
PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Captain/EMT Dwight Pettry
Dwight, a St. Albans native, is the second in command of the fire department
and also serves as the Fire Department Mechanic where he uses his skills and
knowledge to maintain the fleet of apparatus. He also serves on the Water
Rescue Team, and is a Haz-Mat Technician. In his spare time he enjoys
camping, snow skiing, mountain biking. Currently serving as A-Shift
Commander

Captain /EMT John Philpott
John Philpott - John serves on the fire department Training Committee and is
the department Safety Officer. John's father was also a retired firefighter
for the department. John demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm for the fire
service and likes to travel to other departments across the state and
country to compare notes of operational tactics. John most recently deployed
under FEMA for 4 weeks to the Louisiana and Texas region after hurricane
Katrina to help in disaster relief. John is currently serving as C-Shift
Commander.

Captain/EMT Eric Mitchell
Eric was raised in Fayette County, WV and started his fire service career in
1980 as a volunteer on Gauley Bridge Fire Dept. He attended Gauley Bridge
Elem. and Jr. High and graduated from High School at Boomer Christian
Academy. He worked at the Yeager Airport Fire Dept. approximately 5 years
before being hired at St. Albans Fire Dept. in 1989. Eric is married and has
one daughter. Eric enjoys ultra running which is 50 mile runs, photography,
mountain biking and computers. Eric is assigned to Station 2 on B-Shift.
PERSONNEL
LINE OFFICERS

Lieutenant/EMT Kenny Romine
Kenny is a St. Albans native and a 1986 graduate of St. Albans High School.
He has worked for the fire department since Feb, 1990. He serves on the
Water Rescue Team and is also a Haz-Mat-Technician. In his spare time he
enjoys hunting, camping and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Lieutenant/EMT Lance Carney
Lance Carney Graduated from Sissonville High School in 1999 joined the fire
service at the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Virginia
Tech. majoring in Building Construction. His hobbies are hunting, fishing,
and other outdoor activities. Lance is on the
Training Committee and is a WVU Fire Service Instructor.
Lieutenant/EMT
Dan Taaffe
Dan, originally from Ohio where his family has a long history in the Fire
Service, serves on the departments Haz-Mat Team. Dan is also a certified
instructor for West Virginia University Fire Service Extension. In his spare
time he likes to provide instruction to other departments in firefighting
techniques and spend time with his two sons.
FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighter/EMT
Jeremy Roncaglione
A very active member of his local church, he too is a native of St. Albans.
Jeremy also is a member of the Water Rescue Team. In his spare time he likes
to be with his wife and children.
Firefighter/EMT
Matt Poff
Matt decided to follow his father’s footsteps as well and enter the Fire
Service. Boyd Poff, Matts father, is retired from the fire department. Matt
enjoys Bluegrass music, he plays guitar and various other instruments. Matt
has had two separate music CD’s released; one which was a Christmas music CD
was a big hit locally. Matt is also on the Water Rescue Team and is an avid
diver. He also enjoys mountain biking.
Firefighter/EMT
Jerry Bostic
A 1980 graduate of St. Albans High School, Jerry joined the fire department
in January 1999, he enjoys having the chance to help people in a positive
way during their bad times. Jerry is active in running road races of many
different distances and enjoy the outdoors greatly.
Firefighter/EMT
Rex Eggleton
A St. Albans native, Rex is what you may refer to as a sports enthusiast.
Following all sports very closely he can tell you exactly what is happening
in any sport, he also coaches volleyball. Rex is a member of the Water
Rescue Team

Firefighter/EMT Brian Sharp
Brian a St. Albans native when hired enjoys playing a few rounds of golf.
Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. Brian is a
Haz-Mat Technician also.

Firefighter/EMT Jim Hill
A Cross Lanes native who began his fire service as a volunteer at Tyler
Mountain Fire Department he has been with St. Albans since 2000. Jim likes
to hunt and work with his company (Down to Earth Landscaping) on his days
off. Jim has an Associates Degree from Potomac State College in
horticulture. Jim serves on the Water Rescue Team and the department
Training Committee. Jim is a WVU Fire Service Instructor.
Firefighter/EMT Andy Wooten
A 1996 graduate from St. Albans High School, Andy was active in Baseball and
Football. Andy attended WV Tech with a major in Civil Engineering. Andy
started his own business in 2000, (Appalachian Lawn & Landscaping) and still
operates it on his days off. He enjoys riding Mountain Bikes and Camping
with his new wife and dog.
Firefighter
Jeff Davidson
After graduating from high school in 2000 I went in search
of my true calling. I graduated from WV State University with a B.S. in
Communications, helped start the Boys and Girls Club in St. Albans, was an
on-air radio personality for the local radio station Electric 102.7, I even
moved as far as Florida to work in Marine Rescue before realizing my passion
was in front of me the whole time. Like my father, I was to become a
firefighter. I enjoy WVU Football, playing guitar and spending time with my
wife and family.
Firefighter Mike Lively
I am originally from Fayette County, West Virginia where I graduated from
Oak Hill High School in 1995. I am married and have a son whom I enjoy
spending time in outdoor activities and sports. I have always had a desire
to be in the Fire Service to help people.
Firefighter Brandon Price
I am a native of St. Albans and graduated in 1996. I also attended West
Virginia State College and graduated in 2002. I attended First Baptist
Church in St. Albans with my wife and children. I enjoy spending my spare
time with my wife and two boys.

