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Kermit VFD board meeting July 8
KERMIT, W.Va. — There will be an annual meeting of the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department board of directors on July 8 at 6 p.m. at the fire station in Kermit. The purpose of the meeting is to form the board of directors and elect officers for the coming year, according to KVFD Secretary Harold Marcum.
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Kermit VFD receives rescue vehicle
KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s newest rescue vehicle is a 2012 Ford Expedition donated by the Mingo County Commission. The vehicle was previously used by the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department, according to Billy Davis of KVFD. “It is Kermit’s third rescue that is in service,” Davis said. “This was very much needed as
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Kermit VFD battles structure fire
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Kermit Volunteer Fire Department battled a structure fire Thursday on the back street. Kermit brought three engines and 10 volunteer firefighters to the two-story home of Debbie Dodd on Mingo Street. “After gaining entry we quickly extinguished the fire on the second floor and kept most
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Kermit’s Demolition Derby promises thrills this Labor Day Weekend
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Those searching for a thrilling experience with a dash of noise, unexpected crashes and some light-hearted banter will find the Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s Demolition Derby the perfect destination. Fire Chief Wilburn “Hawky” Preece has been overjoyed by the robust turnout of attendees and competitors at the
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Kermit Demolition Derby Gallery
Organizers deemed Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s demolition derby a success as a huge crowd came out to compete and watch the event Saturday on Marrowbone Creek. All proceeds benefit the fire department. The next event will be June 3.
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Demolition derby May 6 in Kermit
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Volunteer Fire Department will host a demolition derby Saturday, May 6 at the old baseball field on Marrowbone Creek. The event is a fundraiser for the fire department. The entry fee per car is $50 and the ticket cost for those attending is $10, according to Davie Baker,
