FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2020 W.Va. Fire Marshal busts bogus would-be electricians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than a dozen individuals who traveled to Charleston this week to take the state electrician’s exam were instead arrested on federal …
W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest Hardy County couple charged in arson investigation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office today announced the arrest of a Hardy County husband and wife, stemming from a storage facility fire that …
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree today recognized individuals involved in the heroic efforts that saved the life of a young girl in Wood County. Six East Wood volunteer firefighters - Gary Goodwin, Kevin Harris, Keely …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshals identify juvenile suspects in Berkeley Arson CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is thanking the public for assisting a Berkeley County arson investigation. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 2, 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Harrison County man CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of a Harrison County man in connection with setting a fire in his mother’s …
W.Va. Fire Marshal busts bogus would-be electricians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Four individuals lied when they applied to become West Virginia-licensed electricians and then showed up to take the necessary exam Tuesday – apparently unaware that a multi-agency …
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Daylight Saving Time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone to turn their clocks back one hour and to also change their …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2019 2019 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners Announced CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Schoolchildren from across West Virginia have added color and creativity to an always-important safety message with this year’s winning entries …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2019 “Not Every Hero Wears A Cape” is this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshals arrest three affiliated with a Raleigh fire department CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces today the arrest of three people affiliated with a Raleigh …
W.Va. State Fire Marshals seek information in Upshur investigation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates the recent arson on an Upshur County property. The incident occurred in the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mercer couple charged with operating illegal tire dump site CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Inspectors with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office have charged two Mercer County residents with operating an illegal outdoor tire storage …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Upshur County man CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces arson charges filed against a man in connection with a fire set to his residence …
W.Va. State Fire Marshals seek information in Nicholas investigation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates the recent arson of multiple structures on a Nicholas County property. The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 5, 2019 Monongalia man arrested for arson over fireworks apartment fire CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have arrested a Monongalia County tenant, alleging he set his own apartment …
State Fire Marshal’s Office celebrates 110th anniversary with open house event CHARLESTON, WV – Firefighters, past and present Fire Commission members, media, current staff and local citizens stopped by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in Charleston on …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshals charge Harrison Co. man CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces arson charges filed against a man in connection with a fire set to a residence in April. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2019 W.Va. State Fire Marshal’s Office marks 110th anniversary with open house, reception CHARLESTON, W.Va. – 1909: Arizona and New Mexico were not yet states. William Howard Taft was president. The U.S. Army had just …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2019 State Fire Marshal urges safety this Fourth of July CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to wish everyone a very happy and safe upcoming 4th of July holiday and remind residents …
W.Va. State Fire Marshals looking for information in Kanawha investigation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help as it investigates the recent arson of a Kanawha County home. A man who appears in …
