The Pinch Vol. Fire Department in collaboration with the Elkview location of Anytime Fitness in memorial of the the 20th anniversary of 9/11/01 is sponsoring a memorial stair climb. From 10am to 3pm come test yourself and pay tribute to the brave souls lost and see if you have what it takes. For a $20 donation whoever climbs 110 stories or 2071 steps on a stair machine in the best time has an opportunity ... (Full Story)

At our monthly Board of Directors Meeting three "new" members were welcomed to the department by the Board of Directors and Chief John Thaxton. Mike Bohan is returning to the department as a Probationary Firefighter, and has years of prior experience with Pinch VFD, where he served as Rescue Lieutenant. Mike is fully trained and ready to answer alarms, he also has experience as a Flight Paramedic, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pinch VFD Fire Prevention Carnival is back and better than ever. Ride, Concessions, Fireworks and more. After our inability to have it last year due to COVID we will continue the tradition. Wednesday June 9th from 6p-10p. Thursday June 10th from 6p -10p. Friday June 11th 6p-11p. Saturday June 12th 6p-11p with a fireworks display after dark.... (Full Story & Photos)

Pinch VFD will be having a Yard Sale/ Craft Fair and Hotdog Sale on Saturday May 15, 2021 from 8am to 2pm. The event will be at the Pinch Main Station rain or shine. If you would like to sign up to be a vendor please register with the attached form. Please come and enjoy a day at YOUR Pinch VFD.

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Over the past 24 hours our members have been very busy. In the early hours of the Friday March 26th members responded to a reported brush fire. Upon arrival the crew from Squad 2 found this to be a vehicle fire which was extinguished. On Friday afternoon PVFD assisted Clendenin VFD with a working structure fire in Area 1. During the overnight hours and into Saturday morning Pinch VFD responded to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Within the past week the Pinch VFD family has grown. Captain Jason Anderson married Katie (Miller) Anderson and at a small ceremony. We would like to congratulate Jason and Katie and wish them best wishes. Firefighter Aaron Lilly celebrated the birth of his Granddaughter. Baby and Mom are doing well and enjoying time with family.... (Full Story & Photos)

March 1st doesn't just bring a break in the weather and spring approaching. It also begins tightened burning regulations in WV. Please help your local fire department and the WV Division of Forestry by obeying these few simple rules.
1. No burning from 7am to 5pm
2. All fires must be attended at all times
3.A 10 foot area around the fire must be cleared down to mineral soil.
4. If your fire escapes ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to give a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Firefighter Joel Parsons for passing his National Registry Paramedic Exam, officially making him a Paramedic! Congratulations sir!!! Firefighter Parsons makes the 12th paramedic on our roster. In addition to volunteering for Pinch VFD he serves is community as a Firefighter/EMT for Charleston Fire Department, but will be transitioning to a Firefighter/Paramedic ... (Full Story & Photos)