Fire News Kentucky, May/June 2024 edition

1 Burned, 1 Dead in Henderson Co. Blaze

Amale with burns is found on arrival, and a female is found after a collapse happens.

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Nice Stop By Lexington

Crews stop a house fire that was already in the attic and knee walls on arrival.

See story on page 9

Could Have Been Worse

Shivley Fire Rescue responds to an SUV and driver fallen in a construction hole.

See story on page 12

3 FF Injured At Louisville Blaze

1 person is rescued and three firefighters are hurt in a Louisville 3-alarmer.

See story on page 13

Tractor Down Embankment

Pembroke Fire and Christian Co. Rescue free a man pinned by his tractor.

See story on page 16

Training Around The State

Owensboro, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and more.

See stories on pages 16 to 23

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CarFire in Pembroke

Looking Back

Structure Fire in Owensboro

Acall fora structure fire was dispatched forthe Owensboro Fire Department in 900 block of McGill Street at 2139 on September18, 2022. Acalleradvised dispatcherthat a vehicle was on fire inside a garage. Third crew units responded to confirm the structure fire and set to work on primary search, fire attack, and protection of exposures. This was a labor-intensive effort as a storm was rolling through, but within an hourthe crew was deep into overhaul to make sure the fire they put out stayed that way.

- Photo courtesy of Owensboro FD

Pembroke firefighters operated at a recent vehicle fire.

- Photo courtesy of Pembroke FD

Cover Story

Nice Work, Louisville!

At around 1200 on March 6, 2024, Louisville Fire crews responded to a high-angle rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge. They assessed the scene and immediately began rescue operations to save a semi-truck driverwho was still in the cab of hertruck hanging off the Ohio River bridge. Through theirswift and proficient maneuvering, they safely rescued the victim in about 40 minutes.

- Photos courtesy of Louisville FD

1 Burned, 1 Dead in in Henderson Co. Blaze

On February 12, 2024, the Corydon Civil Defense Fire and Rescue, Smith Mills Fire Department, Henderson City County Rescue Squad, Deaconess EMS, and Henderson County Sherriff’s Department were dispatched to a house fire on Main Street with reports of a woman trapped. At 1123, first arriving units were met with fire showing, and a male subject was found with burns. He was treated by Deaconess EMS, and airlifted to a nearby burn center. Due to strong winds and the structure starting to collapse, crews were forced to go into a defensive attack. At approximately 1231 hours the body of a deceased female subject was located, removed from the structure, and turned overto the Henderson County Coroner’s Office. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation by the Corydon Civil Defense and the Kentucky State Fire Marshalls Office.

- Submitted by Bryan Coghill

Kitchen Fire in Madisonville

Madisonville Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on McPherson Drive recently.

- Photos courtesy of Madisonville FD

4 Displaced at Louisville Blaze

Recently, Louisville Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire on the 4100 block of West Broadway. Upon arrival, crews found a three-story residence with heavy fire and smoke on the second and third floors. Through a coordinated effort, the fire was brought undercontrol in 18 minutes by 32 firefighters. Fortunately, all occupants were able to self-evacuate, and no civil-

ians were injured. However, two firefighters sustained non-lifethreatening injuries ,but were not transported. The American Red Cross assisted fouradults and a dog affected by displacement. The Louisville Arson team investigated the cause of the fire.

- Photos courtesy of Louisville Division of Fire

Nice Work by Lexington at Structure Fire

Recently, Lexington firefighters made a good stop on a structure fire on Sheridan Drive. Crews were able to ventilate and extinguish a fire that was already in the attic and kneewalls when they arrived.

- Photos courtesy of Lexington FD

Georgetown Handles Vuteq Fire

Georgetown Fire Department responded to Vuteq (an automobile OEM) fora structure fire. On arrival, crews encountered moderate smoke conditions in the building, with fire extending through the roof of the structure. Simultaneously, fire crews began battling the fire while ensuring that all employees had exited the building. The building sustained moderate damage as firefighters were able to contain the fire to one area.

