MO Fire Chief Dies from COVID Complications

    Jan. 25, 2022
    Festus Fire Department Fire Chief Kevin Cremer passed away from complications from COVID-19.
    City of Festus
    Festus Fire Department’s Fire Chief Kevin Cremer has passed due to complications from COVID-19.
    Festus Fire Department’s Fire Chief Kevin Cremer has passed due to complications from COVID-19.

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    The Festus Fire Department announced the passing of Fire Chief Kevin Cremer due to complications from COVID-19. 

    Chief Cremer died in ICU on Jan. 24, after a weeks-long battle with the virus.

    The Festus Fire Department said Cremer was a 29-year veteran of the fire service.

    He spent 13 years at Hematite Fire Protection District and started with the Festus Fire Department in September 2005.

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