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Below are the runs and information for 2009

November 11th

  • Shortly before 1:00 AM Thursday morning November 12, 2009, New Martinsville Fire Fighters responded to a single vehicle South of Valley Tire near the “lift station” along WV Route #2, that took the life of a Paden City woman, according to Larry W. Couch, NMVFD Fire Chief.

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November 10th

  • Company 2 firefighters responded to 747 3rd street on the report a Carbon Monoxide alarm.  Arriving firefighters scanned the building finding no elevated levels of Carbon Monoxide.  On scene command determined the cause of the alarm to be related to a faulty monitoring unit.  Engine 207 and 202 responded with 9 firefighters.

 


 

November 1st

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department responded to the marina on the report of a capsized boat.  Arriving firefighters found a 38 foot house boat that had fallen off it's trailer as it was being pulled out of the water.  The boat was unoccupied and there were no injuries involved.  Rescue 204 responded with 8 firefighters.

 

 

October 29th

  • Rescue 204, Engine 207, and Rescue Engine 209 responded to this two vehicle rear end collision on WV Route 2 with 6 firefighters.  1 of the injured patients was transported to the WCH by WCEMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Thursday remained busy as Company 2 responded to another 2 vehicle automobile accident on WV Route 2 in front of the 7/11.  Rescue 204 and Engine 209 responded with 5 firefighters.  There were no injuries and all firefighters returned to service.

 

 

 

October 16th

  • Company 2 Fire Fighters responded to a two car head-on collision at the top of Slim Chance hill on Route 20.  Of the three occupants in the vehicles only one had to be transported to the hospital by WCEMS.  Fire Fighters provided traffic control and assisted EMS personal with the care of the patients.  Engine 209, Rescue 204 and Ops 201 responded with a total of 8 Fire Fighters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 29th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department is now equipped with the Fit-5 fire interruption technology units.  These portable devices can be deployed in rooms of various sizes to knock down flames and heat in seconds.  When deployed, these devices will drastically reduce the damage caused by fire in most cases and provide fire fighters with a unprecedented level of safety.  More information is available at www.arasafety.com.

          Click here http://www.youtube.com for a short promo video

 

 

September 28th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department was responds to a vehicle accident on Route 2 in front of Country Roads Ford.  No injuries were noted and all fire fighters returned to service.  Rescue 204 responded to the call.

 

 

September 27th

  • The training schedule page has been updated with a number of upcoming training events.

 

 

September 25th

  • Company 2 responds to a vehicle on its side on Doolin Run Road.  Rescue 204 and Rescue Engine 209 responded to the call with 6 fire fighters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1st

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department Volunteers stayed busy throughout the day responding to 3 calls.   The first call around 9:30 am was for a two vehicle automobile accident on Doolin Run Road in front of the block yard.  Both vehicles required being towed away however there were no injuries reported.  The second call at 11:30am was on Route 89 for a tractor trailer that mistakenly took that road and was unable to negotiate the turns on Anderson Hill.  Fire fighters on scene had to close route 89 for a short time while assisting the driver in backing down the hill.  The third call, a two vehicle accident on Route 2 in front of WalMart, was cleared by fire fighters around 2:30 pm.

 

 

September 19th

  • Company 2 responded to a vehicle accident where a car left Route 2 and hit Mayo's Exxon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

August 1st

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department responded to Apple Street on the report of a structure fire.  Arriving firefighters encountered a completely involved out building that was threatening a nearby mobile home.  Firefighters used an aggressive fire attack and had the blaze under control within minutes of their arrival.  The cause of the fire is under investigation and considered suspicious at this time.  Engine 209, Engine 202 and Engine 207 responded with a total of 12 firefighters.  The NMFD was additionally assisted by the Paden City Fire Company, Wetzel County EMS and the New Martinsville Police Department.


 

July 21st

  • The rapid changes that have taken place in our fire department over the past several years have highlighted how important it is that we research and catalog our past.  The fire service is rich in history going back into ancient times, while ours locally may not be that old, we know that our fire department has a long and proud tradition of voluntary service to the community.

    We are in the early stages of researching and gathering information on the history of the New Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department before it slips away.  We would ask the Wetzel Chronicle and its reader’s to lend us a hand in gathering that history. 

    Click here for the complete Press Release


 

June 5th

  • Company 2 responds to a vehicle rollover on WV State Route 2 in front of the Army Reserve building.  The occupant was transported to the hospital by Wetzel County EMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 3rd

  • Fire Department Search and Rescue teams discovered the body of 23-year old Elijah Anderson of Moundsville at approximately 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon, in the Ohio River in Moundsville, a little less than 24-hours after he went missing.

    The man was swimming with friends in a popular area behind the Busy Beaver in Moundsville. His body was discovered near the area where he was swimming. Cadaver dogs indicated where the body might be and a crew of Fire Fighters From New Martinsville and McMechen, working in unison, were able to recover the body.

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June 2nd

  • NMVFD members responded to Moundsville to assist with the river search for a missing swimmer.

