If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
FIREFIGHTING & RESCUE TEAM
Proudly Serving Since 1948…
Meet the men and women behind the Town of Granville’s Firefighting and Rescue Teams.
Granville Volunteer Fire Department Mission Statement
As a first responder to fires, medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist threats, domestic or foreign, The Granville Volunteer Fire Department protects the lives and property of residents, visitors and surrounding communities.
Granville Volunteer Fire Department advances public safely through educational programs and fire prevention inspections.
The timely delivery of these services enables the Granville Volunteer Fire Department to make significant contributions to the safety of the citizens of Granville and Monongalia County.
SERVICES
The Granville Volunteer Fire Department continues to unwaveringly respond to the citizens calls for assistance.
Bravery
Courage is the foundation of our character and bravery is our ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct and compassion for others.
Dedication
Commitment to the objectives to this department is our code of conduct. The faithful observance to duty demands that we perform professionally and honestly.
Safety
Our goal is to keep our citizens reasonably free from danger with the best equipment and training. It is the mission of the Granville Volunteer Fire Department to reduce the risk to the public and brother and sister fire fighters. The enormous commitment necessary to perform the department goals requires excellence of character and commitment to our fellow man. We inspire each other through pride in our department which reflects on members past and present.
Preparedness
By combining all the components of our core values and dedication, the Granville Volunteer Fire Department maintains its constant state of readiness to meet all threats and challenges wither man made or natural.
SERVICES
The Granville Volunteer Fire Department continues to unwaveringly respond to the citizens calls for assistance.
Bravery
Courage is the foundation of our character and bravery is our ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct and compassion for others.
Dedication
Commitment to the objectives to this department is our code of conduct. The faithful observance to duty demands that we perform professionally and honestly.
Safety
Our goal is to keep our citizens reasonably free from danger with the best equipment and training. It is the mission of the Granville Volunteer Fire Department to reduce the risk to the public and brother and sister fire fighters. The enormous commitment necessary to perform the department goals requires excellence of character and commitment to our fellow man. We inspire each other through pride in our department which reflects on members past and present.
Preparedness
By combining all the components of our core values and dedication, the Granville Volunteer Fire Department maintains its constant state of readiness to meet all threats and challenges wither man made or natural.
Our Force
Our fire fighting force is made up of 13 full-time firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters that are on call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Fire Chief Butch Renner became chief in May 2007 and has since been the leader of this dedicated, professional fire fighting force.
Our Equipment
In addition to our hard-working force, it take a lot of equipment to keep our town safe. Below is a list of all our current vehicles:
- 3 engines
- Quint fire truck
- Mini
- Tanker
- Utility
- 3 boats, including the joint Police/Fire boat
Our trucks are thoroughly checked on Friday of every week. During these checks, we run the engines, run all pumps, check lights, pull off and check all portable equipment. We also run pack checks every Saturday and Thursday and battery checks every Wednesday on all equipment with batteries.
Our #1 Priority
The number one priority of the Town of Granville Fire Department is to ensure the safety of all residents and civilians in the Granville area. Our force, consisting of 11 full-time fire fighters and 23 volunteer fire fighters, is on call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to protect our community’s residents, businesses, institutions, and guests.
We Love Our Community!
The Granville fire department is always looking for ways to connect with the residents and businesses in our community. Look for us and come say hello at the next community event.
Fire Prevention Class Every Fall
Check our Facebook page and Events page for all our upcoming events, food drives, and safety classes!
Services & Resources
Emergency Services
The Granville Fire Department is on call for all emergency services. If you are having an emergency, call 911.
For non-emergencies, call the fire department directly at 304-599-5190.
Vehicle Lock Services
In the town of granville, we will unlock your vehicle for you for free. No need to wait for AAA. Give us a call at 304-599-5190, option 3, if you need our assistance.
If a person is locked in the vehicle, call 911 right away.
Smoke Detectors
In the town of Granville, we will provide residents with a smoke detector if they can’t purchase their own.
Please call the fire department directly at 304-599-5080 for more details.
Knox Box Program
Open Burning
Fireworks
Home Safety
Become a Firefighter
Historical Photos
Meet Our Fire Chief
Charles “Butch” Renner II
Chief Renner started working for the Granville Fire Department in February 1976 as a Junior fire fighter. His leadership and dedication to the safety of his community led him through the ranks to become Fire Chief in May 2007 to present. He holds all training required by the West Virginia State Fire Commission, with additional training as well.
Butch was instrumental in implementing a combination Fire Department (volunteer and paid staff) to better serve the Town of Granville and its citizens with fire protection.
Butch oversees the Town of Granville Fire Department staff having ten paid firefighters, three of which are on shift 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year round.
Please Call 911 in an EMERGENCY
To Speak with the Fire Department, Please Call 304-599-5190
Town of Granville
Main: (304) 599-5080
City Hall
1245 Main Street
Granville, WV 26534
8am - 5pm daily
Mailing Address
PO Box 119
Granville, WV 26534
Open Burning
Every time you start a fire outdoors, you are reducing the quality of the air in our area. Please be mindful of how much you burn, when and where you burn, and for how long you keep an open fire going. Below are some general guidelines for open burning:
- No burning from 7 am until 5 pm.
- You cannot burn anything man-made.
- Brush or wood (untreated) is okay to burn.
- Fires should be kept to a reasonable, controllable size.
