Coal City Volunteer Fire and EMS

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Coal City Volunteer Fire and EMS

Coal City Volunteer Fire & EMS proudly serves our community with 100% volunteer members.

We provide fire, rescue, and emergency services, with paid EMS staffing ensuring reliable medical coverage and quality patient care 24/7.

06/07/2026

On Sunday June 7, 2026 at 0218 hours units were dispatched to the 100 block of Compton Street in Coal City for a structure fire. Sophia Area VFD, Beaver VFD, and Coal City EMS also responded to the scene.

UNITS ON SCENE:
Rescue 51
Utility 52
Chief 1
Ambulance 1

06/02/2026

PRESS RELEASE

On Sunday May 31, 2026 at 0655 hours Coal City Volunteer Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 200 Block of Whitby Road in Coal City for a reported structure fire.

Engine 51 arrived at 0702 and reported a working fire. Crews were then advised by neighbors of someone possibly inside.

At 0718 interior crews located a victim who had succumbed to injuries inside the fire.

Coal City VFD-EMS was assisted on scene by Beaver VFD, Sophia Area VFD and Coal City EMS.

No further information will be released at this time and the fire is under investigation by the West Virginia State Fire Marshall’s Office and Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office.

05/31/2026

⚠️ ATTENTION⚠️

Whitby Road in the 200 Block in Coal City will be SHUT DOWN for an extended period of time.

We will update when reopened.

UPDATE 1043 AM

ONE LANE is now opened.

UPDATE 656PM

Roadway is completely open.

05/27/2026

On Monday May 25, 2026 at 2340 hours, units were dispatched to the 4100 Block of Coal City Road in Lillybrook for a vehicle accident with injuries. Coal City EMS, Raleigh County Sheriffs Office and Laxtons Wreckers also responded to the scene.

05/21/2026

Today we celebrated EMS Week with a cookout for the incredible men and women who dedicate their lives to serving our community. It was great to spend time together, enjoy some good food, share laughs, make memories, and relax for a little while. We are thankful for each and every one of our EMS providers and all they do. Happy EMS week!

05/19/2026

On Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 1401 hours, units were dispatched to the 200 Block of Rabbit Run in Blue Jay to assist Beaver VFD with a structure fire. Ghent VFD, Bradley VFD, Ghent EMS, JanCare Ambulance, West Virginia State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene.

Unit On Scene:
Engine 51
Tanker 52
Utility 52
Command 51

05/18/2026

🚑🔥 Happy EMS Week 2026! 🔥🚑

This week, we proudly recognize the dedicated men and women of EMS who answer the call day and night, providing compassionate, lifesaving care when our community needs it most.

We are proud of our EMS personnel and the countless hours they dedicate to training, responding, and serving our community with professionalism and heart. Whether it’s a medical emergency, accident, critical transport, or simply being there during someone’s worst day.

When fire and EMS work together as one team, it means faster response times, better coordination, and a higher level of care for the people we serve. Our firefighters and EMS providers train side by side, respond together, and work with one mission: protecting lives and serving our community.

To all EMS providers, thank you for your sacrifice, dedication, and commitment to making a difference every single day.

Happy EMS Week 2026! 💚🚑

05/14/2026

🚨 ANSWER THE CALL. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 🚨

Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself? To serve your community, gain valuable skills, and stand beside a family that always has your back?

Now is your chance.

At Coal City Volunteer Fire & EMS, we are looking for dedicated individuals ready to step up and serve. Whether you’re interested in firefighting, EMS, helping at scenes, or supporting your community behind the scenes — there is a place for you here.

🔥 No experience? No problem. We provide training.
🚑 Serve your community when it matters most.
🤝 Join a team built on brotherhood, commitment, and pride.
💪 Make an impact that truly matters.

The pager doesn’t just call firefighters — it calls leaders, neighbors, and people willing to make a difference.

Join Coal City Volunteer Fire & EMS today.
📩 Message us for more information or stop by station 1 any Tuesday at 6PM to learn how you can become part of the family.

Courage. Commitment. Community.

Address

1715 Coal City Road
Coal City, WV
25823

Telephone

+13046833945

Website

http://www.coalcityvfd.org/

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