The new County Box Cards have been added to the site for reference purposes. **Note these cards will not take effect until the new 911 dispatch center goes on line, hopefully around the first of the year**

All of New Creek Fire's videos have been added to the website. All videos are hosted from YouTube.com, but are embedded on the pages. Just go to the link listed under New Creek Videos 1 and 2.

Members met this morning to prepare for our annual fire prevention presentations at New Creek Elementary School. 14 members spent the morning teaching students ranging from Pre-K through 4th grade. The 5th grade class was at their annual day camp at Camp Minco, and will be caught up with next week. As usual, members and students alike enjoyed the interaction and educational experience.

Members took the new Air/Light 38 out to Kingwood, WV for the annual Buckwheat Festival Parade. The rig was able to bring home a trophy for best appearing Light Duty Rescue Unit.

Air/Light 38 is finally striped and lettered, and is now ready to be placed in service. Western Maryland Signs, of Frostburg, MD was awarded the bid and completed the apparatus on Tuesday of this week. The department chose to go ahead and outfit the new rig with chevrons on the rear, as well as front bumper and insides of the doors.

Winners of this years gun bash
12:00 Keith Boozel - $250
12:15 Harry Thompson - Ruger 300 mag
12:30 James Flint - $250
12:45 Chrissy Mayhew - Weatherby 243
13:00 Ron Cunningham - $250
13:15 Matthew Shobe - Marlin 17 cal
13:30 Phil Newton - $250
13:45 Emy Warner - Garmin Nuvi GPS
14:00 Greg Berg - $250
14:15 Matt Cooper - 12 Ga Shotgun
14:30 Todd Riggleman - $250
14:45 Danny Graves - Ruger 30-06
15:00 Dwain Wilfong - Sanyo 42" Flatscreen TV
15:15 George Forster - $250
15:30 Tom Stark - Remmington 22-250
15:45 Amy Hickey - $250
16:00 Tony Delsignore - Marlin 25-06
16:15 Tina Burgess - $250
16:30 James Carder - 45 Cal. Pistol
16:45 Elaine Upperman - $250
17:00 Sheila Dyche - Weatherby 270
17:15 James Carder - $250
17:30 Lenny Riggleman - Remmington 7mm
17:45 Bill Faulk - $250
18:00 Danielle Viers - Rhino

Our 2008 gun bash was held on Saturday September 13th. The weather turned out well, the rain held out, although a little hot. Plenty of members from the department were on hand to help out, which was greatly appreciated. Members responded to 5 emergency medical calls during the event. At one time, both ambulances and the rapid response were on the street, handling emergencies. A list of the winners will be posted on here very soon, check back for updates!

The Mineral County Courthouse employees had a picnic along with the Mineral County Commissioners. After speaking with some of the courthouse employees a few days ago, interest was gained in viewing the Air/Light apparatus. All in attendance were impressed with the unit. Members explained the many uses of the apparatus, and the benefit to not only Mineral county, but to all surrounding areas.

The new Air/Light 38 is one step closer to being placed in service. Some of the senior members of the fire department met Wednesday evening and Thursday morning with members of the Marcus Hook VFD of PA. These members will serve as train the trainers for the new air bank. Only a few more minor items need to be added to the unit, as well as the other drivers needing to be trained. The new air bank has the capability of filling up to 6 SCBA bottles at one time. The apparatus also has a 33.3 cfm compressor and a 85kw generator. This combination unit is listed as the largest of it's type on the east coast of the nation. The unit will be scheduled to have the new lettering and chevrons placed on within the next two weeks. Keep checking back in for more updates!

The monthly report for August 2008 has been posted in the "files" section on the website. You will find several subject fields, all within pdf format.

Check out this site to see all of New Creek Fire's videos on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/wvguy38

You'll find some of our response videos, banquet presentations, and just some fun stuff we've put together for your enjoyment.

Welcome to the "new" New Creek VFD website! Keep checking back often for updates to the page.