The St. Louis Fire Department announced the line-of-duty death of a firefighter. Lee Kraus, a 27-year veteran of the department, died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency while on duty ...

St. Louis firefighters spent the Fourth of July undertaking a massive fire response. Capt. Garon Mosby said there was a 60% increase in fire activity over last year.

Local News 27-year veteran of St. Louis Fire Department dies in line of duty Lee Kraus, a 27-year veteran with the department, died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency while on duty Sunday.

And, even if communication was clear, Mayor Cara Spencer said on Wednesday, the button at the St. Louis Fire Department that activates the sirens wasn’t working.

St. Louis firefighters and family gathered to pay their respects to Lee Kraus, a 27-year veteran of the department who died on July 1 while on duty, and shared stories of his kindness and dedication.