Martinsburg Volunteer Firefighters Responded to 243 Calls in 2019

Members of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to 243 calls, including 218 emergency calls, during 2019, according to a report filed by Randy Acker, fire chief.

The total loss from fires in 2019 was $554,000.

In Martinsburg Borough, firefighters responded to 63 calls, including 54 emergency calls. The total loss of $342,000 was the result of three structure fires totaling $310,000 in loss and one vehicle (bus) fire (a $32,000 loss).

Firefighters responded to 76 calls in North Woodbury Township, including 71 emergency calls. The total loss of $100,000 was the result of two structur...