Putnam County Fire Service
Protecting Life & Property Across Putnam County, WV
The Putnam County Fire Service was established in 1986 to improve and preserve fire protection throughout the county. Today, eight volunteer fire departments respond to nearly 4,000 calls annually, including structure fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and hazardous materials incidents.
Comprised primarily of dedicated volunteers, our firefighters selflessly give their time and energy—without compensation—to protect their neighbors and communities. The Fire Service works closely with these departments to ensure effective emergency response, minimize homeowner insurance costs, and provide essential services countywide.
We Accept Fire Service Fee Payments Online
NOTE: Balances are not updated immediately.
Typically each Monday during peak times and monthly during off-peak times.
- Please note: A bank charge will be added to the amount owed.
- The amount is 2.29%, with a minimum of $1.49.
- This is kept by the bank for a processing fee and does not come to the Fire Board.
Example: For any amount of $65 and under, the fee will be $1.49. Over $65, the fee will be 2.29%,
Online Payment Instructions
First Page
- Enter your seven-digit account number found on the bill you received in the mail.
Second Page
- You will see the Name, Address, Number, and Description of the account that was entered, this should match the bill you received to confirm you are in the correct account.
- If you need to update the mailing address on the bill itself, please enter the new mailing address in the field marked “Update mailing address if needed:”
- You will see the amount owed for this account.
Third Page
- Enter Card Information
- Billing Information
Fourth Page
- You will see a payment review showing you all of the information.
- CLICK ON “PROCESS PAYMENT” to actually send the payment.
Fifth Page
- You will see a receipt that you can print for your records.
- At the bottom you can choose to Print; Save the receipt as a PDF, or Finish the process.
Our Mission & Goal
It is the mission and goal of the Putnam County Fire Service to protect life and property. Putnam County, WV, is predominantly a volunteer fire service. This means the men and women who train regularly, have careers and jobs outside of the Fire Service, give up time with family, children, and friends, and do so unselfishly and without pay or compensation. They are citizens of this county who donate their time, effort, and abilities to help protect our county.
Our Fire Departments
Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department
Station 100
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Buffalo, WV.
Chief: Amos Whittington
Address: 3522 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV 25033
Phone: (304) 937-4944
Eleanor Volunteer Fire Department
Station 200
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Eleanor, WV.
Chief: Nyle Whittington
Address: 600 Roosevelt Blvd, Eleanor, WV
Phone: (304) 586-9821
Website: eleanorfire.com
Winfield Volunteer Fire Department
Station 300
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Buffalo, WV.
Chief: Tony Gillispie
Address: 19 Main Street, Winfield, WV
Phone: (304) 586-3555
Route 34 Volunteer Fire Department
Station 400
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Red House Hill, Red House, WV.
Chief: Nathan Clendenin
Address: 4167 McLane Pike, Red House, WV
Phone: (304) 586-9938
Bancroft Volunteer Fire Department
Station 500
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Bancroft, WV.
Chief: Wallace Harper
Address: 449 Washington Street, Bancroft, WV 25011
Phone: (304) 586-9665
Poca Volunteer Fire Department
Station 600
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Poca, WV.
Chief: Shawn West
Address: 2467 Charleston Road, Poca, WV
Phone: (304) 755-5061
Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Station 700
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Bancroft, WV.
Chief: John Smoot
Address: 62 Scott Depot Road, Scott Depot, WV
Phone: (304) 757-7075
Website: teaysvalleyfire.com
Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department
Station 800
Serving the residents, industry, and surrounding areas of Hurricane, WV.
Chief: Paul Niedbalski
Address: 1 Rescue Way, Hurricane, WV
Phone: (304) 562-5663
Website: hurricanefire.com
Questions?