Friday, April 26 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-04-27 02:37:44 GMT
Like other volunteer fire departments, the Grant Town has struggled to stay afloat with a tight budget and a handful of members. But, they have managed to get by and now, according to Chief John Riley,
Jason Parrish, chief meteorologist at WBOY and a captain with the Mount Clare Volunteer Fire Department, will be visiting fire stations all over North Central West Virginia to highlight the work of firefighters,
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:38 PM EST2013-02-27 21:38:23 GMT
The Midway VFD is populated with 30 volunteers that hurry to the department every time the siren goes off. But these folks do more than just put out fires and help those involved in car accidents. A
Jason visits a department this month that does more than just answer emergency calls!
Friday, January 25 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-01-26 00:00:44 GMT
Bunner Ridge VFD sits east on Interstate 79 in the hilly section of Marion County. Since it's formation back in the early 1960s, the department and it's members have been helping keep this part of the
Bunner Ridge VFD sits east on Interstate 79 in the hilly section of Marion County. Since it's formation back in the early 1960s, the department and it's members have been helping keep this part of the
Friday, November 30 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-11-30 23:42:21 GMT
Walkersville VFD was formed in the early 1960s by a handful of members of the community. After spending over twenty years in this building, a fire forced the department to move to their current location,
Monday, October 1 2012 12:31 PM EDT2012-10-01 16:31:24 GMT
The Cassville VFD was formed in the late 1940s under the name Scott's Run VFD. As more departments were formed, the name Cassville was adopted. Assistant Chief Dave Tennant says that they are still known
Monday, October 1 2012 12:31 PM EDT2012-10-01 16:31:24 GMT
Bill Larew has been involved off and on with the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. After retiring, Bill is back with the department after it fell on financial woes.The VFD currently
Friday, May 25 2012 7:32 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:32:36 GMT
The West Union Volunteer Fire Department has been a part of Doddridge County since 1935. Current Chief Pat Heaster joined in the 1970s, and says that better technology over the years has led to better
Saturday, April 28 2012 7:48 PM EDT2012-04-28 23:48:06 GMT
Chief Ernie George has been chief for a little over a year at the Coalton VFD. Chief George had big shoes to fill, taking over for his father who was chief for over 30 years.
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