Crews Moving Back Into Town and Country Firehouse After Renovations

Firefighters and paramedics from the West County EMS and Fire Protection District have been living in trailers near the old Missouri State Highway Patrol building since June when the renovations began.

Friday, they are moving back into Fire Station 2, located at Mason and Clayton roads in Town and Country.

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As previously reported by Patch, in April,  

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The firehouse houses West County EMS and Fire Protection District crews who are contracted out by the city, but the building is owned by the City of Town and Country.

The improvements include better HVAC control, generator capacity, function for two genders of firefighters, general wear, maintenance and comfort. Photos and more details are included in the presentation in the PDF portion of this article.

According to West County EMS and Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Jeff Sadtler, the firehouse was built in 1991 and has not been updated in nearly a decade. He said in addition to cost savings, the improvements were necessary to keep up with modern technology. 

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