New Manchester Volunteer Fire Department

10/02/2025

REMINDER, It's that time of year again. Please abide by WV burning laws, including time restrictions and materials (only brush and natural vegetation may be burned - no trash, tires, lumber, furniture, building materials, etc.) Also, please be mindful of conditions (dry weather, wind, etc.) before you burn.

10/02/2025

With special thanks to Chester Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their fire safety trailer and New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department for helping out by bringing a truck and crew.

09/25/2025

Please continue to be mindful of prevailing conditions as well as state laws regarding burning. Only brush and natural vegetation may be burned, and it is illegal to leave a fire unattended.

09/19/2025

Thank you to the Hancock County Commission for the quick response in issuing this order to protect the property and residents of the county. Please share with your friends and neighbors!

09-19-2025 Hancock County Burn Ban

09/18/2025

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09/18/2025

Please keep this data in mind before you decide to do any outdoor burning. Everything is very dry, and fire can spread quickly. Last fall, we had a significant number of large, out-of-control fires due to open burning. We would like not to repeat that this year.

Drought update . . . The latest drought monitor places much of our region under severe drought conditions. Portions of Jefferson, Brooke, Hancock, Carroll, and Columbiana have been upgraded to an extreme drought. droughtmonitor.unl.edu

08/19/2025

Today we renewed our Rapid Response License through WVOEMS!

This 4-year license allows us to continue providing Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the citizens of our district, as well as to neighboring mutual aid districts when needed.

We also successfully passed inspection for both of our state-licensed response vehicles, ensuring they’re ready and fully equipped to serve our community.