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Wentzville Fire Protection District
| Main Address: |
230 209 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville,
MO 63385 |
| Emergency Dispatch Phone: |
911 |
| Business Phone: |
(636) 327-6334 |
| Fax: |
(636) 639-1364 |
| Website: |
www.wentzvillefire.org |
| General Email Address: |
RBornhop@wentzvillefire.org |
| Department Type: |
Combination Paid & Volunteer |
| Number of Stations: |
4 |
About Us:
The Wentzville Fire Protection District was originally formed as
the Wentzville Volunteer Fire Department in 1928. During the early
1940’s, a committee was formed to send out letters to the
public to solicit funds for a new pumper and equipment. In the early
years, a variety of fundraisers such as baseball/softball tournaments
and plays put on by the volunteers also served to keep the volunteer
department running. There was also a voluntary public fire tag subscription
system. In 1959, the first fire station was built to house the offices
and trucks of the department. This station #1 still remains the
District Headquarters and Fire Station #1 today.
In 1971, the Wentzville Fire Protection District
was formed by an approval of the voters living in its area; it incorporates
an 88 square mile area of western St. Charles County. During the
1970’s, a second fire station was added in the city of Flint
Hill. A third station was added in the city of Foristell in the
early 1980’s. In the late 1980’s, a fourth station was
added in the Dardenne Prairie area. As of today, the Wentzville
Fire Protection District consists of four engine houses and nineteen
pieces of fire apparatus. The district currently employs a staff
of 66 members which includes paid and volunteer firefighters, office
staff, and fire prevention bureau staff. The District responds to
over 2500 call incidents per year.
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