Tobacco Barn Fire on York Cemetery Road

WMFD units responded to a barn fire on York Cemetery Road.  First units on scene advised a fully engulfed structure with other nearby stocked barns with livestock.  WMFD units extinguished fire in approximately 1 hour.  Hardin-South Marshall Units assisted in the response.

Units responding:  Engine 80, Engine 82, Tanker 81,Tanker 83, Tanker 84

Structure Fire on Phelps Road

WMFD units responded to a structure fire at approximately 8:30 AM.  First units on scene reported a fully involved mobile home.  West Marshall units extinguished the blaze, but the home was a total loss.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  West Marshall was assisted by the Benton Fire Dept and the Lakeland Red Cross.
Units Responding:  Engine 80, Engine 81, Engine 82, Tanker 81, Tanker 83, Tanker 84, Rescue 81

Brush Fire on Olive Creek Road

WMFD units responded to a brush fire to assist Hardin-South Marshall Fire Department and Aurora-Ross on Olive Creek Road in the Jonathan Creek area today.  High winds and lower humidity again created difficult fire conditions and the fire spread from a field into a wooded area.  All departments worked together and contained the fire in approximately 30 minutes, with approximately 4 acres burned.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Ranger 1

Brush Fire on Justin Lane (Little Bear Highway)

WMFD units responded for mutual assistance to East Marshall and Palma-Briensburg Fire Departments to Justin Lane in the Little Bear area in regards to a brush fire.  Difficult terrain combined with low humidity and moderate winds necessitated the need for an ATV/UTV type attack on the fire.  Units were able to contain fire within 1 hour and approximately 5 acres burned.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Ranger 1

 

Brush Fires on Saturday March 15

WMFD responded to two brush fires on Saturday.  Dry conditions and moderate winds made extinguishing the fires somewhat difficult.  Both of these fires burned approximately 2-3 acres.  As a reminder, even if the temperature is lower, and it has rained recently, after a couple of dry days fires can spread quickly over brush and grass.  Additionally, the KY Forestry mandated burn ban is in effect from 6AM-6PM for fires within 150 feet of a wooded area.
Units responding:  Engine 80, Engine 82, Brush 81, Brush 82, Ranger 1, Honda 1

Structure Fire on Soldier Creek Road

This evening WMFD responded to Soldier Creek Road for a structure fire.  First units on scene reported heavy smoke from all eaves and first apparatus on scene reported heavy fire envolvement.  Units performed interior and exterior attacks to extinguish the blaze.  The house suffered heavy fire and smoke damage.  WMFD was assisted by Hardin-South Marshall FD, Clear Springs FD, Marshall County Rescue Squad, and Lakeland Red Cross.
Units Responding:  Engine 80, Engine 82, Tanker 82, Tanker 83, Rescue 81

Multiple Brush Fires Throughout our District (and Beyond)

Today WMFD units responded to a total of four calls for service, all of them brush fires.  High winds and low humidity, combined with people burning on our only decent temperature day in several weeks created a recipe for near disasters for some households.

The first response was on Mayfield Highway at approximately 11:20 AM, units responded to a brush fire that burned approximately three acres and caused minor to moderate damage to the house and other items.  WMFD units contained fire in approximately 30 minutes and fire was completely extinguished in approximately 1 hour.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Honda 1, Ranger 1

The second call was received while on the scene of the Mayfield Highway call and was located on Oak Level/Elva Road.  This fire consumed approximately 3 acres and was contained in approximately 20 minutes and extinguished in approximately 45 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Engine 82, Honda 1

The third call was as WMFD was clearing the scene of the second response.  WMFD units responded to Darnell Road to assist Possum-Trot/Sharpe FD in another brush fire.  Fire was contained in approximately 30 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 81, Engine 80, Honda 1


The fourth call was on Mayfield Highway near Jackson School Road.  WMFD units were returning to the fire station and observed an out of control field fire.  Especially high winds made this fire the most aggressive response of the day with several nearby houses in danger.  WMFD units contained the fire within 15 minutes and extinguished in approximately 30 minutes.  This call was in Pioneer Fire District and Benton responded as well.
 Units responding:  Engine 80, Brush 81, Brush 82, Honda 1

Brush Fire on Wadesboro Road North

 WMFD Units responded to a Brush Fire on Wadesboro Road near Weatherwood Road in the Oak Level area on Sunday.  Units found approximately 1/2 acre burning endangering a small building.  Quick work by firefighters prevented serious damage to the building.

Units responding: Engine 82, Brush 81, Brush 82

Two Vehicle Crash on Symsonia Highway

WMFD units responded to a two vehicle crash on Symsonia Highway Sunday evening.  First units on scene reported that there were three injuries total and both vehicles required extrication.  WMFD units extricated all patients and Marshall Co. EMS transported to Marshall Co Hospital and Lourdes.  WMFD was assisted by Palma-Briensburg Fire Department.

Units responding:  Brush 81, Rescue 81

West Marshall Christmas Dinner

 On Saturday, December 14th we had our annual Christmas Dinner and awards ceremony.  The following members all have the distinct honor of attending over 75 percent of the trainings for 2013.
Darrell Howell, Anthony Sledd, Butch Wyman, Rick Melton, Jason Darnall, Adam Driver (not pictured) and Josh Thweatt.

Firefighter of the Year 2013 goes to Josh Thweatt.  Congratulations on your accomplishment.

The 2013 Service Award goes to Jerry Hamlett.  Thanks for your dedicated and continued service.  

Extrication Training

Here is photos and video of the last training of 2013.  Vehicle Extrication training.