Fire Fighters of Huntington WV

Fire Fighters of Huntington WV Protecting the citizens and visitors of the City of Huntington, West Virginia since 1897. We strive to keep ourselves safe, fit and alert.
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*****This Page is Run by Firefighters of The City of Huntington*****The Huntington Fire Department works safely and diligently to protect the lives and property of the people of our City from fire and other hazards. We utilize our available resources to deliver the highest possible quality of service through fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, rescue services and mitigation of the effects of natural and manmade disasters.We are an essential part of our City and honor our important mission and each other by conducting ourselves in a disciplined manner with sincerity, honesty and dedication. We are committed to excellence and must work hard to train and prepare for our duties. Our professional conduct and appearance enhance a valued relationship with the citizens we serve. Our apparatus, buildings, equipment and supplies are the tools we use to accomplish our important mission and are treated with care and respect. A response ready posture is our goal at all times.. The lives and property of the people of our City are dependent upon our performance. We are The Huntington Fire Department.Established as a professional department in 1897, the Huntington Fire Department has a long rich heritage dating back to the 19th century. The department currently provides nine fully staffed companies with a compliment of support staff and apparatus responding from six stations strategically located fire stations throughout the city of approximately 51,475 people. The Huntington Fire Department is responsible for the fire protection of a myriad of diverse industries, schools, commercial businesses, transportation and residential structures and provides first responder emergency medical assistance.Huntington is located on the Southern banks of the Ohio River and its tributaries, and is the river's largest port area. The fire department is capable of water rescue operations and is the host locality to the Regional # 6 West Virginia Regional Response Team which provides Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Team responses.The Huntington Fire Department holds a Class 2 rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and was the first department in the State to achieve this status. Last departmental evaluation was performed in 2010.

Today marks the end of a proud career. For 20 years Lt. Scott Acker has led by example at every turn, most recently work...
08/22/2025

Today marks the end of a proud career. For 20 years Lt. Scott Acker has led by example at every turn, most recently working as our Asst. Training Officer.
He has led the Christmas Boot Drive for kids at the City Mission for 18 years providing a Christmas for thousands of kids in need. A founding anchor & the sombrero wearing face of our multiple People’s Choice Championships at Chilifest.
Scott served honorably for 22 years in the United States Navy as a Corpsman with multiple deployments, retiring in 2011. He is the example of service to the community & country we all strive to achieve.
Thank you for everything Lt. Acker, enjoy your well earned retirement, your leadership & dedication to the job will be an example for future Firefighters to look up to.

Big things happening at the Huntington Fire Department! We are accepting applications for the position of probationary f...
08/22/2025

Big things happening at the Huntington Fire Department! We are accepting applications for the position of probationary firefighter, and will be testing soon! Are you interested in a rewarding career with the Huntington Fire Department? Follow this link to download an application you can turn in to the Clerks office in City Hall.

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/document-center/HFD_Application-1.pdf

Or you can apply online at the following…..

https://hfdwv.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMVfuBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoDA5cnJSRcLHqyqSg4x57G1ys-zLjBoMwQp0gbTndYUtYLDpVegC4FB3GbJ_aem_5n-9hNPUdSYheOedYGeFzQ

All applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the application deadline and must
have a high school diploma or GED.

Play a round of golf on one of Charleston’s iconic courses and help support your local firefighters.
08/20/2025

Play a round of golf on one of Charleston’s iconic courses and help support your local firefighters.

Excited to announce our 1st Annual Charleston Fire Fighters Local 317 Golf Outing! This will be open to anyone but we would love to see other FD’s come join us as well. We also need your support! If you don’t play golf but would like to sponsor a hole it would be greatly appreciated! Contact one of the two numbers below to secure your team today!

School starts back in the morning. Please pay extra attention when commuting to work. Give yourself extra time and be ca...
08/13/2025

School starts back in the morning. Please pay extra attention when commuting to work. Give yourself extra time and be cautious near school buses.

08/11/2025
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Chief Joseph Nance. Chief Nance passed away on July 31, ...
08/04/2025

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Chief Joseph Nance.

Chief Nance passed away on July 31, 2025 at the age of 83 in Huntington. Born on September 2, 1941, Joe served in the US Army and then served 28 years on the City of Huntington Fire Dept. climbing the ranks to Chief.
Joe is survived by his wife Sharon of 62 years; two daughters, Angela Nance of Huntington and Leigh Ann Gillette of Barboursville; one brother, James Nance of Proctorville, OH; four grandchildren, Bradley Massie (Lauren), Kylie Myers (Stetson), Zachary Spears (Andres) and Paul Thomas “Trey” Gillette III; and two great-grandchildren, Harlan Myers and Boyd Myers. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville prior to the service at Woodmere Memorial Park.
Rest in peace Chief.

Our friends and partners at West Virginia Tourism are looking for volunteers to help with the 2025 Spartan World Champio...
07/24/2025

Our friends and partners at West Virginia Tourism are looking for volunteers to help with the 2025 Spartan World Championship. This is the first time these races have been held anywhere besides Sparta, Greece!

Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry, volunteer t-shirt, meals and refreshments the days of the race, codes for discounts on merchandise and a free championship hoodie.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience these races from behind the curtain and see world-class athletes go head-to-head on one of the nations toughest courses.

Great teamwork. Glad to have our partners at CCEMS and CC911.
07/12/2025

Great teamwork. Glad to have our partners at CCEMS and CC911.

First responders were called to Huntington's Harris Riverfront Park Saturday morning to assist a barge worker.Dispatchers said a call was received about 10:45

Shoutout to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1064 for donating snacks! And thanks always to the Compass Huntington crew for...
07/11/2025

Shoutout to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1064 for donating snacks! And thanks always to the Compass Huntington crew for always taking care of us.

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839 7th Avenue
Huntington, WV
25701

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