On February 24, 1975, Rob Schrage went to his first fire call on the Crystal City Fire Department. On February 24, 2025, we surprised him with a 50th celebration to honor him. Presenting Rob with the axe is his brother, Mike, who is the assistant chief with the Crystal City Fire Department. Between the two of them they have 108 years of fire service. (Mike celebrated his 50th in 2017.) They followed their dads and uncles’ footsteps in the fire department. Also have nephews that are active firefighters as well.
Not only was Rob on Crystal City but a couple years later, he joined Festus Fire Department.
After many years , being with both departments, he was talking with the Fire Chief of Jefferson R-7 FPD; he decided to just join them. He is currently a captain with R7. (only department he is on now)
He celebrated with almost all the family and friends from FFAM, plus his childhood friend from Pennsylvania. Needless to say, Rob was speechless!
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