Daviess County Fiscal Court recognized two new firefighters and highlighted a promotion at the regular meeting on March 9, 2023. Brian Cecil was elevated to Lieutenant with the Daviess County Fire Department, serving out of the…
Helicopter Prop Live Fire Training
The Daviess County Fire Department deployed the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck for a live exercise with a helicopter prop. The ARFF vehicle is stationed at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport and can be operated…
First Responder Day at Innovation Middle School
Students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School are learning about disaster preparedness, including how to assemble an emergency kit and MRE (Meals Ready to Eat). The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency organized a First Responder Day with…
Reporting Structural Storm Damage & Open Burning Rules
Last Friday’s storm event resulted in widespread damage to trees and power lines along with some structures. Daviess County Fiscal Court has received several calls, asking if it is okay to burn storm debris, such as…
Turn Around: Don’t Drive Through Floodwater
The Daviess County Fire Department has responded to several calls from stranded motorists in high water. Fire Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm provides an update from Millers Mill Road near the North Fork of Panther Creek. Did you…
Water Line Project Underway in Eastern Daviess County
Work is underway on a major water line replacement project in eastern Daviess County. The new six-inch line will run along Short Station Road and Jack Hinton Road between Knottsville and Philpot. Kasey Emmick is General…
Heating Safety in Extreme Cold
One in every seven home fires are related to heating equipment. If you plan to use an alternative heating source during this winter storm, please do it safely. DO NOT use a propane torch or other…
Video: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Truck
The Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport has received a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Truck. The Striker® was manufactured by Oshkosh ARFF for use by the Daviess County Fire Department. Airport Director Tristan Durbin and Fire…
Video: Accelerated Program to Boost Paramedics
Judge/Executive Al Mattingly and Fire Chief Jeremy Smith provide an update on the accelerated paramedic course for first responders. The first cohort includes members of AMR Owensboro, Daviess County Fire Department, and Owensboro Fire Department. Learn…
Fire Department Raises $18,000 for Christmas Wish
The Daviess County Fire Department presented the proceeds from the Christmas Wish Golf Scramble on Monday, December 5. Firefighters Will McCrady and Quinton Pence unveiled a check for $18,000. The funds were raised through the annual…
Video: Holiday Home Cooking Safety
Are you planning to deep-fry your turkey this Thanksgiving? The Daviess County Fire Department shares important safety tips. Be sure to completely thaw the turkey and do not overfill the fryer with oil. Also, never use…
County Prepares to Launch P25 Digital Radio System
Daviess County Fiscal Court provides an update on the implementation of the P25 digital radio system for county first responders. It’s been a two-year project to replace the legacy VHF system, and the rollout should be…
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