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…
Video: Full-Scale Exercise Held at Airport
A full-scale emergency exercise is held every three years at Owensboro - Daviess County Regional Airport. The drill involves a simulated aircraft accident with community volunteers role-playing as injured passengers. Fire Chief Jeremy Smith highlights the…
Video: Aircraft Training Live Burn
The Daviess County Fire Department is responsible for fire suppression at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. Firefighters participated in a live burn exercise as part of required yearly aircraft training. The helicopter prop is provided by…
Testing Begins for P25 Digital Radio System
Daviess County Fire Chief Jeremy Smith would like to notify the community about radio testing the next four to five weeks. Residents may see two marked county vehicles pulling into their driveways, as part of the…
Daviess County Fire Debuts New Pumper Trucks
(Owensboro) - The Daviess County Fire Department unveiled two custom pumper trucks on Monday, August 15 at the Airport Station. “As the fire service evolves, so must our response,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Smith. “We responded…
Carpenter Lake Sonar Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a training exercise at Carpenter Lake near Yelvington. Firefighter Jonathan Heath highlights the capabilities of the Humminbird Side Imaging Sonar Program. It is utilized by first responders for underwater…
Fire Department Highlights ISO Audit
The Daviess County Fire Department has been conducting inspections at commercial buildings and pre-planning for the ISO Audit. ISO stands for Insurance Services Office. It is a professional organization that provides ratings for fire departments and…
High Angle Rope Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a joint training with the Henderson Fire Department. High Angle Rope Rescue involves terrain with a slope of 60 degrees or greater. In these scenarios, firefighters rely entirely on…
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