News & Announcements

Media Release - W.Va. Fire Marshal busts bogus would-be electricians
10/09/2020
W.Va. Fire Marshal busts bogus would-be electricians...more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Hardy County couple charged in arson investigation
01/07/2020
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Hardy County husband and wife, stemming from a storage facility fire that occurred in December....more

Media Release - State Fire Marshal presents awards to first responders
12/16/2019
West Virginia State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree today recognized individuals involved in the heroic efforts of saving the life of a young girl in Wood County....more

Media Release - W.Va. Fire Marshals identify juvenile suspects in Berkeley Arson
12/16/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is thanking the public for assisting a Berkeley County arson investigation....more

Media Release - W.Va. Fire Marshals Charge Harrison County Man
12/02/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a Harrison County man in connection with setting a fire in his mother’s home two days before Thanksgiving....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals busts bogus would-be electricians
11/12/2019
Four individuals lied when they applied to become West Virginia-licensed electricians and then showed up to take the necessary exam Tuesday...more

Media Release - Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
10/31/2019
Daylight Saving Time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone to turn their clocks back one hour and to also change their batteries in smoke alarms...more

Media Release - 2019 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners Announced
10/30/2019
Schoolchildren from across West Virginia have added color and creativity to an always-important safety message with this year’s winning entries in the State Fire Marshal’s annual calendar contest....more

Media Release: “Not Every Hero Wears A Cape” is this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme
10/07/2019
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest three affiliated with a Raleigh fire department
10/03/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces today the arrest of three people affiliated with a Raleigh County volunteer fire department on various charges related to a recent arson....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals seek information in Upshur investigation
09/12/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates the recent arson on an Upshur County property....more

Media Release - Mercer Co. couple charged with operating illegal tire dump site
08/27/2019
Inspectors with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have charged two Mercer County residents with operating an illegal outdoor tire storage facility....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Upshur County man
08/16/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces arson charges filed against a man in connection with a fire set to his residence early Friday morning....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals seek information in Nicholas investigation
08/07/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates the recent arson of multiple structures on a Nicholas County property....more

Media Release - Monongalia man arrested for arson over fireworks apartment fire
08/05/2019
West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have arrested a Monongalia County tenant, alleging he set his own apartment on fire with firecrackers....more

State Fire Marshal’s Office celebrates 110th anniversary with open house event
07/17/2019
Firefighters, past and present Fire Commission members, media, current staff and local citizens stopped by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in Charleston on Monday for an open house...more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Harrison Co. man
07/12/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces arson charges filed against a man in connection with a fire set to a residence in April....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshal’s Office marks 110th anniversary with open house, reception
07/08/2019
We are celebrating this milestone 110 years later by hosting a reception and open house at our offices in Charleston....more

Media Release: State Fire Marshal urges safety this Fourth of July
06/24/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to wish everyone a very happy and safe upcoming 4th of July holiday and remind residents and visitors to buy and use consumer fireworks in a safe manner....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals looking for information in Kanawha investigation
06/03/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a woman in connection with fires set to multiple locations in Kanawha County....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Kanawha Co. woman on arson charges
05/08/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a woman in connection with fires set to multiple locations in Kanawha County....more

Media Release: Arson Awareness Week: Preventing Arson at Construction Sites
05/06/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is using National Arson Awareness Week to highlight the dangers of arson in communities across the state....more

Media Release W.Va. State Fire Marshals investigate intentionally set fatal fire
05/05/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire in the Davisville area of Wood County that killed two people and severely injured a juvenile....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Cabell County man
03/22/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Cabell County man on charges alleging he intentionally set fire to his residence....more

Media Release: W.Va. Fire Marshals investigate burglary and arson arising from theft of deceased war hero’s belongings
03/14/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces charges against three people in connection with a burglary and fire at a residence in Salem....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals determine church fire to be arson
03/13/2019
A church in Raleigh County was deliberately set on fire, according to W.Va. State Fire Marshal investigators....more

Media Release: Fire Marshal investigator helps secure murder convictions, life sentences for W.Va. mom who killed her two sons
03/13/2019
Responding firefighters carried the 3-year-old out of the burning home, in a futile effort to save him. They found his 5-year-old brother on their bedroom floor – he had collapsed trying to flee the flames on his bed....more

Media Release: Change your clocks, Change Your Batteries
03/08/2019
Daylight Saving Time begins in the U.S. at 2 a.m. Sunday, March. 10, 2019. The W.Va. State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone...more

Media Release: Investigators seeking further information in Clay County fatal fire
03/07/2019
Investigators say two people have died from a March 5 house fire in Clay County, after recovering human remains and a woman succumbing to the extensive burns she suffered....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Barbour County woman
02/25/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Barbour County woman on charges alleging she intentionally set fire to a residence in January....more

