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…
Video: Forcible Entry Training
When firefighters respond to an emergency, they never know if the house will be locked or unlocked. The Daviess County Fire Department participates in Forcible Entry Training, demonstrating different ways to gain access while minimizing damage…
2022 Christmas Wish Golf Scramble
The Daviess County Fire Department is preparing for the Christmas Wish Golf Scramble on September 9, 2022. Click here for team and sponsorship information or contact the Fire Department at 270-685-8440. All of the proceeds support Christmas…
New Tower for Digital Radio System
A new telecommunications tower is being built on Hobbs Road near the West Daviess County Landfill. The tower will be utilized for the P25 digital radio system, providing better coverage for emergency personnel. At present, Daviess…
Video: Heavy Extrication Training
The Daviess County Fire Department participates in a training exercise on heavy extrication. Lt. Trason Campbell outlines the different challenges that firefighters faced with this scenario involving a three-car pileup.…
2022 Christmas Wish Golf Scramble
The Daviess County Fire Department will host the 2022 Christmas Wish Golf Scramble at Ben Hawes Park on Friday, September 9. Proceeds support Christmas Wish, ensuring that every child in the Tri-State receives a visit from…
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