At the request of the Clay County Office of Emergency Services and the Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department Pinch VFD and Belle VFD used their truck companies to present a ladder cross in honor of fallen WV State Trooper Eric M. Workman. A ladder cross, usually seen with an American Flag hanging between the raised ladders, is one of the fire service's ultimate displays of respect for fallen public servants. The ladder cross was presented in front of the Big Otter Fire Station, where Trooper Workman's father is a member. Tower Ladder 2 and Truck 55 also stopped to visit the Memorial Site, which has been constructed beneath Interstate 79 at Walback. Additionally, Pinch VFD and Frame VFD apparatus and members lined the Frame Road overpass of Interstate 79 at Elkview. The Pinch Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all uniformed services that showed their respect to our fallen law enforcement brother.
Units:
Tower Ladder 2, Rescue 2, & Engine 23
Mutual Aid:
Truck 55, Engine 342, & Utility 345
“When we see Old Glory flying, there’s a lot of men dead, so we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head…” -Toby Keith
Pinch VFD's Crew
Belle VFD's Crew
Everyone
Everyone (Wide View)
Tower Ladder 2 & Truck 55 at the Memorial Site
The Memorial
Signing the Memorial
Signatures
Utility 345, Engine 342, Engine 23, & Rescue 2 along with several uniformed firefighters line the Frame Road overpass of I-79
Several Pinch VFD & Frame VFD members salute the passing procession
Pinch VFD & Frame VFD Members Standing with Engine 23
