West Branch Fire Department

08/29/2026

🚒Spotlight Saturday🚒

Today, we are proud to recognize one of our firefighters, Branden Chiles!

Branden is currently in his 7th year serving as a firefighter/EMT with the West Branch Fire Department.

Outside of WBFD, Branden has been a firefighter/paramedic since 2013 and currently works full-time with Johnston-Grimes Metro Fire Department.

Branden and his wife, Laura, have been married for 12 years. Together they have 3 children: 2 boys (Michael and Kaden) and a daughter (Adeline). Adeline was born this past March! Their family also includes 3 dogs and a cat!

During his free time, Branden enjoys spending time with his family, camping, and participating in various outdoor activities.

Branden truly enjoys helping the West Branch community in any way he can, including through his service with WBFD.

From all of us WBFD, thank you Branden! Your dedication, service, and commitment to our department and the West Branch community doesn't go unnoticed.

08/28/2026

WEST BRANCH FIRE FIGHTS FOR A CURE! 🚒💗🎗

The West Branch Fire Department is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness with our 2026 fundraising apparel!

This is about more than wearing pink. It’s about standing behind the fighters, celebrating the survivors, honoring those we’ve lost, and supporting families in our community and beyond who have been impacted by breast cancer.

Help us make a difference!

Our West Branch Fire Breast Cancer Awareness 2026 apparel store is now OPEN! Grab a shirt, hoodie, or other gear and help us raise money for a great cause.

Every order helps support our fundraising efforts — and every shirt worn helps spread awareness.

👇 ORDER YOUR GEAR HERE:
https://west-branch-fire-breast-cancer-awareness-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

📱 You can also scan the QR code on our fundraiser flyer to order!

Please help us spread the word by LIKING, SHARING, and TAGGING your friends and family! The more people we reach, the bigger impact we can make.

Thank you to our community for always standing behind West Branch Fire. Now we’re asking you to stand with us as we help fight for those who are fighting for themselves. 💗

08/25/2026

Back to School Safety Reminder!📚🚸

As students head back to school, remember to watch out for those walking, biking, and riding e-bikes. Drivers should slow down in school zones and neighborhoods, stay alert, and give pedestrians and cyclists plenty of space.

Students should use crosswalks, follow traffic rules, wear a helmet when biking or riding an e-bike, and stay aware of their surroundings.

Let’s all do our part to help keep everyone safe this school year. Have a safe back-to-school season from WBFD!

08/23/2026

Join us in wishing one of our firefighters, Paxton, a very happy birthday today! Had to get this old picture out to celebrate!

From everyone at WBFD, we are so proud of you Paxton! 🎉🎉

08/15/2026

WBFD had a great time taking part in Hoover Hometown Days! We hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend celebrating with family, friends, and our community.

We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to grab a picture in front of the Freedom Truck!

Thanks to everyone who made Hometown Days great this year!

08/11/2026

🔥 Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament! 🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made our Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament a success! We had a great time, and we hope everyone else did too!

🏆 Congratulations to our Top 3 teams!

🥇 1st Place: T&J
🥈 2nd Place: Team Shake N’ Bake
🥉 3rd Place: Red & Randy

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported us, and helped make the event possible. We appreciate you!

08/10/2026

Join us in wishing one of our firefighters, Matt, a happy birthday today! Matt, we appreciate everything you do and have done for WBFD and the community! 🎉

08/06/2026

We have 10 slots left! Sign up quick before tomorrow’s tournament!!

Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament

Grab a partner and join us for the Annual Fire in the Hole Bags Double Elimination Tournament during Hoover's Hometown Days!

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $100
🥈 2nd Place – $60
🥉 3rd Place – $40

💲 Entry Fee: $50 per team (includes 4 beverage tickets)

Pre-registration is required and the tournament is limited to 32 teams, so don't wait! Click the link below to register.

🎶 Stick around after the tournament for live music by Red Dirt Renegade.

Questions? Contact Jose at (915) 227-1002 or [email protected].

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-fire-in-the-hole-bags-tournamen/items

08/06/2026

West Branch Fire Department's Hoover Hometown Days schedule is here!

Be sure to check out all the great events happening throughout the weekend. We can't wait to celebrate with our community and hope to see you there!

Full schedule: https://www.hooverdays.org/schedule

08/02/2026

Join us in wishing our long-time fire chief a happy birthday!!

From everyone at WBFD, happy birthday Kevin! We appreciate all of your hard work and years we have gotten to work along side you! 🎉