Frequently Asked Questions

We apologize for any inconvenience it may cause, but we felt it’s best to leave our phone number off the site because we don’t want anyone to call it in the event of an emergency. If you’re having an emergency, please call 911. In addition, there’s not always someone around to answer the phone. The best way to get in touch with us is by email, or to fill out the form on our Contact page.

The Fire Hall is available for rent! To check availability and book your date, please call Bob at 304-379-9512.

Yes, the BBVFD is 100% volunteer. We not only serve the community, but we rely on it. If you’re interested in getting involved and helping out in any way you can, you’ll find all the information you need here.

If you feel drawn or feel you have a duty to serve your community by protecting and serving them you can be a volunteer firefighter. Volunteer fire stations provide the training and education so you can be well prepared in any emergency service we provide. Requirements: must be at least 16 years old (to start in our junior firefighter program), must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check and will have to participate in a physical ability test.

The ultimate reward of being a volunteer firefighter is saving a life. You are providing a service for your community when they are in need. Volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment, achievement and pride in the work they do. You also gain new life/first-responder skills and experiences, you become part of a family, learn to work with a team, make a difference and give back to your community.

• Our Junior Program we permit 16 and 17 year olds. Must have parents’ permission.
• Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates are generally required to pass written and physical exams, drug screenings and background checks.

Firefighter duties and responsibilities include just about anything you can think of that involves fire, firetrucks and ladders. And yes, firefighters really do rescue cats in trees. Volunteer firefighters wear many helmets, figuratively speaking. The basic outline to what a volunteer firefighter may find themselves doing in the day to day is as follows:

• • Fire suppression. Volunteer firefighters use fire extinguishers to put out small grease fires or small fires in dumpsters caused by a tossed cigarette. They also put out car fires in parking lots. When a 3-alarm fire sounds, they rush to the scene of the burning structure and do their part to rescue anyone inside and extinguish the blaze.
  • Search and rescue. Volunteer firefighters may be called upon to assist with search efforts when a reported missing person is believed lost or abducted. Good physical conditioning is an asset in quickly covering a remote area where a body might be hidden.
  • Traffic control. Duties of a volunteer firefighter can include directing traffic at the scene of a fire or major accident to assist police or state patrol officers. They may set up cones and roadblocks to reroute traffic in other directions.
  • Emergency Medical Services. Depending on the department, volunteer firefighters may need CPR and first-aid certification through organizations such as the Red Cross. Training in basic life-support methods and having an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential is helpful because they are often the first responders on the scene of fires or accidents.Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential is helpful because they are often the first responders on the scene of fires or accidents.

All active members and firefighters must always maintain a current certification in First Aid, CPR, and must have been trained in, at a minimum, Hazardous Materials Awareness.

We provide training and education to all our active volunteer firefighters.

One of the many perks to joining as a 1st responder is we do not discriminate. We believe in equal opportunity as anyone has talents they can offer when joining the fire department. Both men and women have made the choice in giving back to the community and allowing their passion to help and provide. If you feel driven to be a part of helping by joining the fire department as a volunteer firefighter then please stop in or reach out to one of our members. We welcome you with open arms.