- Grass, brush, stubble, or other debris must be removed within a distance of ten feet from the fire.
- Do not leave a fire unattended for any period of time.
- Do not set fire to any material within 300 feet of any woodland, brushland, or field containing dry grass or other inflammable material, especially during forest fire season, which is between March 1st and May 31st.
- If your fire escapes, you are liable for the cost of fighting the fire and any damage the fire may cause to others and property.
See the Fire Marshall State Fire Code for more restrictions.
Knox Box Program
We require all businesses in Granville to have Knox Boxes properly secured to the outside of each business’s entrance with a key to enter the business inside each Knox Box. This gives the Granville Fire department access to the business without having to break in the door.
Knox Box keys are extremely safe: each Knox Box requires a Granville fire truck to be on the scene, requires two fire fighters to be there to unlock the Knox Box key, and the system records the date, time and length of time that the key is removed. The Granville Fire Department is only one to have the key to open the Knox Box.
If you change your locks to your business, notify the Fire Department so they can change the key in the Knox Box.
Contact us if you have information about your business’s Knox Box or to claim one for your business.
Fireworks
Please see the code for Town of Granville.
You must hold a wholesale firework license in order to purchase fireworks in the state of West Virginia. For more information, please visit the Fire Marshal State Fire Code.
Home SAfety
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips
- Don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke detectors once per month. Replace the batteries every year.
- Install smoke detectors in every bedroom, outside of each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.
- To prevent false alarms, don’t place smoke alarms within 10 feet of cooking appliances.
- In general, replace smoke detector units every 10 years, but check the manufacturer’s instructions to see how often your particular unit should be replaced.
Visit NFPA for more information.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety Tips
- Place at least one carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home, including the basement.
- A carbon monoxide detector should be placed near or over any attached garage.
- Replace carbon monoxide detectors every five to six years, but check the manufacturer’s instructions to see how often your particular unit should be replaced.
Visit NFPA for more information.
Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips
- When there is a fire in your home, the number one priority is to get everyone out safely.
- Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area and is not spreading.
- Fire extinguishers should be placed in the kitchen, furnace area, garage and workshop, and along escape routes from the house.
Visit NFPA for more information.
Become a FireFighter
Professional Firefighter
If you are interested in becoming a firefighter for the Town of Granville, a great place to start is to attend our monthly meetings, which are the second Sunday of each month at 5:30. You can also call 304-599-5080 to inquire about next steps.
After filling out the entire application:
• Save the file to your computer as “YourNameApplication.pdf”
• Create a new email to Butch Renner at crenner@townofgranvillewv.gov
• Please use “Application – Granville Fire Department” as the subject line
• Attach “YourNameApplication.pdf” to the email
• Please attach all other work experience if you have had more than 2 jobs in the past 10 years
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for the Town of Granville Fire Department, simply send an email to Chief Renner with your request. You can also join us for our monthly meeting on the second Sunday of each month at 5:30 to learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter.
Junior Firefighter Program
If a 16-17 year old wants to volunteer as a firefighter:
- DO have a valid age certification on file with the Chief. This can be obtained from your school;
- DO have the minor’s parent or legal guardian written consent;
- DO enroll, participate, and complete Firefighter I training conducted by the West Virginia Fire Service Training Program of West Virginia University, RESA, or the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office; and
- DO work under the direct supervision and control of trained and qualified fire protection personnel.
The Junior Firefighter, if wearing proper PPE, may:
- DO training conducted by the West Virginia Fire Service Training Program of West Virginia University, RESA, or the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Iffice;
- DO first aid at a scene at a safe distance from any building or structure;
- DO clean up service at the scene of a fire, BUT outside the structure only, AND ONLY after the fire has been declared by the official in charge to be under control; and/or
- DO provide coffee and food service at the fire scene if needed, BUT ONLY outside of the structure and a safe distance from the structure.
The Junior Firefighter cannot:
- DO NOT operate pumps or high-pressure hoses of any fire vehicle while at the scene of a fire;
- DO NOT drive any fire apparatus, ambulance, or other fire vehicle; and/or operate red lights, siren or an audible signal in responding to an alarm on their own personal vehicles or any other vehicle;
- DO NOT operate an aerial ladder, aerial platform, or hydraulic jack at a fire scene;
- DO NOT use or assist in the use of rubber electrical gloves, insulated wire gloves, insulated wire cutters, life nets, acetylene cutting unites, K-12 power saws, air chisels, porta powers, hydraulic rescue tools, or other equipment related to rescue and fire operations at a fire scene; and/or
- DO NOT enter a burning structure.
A Junior firefighter may only:
- Respond to a fire while school is in session or during school hours if the fire official in charge has obtained permission from the minor’s school principal.
This list is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of all do’s and don’ts permitted by law for Junior Firefighters. Common sense should be used at all times by the line officers supervising the Junior Firefighters. Fighting fire has been designated as a dangerous activity by the law and should be treated as such, with special concern as to the safety of Junior Firefighters.
If you have a question on what is allowed or not allowed, and it is not specifically included in this list, please contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 304-558-2191.
This information has been taken from W.Va. Code § 21-6-2 and the West Virginia Division of Labor’s Rules concerning Child Labor. W. Va. Code R. § 42-9-12.
Historical Photos
The Town of Granville Fire Department started in May of 1948. Below is an archive of some of our historical photographs.
