The St. Louis Fire Department is the largest branch in the Department of Public Safety, and includes the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention Bureau and specialization units in Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, and Accide nt Extrication. The Fire Marshal is in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau and is responsible for enforcement of all fire and safety regulations. The Fire Dept. Also has the responsibility for fire prevention and suppression at Lambert International Airport. The EMS Bureau is a uniformed division of the Fire Department and handles approximately 80,000 calls a year.
All ambulances are advanced life support ve hicles.
The EMS Bureau is also responsible for training and overseeing the First Responder Program operated by the Fire Department Fire Suppression Bureau. The administrative and billing offices are located at 2634 Hampton. The mission of the Division of Corrections is to serve and protect the citizens of St. Louis by providing for the care, custody and control of legally incarcerated residents in the least restrictive setting conducive to a safe, clean environment for st aff and visitors. The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that residents and businesses comply with the Building Code and other national codes that regulate new construction and the maintenance of existing buildings. The Division issues trades and occupancy building permits, conducts inspections, demolishes vacant buildings and enforces zoning ordinances.