Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department

Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department Upper West Fork VFD is a Fully Volunteer Fire Department Serving Southern Calhoun County in WV. For all Emergencies Dial 911

At 5:57 this evening, Station 200 along with RCEMS, was dispatched to South Calhoun Hwy, just south of Milo Rd., to a si...
08/16/2026

At 5:57 this evening, Station 200 along with RCEMS, was dispatched to South Calhoun Hwy, just south of Milo Rd., to a single car MVA. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Today, members of the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department delivered cleaning supplies and other donated items from...
07/28/2026

Today, members of the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department delivered cleaning supplies and other donated items from the Calhoun County community to the distribution point in Weston.

It is truly amazing to see how the people of West Virginia come together to help one another when it’s needed most. The generosity and compassion shown by our community is a reminder of what makes this state so special.

Thank you to everyone who donated. Your kindness and willingness to help will make a difference for families as they begin to recover.

It is truly an honor to serve a community that cares so deeply for its neighbors and is always willing to step up to help fellow West Virginians.

Thank you to everyone who has donated!There is still room, if you’d like to donate before we take the trailer to Weston,...
07/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who has donated!
There is still room, if you’d like to donate before we take the trailer to Weston, we will be leaving at 1pm.

Fire Dept. members were busy this weekend installing the new gas service for station 200 as well as the new park buildin...
07/26/2026

Fire Dept. members were busy this weekend installing the new gas service for station 200 as well as the new park building. We would like to thank Troxel Metheney for the excavating, Jake Carder with CJ Hughes and Travis and Samantha Jarvis of ST Construction for donating materials.

Thank you to everyone that brought donations today! Our doors will be open to take more donations tomorrow 12pm to 6pm, ...
07/24/2026

Thank you to everyone that brought donations today! Our doors will be open to take more donations tomorrow 12pm to 6pm, and Sunday, 2pm to 5pm.

07/24/2026

Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department will be collecting donations of essential supplies for the counties affected by this week’s storms and flooding.

All donations are greatly appreciated, and every item will help families as they begin to recover. Thank you for supporting our fellow West Virginians!

At approximately 10:23pm on July 22nd 2026 Upper West Fork VFD was dispatched to Nicut Rd for a MVA were the vehicle was...
07/23/2026

At approximately 10:23pm on July 22nd 2026 Upper West Fork VFD was dispatched to Nicut Rd for a MVA were the vehicle was reported to be on its top.
The driver did not suffer any significant injuries.
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, Roane EMS and West Fall Wrecker service also responded.

07/22/2026

We have bottled water available at the Upper West Fork Fire Dept. for residents affected by the recent PSD water main break.

As many of you know from our page, we recently had one of our fire engines up for sale. This wasn't just anothe...
07/01/2026

As many of you know from our page, we recently had one of our fire engines up for sale. This wasn't just another old fire truck—it was a piece of our department's history, and, as it turns out, an important part of another department's history as well.
In 1991, the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department purchased this engine from the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department in Bloomingdale, Ohio. At the time, the truck was 11 years old, and it became the first modern fire engine our department ever owned. Known as Unit 202, it faithfully served as our first-out engine until 1999, when we purchased our first brand-new custom-cab Spartan fire engine. Even then, Unit 202 remained in our fleet as a dependable backup, thanks to its compact size and ability to navigate our narrow back roads with ease.
Recently, after purchasing a used 2,000-gallon tanker, it was time for Unit 202 to begin its next chapter. We listed it for sale on several platforms and received a few inquiries.
Then we received a message from a fire department asking if the truck could possibly be the same engine they had sold many years ago. After sharing photos and comparing records, we realized it was indeed the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department—the very department we had purchased it from 35 years ago.
They told us they would love to bring the truck home, but because of its age, it would be difficult to justify the purchase. They said they would let us know if they could find a way.
About a week and a half later, we received another message. The situation had changed, and they wanted to purchase the truck as soon as possible.
After speaking with them, we learned why. Their longtime former fire chief—the man who had designed and purchased this very engine for Belvedere—had unexpectedly passed away. Returning the truck to the department had suddenly taken on a much deeper meaning.
This past Friday, just before his funeral, we were honored to complete the sale. After 35 years of service with the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Unit 202 returned home to the department where its story began.
To some, this may seem like just an old fire truck changing hands. But to those of us in the fire service, it's so much more than that. Fire apparatus become part of a department's identity. They carry generations of firefighters, answer countless calls for help, and create memories that last a lifetime.
We're proud that Unit 202 has come full circle and will continue serving the community where its story first began. We wish the members of the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department all the best, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of the department on the loss of their former chief. We know he'll always be remembered, and we couldn't imagine a more fitting tribute than seeing the engine he brought to life return home.

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101 Red Roof Lane
Chloe, WV
25235

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+13046557491

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