Montgomery Fire Department

05/23/2026

We want to congratulate Fireman Russell Hall on his graduation from Riverside High School! Russell serves the FDM and the Armstrong Creek Fire Department. We’re very proud of you Russell and we can’t wait to see what you’ll do next!

05/21/2026

On Tuesday, May 19th, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a possible commercial structure fire in Montgomery. Tower 101 responded. Tower 101 arrived to find a haze inside the building and an odor of something burning. Boomer Engine 72 arrived and deployed a hoseline due to the update of haze inside the structure. Armstrong Creek Fire Department Engine 161 arrived and stood by at the hydrant. Crews investigated the haze and determined it was coming from a heating element within an HVAC unit. Utilities were secured, and a water can was deployed to cool a belt in the system. Tower 101 also deployed its aerial device and investigated possible conditions on the roof, which were unremarkable. After the hazard was mitigated, crews ventilated the structure and removed the haze. FDM crews operated for around an hour and a half before returning to service.

05/20/2026

‼️‼️‼️UPDATE:
5/20/26 at 4:35pm

The tornado warning has been CANCELED for Kanawha County. However, the severe thunderstorm warning remain remains in effect until 9 PM tonight. Damaging winds and large hail are still expected.

The Kanawha County Disaster Siren has sounded in town due to a Tornado Warning for parts of Kanawha County.

Per the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Kanawha County and east central Putnam County, including Charleston, Cross Lanes, Sissonville, and nearby areas. At 4:09 PM, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cross Lanes and Nitro, moving east at 20 mph. Radar has indicated rotation within the storm, and a tornado could develop at any time. Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught outside, and damage to trees, vehicles, roofs, windows, and mobile homes is possible. Residents in the warned area should TAKE COVER NOW by moving to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building away from windows. If you are in a vehicle or mobile home, seek substantial shelter immediately and stay tuned for additional warnings and updates.

For our area it appears the warning will last until 4:45PM.

05/15/2026

Yesterday at 5:30 PM, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a single vehicle accident involving a vehicle in the creek in Robson. Utility 107 responded. Units from Loup Creek VFD and Armstrong Creek Fire Department arrived on scene to find a pickup truck on its side in the creek with an occupant trapped inside. Utility 107 arrived and sent its crew to assist with extrication. Crews completed a partial roof removal, and the patient was extricated. FDM units operated for approximately an hour and a half before returning to service.

05/07/2026

04/28/2026

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Fountain Block Building Fire in the City of Montgomery. On April 28th, 2001, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a reported commercial fire in Montgomery. Engine 104 responded and arrived to find a working commercial fire, well-involved, with numerous occupants trapped. Engine 104 and Truck 101 began working on rescue and removed 7 trapped occupants via ground ladder. This fire brought numerous aerial apparatus to the scene, ranging from the Oak Hill Fire Department to the City of Charleston. The Fountain Block Building Fire is a key part of the history of the FDM and we take a lot of pride in our operations that day.

04/14/2026

Today at 12:30AM, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a reported house fire in Montgomery. Chief 10 arrived on scene with a working 1-story residential structure fire. Engine 104 responded staffed with 3 personnel. Engine 104 arrived and deployed a 200ft inch ¾ attack line to the rear of the structure. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence as they made entry. The crew from Boomer Engine 72 deployed a 200ft 2 inch attack line off of Engine 104 for exposure protection and additional fire suppression. Engine 104, with assistance from the crew from Armstrong Creek Engine 161, continued fire suppression from the rear, encountering numerous holes in the floor in the process. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews began extensive overhaul operations. Due to the nature of the residence’s construction, units also encountered moderate fire conditions in the attic space. Crews operated for about 2.5 hours before returning to service. The FDM operated with 7 members on scene. We want to thank the Boomer Fire Department and Armstrong Creek Fire Department for their assistance.

04/12/2026

Yesterday at 3:40AM, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment in Eagle. Engine 104 and Utility 107 responded. 1603 arrived on scene and confirmed a single vehicle rolled on its side with 3 occupants trapped. Rescue 163 stabilized the vehicle while Engine 104 deployed their rescue tools and began extrication. One patient was removed via the back glass. A second patient was partially ejected and pinned under the vehicle. Crews utilized spreaders to lift the vehicle and extricate that patient. A third patient was trapped inside the vehicle and under the steering wheel and dash. Crews completed a roof removal and subsequently extricated that patient. All patients were transferred over to EMS care after extrication. We want to thank the Armstrong Creek Fire Department for their assistance on scene making this extrication go as smooth as possible.

04/05/2026

Today at 10:30AM, your FDM members were alerted to respond for a reported house fire with entrapment in Montgomery. 10-04 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire from the second floor of a residence. Engine 102 responded and arrived shortly after. The crew from E-102 deployed a 200ft 2in crosslay for fire suppression and secured their own water supply. The fire was quickly located on the A-side of the 2nd floor and was extinguished. While the fire was being knocked, crews completed searches of the residence which proved to be negative. Due to the nature of the residence’s construction, units worked on opening up the structure and completed extensive overhaul. The FDM operated on scene for an hour and a half with 12 personnel. We want to thank the Boomer Fire Department and Armstrong Creek Fire Department for all their assistance.

03/25/2026

At 8PM Tuesday evening, your FDM members were alerted to respond to a reported house fire in Gauley Bridge. Engine 102 and Engine 104 responded. Units from Gauley Bridge arrived on scene with a well involved residential fire. Engine 102 arrived and sent their crew to assist with fire suppression, Engine 104 reported to staging. Crews went “line-over-ladder” to make entry into the residence. Engine 102 also assisted with overhaul before returning to service around an hour later. The FDM operated with 8 members on scene, with 3 more in the station for coverage.