LISTEN: Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
This week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded on the campus of West Virginia...
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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. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMemorial 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPost 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?
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState 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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W.Va. Firefighter Killed In Crash While Responding To Fire
A West Virginia firefighter was killed when a volunteer fire department's truck crashed while responding to an emergency call, authorities said.Mark…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFuneral Held for West Virginia Firefighter Killed in Wreck
Tom and Gloria Craigo chose the West Virginia fire station where he was a volunteer firefighter for their wedding ceremony.Three months later, Gloria…
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