Ravenswood Fire Department

06/02/2026

🚒 Monday Night Training – 6/1/2026 🚒

Tonight's training focused on hoseline and hydrant operations, providing members with valuable hands-on experience that directly translates to real-world emergency responses.

Engine 20 was utilized to spray off the parking lot next to The Pit at the request of Coach Price in preparation for the start of basketball camp.

Opportunities like this are a win-win for our department and our community. Not only are we able to assist local organizations and programs, but we can also incorporate these activities into practical training that helps keep our members sharp and ready to respond when needed.

Thank you to Coach Price for allowing us the opportunity to assist and train while helping get things ready for another great basketball camp season.

06/01/2026

🚑 National CPR & AED Awareness Week 2026 🚑

June 1 – June 7, 2026

This week, the Ravenswood Fire Department joins communities across the nation in recognizing National CPR and AED Awareness Week, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of immediate action during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.

When a cardiac arrest occurs, survival depends on fast intervention. Every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces the chance of survival. That’s why bystanders become the first link in the chain of survival.

🫀 CPR keeps oxygenated blood moving to the brain and vital organs
⚡ An AED can analyze heart rhythm and deliver a lifesaving shock if needed
🚑 Early action saves lives before EMS even arrives

You don't have to be a healthcare provider or first responder to make a difference—you just need to be willing to act. Learning CPR and how to use an AED can give you the confidence to act during an emergency and potentially save the life of a family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor.

Remember the steps:
📞 Call 911 immediately
🫀 Start Hands-Only CPR
⚡ Use an AED as soon as it’s available
🤝 Continue care until help arrives

Taking a few minutes to learn CPR and AED use could mean everything to someone’s family, friends, or coworkers.

The Ravenswood Fire Department encourages all residents to get trained, stay aware of AED locations in your community, and be ready to respond.

Be the difference in someone’s worst moment.

06/01/2026

Monthly Recap for May 2026:

Dispatched to 52 calls to service. 🚒

Public Relations:

• Members participated in the 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Ripley. With 14 members completing the event in full firefighting gear, we successfully defended last year's title and became back-to-back Siller Cup Champions! 🏆

• We attended the Ravenswood High School Formal Awards Ceremony to recognize our graduating cadets and proudly present them with their black firefighter helmets. 🎓

• Truck 20 was displayed at the plaza with a large American flag in honor of Memorial Day and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. 🇺🇸

• Engine 20 and Tanker 22 visited Ravenswood Grade School for their end-of-year celebration, utilizing the deck gun to provide a refreshing water spray for students to enjoy as they kicked off summer break. 💦

If you are interested in joining or learning more, we have meetings every Monday night at 7:00 pm. All ages welcome! We are also looking for 15-17 year olds to build up our Cadet program! Come out and join us!

06/01/2026

At approximately 2126 hours on May 31, 2026, Station 20 was alerted to the Ohio River at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard for a towboat that had lost power while pushing 15 loaded coal barges downstream.

Units were requested to monitor the area of the bridge in the event the tow and barges continued drifting and posed a risk of striking the structure. Rescue 22, Boat 24, Rescue 23, and Car 20 responded with a total of 9 personnel.

Boat 24 was launched and made contact with the towboat to determine its location and status, while additional personnel remained on standby at Riverfront Park. A responding tugboat was able to assist the disabled vessel, and the tow was safely secured along the Ohio shoreline near Portland, Ohio.

All units remained on scene until the situation was stabilized and cleared shortly after 2300 hours.

Additional responding units included Ripley Volunteer Fire Department, Ravenswood Police Department, Jackson County WV Sheriff's Department, Meigs County Sheriff's Office, and WVDOH.

We would like to thank the U.S. Coast Guard and all responding agencies for their coordinated efforts to ensure the safety of river traffic and the surrounding community.

06/01/2026

Something that helps us remember the day of 9/11 are the men and women who participate in gear. We think it is a great way to honor and remember those who ran towards danger and not away from it. This is what our first responders and military continue to do day after day. This year it was brought to our attention that firefighter, Charlie Ayers, from the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, participated in gear and he is 72 years old! Next year we are going to start an award for the oldest firefighter to run or walk in gear! We truly appreciate everyone for your support!

05/30/2026

The members of Ravenswood Fire Department extend our heartfelt condolences to our Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department family, as well as the family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him during this difficult time.

Rest easy. You will never be forgotten.

View Kenna Westfall's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/29/2026

I ran across this picture this morning from our 5K this year. The work Tunnel to Towers does helps us to honor the memory of and to Never Forget all those who give everything for us. Every time we see those in service, I hope we don’t take what they do for granted. Remember, they risk their very lives to help us.

05/28/2026

🚒💦 End of the Year Celebration at Ravenswood Grade School! 💦🚒

Today, May 28, 2026, members of Station 20 took Engine 20 and Tanker 22 to Ravenswood Grade School to help celebrate the students' End of the Year Bash. Crews set up the deck gun and provided a refreshing water spray for the kids to enjoy as they wrapped up another successful school year.

We always appreciate opportunities like these to connect with our community and help make special events even more memorable. Seeing the smiles and excitement on the students' faces made for a great afternoon!

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and enjoyable summer break! ☀️😎🚒

05/28/2026

05/28/2026