of the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally.

Beth Varela (Face Painter) – French Village, MO
Burns Recovered Support Group - St. Louis, MO
Chuck & Kathy Kneff - Festus, MO
City of Herculaneum - Herculaneum, MO
Crystal City Fire Department - Crystal City, MO
Cub Scout Pack #467 – Pevely, MO
DeSoto Masonic Lodge #119 – DeSoto, MO
Emily Nikolov – Arnold, Missouri
Festus Fire Department – Festus, MO
First Baptist Church of Herculaneum-Pevely - Pevely, MO
Forgarty Services - House Springs, MO
Fudge-Crosby Towing & Recovery - Crystal City, MO
Goose Creek Lake Fire Department – French Village, MO
Ian Ebrecht (bagpiper) - St. Louis, MO
Jeff Buckner - Herculaneum, MO
Joachim Masonic Lodge 164 - Hillsboro, MO
Jolly Jumps LLC - Fenton, MO
Kathy Kneff – Festus, MO
Kevin Baker - Herculaneum, MO
Kris Allen (balloon artist) - Caseyville, IL
LifeNet (helicopter) - Farmington, MO
Midwest Children's Burn Camp - St. Louis, MO
Nancy Klos -Hillsboro, MO
O'Fallon Volunteer Fire Association - O'Fallon, MO
Precision Graphics - Pevely, MO
Robin Schrage - Festus, MO
Rock Community Fire Protection District - Arnold, MO
Rose O'Shaughnessy - Festus, MO
Sentinel Emergency Solutions LLC - St. Louis, MO
Shannon Jackson Coaley - Hillsboro, MO
Shekinah Masonic Lodge 256 - Crystal City, MO
Steve Stoll - Festus, MO
St. Louis Fire Sprinkler Alliance - St. Louis, MO
St. Pius X High School - Festus, MO
Waste Connections – Richwoods, MO

Photos of kids and families enjoying the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Thank you to the Rock Community Fire Protection District for providing the fire safety house at the rally.

Follow up article about the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally from The Leader newspaper - West Side issue.

The October meeting of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association will be held on Thursday, October 12 at the Herculaneum Fire Department, 151 Riverview Plaza Drive in Herculaneum.

The meeting begins at 7:00 pm.

Open to all members of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association.

Photos from the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Opening Ceremony on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Winners of the Dalmatian contests at the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally held on September 30, 2023.

Seven different Dalmatians participated at the rally.

Most Spots:
First Place – Ember owned by Avalon Boehme of Pevely, MO
Second Place – Cinder owned by Sparrow Boehme of Pevely, MO

Fewest Spots:
First Place – Pierce owned by James Fields of Bonne Terre, MO
Second Place – Ember owned by James Fields of Bonne Terre, MO

Largest Dalmatian:
First Place – Pierce owned by James Fields of Bonne Terre, MO
Second Place – Cinder owned by Sparrow Boehme of Pevely, MO

Smallest Dalmatian:
First Place – Ember owned by James Fields of Bonne Terre, MO
Second Place – Demi owned by Ashley Gravett of Bismarck, MO

Best Dressed Dalmatian:
First Place - Pongo owned by Kayla Bert of Chester, ILL
Second Place – Ela owned by Kara Ann Sinclair of St. Charles, MO

Best Dalmatian Pet Trick:
First Place – Demi owned by Ashley Gravett of Bismarck, MO
Second Place - Ela owned by Kara Ann Sinclair of St. Charles, MO

Happy 30th Anniversary to Jefferson County 9-1-1 Dispatch!

Here are a few more photos of fire and EMS apparatus that participated at the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

At the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally on September 30, 2023, the following agencies were awarded plaques in the fourteen apparatus categories:

Farthest Traveled – Washington Fire Department
Best Lettering/Detailing – Wolf Creek Fire Protection District
Newest Apparatus in Service – Festus Fire Department
Best Overall Antique – Goose Creek Lake Fire Department
Best Overall Rescue Apparatus – St. Clair Fire Protection District
Best Overall Current Apparatus – Festus Fire Department
Best Overall Ground Cover Apparatus – Ste. Genevieve Fire Department
Best Overall EMS Apparatus – Joachim-Plattin Ambulance District
Best Aerial Apparatus – Crystal City Fire Department
Best Pumper Apparatus – Wolf Creek Fire Protection District
Best Tanker Apparatus – Hematite Fire Protection District
Oldest Apparatus in Service – Bloomsdale Fire Protection District
Heritage Apparatus Award – O’Fallon Fire Protection District
Judges’ Award- Herculaneum Fire Department

The grand marshals of the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally held on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Grand Marshal Kevin Grimshaw, retired Deputy Chief of the Rock Community Fire Protection District and Junior Grand Marshal Karter Luke-Lee McGee representing the Midwest Children Burn Camp and Burns Recovered Support Group.

Thank you to the O'Fallon Fire Protection District and Goose Creek Lake Fire Department for transporting the grand marshals in the parade.

At the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally, the following individuals and departments were honored with the 2023 Jefferson County Firefighters Awards:

EMS Paramedic of the Year - Emily Stefan, Valle Ambulance District
EMS Chief Officer of the Year - Jesse Barton, Valle Ambulance District
EMS Department of the Year - Valle Ambulance District

Co-Firefighter of the Year - Zach Smallegan, Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District
Co-Firefighter of the Year - Nick Uzzetta, High Ridge Fire Protection District
Chief Fire Officer of the Year - Robert L. Hipes, Jr., Hematite Fire Protection District

Congratulations to all the 2023 Jeffco award winners.

