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Posted on: September 30, 2025

Firefighters to Distribute, Install Smoke Detectors

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (September 30, 2025) – Berkeley County firefighters will be installing smoke detectors free of charge in October in observance of Fire Prevention Week. Installations will be done on weekdays, between 10 AM and 6 PM.

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Posted on: September 26, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 26, 2025

Berkeley County Awarded SAFER Grant to Hire 12 Firefighters

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (September 26, 2025) – The Berkeley County Commission has been awarded a $1.8-million federal grant to hire 12 additional career firefighters.

Awarded by FEMA, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Safety Response (SAFER)...

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Posted on: July 1, 2025

Career Fire Protection Coverage Expanded Countywide

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (July 1, 2025) – Fifteen newly hired firefighters began duties at fire stations across Berkeley County today, effectively expanding 24-hour career fire protection coverage countywide.  

After 15 weeks of training, Berkeley Count...

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