Gilbert Vol. Fire Dept 1300. - Public Information

08/21/2026

Baisden VFD would like to thank Gilbert Vol. Fire Dept 1300. - Public Information , Wharncliffe Vfd, Iaeger VFD, and Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department for responding to assist with the structure fire at Isaban.

We would also like to thank Jan-Care Ambulance & General EMS for responding.

08/17/2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Five minutes could mean the difference between safety or disaster in your home. Now a new survey is out that can help you, in minutes, plan and protect your home. I…

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Gilbert’s Hunter Grimmett and Braden Champagne and Wharncliffe’s Kirk Jordan and Crystal Jordan and and Hanover’s Kris Browning and Logan Brown and few from Logan 200 on passing you Fire Fighter 1 class

08/17/2026

🎒🔥 BACK TO SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY! 🔥🏫

As students across West Virginia prepare to head back to the classroom, the Fire Marshals Association of West Virginia reminds families, educators, and school staff that fire safety should be part of everyone's back-to-school routine.

🏠 FIRE SAFETY STARTS AT HOME

Back-to-school schedules can make mornings and evenings busy, but a few simple habits can help keep your family safe:

🔥 Make sure your home has working smoke alarms and test them regularly.

🚪 Have a home fire escape plan and make sure children know two ways out when possible.

📍 Pick a safe meeting place outside where everyone knows to gather during an emergency.

🍳 Never leave cooking unattended, especially during busy mornings or after-school meal preparation.

🔌 Avoid overloading electrical outlets, power strips, and extension cords.

🔋 Use the proper chargers for phones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, and other rechargeable devices. Never charge devices on beds, couches, or other combustible surfaces.

🔥 Teach children that matches, lighters, and fire are tools for adults, not toys.

🏫 PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY AT SCHOOL

🚨 Take every fire alarm seriously and evacuate immediately when instructed.

🚶 Know and follow your classroom's designated evacuation route.

🚪 Keep classroom exits, corridors, and evacuation paths clear at all times.

📦 Never allow decorations, furniture, classroom projects, or stored materials to block doors or exit pathways.

🔌 Use electrical equipment safely and report damaged cords, outlets, or other electrical hazards.

🧯 Keep fire extinguishers, alarm pull stations, electrical panels, and other fire protection equipment visible and accessible.

👩‍🏫 Teachers and staff should review emergency procedures with students and make sure everyone knows what to do during a fire drill or actual emergency.

🔥 FIRE DRILLS MATTER!

Fire drills give students and staff an opportunity to practice how they will respond during a real emergency. Take every drill seriously, stay calm, follow instructions, exit quickly and safely, and remain at the designated assembly area until instructed otherwise.

📣 HELP US SPREAD THE MESSAGE!

We encourage everyone to share this post with your family, friends, schools, teachers, fire departments, and communities. A simple share can help put important fire safety information in front of more West Virginians as our students return to school.

Together, we can help make this school year a safe and successful one for students, educators, school employees, and families across the Mountain State! ❤️💛💙

🔥 PREVENTION • EDUCATION • SAFETY

Fire Marshals Association of West Virginia

08/07/2026

Mingo 911 is experiencing sporadic issues with 911 and Administration calls. Frontier has been advised and have Techs enroute. 911 has reverted to 2nd phone system utilizing the following numbers: 304-236-3614 and 304-236-3613 / Please use these numbers only for Emergencies should you not be able to get through on 911.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/IqQD19z

07/29/2026

Click Here to Take the West Virginia State Fire Marshal Home Safety SurveyWe are excited to announce that the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has officially launched our new, digital Home Safety Survey, and we are asking for your help to get it into the hands of your residents.

07/26/2026

Baisden VFD wants to make sure everyone traveling near the Gilbert Creek tunnel is aware of the updated traffic pattern.

The Gilbert Creek Connector now runs as the through route, connecting Gilbert Creek all the way up to King Coal Highway and Ben Creek. Drivers coming out of the tunnel onto the connector must stop before entering. The same applies at the top of Ben Creek Mountain: traffic coming off Ben Creek onto the connector must now stop before proceeding.

Drivers continuing straight through on King Coal Highway and the connector do have the right of way, but please still slow down through both intersections. Not everyone has adjusted to the new pattern yet.

Please help spread the word so we can avoid a serious accident here.

07/20/2026

07/08/2026

Gilbert volunteer fire and rescue station 1300 was a little busy last month not only was we busy out of the station we was busy in station training doing work details to be ready for the next call