Media Release: Ritchie County man charged with setting fire to ex-girlfriend’s property
02/20/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a man on first-degree arson charges in connection with a fire set to a garage owned by his ex-girlfriend....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest man in Putnam arson case
02/14/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Putnam County man on charges alleging he intentionally set fire to a residence...more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest 5 former firefighters in Cabell arson cases
02/05/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office charged five now-former Cabell County volunteer firefighters with arson today...more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals make arrest in arson investigation
02/01/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Jefferson County man on charges he intentionally set fire to a residence in May...more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest firefighter in Mercer arson case
01/29/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Mercer County firefighter on charges he intentionally set fire to a residence....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest 4 firefighters in McDowell arson cases
01/17/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have today arrested four McDowell County firefighters on arson charges in connection with a series of intentionally set fires in the War area that spanned several months....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals investigate deadly Clay fire
01/14/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly fire in the town of Clay that killed four children....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals investigation aids in Marion County arrest
01/11/2019
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a man in connection with a fire set to a residence in Fairmont....more

Media Release State Fire Commission Officers Re-elected
12/21/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Fire Commission has elected to keep its current leadership during calendar year 2019, the Office of the State Marshal announced Friday....more

Media Release: Gov. Justice honors Three Fire Marshals
11/28/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice is recognizing a trio from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office who went above and beyond to aid a home repair scam victim in Mason County....more

Media Release: 2018 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners Announced
10/18/2018
Nearly 150 West Virginia schoolchildren submitted artwork for the State Fire Marshal’s third annual Fire Safety Poster Contest, with a dozen of the students winning spots in a 2019 wall calendar that will be distributed statewide....more

Media Release: Fire Prevention Week 2018: “Look, Listen, Learn”
10/05/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds....more

Media Release: Separate Marion County arson investigations by W.Va. State Fire Marshals lead to woman’s arrest, additional charges against recent suspect
10/01/2018
Separate Marion County arson investigations by W.Va. State Fire Marshals lead to woman’s arrest, additional charges against recent suspect...more

W.Va. State Fire Marshals begin preplanned Wood Co. Inspections
09/27/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office will be conducting preplanned, followup inspections of properties owned by the Naik Companies....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Marion County couple on arson charges
09/21/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a man and woman in connection with a fire set to a residence in December 2017....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Doddridge Co. fire department voluntarily closes due to deficiencies
09/10/2018
The McClellan District Volunteer Fire Department voluntarily shut down on Monday, Sept. 10, citing several deficiencies concerning defective and out-of-date equipment....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest a Jefferson County man for a July fire
08/13/2018
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a man in connection with a July fire at a Charles Town home....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshal's Arrest Berkeley Co. Man
08/10/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a man in connection with a June fire at an occupied trailer....more

Media Release W.Va. State Fire Marshal's charge Marion Co. man in motel fire
07/10/2018
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a man in connection with a Marion County motel fire that caused extensive damage....more

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Upcoming Trainings for Sept. 2018
07/10/2018
In Sept. the Ohio State Fire Academy will host two NFFF trainings...more

Media Release: Marion Co. woman arrested on arson charges
06/28/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that a Marion County woman has been arrested on arson charges for a fire that occurred on June 26....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest VA man on December arson charges
06/26/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that a Virginia man has been arrested on arson charges stemming from a residential fire in Berkeley County....more

Media Release: ‘Safety First on the Fourth’ is the goal of the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office
06/25/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to wish everyone a very happy and safe upcoming 4th of July Holiday and also remind residents and visitors to buy and use consumer fireworks in a safe manner....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals looking for information in Mason Co. arson
05/30/2018
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for information as it investigates an arson in Mason County....more

Media Release - W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Mason woman on arson charges
05/21/2018
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that a Mason County woman has been arrested on arson charges stemming from a residential fire....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Barbour man on March arson charges
05/07/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that a Barbour County man has been arrested on arson charges stemming from a March 2018 building fire....more

Notice of Passing John Paul Hockenberry
04/27/2018
Notice of Passing John Paul Hockenberry...more

MEDIA RELEASE: W.Va. State Fire Marshals make several arson-related arrests
03/29/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV State Fire Marshal’s Office announced several arrests Thursday related to multiple arson investigations involving three counties....more

Media Release: W.Va. State Fire Marshal warns against fire department donation scam
03/28/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers posing as local fire departments asking for money....more

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
03/22/2018
RECALL ALERT: Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm Due to Potential Safety Risk...more

Notice of Passing: Donald Wilson Brown, former Fire Marshal
03/20/2018
Donald Wilson Brown, age 80, of Fairlea, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, at home after a long illness. Born May 9, 1937, in Renick, he was the son of the late Asa Wilson Brown and Lettie Rapp Brown....more

