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| Call Stats | |||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Jan | 23 | 21 | 28 |
| Feb | 26 | 19 | 30 |
| Mar | 37 | 23 | 14 |
| Apr | 28 | 27 | 18 |
| May | 32 | 24 | 20 |
| Jun | 20 | 21 | 25 |
| Jul | 22 | 27 | 27 |
| Aug | 25 | 21 | 31 |
| Sep | 33 | 26 | 22 |
| Oct | 25 | 19 | 27 |
| Nov | 29 | 25 | 14 |
| Dec | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| Total | 322 | 280 | 275 |
FCVFD Recent Headlines
Check back to see our annual Fish Fry Menu - Starting in Mid February.
01/23/10 FCVFD Annual Member Appreciation Dinner
Members got together on this evening for a department hosted dinner for members and their families. This is the least the department can do for all the time the members put in throughout the previous year. Congrats to Firefighter of the Year Gerald McClain and recipient of the Presidents Award Virginia Smith. The members were treated to a catered dinner followed by some music, fun and fellowship.
 Chief Palmer awarding FF of the year to Gerald McClain |
 President Bolen awarding Virginia Smith the Presidents Award |
01/14/10 Members run shed fire in second due
At approximately 6:30pm, Wellsburg and Franklin VFD's were alerted to a possible structure fire along Washington Pike near Wellsburg. Wellsburg Engine 103 arrived on scene reporting a small shed fire near an abandoned structure. Engine 76, Engine 77 and Tanker 79 responded to assist from Franklin. Crews cleared within an hour with no spread of the fire.
Franklin VFD Members end 2009 with record number of calls.
The year 2009 proved to be a trying one for the members of FCVFD. With the economy down it has hurt the funding base of the fire department. However, the fire department ran the most calls it has ever ran in a year with 322 responses. This would not be possible without the dedicated membership this department has.
11/12/2009 MVC w/ entrapment in PA
At approximately 7:50am, Franklin was toned per Washington Control to respond with Companies 30 and 35 from Pennsylvania for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Engine 76 and Engine 77 responded to assist with the extrication of the patients as well as set up landing zones for two medical helicopters. Units cleared within one hour.
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FCVFD regrets to announce the passing of former Ladies Auxillary and friend of the department Debbie Lunsford. Debbie is the mother of Fire Chief Larry C. Palmer and firefighter Korie Lunsford. Debbie was an active member of the FCVFD Ladies Auxillary and devoted many hours in the past helping the fire department in many ways. Debbie will be missed by all. Debbie showed her heart when she asked to have memorial contributions made to the fire department upon her passing.
AND WE HAVE A WINNER!
On October 31st the WV Daily Pick 4 number was 2338. Kay Sunyoger from Wintersville Ohio was our lucky winner. Kay bought her raffle ticket at the fire department booth set up at the Wellsburg Applefest.
We want to thank all of those who took a chance on our raffle.
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Franklin runs MVC with entrapment in first due 10/02/2009
Members were alerted to a vehicle on its roof with entrapment in the early morning hours. Units responded to find a SUV on its roof and removed the rear door of the SUV to gain access to the patient. Units cleared within one hour after waiting for vehicle to be removed from roadway.
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Franklin members volunteer time at Brooke County Fair
9/11 - 9/13/09
Not only did members man a booth to sell raffle tickets on the Kubota, they assisted in various other activities during the fair. Standing by for the fireworks, demolition derby and hosing kids down after mud volleyball were just a few of our tasks during the weekend.
Thanks to the Brooke County Fair Committee for another great year of fun and entertainment!
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Franklin Runs Structure in First Due 9/11/09
Franklin was alerted to a structure fire around 3 am off of Genteel Ridge Road. Initial responding units were from Franklin, Wellsburg, McKinleyville and Bethany Pike VFDs. Chief Palmer (70) had command and called for the tanker task force due to limited water supply in the area. Crews arrived on scene to find fire venting out the back of the house. Units were on Scene until 7 am conducting overhaul and cleaning up equipment. This fire is being investigated by the Brooke County Sheriffs Department along with the WV State Fire Marshalls office.
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