Another Jeffco Fire Engine Rally is in the books!

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association thanks everyone who attended the rally in spite of the heat.

Thank you to the participating fire departments and ambulance districts, the various vendors, the volunteers who helped with the children activities, the volunteers who did the face paintings and the magic shows and balloon art, the firefighters presenting the demonstrations, the volunteers who helped with the set up and tear down of the rally, the volunteers who sold shirts and raffle tickets and those who participated in the opening ceremony.

Let's make it to the 30th Jeffco Fire Engine Rally next fall on Saturday, September 28, 2024!

The 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally is tomorrow Saturday, September 30.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TOMORROW (Friday, September 29) AS WE SET UP FOR THE 29th ANNUAL JEFFCO FIRE ENGINE RALLY!!

If you are available and can help with the set up, please be at the rally location (776 Joachim Avenue in Herculaneum) at 9:00 am.

The work that needs to be completed includes:
1. Moving tables and chairs to vendor locations
2. Set up the stage area
3. Set out trash cans
4. Run caution tape along street barricades
5. Set up children firefighter challenge area
6. Other miscellaneous items

Hope you can come out and help! If we get enough help, the set up can be completed by 1:00 pm.

Thanks to all who can help!!!

The apparatus dash plates have been delivered! The county awards plaques have been delivered! The rally shirts have been delivered! The rally program has been printed!

It's time for the 29th Jeffco Fire Engine Rally!!! This Saturday, September 30 in Herculaneum City Park.

A couple of vendor spaces are available if anyone is interested in setting up this Saturday. If so, please call 314 852-4964.

Departments and individuals can still participate in the apparatus parade beginning at 9:00 am.

All Jefferson County Firefighters Association members!!

Help is needed on the morning of Friday, September 29, with the set up for the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally. Set up begins at the Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Avenue at 9:00 am and continues to about 1:00 pm.

Set up includes setting chairs and tables under the tents, numbering vendor spaces, preparing the stage, setting out trash cans, etc.

The more help we have, the quicker we finish!

Help will also be needed on Saturday, September 30 after the rally. The work will include reversing everything from Friday plus emptying trash.

Hopefully, several of you firefighters will be able to assist on one or both days!

Let's help make the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally a success once again this year.

Official program for the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally this Saturday, September 30!

Program includes an In Memoriam page, the history of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association, the history of the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally, past award winners and apparatus winners, a list of past Jeffco Fire Engine Rally Grand Marshals and Junior Grand Marshals, biographies of the 2023 Grand Marshal and Junior Grand Marshal and program ads of our sponsors.

Be sure to pick up your copy from the command booth and stage area.

Also available at the command booth will be the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally commemorative shirts and two raffle items – a fiefighting painting and a 30-ounce firefighter tumbler.

See you this Saturday!

Are you a collector of fire department patches? Do you collect fire apparatus models? Do you collect firefighter toys? Do you collect firefighting memorabilia? Do you collect old equipment?

If so, there will be different vendors at the rally selling patches, firefighter toys, books, firefighter memorabilia, old equipment, etc.!

Do you have these types of items to trade or sell? If so, how about setting up a vendor booth?

Vendor spaces are available for $25.00. Vendor space is covered and includes two chairs and one table.

Applications available at www.jeffcofireenginerally.com or one can be sent upon request by email at: [email protected] or call 314 852-4964 (leave message if no answer).

The June meeting of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association will be held on Thursday, June 8 at the Festus Fire Department, 212 N. Mill Street, Festus.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

This will be the final meeting for the summer. Next meeting will be held on September 14 in Herculaneum.

Are there any fire departments/districts out there that would like to present a fire or rescue demonstration at this year's Jeffco Fire Engine Rally? This year's rally will be held on Saturday, September 30 in Herculaneum, Missouri.

Maybe a specialty of your department/district that you would like to show the public.

Your department/district does not have to be a member of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association to participate.

If your department/district is interested in providing a demonstration for the public, please contact us at 314 852-4964 or email at [email protected].

You can also leave a message below and tell us how we can contact you.

No demonstration is too small or too simple. Just looking for demonstrations that the public might enjoy seeing.

Only four months away! On Saturday, September 30, 2023, the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally will take place in Herculaneum, MO.

The rally begins with a parade of emergency apparatus (9:00 am) and then an opening ceremony at 10:00 am. The rally ends at 3:00 pm.

Vendor and apparatus registration forms now available on the Jeffco Fire Engine Rally web site: www.jeffcofireenginerally.com

Nomination forms for the Jefferson County Firefighters Association awards are also available on the rally web site.

For information, please call 314 852-4964 (leave message if no answer).

Do you or do you know someone who owns an antique fire truck?

If so, how about bringing the rig to the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally in Herculaneum, MO on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

There will be a parade of fire and EMS vehicles from Crystal City/Festus (beginning at St. Pius X High School) at 9:00 am.

The vehicles will be on display at the rally site in Herculaneum until 3:00 pm.

Apparatus award plaques will be awarded in 14 different categories as listed on the registration form.

Registration forms can be found under the Forms tab on the rally web site: www.jeffcofireenginerally.com. Forms can also be emailed or mailed upon request at [email protected].