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History of our Department

In 1963 the Teays Valley Lions Club decided that the area needed a local Fire Department. After long discussions it was decided to sponsor the beginning of a volunteer fire department. On July 20, 1964 the State of West Virginia, signed by Joe E. Burdette, Secretary of State signed Incorporation papers. Object for Incorporation: Establish, organize, operate and maintain for benefit of the community a volunteer fire department.

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Chief

Chief John R. Smoot

Chief

Asst. Chief Steve Connolly

Volunteer

Chris Norden

Volunteer

Cody Smoot

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

To improve the Quality of Life of the citizens of West Virginia through the Leadership, Development and Administration of Fire Safety Programs and to reduce the loss of life and property through Education, Inspections, Investigations, Certification & Licensure, Building Plan Reviews and Enforcement of Fire Safety Laws.

West Virginia University Fire Service Extension

West Virginia University Fire Service Extension (WVU-FSE) is a leader in providing critical, high quality training to the state’s emergency responders.

National Fire Protection Association

The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research,training, and education.

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