May 28th

  • Company 2 responded to a confirmed vehicle in the employee parking lot at WalMart.  Arriving firefighters encountered a fully involved automobile and quickly put the fire out.  It appears that mechanical failure was the cause of the fire.

 

 

 

 

 

May 24th

  • NMFD firefighters responded to a tree down in powerlines on Doolin Run Road.  Arriving firefighters found a large tree across both lanes and powerlines stretched to the ground.

May 19th

  • NMFD firefighters responded to a two vehicle automobile accident at the intersection of WV State Route 2 and North Street in New Martinsville.

May 18th

  • Company 2 responded to the call of a Carbon Monoxide alarm at AAA north.  Engine 202 and Rescue 204 responded with 5 firefighters.

May 17th

  • Company 2 firefighters along with numerous other agencies from the local area responded to New Martinsville to search for a missing person.  12 firefighters responded and searched the area until 2:00am before having the search called off.

May 16th

  • Squad 206 and Rescue 204 responded to the New Martinsville Towers apartments on the request of the New Martinsville Police Department.  8 firefighters responded to the call.

May 15th

  • NMVFD units respond to a two vehicle automobile accident with a rollover at the corner of North Street and WV Route 2.  Rescue Engine 209 and Ops 201 responded to the call.

 

 

May 14th

  • Firefighters respond to Genos on WV Route 2 on the report of a burning electrical smell.  After a complete physical and thermal imaging search of  both the interior and roof areas of the building the all clear was given as nothing was found.  Engine 202, Engine 207, and Ladder 203 responded to the call with 9 firefighters.

  • A truck rollover on Route 89 at the switchbacks sent Company 2 to Proctor.  The driver was transported by WCEMS while firefighters secured the scene and waited the arrival of state agencies and a heavy lift tow company. Engine 207, Rescue 204, and Ops 201 responded to the call with 7 firefighters.

  • New Martinsville firefighters respond to assist Wetzel County EMS at the New Martinsville Towers Apartments.  5 firefighters responded to the call.

May 13th

  • Company 2 responded to assist the WVFD setting up a Landing Zone for an EMS helicopter that was needed to transport one of their patients that was involved in a automobile accident on Hog Run.  7 firefighters responded to assist with the LZ preparations at the 4-H Grounds on Route 7.

 

 

 

 

 

May 11th

  • Company 2 responded to the Hydro Road in New Martinsville for a single vehicle automobile accident.  The vehicle lost control and hit a light pole head on.  Firefighters had to extricate both patients who were then transported to the hospital by WCEMS.  7 firefighters responded to the call.

 

 

 

 

 

May 7th

  • NMVFD firefighters respond to single vehicle accident in the Speedway parking lot on WV Route 2.  Upon arrival units found the vehicle wrapped around a utility pole.  7 firefighters responded to the call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 5th

  • NMVFD volunteers responded to Pike Street to assist WCEMS with our stair chair.  Using this equipment, units were able to remove the patient from the home down a narrow stairway.

May 2nd

  • Company 2 is requested to remove a tree blocking one lane of traffic on Whiteman Hill.  4 firefighters responded to the call including Deputy Chief Smith.

May 1st

  • New Martinsville firefighters responded 1 1/2 miles out Doolin Road for a two vehicle T-bone style automobile accident.  No injuries were found and units secured the scene until  the vehicles were removed by the tow company.  11 firefighters responded to the call.

April 28th

A Resolution

National Arson Awareness Week 2009
May 3-9, 2009

“Arson for Profit”

WHEREAS, arson for profit is a criminal method of obtaining money from a fire loss policy. The losses for arson are staggering; and

WHEREAS, arson for profit, or economic arson, is when businesses or individuals set fires to reduce financial loss, recoup initial investments, or dispose of depreciated assets usually for a payout from insurance companies; and

WHEREAS, the Insurance Information Institute reports that arsonists destroyed nearly $900 million in insured property and killed 295 civilians nationwide in 2007; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated there were 323,900 intentional fires which resulted in 490 civilian fire deaths, 3 firefighter onduty deaths, 1,500 civilian fire injuries, 7,600 firefighter onduty injuries, and $1.102 billion in direct property damage; and

WHEREAS, Public awareness is one of the specific responsibilities of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA),

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lucille Blum, Mayor of The City of New Martinsville WV, on behalf of its citizens do hereby proclaim May 3-9, 2009, to be Arson Awareness Week.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council pay special tribute to all fire and law enforcement investigative agencies for their dedicated and tireless service.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Mayor, of the City of New Martinsville has hereunto subscribed her name and has caused the Official Seal of the City of New Martinsville WV to be hereunto affixed in the City of New Martinsville WV on this 4th day of May 2009.

March 29th

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters responded to a fire at 58 Helen Street at 4:20 Sunday afternoon after neighbors began calling 911 reporting smoke and fire coming from the structure.

    The sole occupant, Ms. Nora J. Hood escaped injury in the blaze, which appeared to have begun in the middle of the home near the furnace room.  Neighbors reported seeing the fire coming from behind the woman as she was exiting the home.

