2008 Year End Review

The Sissonville VFD saw 2008 as a very busy year responding to 559 calls for help not including the 1000 +/- First Responder Medical Calls we were dispatched for. This was 100 calls more than any year since 2004.

We responded to 40 Structure Fires (more than the past two years), 259 Auto Accidents (more than any year since 2002 when we started keeping track on this Website),  16 Vehicle Fires, 10 Rescues, 10 Brush Fires, 12 Fire Alarms, 40 Assistance Calls, 95 Investigations, 50 Other Fires (trash, etc.), 3 Searches for Missing Persons, and 9 Moveup or Standby calls for our Mutual Aid Departments.

In 2008, we received at least four grants:

1. FIRE Act Grant for $33,491.00 for a new Air Compressor and Ladders.
2. Polaris Ranger 6×6 from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco
3. Troy-Bilt Snow Blower from WCHS-TV and WVAH-TV
4. Good Neighbor Citizenship grant from State Farm Insurance for our annual Sissonville Fire & Rescue School.

Sissonville VFD Receives FIRE Act Grant

The Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department has been notified that it was awarded a United States Department of Homeland Security FIRE Act Grant for the purchase of a breathing air compressor and new ladders.  The grant award of $33,491.00 will allow the department to replace a 1960’s vintage compressor and ladders that are more than 30 years old and have seen extensive service.  This is the second FIRE Act Grant the department has received.  The previous grant was for $123,000.00 to purchase new hose, air paks, and other essential equipment.  The FIRE Act Grant process is a competitive grant process where fire departments from across the country apply for funding for projects that are deemed essential to Homeland Security.  Departments must demonstrate need, solid fiscal management, active and ongoing training, and allow the equipment to be used in mutual aid situations if needed.  The fire department has another grant application in to the Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of a new fire truck to replce a 1976 model and a 1982 model.  That grant application is still pending.  The department is also preparing to submit grant applications for the construction of a new main fire station that will be combined with a Senior Citizens Center and an ambulance station.  To date, the Fire Department has secured over $400,000.00 in grant awards and equipment over the past ten (10) years.  These grants are for equipment, training, and station improvements.  If you, or someone you know are aware of any grants that the fire department may be eligible for, please send that information to mail@station26.org.

Sissonville VFD wins WCHS/WVAH Contest

The Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department won a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower in a contest sponsored by WCHS TV8 and WVAH Fox 11.  The Snow Thrower will be used to clear the driveways and parking areas at the department’s three (3) fire stations as well as be made available to clear other public safety facilities in the area.  The Snow Thrower is valued at well over $1,000.00.  The fire department is always seeking and applying for grants and alternate sources of funding to help the department grow and meet the ever increasing needs of our community.  If you, or someone you know, is aware of any grant aopportunities, please contact the Board of Directors at the Sissonville Fire Department at bod@station26.org.  Working together we can build a stronger fire department and a more resilient community.