Mercer County E-911

03/11/2026

🍀 Mercer County 911 — Early St. Patrick’s Day PSA

We know it’s not quite St. Patrick’s Day yet… but the leprechauns are already dancing, Bigfoot’s been spotted running through town in shamrock sunglasses, and the pot of gold under the Mercer County 911 sign is starting to glow.

As the green festivities begin, a few friendly reminders:

🍀The only thing you should be chasing is the rainbow.
Don’t go looking for pots of gold in places you’re not welcome, especially if you’ve already been trespassed from there.

🍀If you’re drinking green beer (or any color of alcohol), make sure you have a designated driver. Otherwise, you might find yourself face-to-face with a green uniform and a brimmed hat pulling you over, or one of many police officers out on patrol.

🍀No pinching people who forgot to wear green or trying to kiss anyone because they have a "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" shirt on without consent first. No one wants to spend St. Patrick’s Day explaining an assault charge.

🍀If you’ve never done Irish step dancing before… maybe don’t start now. We need our ambulances for actual emergencies and not sprained ankles from overenthusiastic yet artistic jigs.

🍀And unless you’re Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, please don’t ask anyone, “Do you feel lucky, punk?”... That’s just going to start a whole different conversation, and none of us has time for that kind of plot twist.

Celebrate safely, celebrate smart, and let’s keep the magic fun not felonious.

From all of us at Mercer County 911: Stay safe, stay lucky, and enjoy the green season responsibly.

03/03/2026

🦶❄️ Bigfoot Sightings, Baby Deliveries & Blizzard Sleepovers?

Just Another Week at Mercer County 911.

As we gear up for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), we’re not just celebrating dispatchers; we are celebrating legends.

These folks have:

❄️Braved icy roads to get to work

😴Slept on cots in the back room like it’s a dispatch-themed slumber party

💪Answered more calls than a teenager with unlimited minutes

👶Helped deliver babies over the phone (yes, really)

👣Coordinated Bigfoot chases (we’re still waiting on the mugshot)

👀And kept every officer, medic, and firefighter connected, no matter what chaos was unfolding

They are the calm in the storm, the voice in the dark, and the reason help gets where it’s needed. And this April, we want to shower them with love, snacks, and maybe a few surprises.

🎁 Daily giveaways
🍽️ Group lunch or dinner
🍪 Desserts galore
🎉 Anything that says “You’re amazing!”

If you’re a local business, community member, or just someone who appreciates a good Bigfoot story, we’d love your help making this week unforgettable.

📩 Contact:
304-425-8911 or 304-425-4911 (our Administration Bldg)
You can even email us at director@mercer911.com

Let’s make some dispatcher magic happen. 💙📞🦶

03/03/2026

🌟 A Miracle Moment at Mercer County 911! 🌟

We are excited to share that one of our AMAZING evening shifts recently helped welcome a healthy baby into the world, delivered over the phone with expert Emergency Medical Dispatch guidance from the shift supervisor. It’s a rare and beautiful moment that reminds us why every hard call is worth it, because calls like this bring hope.

To honor this incredible teamwork, each dispatcher received a Certificate of Recognition that will be placed in their employment file. And in a proud first for Mercer County 911, the supervisor was awarded our very first Stork Pin.

This is a tradition in many first responder agencies all over the world, and one we are excited to begin here, even though our communication officers have helped deliver many babies over the years.

👶 Congratulations to the family! 💙
We’re honored to have been part of this miracle moment with you.

02/28/2026

📢 ATTENTION MERCER COUNTY: IT’S TIME TO NETFLIX & CHILL, NOT BOOZE & BONFIRE time 📢

Starting Sunday, March 1st, West Virginia’s spring fire season is officially back, which means the Division of Forestry is putting your backyard bonfire dreams on a strict curfew.

Here’s the deal from your friends at Mercer County 911:

🔥 THE 5-TO-7 RULE: You can only burn outdoor debris between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
🚫 THE SUN IS UP, THE FIRE IS OUT: If the sun is rising, your fire better be dying. All fires must be completely extinguished by 7:00 AM.
💨 WHY? Because spring in West Virginia is basically just a giant hair dryer. Winds pick up, the leaves are dry, and "just a small brush pile" can turn into "why are there ten fire trucks in my driveway?" real quick.

A few pro-tips to keep us from having to come visit you:
* Stay with it: A watched pot never boils, but an unwatched fire definitely escapes.
* Clear the area: Strip it down to the dirt around your pile.
* Don't be that neighbor: If it’s windy enough to blow your toupee off, it’s too windy to burn.

