Links to traffic cameras are available for Interstate 81 and surrounding areas, including WV Traffic Cameras, VDOT Cameras, and MDOT Cameras. Checking these cameras before traveling is especially important as the forecast predicts about a foot of snow on Sunday. Please avoid driving during the storm, as unnecessary travel increases the risk of accidents and creates higher call volumes for first responders.

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When snow piles up, clearing a three‑foot space around the fire hydrant in your yard is one of the simplest ways to protect your home and your neighbors.

Why It Matters

Firefighters need fast, unobstructed access to hydrants. If a hydrant is buried, crews must dig it out before they can start fighting the fire—losing precious minutes when every second counts.

What Three Feet Provides

• Quick visibility
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The year 2025 saw significant activity for EMS responses from Station 40, located at 775 Bedington Road, and Station 49 at 1036 Mid Atlantic Parkway. The partnership between the Bedington Fire Department and the Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority has made it possible to provide career staffing at these stations, resulting in faster EMS responses for residents in northern Berkeley County.

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The Bedington Fire Department extends its thanks to West Virginia Delegate (R) Chuck Horst of the 95th District for presenting a $10,000 Local Economic Development Grant (LED). The presentation occurred during the department’s monthly meeting on January 5, 2026.

The Bedington Fire Department values the continued support from the West Virginia House of Representatives, with special recognition to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please mark your calendar for May 23, 2026, for the Spring Gun Bash at the Moose Lodge in Martinsburg. Ticket sales will begin soon.... (Full Story & Photos)

Every day in West Virginia, first responders step onto the shoulders of highways and interstates to protect the public—often in fast‑moving, unpredictable traffic. Whether they are paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement officers, or tow and recovery professionals, these men and women face one of the most dangerous environments in public safety: the roadside. West Virginia’s Move Over Law ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning at approximately 5 a.m., the Bedington Volunteer Fire Department and Hedgesville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a commercial vehicle fire on Interstate 81 northbound near the 16 mile marker. Fire apparatus was positioned to block traffic and safeguard personnel working at the scene. During the incident, Truck 30 and Engine 30 were struck by an oncoming vehicle. West Virginia’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

General Safety Practices

Purchase Certified Products: Only use devices and batteries that have a certification mark from a nationally recognized testing laboratory like UL, ETL, or CSA.

Follow Manufacturer Instructions: Adhere strictly to the manufacturer's guidelines for charging, use, and maintenance.

Use Correct Chargers: Always use the charger and power adapter that came with the device, or ... (Full Story & Photos)