WV DOF reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m.

The fall fire season state law restrictions include:

No outdoor burning from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Any fire set between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. must be extinguished before 7 a.m.
Fires must be attended ... (Full Story)

Members of the fire department got together with their families for Labor Day cookout at Station 40. Each family brought a covered dish and got to try out the new Blackstone grill for the station we purchased from our pop fund revenue. Good food and good times were enjoyed by all.... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to congratulate our members Jonathan Emerick, Tony Curtis, Mary Newcomb, Devon Kidwell, Parker Martin, David Degrange, and Caleb Easterling for completing their Fire 1 certification along with their live burn. We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication each of you has shown over the last several months. Keep up the good work.... (Full Story & Photos)

While some may consider lithium-ion batteries a “big win” in the energy storage scene, this technology raises some unique fire safety concerns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 25,000 fire or overheating incidents in lithium-ion batteries occurred in a five-year period. Furthermore, heat, smoke, toxic gases, and the potential for explosions are all dangers associated ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Baker Heights Fire Dept. and the community for raising $12,500 dollars for Jeremy Taylor with his ongoing battle with cancer. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 43 on the scene of a structure fire in Riverbend Park on Saturday August 3, 2024. Multiple departments from Berkeley County and Washington County Maryland assisted Hedgesville Fire Department on this incident.... (Full Story & Photos)

President Scott Schill and Chief Tommy Newcomb received a donation from Winchester and Western Representative Doug Long. The Bedington Volunteer Fire Department would like to express our deepest gratitude for the generous $3000 donation from Winchester and Western Railroad. The support means the world to us and will directly contribute to maintaining the safety of our community in Berkeley County ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here are a few photos from the wrestling event fundraiser held at the Station 40 last night.... (Full Story & Photos)