Fire Department
The Elkins Fire Department (EFD) provides fire, EMS, and rescue services to more than 15,000 residents across a 150‑square‑mile area. This page explains our services, qualifications and community programs.
Who is EFD?
The mission of EFD is to provide emergency and non-emergency services for the citizens entrusted to our care. We operate a range of programs to safeguard the lives and property of the inhabitants of our jurisdiction from fires and other dangerous conditions, whether natural or man-made. We also strive to prevent emergencies through safety education programs and code enforcement.
All department personnel are proud to serve with honor and integrity, treating everyone we encounter with fairness and respect. As a team, we never stop in the pursuit of excellence in all that we do.
Services & Qualifications
EFD offers fire, EMS, and rescue services throughout its 150-square-mile first-due area, serving more than 15,000 residents, homes and businesses. Through mutual aid agreements with nine other Randolph County fire departments, EFD is often called even farther afield to protect lives and property, answering an average of 650 calls per year. EFD Staff consists of a fire chief, 10 civil-service firefighters, and 15 Volunteers.
The City of Elkins charges a Fire & Rescue Service Fee to all property owners served by the Elkins Fire Department.
Department personnel are qualified to provide emergency medical services, vehicular extraction, and trench, high-angle, swift-water rescue, and HAZMAT containment. We also have ten certified divers. Multiple times per year, we visit area schools to instruct students about smoke detectors and fire safety.
For More Information
Fire Chief
Steve Himes
216 Fourth Street
Elkins, WV 26241
304-636-3433 (office)
304-637-1777 (fax)
shimes@cityofelkinswv.gov
