Sissonville Fire Department
Established May 4, 1961
Established May 4, 1961
Legacy • Service • Resilience
The Sissonville Fire Department was formed and incorporated on May 4, 1961 to serve the communities of Sissonville, Millertown, Pocatalico, and Guthrie.
“A group of 10 of us started out. We borrowed money to buy the first truck and borrowed money to build a station.”
— Former Fire Chief Thomas Johnson
From those humble beginnings, the department has grown into one of the busiest volunteer fire departments in Kanawha County, protecting 24,000 residents across 125.6 square miles.
October 1, 2010
On October 1, 2010, the department’s former main station, known as the Huston Station, was destroyed by fire.
Named in honor of the Huston family, who donated the original land for the station, Huston Station served as a cornerstone of the department for decades.
The fire resulted in the loss of an engine, rescue unit, tanker, side-by-side, firefighting gear, and numerous operational assets.
During this difficult time, assistance came from across the region. Special recognition is given to Chris Reed, owner of Charleston Auto and Towing, who opened two bays of his facility and provided office space until a new facility could be established.
Though the building was lost, the spirit of the department endured. Through determination and community support, Sissonville Fire Department rebuilt stronger than ever.
On October 7, 2011, the department received the new Rescue 265, replacing the unit lost in the station fire — marking a major milestone in the rebuilding process.
Today, the department operates from three stations and continues to expand its capabilities in fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical response, and water rescue.
