Firefighters Offer Fun and Learning For Kids, Parents Saturday

The West County EMS and Fire Protection District has a new training facility and Fire Safety House for community and school tours.

Patch got a sneak peek earlier this year and Saturday residents are invited to come check it out!

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Located at 13790 Manchester Road, near the intersection of Manchester and Mason roads, the open house is 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Resident's can tour the center, participate in the hands-on exibilts and meet the West County firefighters and paramedics who respond to their local 911 calls.

As previously reported by Patch, the building offers simulated fires, a fake bedroom for children to learn how to react to and escape from a fire, and even a heated bedroom door that smokes. 

There is a classroom for fire education and a mock kitchen with appliances that smoke, spark and catch fire. 

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Construction of the facility began in December 2010 and it's funded in part by the $19 million bond issue passed by voters.

The cost is estimated at a total of $5 million for the construction of the Fire Safety House and training facility, plus additions to Fire House 2. The new buildings are located behind Fire House 2 off Manchester Road near Mason Road. 

Schools and community organizations, including churches, cub scouts and girl scouts are encouraged to tour the new Fire Safety House. To book a future tour or for more information, email PR@wescofire.org.