• Wildfire Training Taxing for Newbies, Veterans

    News
    The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
    Posted: June 12th, 2013

    The Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy is being held on West Virginia University property.

  • Nine Hurt in 38 Vehicle Pileup in West Virginia

    News
    The Associated Press
    Posted: June 7th, 2013

    Nine Hurt in 38 Vehicle Pileup in West Virginia

    Two people were critically hurt and seven others were injured when 38 vehicles piled up on an interstate bridge in St. Albans.

  • W.Va. Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Arsonist

    News
    The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
    Posted: May 22nd, 2013

    David White was convicted of torching vehicles in a state police parking lot.

  • W.Va. Firehouse Wins Green Certification

    News
    The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
    Posted: May 13th, 2013

    In Morgantown, the firehouse has won Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

  • Three Fires Remind W.Va. Crews of Past Arson Spree

    News
    Charleston Gazette (West Virginia)
    Posted: May 11th, 2013

    Despite a recent rash of fires in Summersville, firefighter don't believe it is tied to the 2012 arson spree that put residents on edge.

  • W.Va. State Fire Marshal Retires

    News
    The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
    Posted: May 4th, 2013

    Sterling Lewis was a frequent speaker when called before legislative interims committees in recent years to discuss issues that affected fire safety and prevention.

  • Suits Settled in Fatal W.Va. Fire Truck Crash

    News
    The Roanoke Times, Va.
    Posted: May 1st, 2013

    Settlements in two lawsuits tied to the deaths of two Rocky Mount firefighters, killed in a fatal fire truck crash in July 2010 have been reached. One legal action remains.

  • Attempt to Legalize Fireworks in W.Va. Fizzles Again

    News
    The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
    Posted: April 24th, 2013

    A seventh effort to legalize "energetic" fireworks in West Virginia flamed out like a wet fuse, but the chief lobbyist isn't ready to put away his matches.

  • Insurance Surcharge Pitched For W.Va. Fire Depts.

    News
    Williamson Daily News, W.Va.
    Posted: April 1st, 2013

    A West Virginia state senator is proposing a one percent surcharge on fire and casualty insurance that would benefit volunteer and part-time fire departments.

  • Speak Up: Tactical Vs. Strategic Decision-Making on Arrival

    Article
    Posted: April 1st, 2013

    I have been using elements of Chief Mark Emery’s series “How to Nail Your First-Due Responsibility” to reinforce the importance of distinguishing between tactical and strategic-level decision-making in the minds of our first-arriving officers. One...