Volunteer Firefighters

‘An Incredibly Small World:’ Federal Firefighting At New River Gorge

Robert Garcia was standing inside a corrugated metal garage on the edge of the nation’s newest national park as long-needed rain fell outside, having just returned from a mostly-contained fire site.  ...

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Memorial Service Will Honor 2 Fallen W.Va. Firefighters

Two West Virginia firefighters died in the line of duty in 2023. A memorial service in Emmitsburg, Maryland next week will honor their legacies, as well as those fallen firefighters from across the nation.

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Post Special Session, Bills Passed And Failed

Earlier this week, 35 of 44 bills proposed in the recent special legislative session passed. But what about the bills that failed?

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State EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis

State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.

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