New Manchester Volunteer Fire Department

10/02/2025

REMINDER, It's that time of year again. Please abide by WV burning laws, including time restrictions and materials (only brush and natural vegetation may be burned - no trash, tires, lumber, furniture, building materials, etc.) Also, please be mindful of conditions (dry weather, wind, etc.) before you burn.

10/02/2025

With special thanks to Chester Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their fire safety trailer and New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department for helping out by bringing a truck and crew.

09/25/2025

Please continue to be mindful of prevailing conditions as well as state laws regarding burning. Only brush and natural vegetation may be burned, and it is illegal to leave a fire unattended.

09/19/2025

Thank you to the Hancock County Commission for the quick response in issuing this order to protect the property and residents of the county. Please share with your friends and neighbors!

09-19-2025 Hancock County Burn Ban

09/18/2025

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09/18/2025

Please keep this data in mind before you decide to do any outdoor burning. Everything is very dry, and fire can spread quickly. Last fall, we had a significant number of large, out-of-control fires due to open burning. We would like not to repeat that this year.

Drought update . . . The latest drought monitor places much of our region under severe drought conditions. Portions of Jefferson, Brooke, Hancock, Carroll, and Columbiana have been upgraded to an extreme drought. droughtmonitor.unl.edu

08/19/2025

Today we renewed our Rapid Response License through WVOEMS!

This 4-year license allows us to continue providing Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the citizens of our district, as well as to neighboring mutual aid districts when needed.

We also successfully passed inspection for both of our state-licensed response vehicles, ensuring they’re ready and fully equipped to serve our community.

04/24/2025

On 4/22/2025 we conducted a mock DUI for Oak Glen High School prior to their prom. We'd like to thank New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff's Departmen (Chance Weyand), Lifeteam EMS , and Six Recycling (Greg Six II) for helping to put this on for the students. It's just another way for us to be involved with the communities we serve. Special thanks to Jeremiah Cole and Justin Shaw for also volunteering to help out this year.

04/19/2025

New Manchester ( Station 5) was requested for mutual aid to a brush fire on Bell Hill Rd. Concurrently, New Cumberland (Station 9) and Oakland District (Station 8) was on another brush fire on Turkey Foot Rd. Squad 51, supported by Mule 5 and 4 personnel, Tanker 55, 2 personnel, and Engine 56, 4 personnel, responded within minutes. Upon arrival, 51 encountered a fire spanning approximately 1 acre, fueled by strong winds. The deployment of Mule 5 effectively halted the fire's progress within 5 minutes. New Cumberland VFD personnel provided additional support on scene, while Newell VFD was toned but returned to service before arriving on scene.

04/12/2025

Thanks for taking good care of the old truck, Carl J. Haunz !

04/04/2025

Newell (Station 7) and New Manchester (Station 5) were dispatched to a trailer fire off Washington School Rd. E50 and E72 responded with three personnel each. Newell 702 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke throughout. New Manchester 501 also responded to the scene, which quickly became fully involved. Engine 50 arrived on scene with heavy fire throughout and initiated an aggressive interior attack with two 1 3/4 lines. Engine 72 provided backup to the E50 crew. Tanker 75 and 55 were also on scene. Mutual aid was received from New Cumberland VFD (E96 and S91) and Chester VFD (R65).

03/19/2025

As a reminder, it is forest fire season, so please obey the law and no open fires! Additionally, the warm dry weather has increased fire risk. All of Hancock County and surrounding areas are under a Fire Weather Watch tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19. Please do not burn!!!! Conditions are the perfect storm for a fast-moving wildfire than can get out of control in minutes.