    Click here for the complete Press Release

March 9th

  • Company 2 responded to a 3 vehicle MVA on WV Route 2 at the WallMart light.  Engine 209 from Station 218 and Rescue 204 from Station 219 responded to the call.

March 7th

  • Engine 209 responds to the report of a two vehicle MVA at the intersection of North Street and Route 2.  2 firefighters responded to the call.

  • NMVFD firefighters respond the the New Martinsville High School on the report of a fire alarm activation.  The "kids Kollege" students that were in the school at the time were quickly evacuated by the staff and staged in safe areas around the school.  A complete walk through of the building revealed no fire or  smoke and students were then allowed to re-enter the school.  Engine 209, Ladder 203, and Engine 202 responded to the false alarm with 8 firefighters.

  • New Martinsville firefighters respond to assist Wetzel County EMS rescuing victims of a horse and buggy rollover on Limestone Ridge.  One victim had to be carried by hand up the ridge to the awaiting ambulance.  Both victims were transported to the Hospital by WCEMS.  Engine 209, Ops 201, Brush 208, and Squad 206 responded to the call with 6 firefighters.

March 5th

  • Company 2 responded to a vehicle fire in the enclosed drive-thru at the Gumbys on WV Route 2.  Both store staff and patrons quickly extinguished the fire and pushed the vehicle outside preventing the possible spread of fire the structure itself.  Ladder 203 arrived on scene within 1 minute of the call and secured the scene.  Ladder 203 and Engine 209 responded with 6 firefighters.

March 4th

  • Company 2 responded to a two vehicle MVA at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 7.  There were no injuries and both vehicles were able to leave under their own power.  Rescue 204 and Engine 209 responded with 5 firefighters.

March 3rd

  • The New Martinsville fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire 2 miles up Tarpon Ridge.  Subsequent information revealed that it was a brush fire that was apparently started be a down powerline.  The Firefighters arriving on scene quickly brought the fire under control and prevented the fire from spreading.  Engine 207, Engine 202, and Rescue Engine 209 responded with a total of 9 Firefighters.

March 2nd

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters responded to a vehicle fire at the corner of Locust Street and Linden Avenue early Monday morning and found a Ford Bronco fully involved and nearly completely consumed by the blaze.  Not a devastating fire, but the fact that the Bronco was parked within one foot of the former Southern States feed store and positioned directly under the buildings overhang, fire fighters are perplexed as to why the Historical Feed Store didn’t ignite.

     

    The only things that we can really say may have kept the large building from becoming involved in the blaze were the very strong north winds and the cold temperatures, according to Larry W. Couch, Fire Chief. 

     

    Click here for the complete Press Release

February 27th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department would like to remind everyone that the Spring Forest Fire Season began on Sunday, March 1, 2009 and that it will run through the end of May, according to New Martinsville Fire Chief, Larry W. Couch.

     

    In 2008, the majority of wildfires was caused by people and their carelessness. People who allowed debris fires to escape into the surrounding woods caused 35% of the fires; people who deliberately set fires (arson/incendiary) caused 26%; and people using equipment near or in the woods caused another 19% of all forest fires. The other 20% of forest fires in West Virginia was caused by campfires, children, smokers, and railroads. Some of that 20% were attributed to miscellaneous causes and lightning, and others are still under investigation. 

     

    Click here for the complete Press Release

February 17th

  • A fire alarm in a residence on 4th was reported by Brink Home Security.  Engine 207 and Engine 202 arrived on scene and found that a small stove fire activated the alarm.  The fire was extinguished by the resident prior to the arrival of fire fighters.  5 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 15th

  • The report of the smell of natural gas on the north end of town sent unit's to investigate.  5 fire fighters responded.

February 12th

  • NMVFD unit's responded the the AAA homes riverside on the report of a smoke alarm activation.  The smoke detector was found to be defective and all units returned to service.  7 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 12th

  • NMVFD Rescue 204 responded to a rock slide on WV Route 2 just north of town.  A large rock slide was discovered along with one vehicle that came into contact with the debris.  2 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 11th

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters were kept busy both Wednesday evening and Thursday responding to at least sixteen calls from area residents for assistance, after a storms fierce wind gusts played havoc with utility and traffic service’s

    The calls began coming in at 6:45 PM Wednesday with the first call coming from 41 Anson Street, in the Steelton section of New Martinsville, this was a report of lines in the yard.  These were what appeared to be phone lines, according to Fire Chief, Larry Couch.

    Click here for the complete Press Release

February 11th

  • A motorcycle accident at the intersection of WV Route 2 and Route 180 send NMVFD unit's out in Rescue 204, Rescue Engine 209 and Ops 201.  The patient was transported to the Magnollia Football Field as fire unit's prepared the Landing Zone for the Life Flight Helicopter.  7 fire fighters responded.

February 8th

  • Rescue Engine 209, Squad 206 and Rescue 204 responded to a 2 rear end style collision on WV Route 2 in front of the BP Station.  7 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 8th

  • Fire Department fire fighters responded to Route 2 near the Proctor Lounge to remove debris from the roadway.  4 fire fighters responded in Rescue 204 and Ops 201.

