Smoke detectors are now available for FREE to the public that need them. Members will even install them if needed. Please contact the fire station (304) 258-4327 or any member if in need of a smoke detector ...

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On Sunday March 20, 2011 at 1600hrs Chief 2 placed Engine 21 in service. Engine 21 is a 2011 International/Kme with a 5 man cab, 1250gpm waterous pump, 650 gallons water and 20 gallon AFFF foam, deck gun, 1 1" 150ft booster reel, 2 200ft 1 3/4" crosslays, 1 apartment line 100ft, 3" wye, 200ft 1 3/4", 250ft 3", 1300ft 4" supply line, 5 bottle 6000psi cascade with a 2 bottle fill station, 15kw pto generator, 10ft 9,000watt wilburt light tower, 2 tri-pod lights, 2 ground lights electric positive pressure fan, saw zaw, K-12, chainsaw, trauma jump bag, absorbant, salvage covers, craftsman toolbox, and complete set of hand tools to meet all the NFPA requirments for a class A pumper ...

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On the evening of Saturday January 29th 2011 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department took possession of the new Engine 21. Engine 21 ia a 7500 International all wheel drive pumper. this pumper will have a wilburt 10' 6 1500 watt light tower, 1250gpm waterous, and a 5 bottle 6000 psi cascade with a 2 bottle fill station. The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department will be placng this unit in service in the near future. Volunteers have began the process of getting this unit ready for service check back often to see when this unit goes into service...

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On the evening of Saturday January 22nd 2011 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department had an unusual visitor during their Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremonies held at the American Legion in Berkeley Springs. The new Engine 21 made its first public appearance during this event Engine 21 ia a 7500 International all wheel drive pumper. this pumper will have a wilburt 10' 6 1500 watt light tower, 1250gpm waterous, and a 5 bottle 6000 psi cascade with a 2 bottle fill station. The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department will be placng this unit in service in the near future. There was a great attendance during the Banquet including several special guest speakers. The Ladies Auxiliary proclaimed they had grown from 6 members a short few years ago to now over 20. Jason Steiner was awarded the Firefighter of the year, Kieth Shade was awarded the Volunteer of the Year...

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As of Saturday Jan 15th 2011 here are the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department Engine 21 updates.

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On Saturday Jan 15th 2011 the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department traveled to Needmore for the live burn training exercise.

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Governor Joe Manchin announced Thursday an end to an outdoor burning ban on eight counties in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Hardy and Pendleton counties are now allowed to burn fires outside. The governor cited recent rainfall as the reason for his decision. The order is effective immediately. The counties are still required to follow fall forest fire rules which take effect Friday.

It's been a long and hot summer in West Virginia---but in the eastern panhandle it's also been a very dry summer. The effects of that are now coming home to roost. Forests of the region are ripe with the potential for a forest fire. It's become so bad Governor Manchin is issuing a ban on all outdoor burning until further notice. The governor issued the executive order on Friday. However, the ban doesn't take effect until Tuesday morning at 8:00am. The delay in the order will allow West Virginians to enjoy one last campfire for the summer before they become illegal. The ban covers any fires built for camping, heat, or burning of debris. The burning ban remains in effect until further notice and the governor rescinds the order. Division of Forestry officials say that will probably be when the region receives measureable rainfall.

The ban is in effect in Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton Counties.

On Thursday August 19th 2010 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company recieved an email regarding the updated detailed drawing from Antietam Fire Apparatus and KME on the build process of a new unit. The contract is for a 7500 International all wheel drive pumper. this pumper will have a wilburt 10' 6 1500 watt light tower, 1250gpm waterous, and a 5 bottle 6000 psi cascade with a 2 bottle fill station. expected delivery is around the end of January. This unit will be replacing Engine 21 which was placed out of service on May 20th 2010 and is currently for sale.

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On Saturday August 14th 2010, The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department visited The Needmore Volunteer Fire Department for their 45th Annual Parade. The parade kicked off at 1900 hrs with great food and activities afterwards. Rescue Engine 2 took 1st place for 1250 gpm and over and best appearing Rescue. Pictured in the photo (From Left to Right) FF Joe Dissmore, FF Jason Steiner, Chief Roger "BIG DADDY" Steiner, FF Andy Stotler, Fire Police/FF Keith Shade, FF Rocky Riffle. Chief Roger Steiner would like to thank everyone in attendance for representing The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department with class and for cleaning the equipment.

