Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department

01/25/2026

At approximately 13:41:57 on 01/24/2026 we were notified via Central Dispatch of a Structure Fire on the 1000 block of Grandview Street. When crews arrived they laid in from the hydrant to supply water. 2 sheds and one trailer were deemed a total loss. Crews were out for several hours and even responded back for a rekindle. After this units cleared without incident.

*A thank you to the kind gentleman who provided our crews with hot coffee during this cold extinguishment*

Other Agencies Include -
Wood County Sheriff’s Office - WV, WVU Medicine CCAS, East Wood VFD, Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department, Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department

10/06/2025

09/10/2025

Press Release:

This past summer, the Lubeck, Washington Bottom, and Blennerhassett Fire Departments strengthened our Automatic Aid Agreement to include all emergency calls, excluding medical emergencies.

What does this mean for our communities?
• Faster response times from the moment a call is received
• Increased manpower to handle emergency incidents
• Additional apparatus and resources available when needed

To support this change, our departments are currently participating in a multi-week Emergency Management and Incident Command training program.

As always, our mission is to serve and protect the citizens of our communities with the highest level of dedication and professionalism.

03/19/2025

Update: Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 10:02AM EDT until March 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour
..Very dry conditions and gusty winds will create an enhanced risk for wildfire ignition and spread today...

* Timing...From 11 AM this morning until 10 PM this evening.

* Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.

* Temperatures...Up to 75 to 85 degrees.

* Impacts...Enhanced risk of wildfire ignition and spread.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly.
A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

05/20/2024

We have AWESOME local first responders! Andrew Watson and Brandon Blosser of the Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department were a blessing to the Rejoice Music concert Saturday night at Blennerhassett Middle School. We're so thankful for their community-focused assistance and support!

08/26/2023

05/13/2023

We hope to see everyone tomorrow at our annual spaghetti dinner! If you haven’t seen our fire department yet…….here’s your chance!! See ya then!

05/05/2023