West Virginia Fire Commission says it critically needs firefighters but not how many

The West Virginia Fire Commission has identified staffing shortages as the primary concern in its newly released Fire Prevention and Control plan. The commission reports a critical need for more firefighters across the state, though the document does not specify a precise number of personnel required to address the deficit.

The staffing crisis affects both paid and volunteer fire departments throughout West Virginia. According to the commission, these ongoing shortages are creating dangerous conditions within the state's fire services.