February 6th

  • The NMVFD responds to a 3 vehicle rear end style collison on WV route 2 near  the WalMart light.  Rescue 204 and Rescue Engine 209 responded with 7 fire fire fighters.

February 6th

  • Unit's were summoned to the WCCOA on the report of a fire alarm activation.  Engine 207 and Engine 209 responded with 7 fire fighters.

February 4th

  • New Martinsville Fire Department was requested by WCEMS to assist with the lifting of a patient on Apple Street.  6 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 2nd

  • New Martinsville Fire Department was requested by WCEMS to assist with the lifting of an oil worker on Blake Ridge.  5 fire fighters responded and were cancelled enroute.

February 2nd

  • The NMVFD was summoned to set up a landing zone for an Air Evac helicopter at the request of Wetzel County EMS squad 31.  7 fire fighters responded to the call.

February 1st

  • New Martinsville Fire Department EMS unit's respond in Squad 208 for a medical emergency.  3 fire fighters responded to the call.

January 19th

  • Rescue 204 and EMS Squad 206 responded to North Street in New Martinsville for a medical emergency.  One patient was transported to WCH in squad 206.

January 17th

  • Engines 202 and 207 Responded to Monty Ridge in Reader to assist Reader, Pine Grove and Jacksonburg VFD’s with a residential structure fire.  Personnel were used for Fire Attack as well as the two engine’s being used to shuttle more than 7000 gallons of water to the Rural Scene.  9-Personnel responded to the call for assistance.

  •  NMVFD Responds Squad 206 to a report of an unconscious, unresponsive male in a vehicle on Wetzel/Tyler Ridge off-of Chiselfinger ridge outside of Porters Falls.  By-standers were finally able to awaken the man who left the scene but was then detained by Wetzel County Sheriff’s Deputies and taken into their custody.  NMVFD requested ALS assistance from Folsom VFD on this call.

January 14th

  • Ops 201, Special Ops 208 responded to a request from Grandview VFD (Company 3) along with a thermal imaging camera, to assist in the Search for a missing elderly man along WV Route# 89 near Blake Ridge.  10-Personnel responded to the call for assistance.

  • NMVFD responded to assist Wetzel County EMS with a Cardiac Arrest at New Martinsville Health Care Center, 225 Russell Avenue.  Squad 206, Ops 201 and a total of 12-Personnel responded to the call for assistance including; 6-EMT’s, a Paramedic and 5-Fire Fighters.

  • Fire Fighters covered an EMS call for Wetzel County EMS at 7-Ross Street, New Martinsville.  The patient was transported to Sistersville General Hospital by Squad 206.  Rescue 204 and Ops 201 with a total of  7-Personnel Responded to the Medical Emergency.

January 13th

  • Rescue 204 and Squad 206 responded to assist Wetzel County EMS with a Cardiac Arrest on WV Rt#7 East of New Martinsville.  NMVFD Personnel met with WCEMS #21 and boarded their unit to assist.  7-NMVFD personnel responded to assist.

January 12th

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters respond Squad 206 to an EMS call at 735 5th Street in New Martinsville for a medical emergency.  The patient was transported to WCH.  4-Fire Fighters responded to the call with Squad 206 and Rescue 204.

  • NMVFD Personnel responded to an EMS call on Huff Ridge off-of American Ridge for a medical emergency.  Squad 206 transported one patient to Wetzel County Hospital.  5-Fire Fighters responded to the call.

  • Engine’s 202 & 207 respond to a report of a natural gas odor near the South entrance to the New Martinsville Plaza near Mayo’s Exxon.  Gas analyzers were deployed and detected the presence of natural gas.  Mountaineer Gas was notified and responded to the scene.  8-Fire Fighters responded to the scene.

 

 

January 10th

  • Company 2 EMS responds to Railroad Street in the Littleton section of Wetzel County for a medical emergency.  The female patient was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown in Squad 206.

 

 

January 6th

  • The NMVFD responds to an early morning head on crash on WV Rt. 7 involving 3 vehicles.  Fire Fighters were required to extricate one victim who was trapped in their car.  Engine 202, Rescue 204, Squad 206 and Engine 209 responded with 15 Fire Fighters.

  • Squad 206 responds to Clark Street for a victim of a fall.  The patient was transported to Wetzel County Hospital.  10 Fire Fighters responded to this call for service.

  • Engine 207 and Ladder 203 responded to an internal fire alarm at the New Martinsville Health Care Center.  This alarm was the result of maintenance personnel attempting to repair a fire alarm pull station without  first notifying the 911 center of the repairs taking place.  12 Fire Fighters responded to the call.

WV Rt. 7
 

January 4th

  • Operations 201, Rescue 204, Squad 206, Special Operations 208, Boat 2 and a total of 11 Fire Fighters responded to assist the New Martinsville Police Department with the search for an adult male.  The victim was located deceased in a ravine in the Steelton section of New Martinsville.  The victim was removed from the scene by NMVFD Fire Fighters at the request of the New Martinsville Police Department and the County Coroner.

