Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department

10/14/2026

Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department – Equipment Update

Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery of new water rescue equipment, including NRS dry suits for our swiftwater rescue personnel.

This addition enhances our department’s capabilities and expands our equipment inventory for flood response and water rescue operations throughout Cabell County.

Investing in specialized equipment helps ensure our personnel are better equipped to respond to water-related emergencies while improving responder safety and operational readiness.

10/13/2026

🚒 A HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION! 🚒

The Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Huntington Drum and Container, Inc. for their generous donation of FIVE lithium battery fire extinguishers!

Your support and commitment to our department and the safety of our community are greatly appreciated. Donations like this help us continue to improve our equipment and prepare our firefighters for the ever-changing challenges we face in the fire service.

10/01/2026

🚒 Hose Testing — An Important Part of Fire Service Readiness 🚒

Fire hose is one of the most important pieces of equipment we rely on at an emergency scene. When firefighters stretch a line, we expect it to perform when lives and property are on the line.

That’s why regular hose testing is so important. Testing helps identify damage, weaknesses, leaks, or other issues that may not be visible during routine inspections. Proper testing helps ensure our hose is capable of safely handling the pressures it may encounter on the fireground.

Today, Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department completed our annual hose testing. We want to thank all of our members who came out and assisted with the testing. Your time and dedication to keeping our equipment and department ready for the next call are greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to Matheny Fire & Emergency for conducting our hose testing and helping us ensure our equipment is ready to perform when we need it most.

Shout out to YMCA Kennedy Center for allowing us to use your parking lot this year.

🧯 Inspect it. Test it. Maintain it. Know your equipment.

Our firefighters train hard to be ready when the call comes in. Making sure our equipment is ready is just as important.

Take care of your equipment, and your equipment will be there when you need it most. 🚒🔥

09/29/2026

🔥 FALL FIRE SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 1 🔥

As we enter West Virginia’s Fall Fire Season, we want to remind everyone of the state’s outdoor burning laws, which are in effect October 1 through December 31.

🚫 NO OUTDOOR BURNING BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 5:00 PM

🔥 Outdoor burning is permitted between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM, but ALL FIRES MUST BE COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED BEFORE 7:00 AM.

Please remember:

• Fires must be attended at all times.
• Maintain a minimum 10-foot safety strip around the fire, cleared of combustible materials.
• Never leave a fire unattended or smoldering.
• Use proper spark arrestors on equipment capable of producing sparks.
• If your fire escapes and causes a wildfire, you may be responsible for the cost of fire suppression and any damages.
• Violations of the burning law can result in fines of up to $1,000.

🍂 With dry leaves, grass, and other fuels becoming more susceptible to fire during the fall months, a small fire can quickly become a large wildfire.

PLEASE BURN RESPONSIBLY AND HELP US PROTECT OUR HOMES, COMMUNITIES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND FORESTS.

🚒 If you see a fire that has escaped control or a column of smoke from a specific location, call 911 immediately.

For more information, visit the West Virginia Division of Forestry.

09/26/2026

🚒 ANNUAL PUMP TESTING COMPLETED 🚒

The Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department conducted our annual pump testing on our apparatus.

Pump testing is a critical part of fire apparatus maintenance and firefighter safety. It allows us to verify that our pumps are capable of delivering the required water flow and pressure when we need them most. A pump failure on an emergency scene is not something we can afford, which is why routine testing is so important.

Annual testing also allows us to identify potential issues before they become problems on an actual fire scene and gives us performance data that can be compared from year to year. The NFPA calls for fire pump performance testing at least annually, as well as after certain major repairs or modifications.

Our crews work hard to make sure our equipment is ready to perform when our community needs us. You never want to find out your pump has a problem when you’re standing in front of a structure fire.

09/08/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ FALSE INFORMATION ⚠️⚠️⚠️

We are just wanting to clear up some false information. The Ohio River Road Fire Department is NOT for sale! The address for our department is 6040 Ohio River Road. The website used the wrong picture for the address they have listed. We will still continue to serve the residents of Lesage and the surrounding area. As also, we appreciate your continued support.

09/06/2026

The Ohio River Road Fire Department would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the employees of Hillbilly Hot Dogs for your generosity and support toward all of the responders and families involved. Your continued support of our first responders and community is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

09/04/2026

⚠️ Road is now open as of 18:15 hours ⚠️

Ohio River Road is currently closed in the area of Hillbilly Hotdogs due to an MVA. Please use caution in the area.

08/05/2026

As of 9:00am this morning (August 5), the Ohio River Road VFD will no longer be dispatched on the regular, long-serving analog frequency.

All seven Cabell County volunteer fire departments will now be dispatched on a new digital simulcast channel.

Please check the post below from our 911 Center for more details.

Cabell County Completes Final Phase of Radio System Improving Area Coverage for Fire Departments

Cabell County, WV – The Cabell County Commission is pleased to announce the completion of the final phase of a new countywide Project 25 (P25) simulcast radio communications system, giving county volunteer fire departments a unified, modern communications platform.

The $4.5 million radio system provides enhanced interoperability, expanded coverage and improved reliability for emergency communications for volunteer fire departments throughout the county. Last month, Cabell County EMS and Sheriff’s Department went live with their upgraded communications channels.

One of the most significant improvements is that all county volunteer fire departments will now operate on a single countywide dispatch channel. This streamlined approach allows firefighters to communicate more efficiently during routine and large-scale incidents while freeing the legacy radio system to be dedicated exclusively to fireground operations.

“Separating dispatch communications from on-scene operations will reduce radio congestion and improve firefighter safety by ensuring communications remain clear and available when they are needed most,” Nazim Abbess, Cabell County 911 & Emergency Management Director said.

Additionally, the new system will improve coverage to areas of the county that previously had poor reception. Prior to this upgrade, responders would often see communication limitations, particularly in southern parts of Culloden, a critical vulnerability during emergencies.

“From the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department’s perspective, this digital changeover will allow the fire departments to have better communications in areas where coverage was bad in certain areas.” Andrew Frazier, Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department’s Chief said.

The project was funded entirely through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 recovery funds. The implementation of the system marks one of the largest public safety communications upgrades in the county’s history and positions the county to meet the communications needs of emergency services for years to come.

07/13/2026

We recently held our election of officers, and we are pleased to announce the results.

Congratulations to the following individuals on their election. We appreciate your willingness to serve and lead, and we look forward to another successful year under your leadership.

Congratulations to:

Chief(601)~ David Ash
Deputy Chief(602)~ Mike Lister
Assistant Chief(603)~ Phil Kincaid
Captain(631)~ Corey Kincaid
Captain(632)~ Brian Ash
Lieutenant(633)~ Logan Pack
Lieutenant(634)~ Daniel Hardwick
Lieutenant(635)~ John Shepherd
Safety(636)~ Charlie Fields

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Department. We look forward to another great year of serving our community.