The Daviess County Fire Department responds to dozens of vehicle accidents each year. A collection of extrication tools are used to push, pull and pry at the scene. Firefighters simulated a full side removal during a…
Rescue Task Force Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participated in an active shooter training with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office at the Airport Station. The Rescue Task Force (RTF) is designed to get lifesaving medical treatment to victims much…
Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home
The Daviess County Fire Department is the coordinating agency for Project Lifesaver, a search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies. Project Lifesaver is designed to protect and quickly locate individuals who are prone…
Technical Rope Rescue Training
Local first responders participate in a technical rescue exercise at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. Firefighters utilized ropes to reach a second story window in the training tower, before dropping down into a confined manhole to…
Fiscal Court Welcomes New Firefighters, Highlights Promotion
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…
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