  • Wetzel County EMS requested the assistance of Company 2 with lifting a patient at the New Martinsville Towers.  3 Fire Fighters responded to the call.

January 3rd

  •  Engine 207 and Ladder 203 respond to the New Martinsville Health Care Center on the report of a fire alarm activation.  The false alarm was the result of a resident activating a fire alarm pull station.  6 Fire Fighters responded to the call.

  • ENGINE 202, ENGINE 207, ENGINE 209 RESPOND TO A BRUSH FIRE ON WV RT #89 NEAR THE HYDRO POWER TERMINAL.  THE 1/2 ACRE BLAZE WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED BY ENGINE 202 WITH ASSISTANCE OF THE OTHER 2 ENGINE COMPANIES.  IT APPEARED THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY DISCARDED CIGARETTE.  11-FIRE FIGHTERS RESPONDED TO THE CALL.

January 2nd

  • On Monday, December 29th, 2008 the New Martinsville Fire Department took delivery of its new 2008 Ford Ambulance from US CoachWorks, Inc. of Kansas City Missouri.  This new unit marks the departments first new ambulance since it began offering EMS services to the community in April 2002, replacing a 1991 ambulance that the department purchased as a used unit in the fall of 2001. 

     

    The New Martinsville Fire Department began offering EMS services as a supplemental service to that which was already in place throughout the county after an incident in early fall of 2001 where fire fighters waited for 45-minutes with a burn victim on Doolin Run Road.  All of the area ambulances were already occupied on other emergencies, we had a gentleman who had accidentally cut into a natural gas line and was seriously burned, we had our own EMT’s on the scene providing treatment, but no means by which to properly transport the victim to the hospital, according to Larry Couch, NMVFD Fire Chief.

          Click here for the complete Press Release
 

January 3rd

  • The new year is here and the information on this page has been moved to the Archives page.  2009 updates will be posted here on the index page as warranted.

January 1st

  • Squad 206 and NMVFD EMS unit's respond to Pine Grove for a medical emergency.  The patient was transported to the Wetzel County Hospital.

  • Squad 206 responds to assist the Wetzel County Sheriff's Department with a victim of exposure.  The WCSO cancelled Squad 206 as it was preparing to respond.  6 Fire Fighters responded to assist.

Below are the runs and information for 2008

December 6th

  • A round of severe winter weather on Saturday kept fire crews running all day on no less than 7 calls.  All these responses were for both vehicle accidents and vehicles off the roadway.  EMS unit's additionally transported patients to the hospital

December 2nd

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department is purchasing a new ambulance  from US Coachworks of Kansas City, MO.  This 2008 Ford F350 will be replacing our current 1991 Ford E350 and provide for improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs.

  • Company 2 EMS and Fire units respond to a single vehicle accident on Veterans bridge at 0830 Tuesday morning.  One patient was transported to Wetzel County Hospital.

  • Tuesday mornings winter weather sends units up Doolin Run to assist a stuck tractor trailer.

November 30th

  • The NMFD responds in the area of the Old 84 Lumber Yard to investigate the report of a natural gas leak.

New Ambulance set to arrive December 30th

November 29th

  • Company 2 volunteers respond to the New Martinsville Health Care Center on the report of a fire alarm.

November 28th

  • The report of a Carbon Monoxide alarm sends the NMFD to a residence on 5th street to investigate.

November 26th

  • A vehicle rollover at the intersection of Route 180 (River Hill) and WV Route 2 requires both Company 2 fire and EMS units to respond.

November 25th

  • Company 2 is requested to assist the Folsom VFD searching for a missing hunter in the woods.  The hunter was located during the search unharmed.

 

 


Rollover at the bottom of River Hill

November 22nd

  • Responders swarmed to the scene of a log truck accident Saturday afternoon.  The accident occurred near the top of Anderson Hill on WV Route #89.  The Log Truck left the roadway plunging approximately 70 feet over a steep embankment and coming to rest against some smaller trees and leaving the truck precariously perched on the hillside.

     

    (Click here for complete Press Release)

October 31st

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters responded to a fire Friday afternoon at 758 North Main Street.  Arriving units found the home to be heavily charges with a thick black smoke and quickly discovered that the fire, in the laundry room of the home, had been extinguished as a result of the fire burning through the supply hoses of the clothes washer.

    It wasn’t the first time that we seen this happen said NMVFD Fire Chief, Larry Couch.  Its been nearly 20-years since the last time I could say that the homes plumbing saved the house but, in this case it not only saved the home but likely prevented damage to neighboring homes as well. 

    Click here for the complete Press Release

Laundry room fire on North Main Street


October 27th

  • A fire on a stove resulted in a New Martinsville Home being destroyed and closing WV Route #2 for nearly three hours.  The call for the fire was received by Wetzel County 911 at 3:43 PM, in which the 911 operator reported being able here the crackling of the fire in the background and advised the occupant to evacuate the home.      Click here for the full press release.