Notice of Passing: Randy Breeden, former Fire Commissioner
03/15/2018
Notice of Passing: Randy A. Breeden, former WV State Fire Commissioner May 5th, 1941-March 13th, 2018...more

MEDIA RELEASE: McDowell Co. fire department voluntarily closes due to deficiencies
03/02/2018
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Northfork Volunteer Fire Department voluntarily shut down on Thursday, March 1, citing several deficiencies concerning defective and out-of-date equipment as well as a lack of fire personnel....more

MEDIA RELEASE Man Wanted in Berkeley County arson arrested in Maryland
02/01/2018
A suspect wanted on arson charges by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office was arrested Wednesday in Maryland....more

MEDIA RELEASE: W.Va. State Fire Marshals looking for information in Berkeley County fire
01/30/2018
W.Va. State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators are asking for information from the public in regard to an arson fire that occurred last week at a Martinsburg townhouse...more

MEDIA RELEASE State Fire Marshals arrest a Marion Co. man for setting three fires
12/19/2017
Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have arrested David James Bowman, 27, of Fairmont, on two counts of first-degree arson and felony destruction of property stemming from fires set in Wetzel County on....more

MEDIA RELEASE: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Huntington man for setting fire to a business
12/13/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have arrested Creio Chance Bishop, 21, of Huntington, on second-degree arson charges stemming from an early Wednesday morning fire at a Route 60 strip club in Huntington....more

Kidde Product Recall
11/02/2017
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2017 Poster Contest Winners Announced
10/30/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A panel of judges including West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice has selected the winners of the state’s second annual Fire Safety Poster Contest, with the chosen artwork to be featured in a 2018 wall calendar....more

Solar Permitting Plan Review Course
10/17/2017
SOLAR PERMITTING PLAN REVIEW COURSE* is an interactive, in person course designed to provide a practical process for consistent plan review, with an emphasis on how to catch the most frequent installation errors....more

MEDIA RELEASE: State Fire Marshals Arrest Two in Kanawha County Arson Case
10/13/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested two individuals in Kanawha County, alleging they set fire to a residence in Sissonville to gain insurance money....more

MEDIA RELEASE: State Fire Marshals Make Arrests in Two Mingo Arson Cases
10/11/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office made multiple arrests in Mingo County last week....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Barbour County Man Admits to Setting Fires
10/10/2017
Charleston, W.Va. – Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have arrested a Barbour County man on arson charges....more

Return of The WV State Fire School
10/02/2017
After a 10 year hiatus I am pleased to announce the return of the WV State Fire School....more

Fire Prevention Week 2017: Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out
09/26/2017
In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy....more

West Virginia International Association of Arson Investigators Training Conference October 16th and 17th 2017
09/21/2017
West Virginia International Association of Arson Investigators Training Conference October 16th and 17th 2017...more

MEDIA RELEASE: State Fire Marshals Investigate Fire Fatality in Greenbrier Co.
08/10/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled a fatal fire in Greenbrier County as accidental....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Arson Investigation in Wayne County Leads to Arrest
08/02/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a Wayne County man with arson, after he admitted to setting fire to an unoccupied Wayne County home in July....more

Notice of Passing: Jeffrey Pittman, Sophia City Fire and Rescue Chief
07/17/2017
Fire Chief and Paramedic Jeffrey Allen Pittman, 54 of Sophia received his final call on Friday July 14, 2017....more

WV Weekend at the National Fire Academy
07/17/2017
Class schedule and application information for West Virginia Weekend at the National Fire Academy...more

MEDIA RELEASE: ‘Safety First on the Fourth’ is the goal of the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office
06/27/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks has long been a national tradition. West Virginians heartily embrace this tradition...more

MEDIA RELEASE: Arson Investigation in Mingo County Leads to Two Arrests
05/11/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged two people with arson, alleging they set fire to an unoccupied home in Mingo County earlier this month....more

Media Release: Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest of Volunteer Firefighter
05/09/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have arrested a man for his role in two fires earlier this year in Morgan County....more

The West Virginia University Extension Service is seeking Extension Trainers for their Fire Service program.
04/26/2017
The West Virginia University Extension Service is seeking Extension Trainers for their Fire Service program....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Recognizing Fire Service During National Volunteer Week
04/25/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – National Volunteer Week recognizes those who offer up their time to help others....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Kanawha County Couple Perish in House Fire
03/31/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has suffered 23 civilian fire death so far this year following an early morning house fire Thursday that killed a Cross Lanes couple....more

Firefighter Training Offered in Oak Hill
03/29/2017
Training Being Offered in Oak Hill for Firefighters "Impact of Tactical Ventilation, High Risk, Why Engine Companies Fail, Smoke Danger"...more

Fireworks Training School To Be Held April 1st, 2017
03/23/2017
The 2017 Shooter’s Training School presented by the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday April 1st, 2017 at 9:00 a.m....more

