Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department

Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) has been providing fire & rescue services for the Village of Barboursville and surrounding areas since 1953.

The Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department is a team of dedicated volunteers serving the Village of Barboursville and Cabell County through emergency response, training, prevention, and public education. When BVFD began, there were 20 members in a two-bay station. Currently, BVFD has a six-bay station holding 3 Engines, a 110' Ladder Truck, a Heavy Rescue truck, & Light Rescue Truck, and 39 membe

rs. The BVFD fire district is 25 square miles and includes 9,500 residential homes, 800 businesses, and a daytime population of approximately 35,000. BVFD responds to approximately 900-1200 calls per year. The calls range from residential fire alarms and commercial structure fires to motor vehicle accidents and technical rescue including HAZMAT and Swift Water Rescue response

To become a member, please call our station during normal business hours or stop by Monday evenings around 7pm.

06/18/2026

🚨🌪️ BVFD Late-Night Weather Chaos Report 🌪️🚨

Alright, Holler Heathens, Mother Nature has chosen violence tonight.

A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 5:00 a.m. for areas in and around the highlighted counties as a line of strong storms moves through the region. While Cabell County is not currently under the watch area shown, we’re keeping a close eye on conditions and monitoring weather updates throughout the night.

🌩️ What a Tornado WATCH means:
A WATCH means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It does NOT mean a tornado has been spotted.

🌪️ If a WARNING is issued:
That means a tornado has been detected by radar or observed. That’s when it’s time to move immediately to a safe location.

🏠 Tonight’s safety reminders:
✅ Charge your phones before bed.
✅ Turn on emergency weather alerts.
✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
✅ Know where your safe place is (lowest level, interior room, away from windows).
✅ Bring in or secure loose outdoor items.
✅ Don’t wait until the sirens are sounding to make a plan.

🐾 Don’t forget the toe beans. Make sure pets are inside and know where you’ll take them if conditions worsen.

🚒 BVFD will continue monitoring the weather overnight. If you don’t absolutely have to be out, stay home, stay weather aware, and let Mother Nature throw her midnight tantrum without an audience.

Posted: 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026

🚨🚒 WEDNESDAY FERAL CHAOS FIELD TRIP ALERT 🚒🚨The Holler Heathens are breaking out of the firehouse and heading to Walmart...
06/17/2026

🚨🚒 WEDNESDAY FERAL CHAOS FIELD TRIP ALERT 🚒🚨

The Holler Heathens are breaking out of the firehouse and heading to Walmart today!

June is Safety Month, and from 12 PM - 5 PM we’ll be hanging out at Walmart with some of our fellow chaos coordinators:

🚔 Cabell County Sheriff’s Office
🚑 Cabell County EMS
🚒 Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department
…and a few more folks who also enjoy interrupting your day with safety tips and flashing lights.

Come meet your local first responders, check out the equipment, ask questions, let the kiddos climb around, and see the faces behind the uniforms before you need us on one of your worst days.

While you’re there:
🍧 Grab a lemonade slushie to stay cool
🍿 Snag some fresh popcorn
❤️ Support Children’s Miracle Network through the fundraisers happening throughout the store

It’s hot out there, Holler Heathens, so remember:
💧 Hydrate like it’s your job
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🐾 Protect those toe beans from hot pavement
🚗 Don’t leave kids, pets, or grandparents in parked vehicles

We’ll be there spreading safety, questionable humor, and probably arguing over who gets to sit in the air conditioning longest.

Come see us!

06/15/2026

Good morning, Holler Heathens!

It’s Monday. The coffee is working overtime, the firefighters are wondering where the weekend went, and somewhere in the village someone is already asking, “What’s that siren for?” before finishing their first cup of coffee.

As we launch into another week of organized chaos, here are a few friendly reminders:

🔥 If you’re mowing today, keep the grass clippings out of the roadway. Wet grass on pavement can be as slick as ice for motorcycles and bicycles.

💧 It’s shaping up to be another warm one. Stay hydrated, especially if you’re working outside. If you’re thirsty, you’re already behind.

🐾 Don’t forget the toe beans. Make sure pets have plenty of fresh water and shade. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.

🚗 Put the phone down and buckle up. The text can wait. We would much rather wave at you from the fire truck than meet you at an accident scene.

🏠 Check those smoke alarms. It takes less than a minute and could save your family’s life.

As always, we’re standing by, fueled by caffeine, questionable decision-making, and a commitment to serving our community.

Have a safe Monday, Barboursville. Try not to make the news, and please don’t park in front of the firehouse.

