Frametown Volunteer Fire Department

06/11/2026

At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Otter, or near Clay, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. ...

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Clendenin to 7 miles north of Ansted to near Dry Creek to near Northfork. Movement was ...

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the team of senior instructors at our Junior Firefighter Camp for receiving the Firehouse Community Service award! This team includes Steve Himes, Randy James, Jim Oldaker, Brian Grieco, Matt Reed, Cathy McCray, and Ross Martin. 🔥

The senior instructors design, deliver, and supervise a weeklong training for junior firefighters at the West Virginia State Fire Academy, bringing in 150 participants, ages 14-17, from all around the country each year. Collectively, these instructors have donated more than 2,500 hours of service to the program over the past 15 years! 🚒

06/06/2026

Don’t stop training!

🔥🚒 FIREFIGHTERS READ THE SMOKE.

When most people see a fire, they focus on the flames.

Firefighters look at the smoke.

Because smoke can provide important clues about fire conditions before crews ever enter a building.

🌫️ Is the smoke increasing in volume?
🌫️ Is it moving faster?
🌫️ Is it becoming thicker?
🌫️ Is it changing color or direction?

These observations help firefighters assess fire development, potential fire spread, ventilation effects, and hazards that may not yet be visible.

Smoke is one of the most valuable sources of information on the fireground. Changes in smoke conditions can indicate changes in heat, fuel involvement, airflow, and overall fire behavior.

🔥 Flames show what is already burning.

🌫️ Smoke can help firefighters understand what the fire may be doing beyond what they can immediately see.

That is why firefighters constantly observe, analyze, and reassess smoke conditions throughout an incident.

🚒 Smoke is not just a byproduct of fire—it is information.

Observe. Analyze. Adapt.

06/05/2026

‼️Reminder‼️

🚒 Calling All Future Firefighters! 🚒

Are you ready to step up, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger than yourself? Join us for our Junior Firefighters Auto Extrication Training!

🔥 What You’ll Experience:
Hands-on, real-world training where you’ll learn life-saving auto extrication techniques, work as a team, and train alongside experienced firefighters.

📍 Location:
Frametown Volunteer Fire Department, Station 4
485 Wilsie Road, Frametown, WV

📆 Date:
June 27th, 2026

🕙 Time:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🍔 Lunch:
Provided for all attendees

👨‍🚒 Who Can Attend:
All ages welcome! Whether you’re curious or already interested in the fire service, this is your chance to get involved.

💪 Why Join?
Build skills. Gain confidence. Make a difference in your community.

👉 Come learn, train, and serve with us—your journey as a firefighter could start here!

06/05/2026

🚒 Braxton County Ladder Truck Training – All Departments Welcome! 🚒

The Braxton County Ladder Truck will be conducting hands-on training on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 PM at the Days Inn.

06/01/2026

✨REMINDER ✨
Please be sure to keep an eye out for mile markers along your trip! If you have a medical emergency, being able to tell emergency personnel your last mile marker is important.

05/29/2026

🚒 Calling All Future Firefighters! 🚒

Are you ready to step up, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger than yourself? Join us for our Junior Firefighters Auto Extrication Training!

🔥 What You’ll Experience:
Hands-on, real-world training where you’ll learn life-saving auto extrication techniques, work as a team, and train alongside experienced firefighters.

📍 Location:
Frametown Volunteer Fire Department, Station 4
485 Wilsie Road, Frametown, WV

📆 Date:
June 27th, 2026

🕙 Time:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🍔 Lunch:
Provided for all attendees

👨‍🚒 Who Can Attend:
All ages welcome! Whether you’re curious or already interested in the fire service, this is your chance to get involved.

💪 Why Join?
Build skills. Gain confidence. Make a difference in your community.

👉 Come learn, train, and serve with us—your journey as a firefighter could start here!