Let’s keep Mercer County green and our firefighters at the station finishing their dinner. Follow the law (WV State Code Chapter 20-3-5) so the only thing we have to smoke is a brisket! 🍖

Stay safe, Mercer! 🚒💨

Read the full boring legal stuff here: https://bit.ly/3OMyZlF

02/17/2026

🚛 SMILE! You’re on the "911" Version of Candid Camera! 📸

To the dynamic duo in the Maroon Ram 1500: We get it, Mondays are hard. You loaded up the truck, hitched up the single-axle utility trailer, and realized—gasp—the dump is closed for Presidents' Day. 🇺🇸

Instead of taking your "treasures" back home, you decided our private property looked like a much better landfill. While we appreciate your confidence in our cleanliness around our property,, we actually prefer to keep our dumpster furniture-free and your personal trash-free.

Vehicle Description for the "Fans":
* Truck: Late-model (2009-2018 style) Maroon/Dark Red Ram 1500 Regular Cab.
* Distinguishing Marks: Notable black fender flares and some "custom" rust/wear on the lower panels. 5-spoke factory chrome wheels.
* Trailer: Utility trailer with wooden decking and white wheels.

To the driver and his gal friend: Society has cameras everywhere now—so your illegal dumping and trespassing is definitely picture worthy 🧐

We are giving you a window of opportunity to be a decent human being. We’d much prefer a sincere apology and a cleanup crew (you) over giving your personal information to our officers for illegal dumping and trespassing. 🚓

So give us a call on our non-emergency number at 304-425-4911 during business hours.

Thanks!!

02/12/2026

Nothing says "romance" like the glow of emergency lights reflecting off a puddle of questionable fluids. Whether you're planning a candlelit dinner or a solo date with a box of pizza, your local first responders have a few tips to ensure your Valentine’s weekend is memorable for the right reasons.

​🚒 Fire Department: "Don't Let Your Love Be an Insurance Claim" We get it, you want to set the mood. But unless your "burning passion" involves a $500 deductible, keep an eye on those candles.

​The Pro-Tip: If you’re planning on scattering rose petals around open flames, just know that "romantic ambiance" looks a lot like "fuel load" to us.

​The Goal: We want to see you at the grocery store, not in your front yard at 2:00 AM in your pajamas
​🚑 EMS: "A Racing Heart Isn't Always Cupid's Fault"
​Before you try that "romantic" Pinterest stunt involving a hammock, a balcony, and zero core strength, remember that our stretchers don't have rose-colored sheets.

​The Pro-Tip: Moderate the chocolate intake and maybe skip the "Death by Chili" cook-off before your date. Indigestion and a heart attack can feel surprisingly similar; we’d rather you just took an antacid than a ride in the "expensive boo boo wagon."

​The Goal: Keep your heart rate up because of your partner, not because of a caffeine-induced arrhythmia
​👮 Police: "Love is Blind; The Law is Not"
​We’re thrilled you found someone who makes you want to shout from the rooftops—but please don't. That’s a noise complaint.

​The Pro-Tip: If your Valentine’s gift comes in a bottle, the only "designated driver" should be someone who hasn't touched the stuff—not the person who "feels totally fine."

​The Goal: Let’s keep the handcuffs in the... actually, just keep them away from us. We don't want to file the paperwork.

​🎧 Mercer County 911: "We’re Good Listeners, But This Is Getting Weird"

​We’re the first ones you call when the "magic" goes sideways. While we love a good story, we’d prefer it if yours didn't involve a frantic explanation of how you got stuck in a decorative birdcage.

​The Pro-Tip: If you’re planning a "surprise" arrival, maybe don't climb through a window at 11:00 PM. Between the silent alarms and the neighbor’s German Shepherd, your romantic gesture is going to end with a very un-romantic "Get on the ground!"

​The "Mercer Special": Pocket-dialing 911 while you’re mid-serenade at a local restaurant is a bold move. We appreciate the vocal range, but we’re trying to listen for actual emergencies, not your off-key rendition of "Unchained Melody."

​The Goal: We want our monitors to stay green, not filled with "Caller states partner is currently stuck in a 'romantic' bear trap." (Yes, we’ve heard it all).

​🥂 The Bottom Line
​We love you guys, but we’d really prefer not to spend our weekend third-wheeling your date. If you find yourself thinking, "Should I call 911 for this?"—the answer is usually "Yes, and please have your address ready because 'near the big oak tree' describes 90% of Mercer County."

