Today in the Dominion Post report article says the Preston County Commission has elected to stop providing the 12 VOLUNTEER fire departments is annual payment of $2250 for this years fiscal budget. When the Preston County Firemen's Association started the process of the volunteer fire department levy, which was successfully passed by the voters/citizens of Preston County. During those meetings to discuss options about the levy, some of the commissioners attended. Don Smith and...

Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional. Do not use dryer without a lint filter. Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum. Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time. Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor flap will open when the dryer is on. Once a year, or more often if you notice that its taking longer than ...

Under West Virginia law, you are required to both pull over to the right side of the road and stop your vehicle until the emergency vehicle has passed.https://www.moorelawfirmwv.com/blog/2019/april/am-i-required-to-pull-over-for-emergency-vehicle/

We know we go over it time and time again but please check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2008/01/january-is-the-deadliest-month-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/index.htm

You're driving along and trying to sound out some '80s lyrics when you hear the wailing sirens. What do you do? Panic and swerve isn't the right answer, although it is an understandable reflex. We'll explain how to safely share the road with ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars.avoiding accidents with emergency vehiclesBecause emergency vehicles don't have the time to obey traffic rules like the rest of us, their need to get somewhere fast can put you in a dicey position....

Protect Your Home Your home is your refuge. It is important to store the things you need in advance of any emergency or crisis situation. You may need to survive on your own during a winter storm, shelter in place during a chemical emergency, or provide your own care if first responders are needed elsewhere.Keeping enough water and food on hand for your family is part of the equation. Adding light, heat, and comfort items can reduce stress and anxiety during an incident. Review the guidelines th...

Preston County Search and Recovery Team now has a gofundme account to help raise money for new equipment and training.

The RVFD is pleased to have taken ownership of a 2001 American LaFrance  Pumper/Tanker   Thanks you to all the people that have supported us over the last year and the hard work of our fireman to make it possible.

WEST VIRGINIA FOREST FIRE LAWS http://www.wvforestry.com/firelaws.cfm The periods of each year between March 1 and May 31, inclusive, and October 1 and December 31, inclusive, are hereby designated as Forest Fire Seasons. No person shall during ANY such fire season, except between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. prevailing time, set on fire or cause to be set on fire any forest land, or any grass, grain, stubble, slash, debris, or other inflammable materials. Any fire set during this ...

With the winter holidays coming up, one of the best gifts that you can give your family is a safe home in which to celebrate the season. PICK A SAFE TREE: If you are buying a cut tree for Christmas,check for freshness. A fresh tree has a good green color and needles that are hard to pull off the branches and do not break. Shedding, brittle needles and a faded green color are signs of a dry tree. Keep your tree fresh by placing it in a stand that holds water. Check water levels every day. CHOOS...

Have smoke alarms on every level of your home, especially outside sleeping areas and preferably in side all bedrooms as well. Test them at least once a month, and replace the batteries at least once a year, daylight savings time is a good time to do so. Replace all detectors after 10 years Place smoke detectors according to manufactures directions. Clean the outside only of a smoke alarm by gently going over the cover with the brush attachment of you vacum cleaner. Never pain a smoke alarm. ...