October 22nd

  • NMFD units assist the Paden City Fire Company with a landing zone for a medivac helecopter at Magnolia Football field.

  • EMS units respond for lifting assistance on oil ridge using brush 208 to extract the patient due to the rough terrain.

 


State Route 2 North of the old 84 Lumber Yard

October 18th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Departments Fire Prevention Program is in full swing.  Hundreds of children and adults have already been through the program at both the New Martinsville School and the Wetzel County Center for Families and Children. 

October 16th

  • Pictures from this summers Driver/Pump Operator class have been added to the training page.

  • Home safety tips have been updated on the "fire prevention" page of this website.

October 15th

  • NMVFD members are called to Route 180 on River hill for a two vehicle automobile accident.

  • Members:  All unused email accounts have been cleaned out.  If you would like an email account "@fdnm.org" send me an email at the webmasters address on the bottom of this page.

October 14th

  • Company 2 units to respond to Route 2 in Proctor for a motorcycle versus car accident in front of the Competition Lounge.  Units from both station 218 and 219 responded for both extrication and EMS.

 

Accident on Rt. 2 at the Proctor 4 lanes

October 13th

  • Company 2 units to a vehicle roll over on Route 7 near Steele Construction. 

October 12th

  • New Martinsville Fire Department EMS units respond to the New Martinsville Health Care Center.

  • Company 2 is called to the Verizon building to investigate a fire alarm activation.

October 9th

  • Company 2 volunteers remain busy on Wednesday with 2 automobile accidents and an EMS call for service.


Vehicle roll over on Route 7

October 8th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department has been awarded a Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Grant “CEDAP” for new hydraulic rescue tools.  The grant has a value of nearly $40,000.

    CEDAP is sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government Coordination & Preparedness (SLGCP). It is designed to assist smaller communities in acquiring and using commercially available equipment to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorist attacks, as identified in state homeland security strategies and to be better able to respond to more typical daily emergencies.

    We’re very excited about the awarding of this grant, said Larry Couch, NMVFD Fire Chief.  On the heels of a State based allocation of nearly $80,000 worth of hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, this second grant award helps to better equip the department in serving the community through the up-grading of equipment. Click here for details.

 

October 7th

  • Fire Safety month is here already and New Martinsville Volunteers are busy conducting fire safety training to local children.  If you would like more information with regard to our fire safety programs, please email Joey Smith at fireprevention@fdnm.org.

  • There will be a NIMS 300 Class at New Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday and Sunday, October 18th & 19th, 2008.  Click here for complete details.

  • Company 2 responds to vehicle rollover on Route 20 near Porters falls. 

 

 

 

Roll Over on Route 20

October 6th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department responded to a structure fire 1/2 mile out Doolin Run Road.  A quick attack snuffed the fire and prevented further damage to the structure.  Paden City Company 4 and the Sardis VFD also responded and were a great help.

September 26th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department has received nearly $80,000 worth of equipment from the WV Department of Military Affairs, Office of the State Fire Marshal, through an equipment distribution program that allocates the equipment to be “pre-positioned” in key locations throughout the state. Click here for the complete Press Release.

 


Doolin Run Road Kitchen Fire

September 15th

  • The high winds from a storm system that was once hurricane “Ike” caused minor damage to power lines and trees throughout the area Sunday, September 14th.  The New Martinsville Fire Department responded to reports of trees down in the roadway on Doolin Road and in Proctor, while there were power line issue’s at the following locations:  North Bridge Street between Mensore Distributing and H & R Block, 500 James Street at the Intersection with West Thistle Drive, behind 291 Locust Street.  Click here for the complete Press Release.

  • The trophy for the "Gail Ash" Award is at the Station 218, check-it-out & thanks to everyone who helped make it a reality.

September 12th

  • Ladder 203 and Engine 207 respond to the Verizon Building to investigate an audible fire alarm.  No cause for the alarm was found.

  • EMS Unit's respond to the report of chest pain and transport one patient to the hospital.

September 10th

  • Company 2 responds to a two vehicle MVA on WV Route 2 at the Mayo's intersection.

September 8th

  • There will be a required In-service Training for EMT's on the new DATA ENTRY system for EMS Run Forms (Alias: Electronic Run Forms) Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the Ohio Street Station.  This training is voluntary for anyone other than EMT's.

September 7th

  • Company 2 EMS responds to multiple calls throughout the day.

  • August Chiefs Report released.  Click here or on the Chiefs Report Page to view the report from August.

September 6th

  • Company 2 responds to the New Martinsville Health Care Center for a false fire alarm.

September 4th

  • Fire Chief Larry Couch announced today that Captain Cris Jenkins has been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.  The promotion of Lieutenant Steve Yoho to Captain was additionally announced today.

September 2nd

  • The NMFD responds to an infant locked in a vehicle with the engine off.

  • Company 2 responds to assist Paden City Fire Company & Sistersville EMS in the evacuation of a Patient from her home after a fall on Oil Ridge using the dept’s ATV (Brush 208).

  • Volunteers remain busy on Monday responding to a structure fire on American Ridge.

