KINGWOOD — A question about funding was brought to the attention of Preston County commissioners by Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Larew on Tuesday. Larew asked commissioners when the […]
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County VFDs, Morgantown finalizing excess fire levy renewal language
MORGANTOWN — Should voters renew the county’s fire protection excess levy in May, the Morgantown Fire Department will likely be among the agencies receiving support. Monongalia County Volunteer Fire Association […]
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, […]
Fire on Warm Hollow Road destroys home, sends one to hospital
Five volunteer fire departments worked to put out a fire that engulfed a home in Monongalia County Sunday evening and sent one person to the hospital. According to Monongalia County […]
Reclaim will begin demolishing Sweet Annie’s
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members voted unanimously to buy four RIT-Paks for the Kignwood Volunteer Fire Department at Tuesday’s meeting. Councilman Josh Fields said due to COVID, fundraising is […]
Preston Commission gives money to VFDs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission set aside $240,000 in CARES money to help the county’s 12 volunteer fire departments at its Nov. 30 meeting. The motion, made by Commissioner […]
Fair to kick off Friday
The Triune Halleck Volunteer Fire Department Fair weekend starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a chicken dinner at the VFD social hall on Halleck Road. Chief Roger Shuttlesworth said the […]
Kingwood VFD says goodbye to Corky; Clifford Thomas Jr., a member for 51 years, died Oct. 7
KINGWOOD — Clifford Eugene “Corky” Thomas, Jr. was dedicated to serving his community. “He was a good family man, but when the department (Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department) needed his help, […]
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Concerns crop up after rescinded memo issued last weekend A now rescinded memo from the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services sowed a bit of chaos in the fire […]
