| 2008 Year end statistics |
| Sun. Jan 4th 2009 |
Our statistics are now posted for the year of 2008, which was the busiest year on record for New Creek Fire. 762 incidents were handled by the department. You can view the types of calls as well as other reports including; property use, response times, apparatus response, and oth...
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| New Bunk/Storage room nearly complete |
| Wed. Dec 24th 2008 |
Crews began working on converting the "old meeting room" into a new bunk room for the firefighters, and a storage room for the ladies axillary. Crews enclosed a large refrigerator and added 3 levels of shelves to assist with storage. A half wall was also built to give some privacy wi...
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| New "Smokey the Bear" sign donated |
| Thu. Dec 18th 2008 |
A representative from the West Virginia Forestry Department stopped by the station today to complete some paperwork and drop off some literature. The representative was very happy and suprised to find crews "in station" when there typically are none in other stations. Because of this, ...
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| Air/Light 38 gets audio upgrade |
| Thu. Dec 18th 2008 |
Members decided to make the ride in Air/Light 38 a little more enjoyable by installing a cd player and speakers. Captain Cox donated a cd player and 2 speakers that he no longer needed. Crews also bought 2 additional speakers for the rear of the cab. Although the new system really isn't so...
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| New exercise equipment |
| Tue. Dec 16th 2008 |
The 2 new treadmills were assembled and placed into service today, along with the universal weight machine. The bow-flex will be picked up and placed into service within the next few days. Members are urged to use the new equipment, but are required to read the rules, and sign the "gym use ...
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| Winter storm brings out volunteers |
| Tue. Dec 16th 2008 |
A winter storm warning was issued for the entire New Creek area. Although no emergency incidents were reported within the area, Station 38 had 11 volunteers ready for whatever mother nature had in store. Crews used the time waiting on calls wisely by cleaning the station and apparatus. Crews a...
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| Merry Christmas! |
| Sun. Dec 14th 2008 |
The membership of the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Click on the link below for a personalized Christmas card from our junior firefighters.
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| Air/Light 38 and FF Downey featured in PA Fireman |
| Tue. Dec 9th 2008 |
Check out this months edition of "The Pennsylvania Fireman" to see photos of Air/Light 38 and firefighter Drake Downey. The article is on the new NFPA 1901 standards for fire apparatus. The photos were taken at the last Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighter's Association meeting held in ...
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| November busiest month on record |
| Mon. Dec 1st 2008 |
November 2008 was the busiest month ever recorded for New Creek Fire. The department responded to 75 emergency incidents, beating the previous record of 72 which has been reached 3 times this year already.
For those who are interested, the monthly statistics have been posted at the stat...
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| New Creek VFD wins State EMS awards |
| Fri. Nov 14th 2008 |
Members were notified on Friday that the department has been honored by receiving the prestigious "EMS Agency of the year" award from the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. Members were also notified that Chief Chris Biggs was awarded the "EMS Administ...
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