Captain Scott Davidson

Scott Davidson - A Charleston Catholic graduate Scott  has lived in the St. Albans area for many years. Scott likes to spend time with his family and participate in Church activities.  His hobbies also are attending auto auctions were he is very knowledgeable about all types of cars and trucks and can guess there value within hundreds of dollars.

Lt./EMT  John Philpott

John Philpott - John serves as the fire department  Training Officer and 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. In his other spare time he  spends it with his daughter.

Firefighter Charles Smith

Charles Smith - Charlie spend all his spare time working at his Carpet Outlet he owns and operates on his days off.  Charlie a St. Albans Native is a 18 year veteran.  Charlie  also spends time with is children and grandchildren.

Firefighter/EMT Eric Mitchell

I was raised in Fayette County, WV and started my fire service career in 1980 as a volunteer on Gauley Bridge Fire Dept.  I attended Gauley Bridge Elem. and Jr. High and graduated from High School at Boomer Christian Academy.  I worked at the Yeager Airport Fire Dept.  for about 5 years before joining St. Albans Fire Dept. in 1989.  I'm married and  have one daughter, and we enjoy lots of time together.  My hobbies are ultra  running, photography, mountain biking and computers.  It's been a pleasure serving the citizens of St. Albans since I began working at the Fire  Dept.

Firefighter/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.

Firefighter/EMT Matt Poff

Matt Poff - Son of Boyd Poff of C-Shift he decided to follow his fathers footsteps and enter the Fire Service.  Matt is also in a  Bluegrass Band where he plays guitar and various other instruments.  This past  Christmas he recorded his own Christmas CD and it was a big hit throughout the  City where he sold out of them..  Matt is also on the Water Rescue Team and is  an avid diver. He also enjoys mountain biking.

“B” Shift Firefighters