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Desloge Police Department employs 10 people at 1000 North Desloge Drive. Emergency calls are handled by the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center. The City of Desloge Volunteer Fire Department, at 100 Chadrick Street, has a 2000 pumper truck. The City of Desloge Public Works
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