Welcome to the Official Website for the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department

CAUTION!!!!

The bridge over Cooper's Creek on Pennsylvania Ave has been reduced to one lane traffic north bound. No south bound traffic is allowed on bridge. The south bound traffic, (towards Charleston), will detour at Lighthouse Dr. via Old Cooper's Crk.  

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

“Never Again” Campaign MARCH 27 - In the early morning hours Saturday March 24th the Charleston Fire Department responded to what would be the deadliest fire in the city's history. As you know the fire claimed the lives of seven children and two adults. To further the tragedy the home only had one working smoke detector, which was improperly installed. Please note this tragedy occurred about a half mile from the end of our fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fernridge Structure Fire MARCH 01 - Three fire departments (Pinch, Clendenin, and Malden) respond to a structure fire in the Big Chimney area. Water had to be shuttled because it was too far for a supply line from the hydrant to be laid. About a dozen fire fighters from the area departments fought the fire. Two family pet dogs died because of the fire. The house was a total loss.... (Full Story & Photos)

Hitting hot spots B side

Structure Fire - Short Track Lane JANUARY 30 - On Sunday night, January 29th, 2012 the Pinch Fire Department was dispatched to respond to #1 Short Track Lane, for a possible trailer fire. Mutual aid was dispatched from neighboring Clendenin (St. 1), and Frame (St. 34). As units were arriving, reports were received that it was a "working fire" and the trailer was possibly fully involved. Engine 23 was first to arrive and made a quick knock down ... (Full Story & Photos)

CPR Classes Available!!! JANUARY 27 - Does your company or organization needs to have employees certified in CPR and/or first aid? If so, we can help! We can now provide you with on-site American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid training!!! There is a fee of $25 per student, and that is to cover card fees and course materials. We are also planning on having an open public class at least one evening per quarter ... (Full Story & Photos)

2012 Board of Directors Announced JANUARY 06 - Persistent with our By-Laws a President, Treasurer, and four Members-At-Large needed to be elected to the Board of Director for 2012. This task was accomplished in a General Membership Meeting held on Thursday, January, 5, 2012. All Board Members serve a two year term, except the Chief which is a five year term. Congratulations to the 2012 Pinch Volunteer Fire Department's 2012 Board of Directors: Board ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVC - Greenbrier Street DECEMBER 22 - On Thursday evening, December 22, 2011 Pinch VFD units were dispatched to the 3500 block of Greenbrier Street for a motor vehicle crash. The crash was reported with one occupant injured. Prior to arrival of fire and EMS units, bystanders had already pulled the driver out of vehicle. The first arriving crews attended to the driver, and packaged him for transport to hospital for further treatment.... (Full Story & Photos)

A WVANG Firefigher

Structure Fire – Hanson Hollow Road DECEMBER 12 - Around 4:30am on Monday, December 12th, Pinch VFD along with Malden VFD and West Virginia Air National Guard Crash, Fire, Rescue units were dispatched for a reported structure fire on Hanson Hollow Road. Metro 911 updated units that the homeowner was out of the residence, however she was reporting her home was collapsing and a near-by neighbor's home was filling with smoke. With those reports, Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two Trapped in Pennsylvania Avenue MVC DECEMBER 07 - In the evening hours of Wednesday, December 7th (Pearl Harbor Day) Pinch VFD units were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with reported injuries and entrapment. Metro 911 advised they were receiving reports of a pick-up and car, head-on collision, with heavy entrapment in both vehicles. With the report of heavy entrapment in two separate vehicles, Rescue 2 requested Charleston Fire Rescue 482 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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