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South Charleston Fire Department
South Charleston, WV · Kanawha County
Fleet includes four engines, two rescue units, a 75-foot ladder truck, hazmat truck and trailers, a trench rescue trailer, and a technical rescue unit.
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Department careers page ↗South Charleston Fire Department is a full-time career department serving the city of South Charleston, West Virginia. The department runs out of five stations positioned around the city to provide round-the-clock coverage, and it is commanded by Fire Chief Virgil White alongside three shift assistant chiefs who lead the department's A, B, and C platoons.
Beyond structural firefighting, South Charleston firefighters are trained and equipped for a wide range of technical rescue disciplines, including auto extrication, confined space rescue, water rescue, trench rescue, and hazardous materials response, and every member carries EMT certification for rapid medical response. The department's fleet includes four engines, two rescue units, a 75-foot ladder truck, hazmat apparatus and trailers, a trench rescue trailer, and a dedicated technical rescue unit.
The department also maintains an active community-education program, offering CPR and first-aid classes, fire extinguisher training, public fire-safety education, and — as the only station of its kind in Kanawha County — child car-seat fitting services for local families.
The department posts a fire department employment application and an entry-level study guide for download on the city website rather than running an online portal.
How many stations does South Charleston Fire Department operate?
The department operates five stations strategically positioned around the city to provide 24/7 coverage.
What certifications do South Charleston firefighters hold?
Every member is EMT-certified and trained in hazmat response and technical rescue in addition to structural firefighting.
What kinds of rescue calls does the department respond to?
Beyond fires, the department responds to auto accidents and extrications, confined space rescue, water rescue, and trench rescue, along with rapid medical response.
How do I apply to become a South Charleston firefighter?
The department posts a fire department employment application and an entry-level study guide for download on the city website.
Does the department offer community services?
Yes — the department offers CPR and first-aid classes, fire extinguisher training, public fire-safety education, and car seat fitting (the only such station in Kanawha County).