History[]
The Westside VFD was chartered in 1948. In June 2022, Tornado Volunteer Fire Department closed its doors and its members joined Westside VFD.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7826 Coal River Road, Tornado | ca. 1971-2022 | Former Tornado VFD station. |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Fire Station 1 - 304 West Main Street, St. Albans[]
- Engine 221 - 2019 Ferrara Cinder (2000/1000) (SN#H-6501)
- Rescue 222 - 2007 Pierce Contender pumper (1250/1000) (SN#18729 or 16450)
- Engine 223 - Freightliner M2 106
- Squad 225 - 2019 Ram walk-around rescue
Fire Station 2 - 7826 Coal River Road, Tornado[]
- Engine 212 - 2023 HME 1871 / US Fire Apparatus (2000/1000) (SN#FT-1048)
Assignment Unknown[]
- 2006 Pierce Contender pumper (1250/1000) (SN#18729 or 16450) (Ex-Engine 212)
- Polaris 6x6
Retired Apparatus[]
- GMC TopKick / Grumman pumper (Ex-Rescue-Engine 222)