Sissonville Fire Department
Established May 4, 1961
Established May 4, 1961
The Huston Station Fire
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010, a fire broke out at the department’s former main station in the 5900 block of Sissonville Drive.
Despite the efforts of responding crews, the building and its contents were declared a total loss.
The fire was investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and was determined not to be suspicious in nature.
Total Estimated Loss: $1,250,000 or more
Kanawha County placed a county-owned engine into service for our use, and the Davis Creek Volunteer Fire Department provided an engine for temporary operational support.
Our two substations remained operational, ensuring emergency response coverage continued.
Special recognition is given to Chris Reed of Charleston Auto & Towing for providing immediate temporary housing for operations.
All lost apparatus, equipment, protective gear, and operational resources were replaced.
Our insurance carrier, VFIS, played a critical role in assisting the department through the recovery process.
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A separate video appeal was created by Ciera Taylor in support of the department’s rebuilding efforts:
In April 1968, volunteers built their own station following a community fundraising effort. The tradition of resilience and self-reliance continues today.