​Be smart, stay safe, and keep the "emergency" out of your Valentine's Day!

02/12/2026

We had to share... we love our State!

02/10/2026

🚨 ATTENTION MERCER COUNTY: THE GREAT THAW IS UPON US! 🚨

Well, it’s happening. The snow is melting, the sun is (occasionally) peeking out, and we are officially entering that magical West Virginia season we like to call "The Slushy Reckoning."

While we’re all excited to stop dressing like an overstuffed burrito, the thaw-out brings some special "gifts" to our roadways. Here is what you need to know to keep your 911 dispatchers happy (and your car in one piece):

🕳️ Pothole Season is in Full Bloom: The freeze-thaw cycle has been hard at work turning our asphalt into Swiss cheese. Some of these holes are deep enough to have their own zip codes. Watch out for puddles—they aren't just for splashing; they’re often a pothole’s favorite way to hide and devour your rims and suspension.
🧂 Gravel & Salt: The Unwanted Glitter: Now that the ice is gone, the roads are covered in a fine layer of gravel and enough salt to season every steak in the county. Take it slow—hitting a patch of loose gravel can feel a lot like driving on marbles. Plus, your windshield will thank you for not tailgating the person in front of you who's currently a gravel-launching catapult.
🧼 The Car Wash Hunger Games:
Local car wash owners are currently rubbing their hands together like supervillains. We know your vehicle currently looks like it went through a powdered donut factory, but please, exercise patience in those lines! The wait for a "Salt-Be-Gone" scrub is going to be longer than the line for a pepperoni roll at the state fair.

Pro-Tips for the Week:
* Check your tire pressure: Fluctuating temps make your tires act up. Properly inflated tires handle potholes better.
* Don't swerve blindly: If you see a pothole, try to avoid it ONLY if traffic permits. Swerving into oncoming traffic to save a tire is a bad trade-off.
* Clean those headlights: The road grime and salt film make it harder for you to see and for others to see you.
Drive safe, stay "well-seasoned," and let's keep the rubber side down! 🚓💨

02/08/2026

Mercer County 911 Supports Our Local Businesses

The last couple of weeks have been tough on our community. Dangerous road conditions, bitter cold, and long stretches of winter weather have forced many of our mom-and-pop boutiques and restaurants to close their doors. They didn’t want to shut down, but their employees couldn’t safely make it in, and the roads were just not safe.

These small businesses are the heartbeat of Mercer County. They know your order by heart, greet you by name, and their owners pour everything they have into serving this community.

When the weather finally warms up again, we encourage you to make a special trip to your favorite local spots. A meal, a coffee, or even a small purchase because it all matters.

They need us just as much as we need them. Let’s support the people who make Mercer County feel like home.

Stay safe, stay warm, and take care of each other.

💛Mercer County 911

02/07/2026

Please use these services if you need them. We care about every single person in our community — our friends, our families, our neighbors, and even those whose names we may never know.

What matters is simple: we want you safe, warm, and taken care of. You’re not alone, and we’re here for you.

Warming station will be available tonight, Friday February 6th through, Sunday February 8th. 8pm to 8am each night.

Location Princeton Rescue Squad Training Facility Karen Preservation Center
704 Maple Street
Princeton WV

02/06/2026

❄️🚨 Mercer County 911: Winter Has Officially Worn Out Its Welcome 🚨❄️

West Virginia is tired. The snow won’t stop. The groundhog saw his shadow, laughed, and then got recruited as the new WVU Mountaineer hat. That’s right—he’s done forecasting and now he’s accessorizing.

Meanwhile, the roads are once again auditioning to be a ski slope.

So let’s review:

If your vehicle has more rust than traction control, maybe stay home.

If your plan includes “I’ll just gun it and pray,” we kindly ask you to reconsider.

If you’ve ever said “Watch this” before a slide into a ditch, this message is for you.

And if your GPS says “turn left,” but your tires say “nah,” it’s time to call it a day.

We know cabin fever is real, but so is black ice and all this snow.

So unless you’re delivering emergency supplies or rescuing baby goats from a snowbank (which I completely get), please stay off the roads.

If you must go out:
✅ Slow down
✅ Buckle up
✅ No “hold my beer” moments
✅ And for the love of pepperoni rolls, don’t try to drift into the Dollar General parking lot

Mercer County 911 is here if you need us—but we’d rather not meet you via tow truck.