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| There are four fire stations throughout the city. Station I is located at 315 4th Avenue, Station II is at 4911 McClung Street. Station III is at 1112 Weberwood Drive, and Station IV is located at 1103 Jefferson Road. An authorized crew of 40 full-time career firefighters and two part-time paid on-call firefighters serve the South Charleston area. |
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| A three platoon shift system with at least ten firefighters on duty at all times provides round-the-clock overage every day of the year. All full time firefighters have to complete the United States Department of Labor Journeyman Firefighter Program within three years of initial employment. Additionally, every full time firefighter is an Emergency Medical Technician, certified in hazardous materials response, and trained in all areas of rescue. |
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| The fire department not only responds to fires, but many other types of emergencies as well. They are the primary rescue unit called to provide auto accident extrication, confined space rescue, water rescue, high angle rescue, and deal with hazardous material situations. The department responds along with the Kanawha County Ambulance Authority as medical rapid responders, and the engine companies are equipped with heart monitor defibrillators. |
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| South Charleston Fire Department equipment includes four engine companies in service with one reserve engine, a rescue unit, a 55-foot ladder truck, a water rescue truck, a command post trailer, a hazardous materials trailer, a trench rescue trailer, a technical rescue unit, and two swift-water boats that can be placed anywhere that the need arises. |
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| In addition to all of these services, the fire department also offers classes for the general public. Some recently offered classes include CPR, fire extinguisher use, fire safety, first aid, and shelter-in-place. The department maintains an ongoing relationship with area industrial companies and businesses through on-site training in local plants. Businesses are also encouraged to join the Kanawha Valley Life Safe Program, which provides fire inspections, fire warden and employee training. |
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For All EMERGENCIES Dial 911
All Numbers are for NON-EMERGENCY use only
Fire Chief Greg Petry 744-0079
Shift Commanders 744-0075
Assistant Chief Steve Samples
Assistant Chief Mark Simmons
Assistant Chief John Taylor
Station #1 315 4th Avenue
Station #2 4911 McClung Street
Station #3 1112 Weberwood Drive
Station #4 1103 Jefferson Road
Burning permits are issued between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. There is no charge for burning permits. Only dead vegetation (small tree branches less than 2 inches in diameter, etc.) will be approved. Burning of building materials, roofing materials, tires ad trash are strictly prohibited. For more information call 744-0079.
For group tours of a fire station please call the on-duty Shift Commander at 744-0075.
The South Charleston Fire Department consists of 4 stations that are staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. |
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Fire Department E-Mail Addresses
Fire Chief - Greg Petry
Secretary - Suzanne Ellis
Shift A Commander - John Taylor
Shift B Commander - Steve Samples
Shift C Commander - Mark Simmons |
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