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Firefighters Killed in Line of Duty
Posted Friday, February 20, 2009 ; 07:33 AM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Friday, February 20, 2009; 12:45 PM
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Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department mourning the loss of two of their own

CRAIGSVILLE --  -- Two firefighters are killed in the line of duty in Nicholas County.

The Craigsville Volunteer fire department is mourning the loss of two of their own.

Fire officials said the department responded to the trailer fire in the town of Cottle, just after 10:00 p.m. Thursday evening. The two men were killed while inside the structure, battling the fire. Paul Blake, with the Craigsville VFD, said one of the men was a veteran, the other had several years experience.

Their names are not being released at this time.

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office and the Nicholas County Sheriff's office are investigating.

The State Fire Marshal's crisis team is counseling fellow firefighters Friday morning.

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Ron Naab
2/21/09 at 4:03 AM		 Report Abuse
Our thoughts and prayers will be felt by all of us of the Badger Firemen's Assoication. The Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department begins the road of grieving and healing after such a tragic lost we are here to support you with prayers and dedication to safety for all that respond to emergencies. One can only imagine the pain and sorrow being felt byt the department members and family, let God bless you with strength, love and ability to cope.
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Robert Yungfleisch chief East Pembroke fire
2/20/09 at 8:38 PM		 Report Abuse
Our thought and prayers are with the Craigsville Vol .Fire Dept. ,there members and families of all involved. May God bless you and yours.
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Jon Jones, Paramedic - Alert 1 EMS
2/20/09 at 6:54 PM		 Report Abuse
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the families of our fallen Brothers. We will also assist the C.B.C. VFD in any way possible. Having been involved in the Ghent Explosion, and events to follow, in Jan. 2007 I can tell you that it will be a long hard road, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. God Bless you all.
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Jon Jones, Paramedic - Alert 1 EMS
2/20/09 at 6:54 PM		 Report Abuse
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the families of our fallen Brothers. We will also assist the C.B.C. VFD in any way possible. Having been involved in the Ghent Explosion, and events to follow, in Jan. 2007 I can tell you that it will be a long hard road, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. God Bless you all.
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SGT WILLIAMS
2/20/09 at 2:47 PM		 Report Abuse
my prayers are with each and every fire fighter and their families. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!
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Tim Rouse
2/20/09 at 1:27 PM		 Report Abuse
Our prayers go out to our fallen brothers. From Sempronius Fire Co. Cayuga Co. NY
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Craig J. Long
2/20/09 at 12:28 PM		 Report Abuse
Craig J. Long, Paramedic Upper Laurel Ambulance Service Wyoming & McDowell Counties

The thoughts & prayers from Upper Laurel Fire Department & Ambulance Service, as well as from the rest of the emergency services community in WV are with the members & families of the Craigsville CBC Fire Department during this tragedy. May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand...
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David Gray, Lewisburg Fire Dept.
2/20/09 at 11:42 AM		 Report Abuse
This is a tragedy. These brave firefighters were experienced and seasoned firefighters. The entire firefighting community has much to ponder as the loss of these commrades weighs heavily on the proudest community servants in existence. I cannot imagine the grief which this loss has created for the families and community. However, I can offer that firefighters everywhere are ready to come to your side, grieve with you, and help in any way possible. My prayers go to the families of the lost men.
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Chief Bruce James Bradley-Prosperity VFD
2/20/09 at 11:04 AM		 Report Abuse
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the families of those killed and to the rest of the members of Craigsville VFD If we can assist you in any way do not hesitatie to give us a call.
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Mike Vandall
2/20/09 at 10:11 AM		 Report Abuse
This will be a very hard time for the familys and the Craigsville Volunteer fire department as for the town of Craigsville. You will have every firefighter in the world to lean on.

My GOD be with you all.
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