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On Saturday July 3rd 2010 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company celebrated it's 45th Annual Fireman's Festival and Parade in Great Cacapon WV. The parade lineup consisted of many different fire departments including Berkeley Springs WV, South Morgan WV, Needmore PA, Orleans MD, Ridgeley WV, Everitt PA, Fairplay MD, and Paw Paw WV as well as Antique Cars and many others. Awards were presented to the following Fire Departments : Best Appearing Engine 1000 GPM & Over Ridgeley Volunteer Fire, 2nd Best Appearing Engine 1000 GPM & Over Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Mini Pumper Fairplay Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Rescue Engine Fairplay Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Squad Orleans Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Tanker Orleans Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Ambulance Needmore EMS, Best Appearing Truck Needmore Volunteer Fire, Best Appearing Overall Company Needmore Volunteer Fire, The Longest Distance traveled Everett Volunteer Fire. There were plenty of games, Good food, Great lemonade and live entertainment. The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department would like to Thank everyone that helped make this years Festival & Parade a success. A very special Thank You to the Needmore Volunteer Fire Department for covering Station 2 during this event and allowing the use of Truck 55 to repair the flagpole at Station 2.

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On Tuesday June 2nd 2010 at 1800 Hrs The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company awarded the contract to KME to begin the build process of a new unit. The contract is for a 7500 International all wheel drive pumper... this pumper will have a wilburt 10' 6 1500 watt light tower, 1250gpm waterous, and a 5 bottle 6000 psi cascade with a 2 bottle fill station. expected delivery is around the end of January. This unit will be replacing Engine 21 which was placed out of service on May 20th 2010 and is currently for sale.

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The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company Festival & Parade on Saturday July 3rd, 2010 Parade lineup starts at 1700 Hrs with the Parade kickoff at 1800 Hrs. The lineup will be on Route 9 just west of Great Cacapon. Awards will be presented for 1st and 2nd Place Pumpers greater than 1000 gpm, Best appearing pumper 1000 gpm or less, Best appearing Rescue Engine, Best appearing Tanker, Best appearing Ambulance, Best appearing Truck, Longest Distance traveled and Best appearing overall Company. Numbers will be presented at the Great Cacapon Fire Station and judging will take place after the parade at the Elementary school. The parade route will travel East through town then turn right onto Crawford Lane then it will turn right again onto Hammond Street and end at the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company. There will be music, great food, kids games, tip jars plus much more. Anyone interested in the parade can simply just arrive the day of the event or call Jason Steiner
for more info at 304 676-0176.

The Scheduled Boot Drive on Saturday January 23rd, 2010 with The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company along with the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company to benefit firefighter Zack Younker who was injuried in a Vehicle Accident in 2009 will be postponed due to inclement weather it is planned to be rescheduled at a later date.

As soon as more information is available we will pass it along. For more information contact either Jason Steiner (Great Cacapon co.2) or Josh Kacharski (Berkeley Springs co.1)

On Saturday January 16th, 2010 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company held their 2010 Banquet and Awards ceremonies. The Event was held at the American Legion on US 522 North of Berkeley Springs. There were several other Departments present including the Needmore, South Morgan, Berkeley Springs, Hancock, and Paw Paw volunteer fire companies. The culmination of the evening was when chief Roger Steiner Presented the wife of Lee Fox past chief of the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company the Chiefs Award for those that are not aware Chief Fox passed away in 2009. The entire room gave Mrs Fox a standing ovation as she accepted the award. Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Jason Steiner who was not present to accept his award. The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company would also like to thank the Needmore Volunteer Fire Company for providing the in-station standby while this event took place.

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On Saturday January 23rd, 2010 The Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company along with the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company will be having a boot drive to benefit firefighter Zack Younker who was injuried in a Vehicle Accident in 2009.

The Boot Drive will Begin at 9am and last until ?? and will take place in Berkeley Springs at the intersection of Washington St and Fairfax St. For more information contact either Jason Steiner (Great Cacapon co.2) or Josh Kacharski (Berkeley Springs co.1)

On Thursday November 12th, 2009 The Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company lost Chief Joshua Barney. Mr Barney served the department as chief from 1962 to 1965 and again in 1973. Chief Barney was a 50 plus year member of the Company. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

On Wednesday November 11th, 2009 Past Chief Lee S. Fox of the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company passed from this life. Chief Fox served as chief in 1980 and 1981, and has been part of the department since 1957. Lee was a long time community servant retiring from the Bath City PD and then a founding member of the Morgan County Sheriff's Department Reserve program. Lee was a long time fixture at local school activities and community events. Please keep Lee's family in your thoughts.

OOn October 14th the Great Cacapon fire company went to the Great Cacapon Pre K for a Fire Prevention presentation.
Chief Roger Steiner, Lt Matt Grimley, FF Dave Fowler, and FF Jason Steiner attended.