Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department

Your LVFD firefighters have had a very busy morning, already being dispatched to five emergencies.

Please stay hydrated, stay inside, find a cool spot, and put off those chores for a cooler day.
Stay safe and have a great Saturday!

Summer evenings in Lubeck

Crews spent the evening training on our second due engine going over basic hose advancement and pump operations.

May 19-25 is National EMS Week. The LVFD has one EMR, eleven EMTs and one Paramedic. We thank these individuals for their contribution to our mission.

Many people question why the fire department responds to medical emergencies. The LVFD is a WVOEMS licensed Basic Life Support Rapid Responder agency. This allows our crews to respond to medical emergencies and provide care prior to and concurrently with Wood County EMS transport agencies.

5/14/2024

Lubeck crews trained on drafting from a portable tank this evening simulating establishment of a water supply in areas not having hydrants. We continue to train on skills that are not used often to maintain proficiency in the event they are needed at an emergency.

OPERATION BLUE SKY is this evening.

Gather your friends and family and show your support for our Law Enforcement officers.

OPERATION BLUE SKY 2024
Local law enforcement agencies will once again participate in a blue light procession to honor all officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the ones they serve.
On Saturday, May 11th, at 8:30pm the procession will start from Marietta and travel to Belpre, Parkersburg, Vienna, and Williamstown in their honor. While in Vienna, the procession will come through on Rt. 14 (Grand Central Ave) from Parkersburg and go north on Grand Central toward Williamstown.
Thank you M.O.V. for the support that you provide our law enforcement. When the officers see people clapping and waiving along the route, it is a great reminder that you stand with us. Thank you!

05/07/2024

LVFD crews spent the evening training on firefighter rescue air management. Crews trained in zero visibility simulations using the “buddy breathing” system on SCBAs. Pictured below is a firefighter suppling breathing air from their SCBA to a simulated “downed firefighter”.

Effective August 1, 2024, the Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department will improve to an ISO Class 4 fire department.

ISO Public Protection Classification Program plays an important roll in the underwriting process with insurance companies. Most insurance companies use the ISO Public Protection Program information as part of their decision making when deciding what business to write, coverages to offer, or price to charge for personal or commercial property insurance.

- Chief Mark Stewart

IMPORTANT > If you rely on electric service for home oxygen or other medical needs, read the following and be prepared.

On Monday, May 6, 2024, Mon Power has a planned power outage to upgrade facilities. This will affect customers in the vicinity of 36th St, 37th St, 43rd St, 45th St, Butler St, Frannwood Pl, Packard Ct, Packard St, Packard Way, Stella Ct, and Uhl St. in Parkersburg, WV. The outage will be from approximately 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, (to be determined by Mon Power), the planned outage will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
If you have any questions please call Mon Power at: 1-800-686-0022.

Clean out those cabinets and stop by Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department.

Today is Drug Take Back Day.
For your convenience the following locations will be open from 10am - 2pm to collect your unused medications:
Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department
Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department
Waverly Fire Company

E23 assisting Mineral Wells with a garage fire this evening. Our crews stay steadily busy with responses, training, and maintenance.

If you were impacted by the flooding or heavy rains, you may be interested in this.

There are still cleaning kits, like the one pictured, available at the 911 Center. If you need a kit to help with your clean up please call 304-420-0911 M-F 8:30-4:30.

Several of your Lubeck Fire Department VOLUNTEERS worked this weekend sprucing up our Park.

Our park is 100% maintained by your Fire Department members. This is in addition to our members having their own homes to maintain, families, careers, constant training, and responding to approximately 600 calls a year.

Stop by and enjoy the nicest park in the area!

JUST IN: A moderate risk (4 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms is in place across the MOV for Tuesday. All modes of severe weather will be possible with damaging winds up to 80 mph, large hail up to 2 inches, and the potential for a strong tornado within the area highlighted in red. Timing will be during the late afternoon and into the evening on Tuesday.

Happy Easter from the LVFD!

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into the teens, and winds gusting between 15 to 35 mph will result in increased danger of fire start and spread today.

03/19/2024

Lubeck VFD crews spent the evening with new members going over basic hose line training.

Please share and invite your family and friends.

Burning laws are now in effect. Please be careful with any outdoor burning.

Thanks and Stay Safe!

02/27/2024

Lubeck crews trained on our new brush fire setup in preparation for the spring fire season.

Our brush truck and second due engine each contain 500’ of 1 1/2” forestry hose and hose packs. The lightweight forestry hose setups allow us to quickly get water on the fire with limited manpower, while limiting fatigue on long duration incidents.

The Wood County Fire School is returning to Wood County, WV on April 13-14, 2024. Course Listings, Registration Information, and details are attached in the below link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WSgVzVHwieIs9pvDMhNkFZlGr5BJESCS/view?