Welcome to the Official Website for the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department

As the summer is coming to a close, it is once again time for the fall semester of school to begin.  In Kanawha County classes start on Friday, August 20^th.  With the start of school we will once again see the presence of children and school busses during the morning and afternoon commutes.  The Pinch Volunteer Fire Department asks that you please pay extra attention and drive safely around children, busses, and in school zones.  And good luck to all the students! 

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THE NUMBER OF RESPONSES SHOWN DOES NOT REFLECT OUR EMS,AND FIRST RESPONDER CALLS. ONLY FIRE, AUTO ACCIDENTS, AND NON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ARE SHOWN!

“Pinch Preconnects” Qualify for Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships! AUGUST 21 - For the first time ever the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department put together a relay team for the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge's Charleston, WV Event. The "Pinch Preconnects" came out and made a strong showing against teams from all over the Eastern United States. In the seeding run the team posted a respectable time of 1:56:02. After a short break the elimination rounds began. The "Pinch Preconnects" ... (Full Story & Photos)

"Pinch Preconnects" holding the Championship Finalist Flag!

Lincoln Andrew Hammack

Another Addition to Our Family AUGUST 21 - Lincoln Andrew Hammack was born on Friday, Aug.20 to the proud parents of Mike and Kara Hammack. He weighed in @ a respectable 8 pounds 1 oz. Mother, baby, and dad are doing well. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pinch VFD Responds to Eight Emergencies on Saturday AUGUST 14 - While we had expected to be unusually busy on Friday the 13th, it was Saturday the 14th, which kept the men and women of the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department unusually busy. The department answered eight emergency calls; responding to a structure fire, five motor vehicle accidents, and two medical emergencies. Here is how our day played out: Time---------Location-----------------------------------------------Nature ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy front end damage.

Young Couple Walks Away From a Major Crash AUGUST 14 - In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 14th, Pinch VFD was dispatched to a single vehicle versus a building with reported injuries. Engine 23 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had left the roadway, struck multiple rocks, a mailbox, a steel post, and a business. The vehicle suffered heavy damage, while the building damage was limited to a broken window. Both occupants were out ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pinch VFD Wins Second Annual Fire on the Field Tournament! AUGUST 01 - The second annual Fire on the Field Softball Tournament took place on Sunday, August 1st. As in the past teams from Pinch, Clendenin, and Frame VFDs participated. The first two games placed Pinch Team 1 in a 2 to 1 victory over Frame and Pinch Team 2 in a 14-7 victory over Clendenin. The game deciding 3rd and 4th place placed Clendenin in a 11-4 victory over Frame. At this point there was no doubt ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pinch VFD Teams 1 & 2

Antique horse drawn steamer

A Worthwhile Trip JULY 20 - Earlier this month my wife and I visited the Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center. The museum is locasted in Columbus, OH. in old "Engine House No.16". The station was first active in 1908 and was restored to its original look in 1983. Original artifacts in the station/museum include the original tin ceiling, horse stall doors, wood bricks in stall areas, and original antique apparatus. Individual ... (Full Story & Photos)

Passenger Truck Mysteriously Hits Pole JULY 17 - Approximately 10:00pm July 16,2010 PVFD was toned out to resond to an auto accident with injuries in the area of Maddox Lane and New Hope Rd. Units from the main and sub stations marked en route almost immediately upon alert. Rescue 2 was first on scene reporting single vehicle accident, one passenger truck over an embankment, the truck had struck the telephone pole and was being supported by the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Trailer Fire JULY 13 - During the late hours of July 12,2010, PVFD was notified to respond for a working single wide trailer fire. While en route dispatchers reported the dwelling was abandonded. Engine 23 arrived first and reported a single wide trailer with all windows and doors boarded up, heavy smoke showing from all sides. The crews acted fast and made entry. The fire was quicly brought under control and extinguished.... (Full Story & Photos)

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