KINGWOOD – A public meeting is once more being held to invite input on the Preston County EMS fee. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the […]
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Aug. 25 letters to the editor
Name the Coliseum for the late Jerry West WVU Athletics has announced that they will honor the legacy of the great Jerry West throughout the 2024-25 athletic season. Jerry West […]
New law allows home EMS treatment for some patients
Emergency medical services from the comfort of … your couch? A new state law passed earlier this year will allow EMS personnel to do just that for people with […]
Thank you, EMS
Today marks the last day of the 50th EMS Week — a celebration of emergency medical responders and their work. Like many first responders, EMS workers — including paramedics and […]
Commission approves funding request from the County EMS Association
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved a $7,000 request from the Preston County EMS Association. The funds will be used to pay for training 10 individuals. Once trained the […]
EMS agencies feel slighted after special session denial
EMS workers across the state were left in dismay after their request to Gov. Jim Justice for inclusion in a special legislative session this week was denied. In a joint […]
Fire and EMS first responders ask Justice to answer their emergency call
“When a call comes to 911 for a fire, car wreck or heart attack, West Virginia’s first responders do whatever it takes to save lives and property. Nights, weekends, holidays, […]
Guest essay: This time, VFDs are calling for help
by G.T. Parsons West Virginia’s volunteer firefighters place their communities above themselves, donating their time and risking their lives in the name of public safety. When people in need call, […]
EMS agencies pushing lawmakers for help with staffing shortages statewide
Leaders of EMS agencies throughout the state expressed concern and frustration about a lack of resources with a small group of West Virginia lawmakers during a roundtable discussion at the […]
Senate votes to end Future Fund investment account meant to capitalize on shale gas severance taxes
MORGANTOWN — A severance-tax investment fund once considered a great hope for the state is now heading for the dustbin. SB 444 will formally terminate the Future Fund. The Senate […]
