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…
Fire Safety Equipment Demonstration
Keep your family safe with working smoke detectors! Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 5th, which means it's an excellent time to change the batteries. The Daviess County Fire Department also demonstrates how to…
Fire Department Demonstrates Open Burning Safety
October is Fire Prevention Month. The Daviess County Fire Department is raising awareness about open burning regulations with a demonstration at Horse Fork Creek Park. Fire Inspector/Investigator Keith Hurm uses shredded paper and cardboard to start…
Toxic Waters: Chlorine Exposure Full-Scale Exercise
First responders participate in a full-scale exercise at the HealthPark. In this scenario, athletes begin to experience chlorine exposure symptoms after a malfunction in the pool. Firefighters establish an area for medical treatment and decontamination. Athletes…
Fire Department Golf Scramble Supports Christmas Wish
The 10th Annual Christmas Wish Golf Scramble is underway at Ben Hawes Golf Course and Park. Firefighter Will McCrady says 32 teams are participating in the fundraising event, with a live auction to follow the scramble.…
Firefighters Participate in Water Rescue Training
The Daviess County Fire Department responds to a wide range of medical calls, including water rescues. Lieutenant Al Wathen says recreational boaters should always have their personal flotation device, in case of emergency. Firefighters practiced several…
50th Anniversary of Stanley Volunteer Fire Department
Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen has proclaimed July 13, 2023 as Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Day, in celebration of the 50th anniversary. The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1973. The original leaders of the department included:…
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