KINGWOOD — A discussion about a training facility for fire departments and an emergency funding request by KAMP Ambulance for its south station were the two main topics of discussion […]
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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, […]
Fire destroys McKinney Cave Road home
Flames engulfed a single story residence early Tuesday afternoon as firefighters from several departments worked to battle the blaze. Firefighters from Cool Springs, Masontown, Brookhaven and Reedsville volunteer fire departments […]
Preston Fire Association looks to renew fire levy
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Fire Association plans to ask the county to renew its five-year fire levy at a slightly increased rate on the May 2022 ballot. Chief Owen […]
Firefighters v. Morgantown: Set trial date or settle
In mid-June, Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Gaujot punted the International Association of Firefighters Local 313’s lawsuit against the City of Morgantown back to mediation. IAF Local 313 filed […]
Union donation buys 200 smoke alarms
Thanks to a donation by the International Association of Firefighters Local 313 to the Morgantown Fire Department’s fire prevention section, the department has about 200 high quality smoke detectors to […]
Police, fire departments urge fireworks, sparklers be used safely
Glow sticks, LED wands serve as safer holiday alternatives Those planning to celebrate the end of 2020 tonight should remember that while consumer fireworks are legal in West Virginia, only […]
Barn engulfed in flames
J.W. Ruby Research Farm property in Reedsville catches fire Newsroom@DominionPost.com REEDSVILLE — The Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a possible brush fire Wednesday night and found a burning building. […]
EMS director to work with VFDs on state compliance
Concerns crop up after rescinded memo issued last weekend A now rescinded memo from the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services sowed a bit of chaos in the fire […]
VFDs struggle to raise funds
Buckwheat Festival cancellation impacts financial situation KINGWOOD — For some Preston County volunteer departments, the Buckwheat Festival means buckwheat cakes and sausage dinners. Money from those dinners helps fund the […]
