Campus Fire Station, fire station on Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
The Campus Fire Station is a fire station on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This three-story brick building was constructed from 1938 to 1939 and features Colonial Revival architecture with large garage doors and a distinctive drill tower originally used for training exercises.
The station was built in 1938-1939 with support from the city, college, and federal government to serve both the university and the city. It became the site of the first firefighter degree program in the United States, established in 1937, which offered academic courses in fire science and safety alongside practical training.
The station is closely tied to the university community and serves as a symbol of safety and professional training on campus. Students and residents recognize it as a landmark that represents the area's commitment to firefighting education and emergency response.
The station is located at the corner of Knoblock Street and University Avenue on the campus and is easy to spot. The building remains a working fire station, so access is limited, but it can be viewed and photographed from outside.
The station became known as the West Point of the Fire Service because it pioneered the first academic degree program for firefighters in the nation. This pioneering reputation shaped how firefighter education and training evolved across the entire profession.
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