Spring Fire Department to open new training center

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the new grand opening event date.

The Spring Fire Department will celebrate the grand opening of its training center with a fire prevention expo Oct. 24, officials said. The grand opening was previously scheduled for Oct. 3 and was rescheduled due to weather forecasts.

At a glance

On Oct. 3 the public will have its first opportunity to tour Phase I of the W.W. “Cotton” Weaver Training Center, SFD communications director Tracee Evans said. The event will allow visitors to explore the 52,000-square-foot building and see the department’s burn buildings and props. 

The expo will also offer safety demonstrations and a festival suitable for all ages. Visitors can talk with first responders, tour department vehicles and enjoy refreshments from food trucks. 

W.W. “Cotton” Weaver, the training center’s namesake, served as one of the first volunteer firefighters in Spring, starting in 1953. Weaver, who died in January, was a former fire chief. 

SFD has nine fire stations that cover 62 square miles across the northern portion of unincorporated Harris County, according to SFD’s website. The coverage area includes 179,000 residents and 49,000 homes.  

The new building will serve as a multipurpose facility with classrooms and a fire apparatus maintenance garage, according to the website. 

Event parking is free. 

• Opening Oct. 24

• 26200 Lexington Road, Spring

• springfd.org