- Photos courtesy of Georgetown FD

Coulda’Been ALot Worse

On February 22, 2024, 3rd Platoon of Shivley Fire and Rescue crews responded to a reported vehicle rescue at the intersection of 7th Street and Arcade Avenue. A vehicle drove through a construction site and became stuck above an approximately 20-foot wide hole, which had been partially covered while underconstruction, trapping the occupant. Q25 and Louisville FD members assisted with stabilizing the vehicle and helped remove one occupant who was uninjured. The vehicle was then removed without furtherincident.

- Photos courtesy of Shivley FR & Louisville FD

Fully Involved on Arrival

Owensboro crews battled a structure fire involving an attached garage reported nearintersection of Christie Place and Wyandotte Avenue. Fire units arrived to find the garage fully involved.

- Photos courtesy of Owensboro FD

Electrical Fire in Louisville

At 0600 on February 6, 2024, Louisville Fire Department crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 3100 block of RiverPark Drive. Fire crews arrived on scene in three minutes to find fire in the rearof the structure which had spread to the attic. Firefighters swiftly entered and coordinated an interiorattack with vertical ventilation. It took 10 minutes for25 firefighters to bring the fire undercontrol. One occupant received assistance from the American Red Cross, and one minorfirefighterinjury was treated on scene. LFD Arson Investigators determined the cause was electrical. - Photo courtesy of Louisville FD

3 FFs Injured at Louisville 3-Alarmer

The Louisville Fire Department received reports of an apartment fire in the 2400 block of West Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Crews arrived to find a three-story, brick, multi-family dwelling heavily engulfed in flames. They immediately entered the building and one occupant was successfully rescued; all othersearches confirmed no additional victims. The intensity of the fire led to it being escalated to three-alarms, requiring nearly 100 firefighters 90 minutes to bring undercontrol. Unfortunately, three firefighters sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the local hospital. Although the extent of theirinjuries was unknown, they were not believed to be life-threatening. The LFD Arson unit was investigating. - Photo courtesy of Louisville Division of Fire

TractorDown Embankment in Pembroke

The Pembroke Fire Department, along with mutual aid from the Fairview Fire and Christian County Rescue, responded to a tractordown an embankment on March 22, 2024.The tractordriverwas transported. - Photos courtesy of Pembroke FD

Owensboro Practices Mask Donning

Owensboro Fire Department Captain Brian Roberts put his Station 1 crew through drills recently donning theirSCBAmasks. Efficiency and effectiveness are critical with the skill of masking up. Firefighters are protected from respiratory hazards in a structure

fire if they have a good seal from the correct-sized mask worn and adjusted properly. When it’s time to go to work this must be done smoothly and quickly.

- Photos courtesy of Owensboro FD

Practicing Inserting a Supraglottic Airway Device

The Henderson Fire Department recently held an EMS training class in theirFire Station 1 training room. Local Medical Director, Dr. Gilbert, and EMS Instructor/Paramedic Melissa Hughes introduced members to a new model airway adjunct to be used on medical calls called iGels (a tool widely used in anaesthesia and resusci-

tation forairway access). Members practiced inserting the iGels into an airway mannequin and then InstructorHughes gave a tour of a Deaconess Henderson Hospital ambulance forthose not familiarwith the layout of the units.

- Photos courtesy of Henderson FD

Tech Rescue Training at Owensboro Grain

Recently, Owennsboro firefighters focused on rescuing victims from elevated surfaces and overcoming the unique challenges that come with limited access to patients. - Photos courtesy of Owensboro FD

FirefighterSurvival Rescue Training at Hopkinsville

Pembroke Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Shane Rodgers, Captain Rick Murray and FirefighterTehani Murray had the opportunity to participate in a firefightersurvival rescue and flashoverclass. Thank you to Captain Marty Bangart of the Hopkinsville Fire Department for allowing us to participate in the class.