MEDIA RELEASE - Information sought, reward offererd in recent Taylor County burglary-arson
03/15/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators with the Office of the West Virginia State Fire Marshal are requesting information in an ongoing arson/burglary investigation in Taylor County....more

MEDIA RELEASE: A Reminder to West Virginians: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
03/10/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 12, and it’s a good time for people to check and change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. This process is quick and easy and it could save a life!...more

MEDIA RELEASE: W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest mother in January fire that killed two children
03/09/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have arrested a Martinsburg woman in connection with a fire that killed her two children....more

MEDIA RELEASE - State Fire Marshals Arrest One on Storage Units Arson Charges
02/24/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On January 26, 2017, a fire occurred at Aero Self Storage, located at 3075 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV in Randolph County....more

MEDIA RELEASE: WV State Fire Marshals Arrest Man On Arson Charges
01/27/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Investigators from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office have arrested a man in Jefferson County for his involvement in a New Year’s Eve fire....more

MEDIA RELEASE: Warning against mixing medical oxygen, smoking
01/13/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has suffered a number of fire-related deaths linked to smoking around medical oxygen....more

MEDIA RELEASE - State Fire Marshal’s Office Sends Safety Warning Ahead of Cold Weather
01/06/2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Heating-related fires are the leading cause of home fire deaths, and that has prompted a safety warning from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office with the advent of cold weather....more

Notice of Passing: Dale L. Clayton, Former WV Fire Commissioner
01/06/2017
Dale Lloyd Clayton, 83, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2017) at the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center....more

Notice of Passing: Robert S. Miller, West Virginia Fire Commissioner
01/05/2017
ROBERT S. MILLER, 86, of Glenwood, W.Va., died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Tim Shuff officiating....more

MEDIA RELEASE - Tips offered for Responsible New Year's Celebrations
12/30/2016
The start of the New Year is an exciting time, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to be responsible when ringing in 2017 with fireworks....more

MEDIA RELEASE - State Fire Marshals Arrest Four People on Arson Charges
12/16/2016
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Notice of Passing: Sterling Lewis Jr., Retired WV State Fire Marshal
12/16/2016
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MEDIA RELEASE - Double Fatality in Mercer County Prompts Safety Warnings
12/12/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A residential fire in Mercer County has resulted in the deaths of two individuals late Sunday, Dec. 11....more

Notice of Passing: Lee Thomas, Jackson County Fireman
12/08/2016
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Winner Announced in Fire Marshal Poster Contest
10/24/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal proudly recognizes the winning and honorable mention entries in its first annual Fire Safety Poster Contest....more

Notification of Driver Operator Pumper Pro Board Challenge
10/13/2016
WVU-FSE is offering a Driver/Operator Pumper Pro Board Challenge at Citizens Fire Company in Charles Town, WV on 12-13 November 2016....more

MEDIA RELEASE - Fire Prevention Week 2016
10/07/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal is reminding West Virginians that smoke alarms have an expiration date. “Don’t wait: Check the Date!” is this year’s official theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15....more

Fire Safety Poster Contest
09/13/2016
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in spreading fire safety awareness through a new, fun and creative project....more

Notice of Passing: Leroy Lang, Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department
09/07/2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a longtime volunteer firefighter in Gilmer County....more

Notice of Passing: Matthew P. Jackson Retired Charleston Firefighter
09/02/2016
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Media Release - Mingo County Fatal Fire
03/18/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened in Mineral County early Friday, March 18, 2016 that resulted in two fatalities....more

Daylight Savings Time
03/11/2016
Are you ready for a fire? As we spring ahead and change our clocks for daylight saving time, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is also reminding residents to change the batteries in your smoke alarms....more

Make Me A Firefighter Campaign
12/04/2015
National recruitment and retention campaign to put research-based, ready-to-use tools and resources in the hands of local departments....more

Vulnerability Assessment Tool
12/03/2015
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), developed the Vulnerability Assessment Program, an online assessment tool to evaluate risks and ultimately reduce the threat of firefighter injuries and deaths....more

Passing of Banks District Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Gary Bonnett
10/29/2015
It is with very heavy hearts today that we announce the passing of Banks District Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Gary Bonnett, who passed away early this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer....more

Change your Clock, Change your Batteries 2015
10/20/2015
CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Simple home tips to protect your family from fire and carbon monoxide....more

2015 Fire Marshal's Challenge to Fire Departments
10/05/2015
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will help West Virginia’s firefighters kick off a Read-Aloud campaign aimed at the state’s schoolchildren during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4–10, 2015....more

September is National Preparedness Month
09/08/2015
Theme: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today. September is National Preparedness Month. This year we are asking you to take action now – make a plan with your community, your family, and for your pets...more

Fire Prevention Week 2015
09/02/2015
Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep? Smoke alarms save lives....more