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The First Alert 4 Surprise Squad crashed Thies Farm for pumpkin fun.
The Surprise Squad teamed up with Scott Credit Union to buy back-to-school supplies for families and teachers at a St. Louis area Target store.
A 6-year-old boy battling leukemia got more than a studio tour when he visited First Alert 4 — he ended up delivering a live weather forecast on the air.
School staff so often put their hearts and souls into their work — and go unrecognized.
Watch as Damon Arnold and the Surprise Squad crew offered some financial relief for those filling up at the pump.
A local fourth grader is giving his parents and peers plenty to smile about.
The Surprise Squad spread love for Valentine’s Day at a local Cedarhurst Senior Living Community.
The Surprise Squad recently showed up to add some extra cheer to unsuspecting tree shoppers at Ted Drewes
Scott Air Force Base is home to thousands of men and women serving our country every day
Drew Patchen, 12, thought he was coming to the First Alert 4 studio for an interview about his new children’s book. Instead, he walked into a surprise book signing party complete with fans, mascots and games.
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A bus driver who received a Surprise Squad nomination for his milestone birthday has officially retired.
After four months of deployment, the First Alert 4 Surprise Squad was there when Jason was reunited with his daughter.
The Surprise Squad is making back-to-school shopping a lot easier for local families.
Joy Rick had the tricycle in her garage after her doctor suggested she do more exercise.
Louis Tippit is a local World War II Veteran who was in need of a new flagpole.
When the Surprise Squad found out her dream was to build an outdoor recreation area at Rainbow Abilities Center, they decided to crash their grand opening!
First Alert 4’s Damon Arnold took the Surprise Squad to the nonprofit to give them a helping hand!
It might feel like every time you go to the grocery store, your final total keeps climbing
The Surprise Squad stopped by the City Foundry to spread love for Valentine’s Day.
Fitz Automotive Services reached out to Surprise Squad 4 because they had a customer who needed a surprise.
Monday, First Alert 4 crews were at Lambert International Airport as the family of Marquisha Williams took off to Orlando to make some new, magical memories ahead of the anniversary of their mother’s death.
When we saw the nomination, we knew Surprise Squad had to step in and help this family.
Surprise Squad is First Alert 4′s opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.
The Veterans Community Project is working to end homelessness in the St. Louis area by providing veterans with homes and dignity.
Matt Chambers shares the story about 2-year-old Hendrix.
The Surprise Squad made a special visit during the Back to School Tour in Edwardsville.
First Alert 4′s Damon Arnold has how shoppers of all ages got a surprise to kick off the school year.
The Surprise Squad helped to lift up a brave boy after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
The Surprise Squad gifted an O’Fallon, Missouri, flag football team with Battlehawks tickets.
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis has a program called Rock 21, where participants get to play in bands and battle it out on the stage every year
The First Alert 4 Surprise Squad recognized a woman who is a staple in her community for her efforts to educate and inspire the next generation.
The Surprise Squad celebrated a local football coach who is known for inspiring greatness both on and off the field.
The Surprise Squad set out to make this holiday memorable for a mother who continues the road to recovery after being shot multiple times.
Surprise Squad delivers to animal lover and her furry family
Jim Koelker gives every student he sees in the halls of Granite City High School a fist bump. Now Surprise Squad has a big surprise for him.
The Surprise Squad has been busy this week honoring local students as part of its metro-wide tour.
First Alert 4′s Damon Arnold and the Surprise Squad take us to Madison, Illinois, where a very special secretary gets a big surprise.
The Surprise Squad is taking the time during this back-to-school season to honor the unsung heroes in local schools.
The Surprise Squad paid a visit to the East St. Louis School District to honor an unsung hero.
Back-to-school lists are getting longer and more expensive, so the Surprise Squad took a trip to Target in Fairview Heights to offer some relief from the sticker shock.
The Surprise Squad visited the Wally’s in Fenton to surprise visitors with gas, snacks and souvenirs.
The Surprise Squad and community partners set out to help a man who works to save students from St. Louis’ violent streets.
During our 4You Day of Giving to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer, the Surprise Squad had a few things up their sleeves.
The KMOV Surprise Squad wants you to meet a 17-year-old girl with a big dream: to open a business that employs people of all abilities.
The KMOV Surprise Squad helped a local husband treat his wife to her best Valentine’s Day ever!
Many things in our world have changed in the past 80 years. One thing that hasn’t changed is the friendship between a group of women right here in St. Louis.
The KMOV Surprise Squad has one more surprise up its sleeve this year.
The KMOV Surprise Squad pulled out all the stops for a miracle little girl and her mom, a cancer survivor.
Here are some of their favorite surprises pulled off during the holiday season.