On Monday, September 7, SFD welcomed six new members who have volunteered to serve the department and the community. The new members are Nicholas Agnew, Brittany Breon, Scott Cooper, Matthew Sullivan, Torrey Wacaster, and Christopher Woynicz.  Wacaster was also accepted as a Live-In in SFD's program that offers members living accommodations in exchange for responding on emergency alarms.  Cooper, who joined as an associate member, is also a regular member at IFC in Ranson.  Additional membership action included a change of category for associate member Brooke Shipe to regular member.  Probationary members Ryan Andersen and Melissa Bennett were also promoted to full membership status.  SFD is grateful to have each of these members on board and looks forward to working with them.

On Sunday night, September 6, SFD was alerted for a Motor Vehicle Collision with injuries and entrapment.  The first responder on scene reported two priority 1 patients entrapped with heavy damage and a utility pole snapped.  Extrication crews quickly freed the patients while EMS providers worked to stabilize patient injuries.  Both patients were transported to a landing zone from which they were flown to trauma centers.

Responding to the scene along with SFD were Independent Fire Company, Shepherdstown Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency, and off-duty Shepherd University Police. An engine from Sharpsburg VFC established the landing zone nearby.

Please join the Shepherdstowwn Fire Department for a celebration of over 200 years of service by trained volunteers on Saturday, September 12.

11:00 am Fire Fighters Parade

• German Street ending at Fire Department
• All members, past and present, are invited to walk or ride in the parade.
• Community invited to show support of fire fighters by joining at the end of the parade.

12:00 pm Celebration Continues

• Fire Truck rides at the Department
• Light refreshments, games for children, face painting at departmet throughout afternoon

1:00 pm  Special Events at Fire Department

• Flag raising with National Anthem
• Final placement of 1894 original Fire bell
• Re-dedication of the Fire Department
• Brief history of department
• Open House and display of fire apparatus
• Games and refreshments will continue

7:00 pm  Special service at Christ Reformed Church

• Vespers in Thanksgiving for the Endeavors of those in Emergency Services followed by reception.