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Lots of EXCITING things to celebrate with the Shepherdstown Volunteers. On November 8 at 2pm we will host a dedication ceremony and place into service our new Tanker 3. Additionally, with the completion of our $600,000 station renovation we will invite community members to tour our facility. Light refreshments will be served. THE SHEPHERDSTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES STATION 3 RENOVATION RIBBON-CUTTING, NEW TANKER DEDICATION, AND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — The Shepherdstown Fire Department (SFD) invites community members, local officials, neighboring emergency services agencies, and members of the press to a dedication ceremony and open house on Sunday, November 8, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM at Station 3.
The event marks three major milestones for the department: the official ribbon-cutting of the newly modernized Station 3 living quarters and operational facilities, the formal dedication and traditional "push-in" of the department’s new Tanker apparatus, and a public open house with tours.
EVENT DETAILS
• WHAT: Station 3 Renovation Ribbon-Cutting, New Tanker Dedication & Community Open House
• WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• WHERE: Shepherdstown Fire Department (Station 3), 8052 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV
• WHO: Open to everyone
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• 2:00 PM — Call to Order and Opening Invocation
• 2:15 PM — Quarters Ribbon-Cutting
• 2:30 PM — Tanker Dedication & Traditional Push-In
• 3:00 PM — Open House and Walkthrough
STATEMENT
"This project represents a major step forward for the safety and readiness of our community. The renovated quarters provide our volunteers and career staff with modern, safe, and efficient operational facilities, while the new Tanker significantly strengthens our rural water supply and fire suppression capabilities across Shepherdstown and Jefferson County."- Ross L. Morgan, Fire Chief
Media Availability:
Members of the news media are invited to attend. Photo, video, and interview opportunities will be available with SFD officers, firefighters, and local leadership.
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The Shepherdstown Fire Department, Inc. was founded in 1792 and has continuously served the community of Jefferson County, and surrounding areas, since that time. SFD is the longest serving Fire Department in West Virginia – over 225 years. Located just outside of the city limits of Shepherdstown, Station 3 is home to the departments seven apparatus: Fire Engines (2), brush fire capabilities, a Ladder Truck, Tanker, and support vehicles (2). The department is an all-hazards response department executing fire suppression, Emergency Medical Services, HazMat response, and all emergency types. The executive leadership of the department is Fire Chief Ross Morgan and President Craig Simpson; supported by an additional team of operational officers, administrative leadership, and a volunteer response cadre of ~50 members.
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8052 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
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