FELLOWSVILLE, W.Va. — The Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department has reported the death of firefighter and assistant chief Clinton “JR” Wolfe in the line of duty.
Wolfe died Sunday afternoon.
Wolfe is being remembered as a selfless volunteer that was dedicated to the community and the department. In 2013, he represented the department as Preston County King Fireman at the Buckwheat Festival.
Fire departments across the state have expressed condolences and messages of sympathy, including the Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department, which expressed its support for Wolfe’s family and fellow firefighters.
“When one department suffers a loss, we all feel the pain,” the Terra Alta department said. “Today, we stand beside our brothers and sisters of Fellowsville VFD, his family, and friends.”
The members of the Bruceton-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department also released a message to the community.
“The members of Company 3 send our condolences to Fellowsville VFD for the loss of a firefighter in a line of duty death. Please keep them and the family in your thoughts and prayers.”