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On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters

In West Virginia, 90% of fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers, a heavy reliance that  Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension Fire Service, says was born out of necessity.

“It’s a matter of the rural nature of West Virginia and the mountainous terrain,” Lambert said. “It may be 10 miles as the crow flies on a map, but it may take you 45 minutes to get from point A to point B in West Virginia because you follow the roads through the valleys and the hills.”

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WVU Extension 4-H youth are “Beyond Ready” for their future

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, the West Virginia University Extension 4-H program offers space for youth in the state to connect with themselves, build relationships and create lifelong experiences.

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West Virginia 4-H'ers make surprising discovery in West Fork River

What began as a STEM activity at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill turned into a real-world lesson in science, public health, and the importance of protecting West Virginia’s waters.  

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