Firefighter Luke Adkins
Luke
is an Elkview native, graduating from Hoover in "99." He then moved to
Lynchburg, Virginia to go to college at Liberty University; where he
eventually was employed with the Lynchburg Fire Department. He lived
there for almost 10 years becoming a Technical Rescue Team Member, a peer
fitness trainer for the fire department, and a published author in Virginia
Fire and Rescue. He has recently moved back home to West Virginia with
his wife and son. He enjoys spending time with family, the occasional
speaking engagement at a local church, and any sports activity.

Firefighter Chris Collins
Before working in emergency services Chris worked as an area manager for a large tire distributor. Chris wanted a career that would provide an opportunity to help others and the fire service seemed to be a great way to do this. Chris has worked for Roane and Kanawha County EMS as an Emergency Medical Technician. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, attending church, ATV riding and hunting/fishing. Chris likes basbball and the Atlanta Braves and volunteers at his community volunteer fire department where he lives in Walton.
Firefighter E.M.T. Eric Tucker
Originally from Tyler Mountain but now lives in the St. Albans area. Is a former graduate of South Charleston High School. Enjoys weight lifting,
and running as well as spending time with his wife and children.
PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighter
Joey Crawford
Also nicknamed "Battalion Chief 31", Joey has much enthusiasm for the fire
service. Joey jumps at the chance to get out of the Police Officer role and
help the fire department in time of crisis. Joey is a firefighter trapped in
a police officers uniform. Joey is also a Scuba Diver and Haz-Mat Technician
for the fire department. In his spare time he is an avid golfer and sings in
his local church with a Praise Team.
Fire
Department Chaplain Mike Jarrett
Mike is the department Chaplain and is used in a manner that provides
support services to both employees and the public. Mike oversees the
Disaster Relief Program. This program provides temporary shelter, clothing,
and food for victims of fires who are displaced. Mike also acts as a liaison
between the Insurance Companies and the victims. Mike does his work behind
the scenes but it is a much needed one. Mike is a member of the St. Albans
Ministerial Association and is a licensed Minister and received his training
at West Virginia School of Christian Studies through the WV Baptist
Convention.
Firefighter/EMT
Brian Hudson
Brian began his course in the fire service at Lakewood Fire Department while
in high school. Brian is a Pre-Medicine student at Marshall University with
a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology. His future plans
are to graduate from medical school and practice emergency medicine in West
Virginia.
Firefighter Robert Ely
I am a St. Albans native and graduated from St. Albans High School in 1999. I began my fire service at the West Side Volunteer Fire Department in 2005 and joined the St. Albans City Fire Department as a Paid-On-Call in 2006. Since 2007 I have been full-time with the City of Nitro Fire Department. I am also a Rescue Diver, Haz-Mat Technician with the WVRRT and USAR. I enjoy hunting and fishing in my spare time.
Firefighter Robby Paul
Robby is originally from Nitro and graduated from Poca High School in
1997. He started in the fire service with the Poca Volunteer Fire Department
in 1996 and has since then been with other departments in Putnam and Kanawha
County and has experienced many things in the fire service. Robby works full
time for the Kanawha County Sheriffs Office in the Communications Division.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with wife and two children. He
also enjoys hunting and fishing and just recently took up golf.

Floyd Keeney, Jr.
Floyd is a native of Kanawha County, WV. He began his fire service career in 1996 with the Boomer Vol. Fire Dept., where he earned the rank of Captain. Floyd joined the St. Albans Fire Department in 2007 as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter. His advanced training includes Hazardous Materials Technician, Swift Water Rescue Operations as well as a BLS Instructor. He is a 1998 graduate of Valley High School and a 2004 graduate from WVU Tech with a B.S. in Printing Management. In his spare time Floyd enjoys spending time with his wife and listening to bluegrass music.
FF Corey Garcia
A Graduate of St. Albans High School, Corey started his fire service in June of 2006 with the Lakewood VFD. He currently is employed full-time with the WV State Police and works part-time as a 911-Communicator. Corey is working on his forensics degree and enjoys traveling and being in the outdoors.
FF Chris Carter
A 2009 graduate from St. Albans High School. Chris played golf at a High School level and at the Collegiate level. He began in the fire service in 2011 at the Lakewood VFD. Currently he is employed at the City of St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission. His goal is to become a full-time firefighter. He enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time in the outdoors.
Administrative Assistant Dee Canterbury

Chief / E.M.T. Stephen D. Parsons
Steve began his fire service career in the 1970’s as a volunteer in the
Cross Lanes area. After working for the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department
for eight years he decided to pursue his first love full-time at the St.
Albans Fire Department. The Fire Service is very rewarding because it
provides you the opportunity to serve people and help them in a time of
need. When not involved with the department he spends time cycling both on
road and mountain bikes, hunting and working with the youth at his church.
Steve has traveled to Malawi, Africa twice as a
Missionary to provide training to that country's firefighters. The country
of 11 million has only four fire departments. While in Africa he also
traveled to remote villages in Mozambique to help establish literacy
projects. In April of 2010 he traveled to Haiti and was attached to the Delaware
Medical Response Team in Jacmel where he supervised the triage of over 200 patients per day.
"The devastation has left a lasting impression", Chief parsons said.
He plans to visit again July of 2011 with a team from his church and will be building an orphanage for "Hands
and Feet Project" in Grand Goave .