August 30th

  • The NMFD responds to the Verizon building on WV State Route 2 for a false fire alarm activation.

  • Company 2 EMS  responds to Paden City for an unconscious victim.

August 29th

  • Company 2 remains busy again overnight with two automobile accidents.

August 28th

  • Company 2 responds mutual aid to assist Grandview Company 3 with a structure fire.

  • The New Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department has again won the WV State Firemen’s Association “Gail Ash” Award for its Fire Prevention Programs.  Click here to view the complete press release.
  • Two fire alarm activations at the Verizon building keep fire crews busy overnight.

August 27th

  • Engine 209 and Rescue 204 respond to WV Route 2 at North Street for a two vehicle collision.

August 26th

  • EMS units respond to the Health Care Center.

  • New Martinsville Company 2 provides scene safety and traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer on WV Route 2 North.  

August 25th

  • Company 2 Volunteers respond to the New Martinsville Health Care Center for a false fire alarm.

  • The Fire Department EMS units respond out Route 7 for an automobile accident.

  • A Carbon Monoxide alarm sends company 2 out for investigation.  For more information regarding the dangers of Carbon Monoxide please follow the link to the left labeled "Carbon Monoxide".

  • Volunteers respond to a  rubbish fire on Maple Avenue.

August 18th

  • Attention Members:  A members only website is under construction.  If you have any ideas of things to be included on this site please let me know.

August 15th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department has received a renewal of its Emergency Medical Services Licensure from the West Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.  Click here for the complete Press Release or visit the Press Release page.

  • NMVFD recently added 4-new UHF (400mhz) radios to its “front-line” fire apparatus.  The new radio now make it so that the fire department can directly communicate with all agencies, public and private, on both sides of the Ohio River.  Click here for the complete Press Release or visit the Press Release page.

  • Company 2 responds to a 3 car automobile accident on WV Route 2 near the old 84 Lumber Yard.

August 12th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department responds to Newman Ridge off WV Route 89 to assist the Grandview Fire Department with a trailer fire.

August 11th

  • Company 2 Volunteers assist Company 3 by providing rescue services at the "town and country days" demolition derby.

August 5th

  • The July 2008 Chief's Report has been released and added to the Chief's Report's page.

  • Attention Members:  An urgent training notice has been placed on the training schedule page.

August 3rd

  • New Martinsville Fire Department Volunteers respond to an ATV accident with injuries on Cider Run.

August 1st

  • A Friday morning fire alarm activation at the New Martinsville Health Care Center brings Company 2 out to investigate.

July 26th

  • Station 218 photo's have been updated!
     

July 22nd

  • A severe thunderstorm complex wreaked havoc on the New Martinsville Area Tuesday Morning sending the New Martinsville Fire Department to a total of 12-calls in less than 2-hours.    Press Release

July 18th

  • New Martinsville Fire Fighters, Police, Tyler County OES Personnel and the Wetzel County Sheriffs Department continued their search in Fishing Creek at the New Martinsville Marina Friday morning at 8:00 AM and at 11:37 AM, an NMVFD Diver was able to recover the body of a local man.

     

    The incident began at 6:06 PM Thursday, when Wetzel County E-911 received a call of a person who had dove into the water off of the pier at the Marina and never resurfaced.  Wetzel County EMS, New Martinsville Fire & Police along with Paden City Fire Fighters and the Wetzel County Sheriffs Department worked until after dark Thursday evening, in an effort to recover the man.

    A full copy of the press release can be viewed by clicking on the photograph to the right.

NMFD diver prepares to recover the victim.

July 16th

  • The New Martinsville Fire Department responds to a two vehicle automobile accident on Route 2 in front of J.W. Potts.  Also responding were New Martinsville PD and Wetzel County EMS.

  • The report of two unconscious jet skier's on the Ohio River sends Company 2 on a search for victim's along the river shore behind the old 84 Lumber Yard.  An exhaustive search by the Fire Department, Police Department and EMS units turns up no victims.

  • New Martinsville Company 2 is hosting a 40 hour Driver/Pump Operator class.  Photographs from this event will be available on the training page in the next couple of days.  The class, which began Saturday and completes tomorrow, is going very well.  Units from New Martinsville, Folsom,  and Wallace are attending and being instructed by New Martinsville Fire Chief Larry Couch.

Two vehicle automobile accident on Route 2.

July 13th

  • Smoke on the first floor brings Company 2 out to the New Martinsville Towers on Sunday evening.

July 8th

  • June 2008 Chief's Report has been released and posted on the "Chief Reports" page.

  • Photo's of the Wetzel County Hospital chemical reaction call have been added to the "photo's page".

July 4th

  • Company 2 remains busy responding to a power pole fire, a tree down and an EMS call for service.

July 3rd

  • Numerous agencies respond to Wetzel County Hospital to contain a chemical release.  Click on the photo to the right for the view the complete press release.

New Martinsville Fire Department Chief Larry Couch leads the contamination containment at Wetzel County Hospital.

July 1st

  • Company 2 responds to curves for a report of smoke in the building.

