You’re never too old to learn a new skill — just ask Cheat Lake resident Peggy Paulick. Paulick was one of 19 local volunteer firefighters from various departments who graduated March 24 from West Virginia Public Safety Training’s Fire Fighter 1 class and are now ready to ...
When responding to fires, firefighters are often exposed to unseen dangers outside of the flames. In a burning building there are hundreds of chemicals in the form of gases, vapors and particulates, and some of these chemical substances are known or suspected to cause cancer, according to ...
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The Steep Valley Fire in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now grown to 1,946 acres and as of Monday morning is about 66% contained. The fire is burning in the area of War Ridge and Backus Mountain. The fire didn’t grow much over the ...
BY MIKE NOLTING CHARLESTON — The last act of the House of Delegates during the special session call this week was to approve $12 million in funding for struggling volunteer fire departments and EMS units. The Senate amended the bill funding source from the state surplus to a permanent ...
Morgantown Fire Department will conduct training exercises at several vacant properties around town, specifically at 248/250 Gem St., as well as 453 Pine St. and a location adjacent to the former Richwood Grill near the intersection of Richwood Avenue and Pearl Avenue. Residents are ...
Firefighters go above and beyond for dog On Valentine’s Day evening, my wife and I had the opportunity to witness the Morgantown Fire Department in action and gained a greater respect and appreciation for their bravery, resourcefulness and skills. Walking along the reservoir trail in ...