Up Close & Personal

Henderson firefighters ready to enjoy a pizza kindly donated by the local Pizza Hut. - Photo courtesy of Henderson FD

Henderson Rope Training

The Henderson Fire Department crew at Station 4 recently held a rope training seminar. The crew said they used some new rescue equipment to practice setting up various types of lowering and hauling rope systems. - Photos courtesy of Henderson FD

Patches

(Clockwise from right) Crossroads Fire Department

Ft. Knox Fire Department

Lexington Fire Department

Perryville Gets PPE Grant

Great news forPerryville Fire Department and the City of Perryville. Perryville Fire was awarded a PPE Grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission. This grant will be utilized to purchase turnout gearhelmets, boots, gloves, coats and pants forfirefighters. Thanks to the Kentucky Fire Commission for this program that awarded PPE grants to over200 departments throughout the state of Kentucky! - Photo courtesy of Perryville FD

Henderson Personnel & 911 Operator Honored forSave

Recently, at the Henderson Fire Department's regular scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting the mayor and the fire chief presented certificates of appreciation and Life Saving commendations to the following Henderson Fire Department employees and a 911 operator from the Henderson Dispatch Center: Engineer Cory Agnew, Firefighter Eli Wright, Firefighter Isaac Damrath and 911 Operator Mark Doepel.

Chief Foreman said, “I would like to say thank you and excellent job on your prompt and well executed actions and bravery on the structure fire resulting in the rescue of an occupant in the basement that took place in the 800 Block of Highway 2084 South on January 12, 2022.

“Coordinated efforts between the 911 operator and the firefighters on scene definitely produced positive results by saving a human life. I truly believe that had either piece of that puzzle not shown up at work with their Agame, the results would have been different. Both parties knew what needed to be done and it was executed perfectly.

“Your efforts and professionalism are appreciated and applauded! Safety is always a top priority; your mission that day was to make a rescue. Was it ‘Worth the Risk?’Yes, it was; no one else was coming to do what you did.

“This incident went the way it did because of your dedication, commitment, training, and professionalism. I am very proud of you and your actions during this incident.” - Photos courtesy of Henderson FD

Hazard Fire Department at Hazard MS

The Hazard Fire Department was honored to spend the day, recently, with the students and staff at Hazard Middle School. - Photos courtesy of Hazard FD

Louisville Division of Fire Promotions

The Louisville Division of Fire would like to congratulate their most recently promoted personnel within the division.

Chad Greathouse, promoted to Fire Battalion Chief, with the rank of Major. Kyle Fekete, promoted to Fire Battalion Chief, with the rank of Major. Jamill Greene, promoted to Fire Company Commander, with the rank of Captain. Javaudis Lowe, promoted to Fire Company Commander, with the rank of Captain. Christopher Meredith, promoted to Fire Company Commander, with the rank of Captain. Gregory Weathers, promoted to Fire Company Commander, with the rank of Captain. Bradley Baker, promoted to Fire Apparatus Operator, with the rank of Sergeant. Brandon Williams, promoted to Fire Apparatus Operator, with the rank of Sergeant. Ramiro Rodriguez, promoted to Fire Apparatus Operator, with the rank of Sergeant. Cory Trenholm, promoted to Fire Apparatus Operator, with the rank of Sergeant.

Congratulations to all! - Photos courtesy of the Louisville Division of Fire

Hydrant Repairs in Hazard

Several fire hydrants were repaired recently to betterassist crews in keeping the community safe. - Photos courtesy of Hazard FD

Safe Haven Baby Box

On March 16, 2022, the 105th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation was blessed at Engine Company 6 (2500 Griffiths Avenue). The baby box is a final resource forparents in crisis to ensure the safe surrenderof an infant, while legally protecting the mother’s identity. Funding forthis baby box was generously provided by Jim and Connie Rogers. The Safe Haven Baby Box organization staffs a 24-hourhotline (1-866-99BABY1) to give women the opportunity to talk to a trained professional as they consideroptions, including safely surrendering theirbaby. - Photos courtesy of the Louisville Division of Fire

NSFC Honors Henderson for Fire Prevention Work

Recently, the Henderson Fire Department was honored to be presented with a 20-year plaque from the National Fire Safety Counsel. It was presented to the agency by Mr. James Perry for “dedication and success” at being such a strong fire prevention advocate to the community.

Thank you to the National Fire Safety Counsel and to Mr. Perry for the recognition of the effort our personnel have put into fire prevention (which really began approximately 40 years ago). - Photos courtesy of Henderson FD