❤️🚒 Your friends at BVFD

🐾 Sunday Evening Feral Chaos: Chimney Kittens Edition 🐾Just when you think you’ve seen it all at the firehouse…Today’s e...
06/14/2026

🐾 Sunday Evening Feral Chaos: Chimney Kittens Edition 🐾

Just when you think you’ve seen it all at the firehouse…

Today’s episode of “Things We Didn’t Have on the Bingo Card” involved a litter of tiny kittens that somehow found themselves trapped inside a chimney. After some patience, teamwork, and a whole lot of tiny meows echoing through the house, our crew was able to safely rescue the furry little troublemakers.

A few reminders from your neighborhood Holler Heathens:

🐱 If you hear scratching, crying, or unusual noises coming from a chimney, attic, crawl space, or wall, investigate before lighting a fire.

🐱 Mother cats often choose unusual places to hide their kittens. If possible, look for mom before attempting to move them.

🐱 Have chimney caps installed and maintained to help keep wildlife from turning your chimney into an Airbnb.

🐱 If you find animals trapped in a dangerous location, call for help rather than trying to dismantle structures yourself.

Thankfully, this story had a happy ending, and all involved parties were safely removed—although we’re pretty sure the kittens have already started planning their next adventure.

Stay safe, keep an eye on your toe beans, and remember: around here, the BVFD emergency response plan apparently includes feline extraction services.

Barboursville VFD: Fighting fires, helping neighbors, and occasionally running a cat relocation program, one call at a time. 🚒🐱

06/13/2026

It’s a beautiful Saturday in the Village. The sun is shining, the grass is growing faster than your teenager’s attitude, and somewhere in Barboursville, someone is already asking, “What could possibly go wrong?” Please don’t make us find out.

Whether you’re headed to the lake, the ballfield, the backyard grill, or the trails, remember that summer fun and poor decision-making are not required to travel together.

🏍️ ATV Safety Tips from Your Friendly Neighborhood Feral Fire Department:
• Wear a helmet. Your brain is important, even if your friends question some of your life choices.
• One rider per seat unless the ATV is specifically designed for passengers.
• Stay off paved roads unless permitted by law.
• Ride at a speed that matches your skill level and terrain conditions.
• Keep children on age-appropriate ATVs and supervise them at all times.
• Avoid riding after dark unless your ATV is equipped for it and you know the area.
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The trails are challenging enough without adding bad decisions to the mix.
• Let someone know where you’re riding and when you expect to return.

☀️ While you’re out enjoying the day:
• Stay hydrated.
• Use sunscreen.
• Keep an eye on children around water.
• Check on elderly neighbors.
• Don’t leave pets in vehicles. Protect those toe beans.

As always:
🚒 Smoke alarms save lives.
🚑 Seatbelts are cheaper than ambulances.
🐾 Watch out for pets and wildlife.
🔥 If you’re burning, make sure it’s legal and attended.
🚫 And for the love of all things holy and slightly feral, don’t park in front of the fire station.

Have a safe Saturday, Barboursville. We’ll be standing by, fueled by caffeine, sarcasm, and whatever chaos the weekend decides to throw our way.

— Your Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department 🚒
“Serving the Village and keeping the feral levels mostly manageable.”

06/12/2026

It’s Friday, Day Whatever-We-Lost-Count of Summer Break, and Mother Nature has decided to crank up the heat and humidity again. Expect plenty of sunshine through the day, with possible thunderstorms rolling in this evening. That means you’ll get to enjoy sweating all day and then watching lawn furniture migrate across the yard later. 🌞➡️⛈️

Before you fire up the grill tonight, let’s talk Propane Grill Safety:

🌭 Keep grills at least 10 feet away from homes, decks, railings, vehicles, and anything else you’d rather not explain to your insurance company.

🌭 Check propane hoses for cracks, leaks, or damage before use.

🌭 To check for leaks, mix dish soap and water and apply it to connections. Bubbles = bad. Fire = worse.

🌭 Always open the grill lid before lighting.

🌭 Never leave a lit grill unattended. Burgers can wait. Fires don’t.

🌭 Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grilling area. Protect those tiny humans and toe beans.

🌭 Turn off the burner controls and propane tank when finished.

🌭 Let the grill cool completely before covering or storing.

⛈️ If thunderstorms move in, shut down the grill and head indoors. Standing outside holding metal tongs while lightning is popping off is not a recommended life choice.

💧 Stay hydrated.
🧴 Wear sunscreen.
👵 Check on elderly neighbors.
🐕 Keep fresh water available for pets.
🚗 Slow down if storms develop this evening.

As always, if your weekend plans involve questionable decisions, at least make them survivable.

— Your friends at Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department 🚒❤️

06/11/2026

Well Holler Heathens, Mother Nature has decided to crank the humidity k**b all the way to “swamp creature” today. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory with heat index values reaching 100° this afternoon.

That means it’s not just hot… it’s “walk outside and immediately question your life choices” hot.

☀️ Beat the Heat Tips:
💧 Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty. If your beverage looks like coffee, energy drinks, or sweet tea, that doesn’t count as hydration.
🧊 Take frequent cooling breaks in air conditioning or shade.
👕 Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
🏃 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (typically noon to 6 PM).

