Bethany Vol. Fire Dept - Station 20

05/31/2026

Some photos of our new recruits accomplishing there Live Burn Skills today in the City of Weirton. Special thanks to Captain Dustin Laffey for capturing the day and also to a lot of great instructors who were present to pass down their knowledge to the young blood!

05/31/2026

Today Three Bethany Firefighters completed there Firefighter 1 Live Burn at the Weirton FD Training Center. These Three will now move forward to complete there Written exam and complete their Hazmat Operations in the coming weeks. Congratulations Liz Hill, Justin Duke, and Corey Cunningham. Other members attended today to provide equipment, support, and manpower throughout the burn.

05/30/2026

Today Bethany Fire Department members attended the Funeral Service for LT. Hunter Seidler of the West Liberty Fire Dept. Hunter was a true asset to the community and will always be remembered by the local Fire Departments and Community for his service. Rest in Peace Brother!

05/30/2026

Overnight Bethany Volunteers were dispatched with West Liberty for a Structure Fire in the Clinton area of Ohio County. Engine 20’s Crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul of a medium sized outbuilding. Also on scene was Triadelphia and Windsor Heights VFD along with Ohio County EMS.

05/29/2026

This evening Rescue 20 and Chief 22 secured a Landing Zone for Stat Medevac 15 in the town for a critical medical emergency.

05/27/2026

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire West Liberty Vol Fire Dept and the Seidler Family during this very difficult time.

05/16/2026

Bethany Volunteers along with other County Fire Departments are out at the Foundry Church on Washington Pike this afternoon for a Touch a Truck event. Stop by till 6 to meet your Volunteer Firefighters and some of the Equipment that protects Brooke County.

05/06/2026

Last evening, Members from Bethany, McKinleyville and Franklin Fire Departments along with Brooke County Emergency Management participated in a Site Walk Through and Pre Plan Exercise at a local Williams Energy Pad off of Mcadoo Ridge. This event gave agencies hands on knowledge with what to expect when responding to an incident on the site and what hazardous materials are involved to act accordingly if an incident was to take place. We would like to Thank Williams Energy and Brooke County EMA for hosting this drill and taking time to meet with local Fire Departments to coordinate emergency response plans.

05/04/2026

Today we recognize International Firefighters Day and the men and women who continue to answer the call without hesitation.

We’re proud of the strong, dedicated group of firefighters here at Bethany VFD who serve with professionalism and pride every day.

We also stand alongside our mutual aid partners across Brooke and Ohio Counties, because when the call comes in, we operate as one team.

Thank you to all firefighters for your service and sacrifice. Stay safe.

05/03/2026

We are honored to have had the opportunity to spend time with Hackworth Fire Collection and to be a small part of the important work they are doing to preserve the history of the fire service across West Virginia.

Their recent visit to Bethany, along with surrounding Brooke County departments, was more than just a stop—it was a reminder of where we came from, the traditions we carry, and the responsibility we have to pass that legacy on to the next generation. The fire service is built on history, pride, and brotherhood, and organizations like Hackworth Fire Collection ensure those stories are never lost.

Featured in this segment is Chief Mitchell, speaking on the history, pride, and continued mission of the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department and the importance of preserving that legacy.

We strongly encourage any department with an interest in preserving their history to connect with Hackworth Fire Collection. What they are doing for the fire service is something truly special.

Thank you again for the visit—we look forward to continuing that relationship in the future.

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