Kansas and Missouri

[MFD76]

University City Fire Department

Fire House 1

built 1903 as Lewis Publishing Company Printing Factory

opened as Fire House One in 1930



Engine, Ambulance, Battalion Chief, Reserve Ambulance.



This building is a true classic. The first floor houses fire administration, watch office, kitchen. The second floor has the bunk room, locker room, and day room. One Brass Fire Pole drops from the main bunk hall it is easily accessed from all areas of the second floor. U-City received a grant to build a new fire house one the current building is need of replacement structurally.



NOTE: The design feature were the large pumper bay door is cut. Note the original building design in the next photo of the rear.



Thanks to Chief Olshwanger for the tour.