🚨 Know the Difference
🥵 Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache, weakness.
🔥 Heat Stroke: Hot dry skin, confusion, altered mental status, seizures, unconsciousness. This is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately.

👵👴 Check on Your Neighbors
Many elderly residents may not have adequate cooling or may be hesitant to ask for help. A quick phone call, text, or knock on the door could make all the difference today.

🐾 Protect the Toe Beans
Your four-legged family members are feeling the heat too.
🐕 Limit walks to early morning or late evening.
🐈 Ensure plenty of fresh water and shade.
🚗 Never leave pets in vehicles, even for “just a minute.”
🖐️ If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.

🚒 And as always:
✔️ Stay hydrated.
✔️ Wear your seatbelt.
✔️ Don’t leave kids, grandparents, or pets in vehicles.
✔️ Don’t park in front of the fire station.
✔️ Make good decisions… or at least decisions that don’t require us to meet you professionally.

Stay cool, Village. The BVFD crew will be out here melting right along with you. 🦝🔥💦

06/10/2026

Wednesday, in the Village,

Mother Nature apparently chose “all of the above” on today’s weather menu. The National Weather Service is forecasting rounds of showers and scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, with the possibility of heavy downpours, localized flooding, gusty winds, and even some small hail.

A few friendly reminders from your neighborhood raccoon firefighters:

🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown — if water is covering the roadway, don’t chance it. That puddle may be deeper than your confidence level.

🌊 Watch for flooded low spots and poor drainage areas, especially during heavier rain.

⚡ If thunder roars, head indoors. The porch doesn’t count. Neither does standing under a tree while filming the storm for Facebook.

🌳 Secure loose outdoor items before they become neighborhood airborne decorations.

🚨 Slow down on wet roads. Hydroplaning is not an Olympic sport.

🐸 Check on your feral children. If they’ve suddenly gone quiet, there’s a decent chance they’re building a dam somewhere.

The BVFD crew will be keeping an eye on the weather and standing by if needed. Stay safe, stay weather aware, and try not to float your lawn furniture into the next county.

— Barboursville VFD 🚒🦝
“Serving the Village and managing feral chaos since before your weather app started sending notifications.”

06/09/2026

Good morning, Holler Heathens.

Mother Nature apparently woke up today and chose violence.

The National Weather Service is advising that localized flash flooding is possible today and tonight as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through the area. Some locations could see heavy rainfall in a short amount of time, especially in areas that are already saturated.

🌧️ What that means for you:

* Slow down on wet roads.
* Leave extra stopping distance.
* Watch for water collecting in low-lying areas.
* Keep an eye on creeks, streams, and ditches that can rise quickly.
* Never drive around barricades.

🚗 Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
It takes far less water than most people think to move a vehicle, and floodwaters often hide washed-out roads, debris, and other hazards.

🐸 Meanwhile, the feral children are probably planning canoe expeditions down the driveway, the dogs are tracking mud into every room in the house, and somebody’s Amazon package is floating toward the next county.

Stay weather aware today, keep your phones charged, and give yourself extra time if you’re headed out.

If you encounter an emergency, call 911.

Stay safe, stay dry, and try not to become a viral video.

— Your friends at Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department 🚒🌧️💙

06/08/2026

It’s Monday. The coffee is questionable, the kids have already asked for snacks 37 times, and somebody’s feral offspring is probably plotting a cannonball contest before breakfast.

With temperatures climbing and pools filling up across the village, let’s talk Pool Safety before summer chaos reaches Olympic levels.

🏊 Pool Safety Tips:
💦 Never leave children unattended around water; not even for a minute.
💦 Designate a “Water Watcher” whose only job is supervising swimmers.
💦 Keep phones and distractions to a minimum while watching the pool.
💦 Ensure gates and pool fences are secure and self-latching.
💦 Keep rescue equipment, a phone, and a first aid kit nearby.
💦 Teach children to swim, but remember that swimming lessons do not replace supervision.
💦 No running on wet pool decks unless you’re trying out for the Slip-and-Fall Olympics.
💦 Avoid diving into shallow water.
💦 Learn CPR. In an emergency, those first few minutes matter.

⚠️ Remember: Drowning is often silent. It doesn’t look like the dramatic movie scenes. Stay alert and keep an eye on everyone in and around the water.

Today’s forecast calls for sunshine, summer fun, and at least one parent wondering why they bought snacks yesterday when the pantry is already empty again.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, wear your sunscreen, and keep the feral activities between the flags and inside the fence.

Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department
“Serving the Village, protecting the Holler Heathens, and preventing poolside shenanigans one Monday at a time.” 🚒☀️🏊‍♂️🦝

Address

721 Centeral Avenue
Barboursville, WV
25504

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(304) 736-7420

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