FortGay FireDept

08/07/2026

Tonights meeting consisted of our members laying newly purchased fire hose on Engine 47.

This hose is essential for the fire response and safety of our personnel and community.

Hose added to Engine 47 consist of the following:

2- 200ft cross lays of 1 1/2in hose

1 250ft Attack cross lay off the rear of 2 1/2in hose

1000 ft of 4in intake LDH (Large diameter hose)

1- 800ft intake cross lay of 2 1/2 in hose

With our members preparation, we are prepared for any challenges we may face during emergencies containing fire 🔥 

 

07/19/2026

Today’s boot drive for Firefighter Brayden Burton was a success. We all want to send a heart felt thank you to all that was able to donate to this family or have lifted them up in prayer. We also want to thank Louisa Fire Department, Ceredo Fire Department, Kenova Fire Department, Wayne County 911, and Peters Chapel for their donations as well. There are also other agencies planning to help in the near future. It has been a blessing to see the love and kindness that has been shown to this family in their time of need.

Update on Firefighter Burton, he is now awake and off the vent and has been moved out of ICU. He still has a ways to go if you could keep lifting him up in prayer. Thank you.

07/18/2026

Fill the Boot for Fort Gay Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Brayden Burton

On Tuesday evening, while responding to a structure fire, Firefighter Brayden Burton became ill during overhaul operations. He was evaluated at the scene and transported for medical care after experiencing seizures. Due to his condition worsening, he was later transferred to Cabell, where he was placed on a ventilator.

We are thankful to share that Brayden was able to come off the ventilator this morning. While this is a huge blessing, he still has a long road to recovery.

As Brayden and his family focus on his healing, unexpected medical, travel, and daily living expenses continue to grow. We are asking our community to come together and Fill the Boot to help ease some of the financial burden during this difficult time.

Every donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated. If you are unable to give, please continue to keep Brayden, his family, and all those caring for him in your prayers.

Thank you for supporting one of our own.

❤️💙

07/17/2026

Prayers for one of our members. You’ve got this Brayden.

Tuesday night, Fort Gay Volunteer Fire Department had a structure fire, which was contained to one bedroom.

During overhaul, Fort Gay Firefighter Brayden Burton began feeling bad/sick and was taken outside to be checked. While being checked he began having seizures. He was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center and during transport he had several more seizures. Later on he was transferred to Cabell where he continued to have seizures. The next morning his airway began to swell/close off, his O2 dropped, and he is now on a ventilator.

We are asking our community to rally behind Brayden, as well as his family. They need all the prayers possible. Please join us in prayer for one of our fellow firefighters.

03/13/2026

Special Weather Statement
Wayne County, WV - InfoOne

Open for most up-to-date information. Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV THIS IS A FIRE DANGER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY. THE WILDFIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED TODAY FOR WEST VIRGINIA. VERY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXP...