A delegation of 10 firefighters will travel to the Czech Republic as part of a new exchange program with Owensboro's sister city, Olomouc. Daviess County Firefighter/Paramedic Pavel Zboril is excited to lead the trip and share…
Vehicle Extrication Training: Tearing Apart The Beetle
The Daviess County Fire Department demonstrates a modified dash lift as part of extrication training at McCarty's Pro Towing & Automotive. Chief Jeremy Smith says firefighters must review these extrication techniques yearly. In this instance, they…
Paramedic Students Train for Emergency Childbirth
One of the most stressful, emotional, and eventful calls for first responders involves emergency childbirth. Battalion Chief Jake Cox says a field delivery (outside a hospital setting) happens more often than you might think. Therefore, it's…
Fiscal Court Seeking Grant Funding for Fire Hydrants
Daviess County Fiscal Court will initiate an assistance agreement through GRADD to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for grant funding totaling $1,174,154. The Daviess County Fire Department will use the Strand Associates fire flow master plan to…
Recognition for Utica Fire Chief
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to congratulate Chief Ryan Trunnell of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department. Ryan is a certified Firefighter/EMT with over 700 training hours, having served on the department since 2012. He is…
Volunteer Firefighters Honored for 50+ Years of Service
Daviess County Fiscal Court has recognized volunteer firefighters with 50 or more years of service to the community. “It’s an honor to speak to these gentlemen and their families,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Smith. “Most, I…
Firefighters Present Record Donation to Christmas Wish
The Daviess County Fire Department has presented a record-shattering donation to Christmas Wish. A total of $25,605.53 was raised through the Golf Scramble on September 8, 2023 at Ben Hawes Park. All proceeds will support Christmas…
Fire Academy of Kentucky Graduation
The Fire Academy of Kentucky has graduated its third class, comprised of 32 recruits from 13 communities across the Commonwealth. These firefighters endured 13 weeks and 400 hours of hands-on training to prepare for their careers.…
Fiscal Court Approves New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire Stations
A new funding model is expected to generate sufficient revenue to support local volunteer fire departments. Fiscal Court will remove membership dues from property tax bills and implement an additional 1.1 percent insurance premium license fee,…
New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire Departments
The volunteer fire system is celebrating 50 years in Daviess County but a shortfall in funding is impacting many departments. Currently, volunteer fire departments are funded by membership dues that were placed on property tax bills…
Career Day at Highland Elementary School
The Daviess County Fire Department and AMR Owensboro participate in Career Day at Highland Elementary School. Students in Ms. Booker's kindergarten class are learning about the tools used in fire investigation and medical transport. Contact the…
First Responders Participate in Airport Tabletop Exercise
Local first responders participate in a tabletop exercise with the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. The tabletop exercise is performed to ensure airport and community preparedness. A full-scale exercise is staged every three years as required by…
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