- Photos courtesy of Pembroke FD

How Long and How Much with SCBA

Recently, Owensboro members utilized KWC facilities forfirefighters to perform consumption drills. This exercise involves continuous activity while breathing with SCBAgear. Members who participate get to practice movement in full firefighting PPE and to track

the length of time it takes forthe individual to use a full bottle of air before needing replacement. Understanding this is critical to calculating how long teams can work in hazardous environments before switching out.

- Photo courtesy of Owensboro FD

Henderson Trains on New Equipment forExtrications

Each crew on all three of Henderson Fire Department shifts participated in an extrication class at theirtraining facility overthree days. The classes covered various situations and a lot of tips and techniques to help personnel more efficiently mitigate vehicle operations involving entrapment. Crews cut up 16 vehicles during the training. They also trained on a new device being added to their Kodiak Stabilization Systems used on some of theirapparatus. This new device has a hand crank that allows vehicles to be lifted up to 14 inches using their existing stabilization kits. The class instructors were from Howell Rescue Systems and P&LRescue Service. - Photos courtesy of Henderson FD

Madisonville Extrication Training

Madisonville firefighters getting some hands-on training on vehicle extrication.

- Photos courtesy of Madisonville FD

Company Officers Train

Recently, the Henderson Fire Department hosted a Preparations forInitial Company Operations National Fire Academy class. This two-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of company officers in preparing theircompany forincident operations. Henderson Fire, Madisonville Fire, and Daviess County Fire Departments all participated.

- Photo courtesy of Henderson FD

Owensboro Practices Airway Management

Recently, Owensboro Fire Department 1st Crew personnel trained on Airway Management, a critical EMS skill. Aftera classroom refresherfrom instructorLieutenant Johnston everyone got to practice airway management with iGels, nasal inserts, CPAP, etc.

- Photos courtesy of Owensboro FD

Georgetown Awarded Thermal Imaging Camera

Thank you to the Kentucky Fire Commission for awarding the Georgetown Fire Department a thermal imaging camera (TIC) through theirTIC Grant Program. - Photo courtesy of Georgetown FD

Patches

From left Parkers Mill Fire Department

Crescent Springs Fire Department

Danville Fire Department

ULHosts LFD Members for Heroes Weekend

University of Louisville and University of Louisville Baseball, hosted members of the Louisville Fire Department forHeroes Weekend. Looks like Louisville Baseball Alum, FirefighterNick Haley, still had some left in the tank. Thanks to all.

- Photos courtesy of Louisville Division of Fire

Pembroke at CareerDay

Recently, Pembroke Fire crews were at Pembroke Elementary fortheirschool’s careerday.

- Photos courtesy of Pembroke FD

WOMEN’S WEEKEND ATTHE NATIONALFIRE ACADEMY

June 15-16, 2024

The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA), in partnership with Women in Fire, is pleased to announce the dates for our 2024 session in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Please place June 15-16, 2024, on your calendars and join us!

The below classes are FREE of charge, and ALLare welcome to attend. You do not need to be a certified or uniformed member of a fire or EMS agency; you need to be with a fire, EMS, or allied organization, and meet the class participant requirements for the class you wish to attend.

- Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction (W0636)

- Building Resilience in Leadership: Strategies for Growth and Confidence (W0952)

- Command and Control for Company-Level Operations (W0296)

- Command and Control of Wildland Urban Interface Fire Operations for the Structural Chief Officer (W0612)

- Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon (W0756)

- Fire Investigation: First Responders (W0770)

- Incident Safety Officer (W0729)

- Initial Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts (W0443)

- Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth (W0646)

- Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking (W0647)

- Supervising Emergency Medical Services (W0146)

- Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist (W0633) We are accepting online applications NOW https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/programs/national-weekend.html Please take a look at the above webpage for more details!