  • Fire Prevention visits the libraries summer reading program.

June 30th

  • Members:  Don't forget EMS training tonight at 1800.  Training will be conducted at Station 218 and is required for EMTs.

June 29th

  • Company 2 responds to a vehicle rollover on Route 2 near Bayer at 3:00am on Sunday morning.

Fire Prevention training at the summer reading program.

June 28th

  • New Martinsville City Council tours the Fire Station.  Details can be found on the 2008 press release page.

  • Storms send Company 2 volunteers out Doolin Run Road to investigate flooding on Saturday night.

June 27th

  • Bingo cancelled for Friday July 4th.  Have a safe and happy holiday.

  • Company 2 responds to a vehicle accident on State Route 2 at the Mayo's Exxon intersection.

  • A false fire alarm activation sends unit's to Rite Aid.

  • There will be a Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations class at the Glen Dale VFD.  Details can be found on the training schedule page.

June 26th

  • Company 2 EMS remains busy Thursday with multiple calls for service from the community.

Fire Chief Larry Couch describes the wide variety of equipment used within the Fire Service.  Click on the photo below for details.

June 25th

  • New Martinsville Fire Department EMS responds to an emergency at WalMart.

June 24th

  • FireHouse.com weekly drill 9 has been added to the  training page.

June 23rd

  • Pictures from the Wren Drive Fire of 2006 have been added to the "Photo Page".

  • An In-House Pump Operators class has been planned.  See the "Sign Up" page for details.

June 22nd

  • At 0330 Company 2 responds to a fire alarm activation at the New Martinsville Tower's.

  • Volunteers attend monthly training on Aerial Rescue Operations.  Pictures are now available on both the "training" page or by clicking the photo to the right.

June 21st

  • All E-mail address on the "Contact Us" page are functional!!!!!!

  • Members:  Don't forget training tomorrow on June 22nd at Station 218 at 1300.

June 20th

  • Volunteers respond to a 2 vehicle automobile accident where one vehicle severed a natural gas line and the associated meter.

 

Firefighter/EMT Ryan Yeater and Firefighter Fred Gaines demonstrate rigging a patient for transport.

June 19th

  • Company 2 EMS remains busy with a number of calls to Paden City.

  • Fire Prevention request form has been updated.

June 18th

  • Interactive online membership application has been added to the membership page.  It is quick, easy and secure...

June 16th

  • Company 2 responds to Paden City providing mutual aid to Company 4 on a structure fire.  Photo's have been added to the "photo page" to the left.

  • Volunteer's provide Fire Prevention training to Safety Town children at the Lewis Wetzel Family Center.  Click the photo to the right for photo's of this event.

  • A fire prevention gallery page has been added to the fire prevention tab.

June 14th

  • Sunday June 15th's training has been cancelled.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.

  • Auto Extrication class photo's have been added to the training page.

  • Numerous EMS calls keep Volunteer's busy over the weekend.

  • Rescue 204 photo's have been updated.

  • Engine 207 photo's have been updated.

  • Weather page get's numerous updates!!!

 

June 11th
  • The report of an appliance fire sends Company 2 to the AAA Trailer Court around 11:00pm.  Engine 202 and 207 responded.

  • Tractor Trailer snags utility lines on Doolin Run Road.  Crews maintained scene safety for hours awaiting the arrival of the power company.

Fire Crews maintain scene safety with power lines down on Doolin Run

June 7th

  • Crew's respond the the New Martinsville Health Care Center twice during the day.  The first call was a defective smoke detector with the second being for a broken fire sprinkler line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 5th
  • Numerous call's keep crews busy
  • EMT class cancelled for tonight

June 4th

  • On-line Fire Prevention Program Request Form goes live

Company 2 responds to numerous severe weather related incidents

June 3rd

  • Fire Chief submits CEDAP Grant Application
  • Website photo's are being updated to load faster
  • Members:  Anyone who would like an E-Mail address "you@fdnm.org" let me know
May 31st 
  • Fire crews stay busy on Saturday  with 2 calls to possible structure fires

 

 

Engine 207 and Engine 202 arrive on-scene of a possible structure fire.

 

 

 

 

 

Friday May 30th at 2:35pm Company 2 responds to a 2 vehicle side impact collision on Harlan Drive at Route 2.

May 29th      

  • Thursday  Company 2 EMS responds to numerous calls for service
  • Training Events page added with upcoming schedule
  • Home Safety Tips page added with video

Company 2 handles numerous calls over the Memorial day weekend!!

2 false fire alarms, 3 car accidents and a possible water rescue keep volunteers busy over the Memorial Day weekend.

 

 

Sunday morning around 9:00 am May 25th Company 2 responds to a single vehicle accident on Doolin Run near the block yard.

 

 

Sunday May 25th at 12:30 pm company 2 responds to a auto accident on Route 2 near McDonald's.

 

 

 

Friday May 23rd at 4:00pm Company 2 responds to a 2 vehicle auto accident on WV Route 2 in front of WalMart.

 

                               

 

     

 

 
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