The Sparta Public Safety Training Facility is located on 160 acres of land on the outskirts of Sparta, in the township of Angelo. Here, Western's Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, Fire Protection Technician, and Paramedic program courses are offered, in addition to non-credit public safety certifications.
Features of the facility include:
- Indoor and outdoor firing ranges
- Forensic investigation lab
- Close access to Ft. McCoy for scenario training
- Emergency vehicle operations course
- Fully functioning fire trucks
- Water rescue pond
- Burn tower
- Open fields for controlled burns
- Rappelling wall
- Confined space rescue simulation
- Weight room
- Computer lab
The building is LEED Silver Certified for sustainable elements, including a geothermal heat/cooling system, use of native plants, and water reuse system used for landscape irrigation and fire track tanker truck refilling.
