The Firemen's Retirement System of St. Louis is governed by an eight member Board of Trustees in accordance with Section 4.18 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis and Chapter 87 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

• Three active firefighters who are elected for a term of three years, with elections held on a yearly rotation. If an active firefighter retires, he or she may no longer serve on the Board, and a special election will be held to fill the unexpired term.

• A retired firefighter elected by the retired firefighters who receive a benefit from the Retirement System. This Trustee also serves a three-year term.

• The Chief of the Fire Department of the City of St. Louis and the Comptroller of the City of St. Louis serve on the Board of Trustees by virtue of their position or office.

• Two mayoral appointees who serve for a two year term.

• Active Firefighters
  Lenny  Wiesehan – Chairman – Term Expires August 31, 2014
  John Brewer – Vice Chairman – Term Expires August 31, 2013
  Demetris “Al” Alfred, Term Expires August 31, 2012
  
  
• Retired Firefighter
  Bruce Williams, Term Expires August 31, 2014
  
  
• Ex-Officio
  Chief Dennis Jenkerson
  Darlene Green, Comptroller
  John Zakibe – Alternate
  
  
• Mayoral Appointees
  Chief Neil Svetanics – Term Expired August 31, 2011
  James Sondermann – Term Expired August 31, 2010