The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to name Burlington and Mineral county native, Louise Rogers Canan, Morgantown, WV as Grand Marshall for the Burlington Old Fashioned Apple Harvest Parade. Mrs. Canan’s ancestors arrived in America between 1626 and 1680, migrating from the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland into West Virginia by way of Virginia. Another branch of her family landed in New York and traveled through Pennsylvania before arriving in Mineral County. A grandfather along with Mr. Luke Markwood established the community of Markwood located just a little to the west of Burlington. Mrs. Canan remembers her school days in Burlington and reminisces about her early years, noting that she camped in the old Van Myra Campground, and about visits to Wilson’s Store (current site of the Baptist Church). She recalls meeting many of the citizens of the community and county, as well as surrounding areas when her father, Reverend Lowell Rogers became a minister. Her mother was also a local girl, Rhoda McDowell. She was married to Oscar Canan of Antioch. They had three daughters. Mrs. Canan enjoys travel and family and working with her church. She informed parade committee members that she usually walks 2 or 3 miles before breakfast every day. Louise was chosen as Upper Potomac Fair Queen at the age of eighteen months in 1924, she is our Original “Baby Apple Dumpling”. The Upper Potomac Fair was held for only a few years during the 1920’s, the event took place on the Vandeaver Farm which was in the very center of Burlington, next to the the school and across the road from the Burlington Union Church. The livestock were located on the bottom floor of the barn and the other exhibits on the main floor. One of the high lights for fair goers was Glaze’s Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round brought from Keyser during the celebration. Anyone interested in participating in the parade may contact Tom Simpson at the fire station.

New Buy Your Burlington Volunteer Fire Gun Bash Tickets Online, The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department would like to inform you that beginning immediately you can purchase Gun Bash Tickets Online, Stop by the Events section or just click on the Fall Gun Bash in the Upcoming Events.

New Links added to the Website, The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department would like to welcome the Mcdowell Fire Department (Highland Co. Va) and the Kingwood Fire Department (Preston Co. WV), Stop by and check out thier website.

The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Company Picnic on Saturday July 25th. Everyone that attended enjoyed lot's of Great Food, Loads of fun and games.

The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department held it's Annual Lawn Party Saturday July 18, 2009 We had a record crowd this year, compared to years past we showed a large increase.

The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department July training night took place on the evening of Tuesday July 14, 2009. Burlington Members along with several other Departments practiced skills in Rope Rescue at the Burlington Primary School building. One scenario included a "Victim" being lowered from the roof of the building.

On the evening of Friday July 10, 2009 The New Creek Volunteer Fire department hosted our their annual parade. The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department recently earned best appearing Rescue Unit at the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department's annual parade. Other parade winners include. Best Appearing Custom Engine - Short Gap Engine 34 2nd Place Custom Engine - Fountain Engine 3.

On the evening of Saturday July 4, 2009 The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department website became a reality. Launched as http://www.burlington44.com you are encouraged to check back often as we are continuosly adding and updating information to the website.

The Burlington Fire Department's open house advertising took place on Saturday May 16, 2009. advertising was done by an unknown or don't want to be named member who seen here was standing along Route 50 with several other members drumming up some business.

The Annual Burlington Easter Egg Hunt at the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department. Chairman Jessica Riggleman pictured handing out Easter Eggs the event took place at The Burlington Volunteer Fire Hall.

The Mill Creek Saw Shop donated to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department the New Style Ansi Vest to be worn by members on highway accidents. Dick & Diane Jones are pictured handing the vest to Chief Randy Henderson. Thank You to the Mill Creek Saw Shop from The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department. The donation is greatly appreciated.