GreenRiver Firefighters

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

You’re invited!

Join us on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. as we officially cut the ribbon on the new Fire Station 3 located at 2633 Cravens Avenue.

This new two-story station is the latest project completed through the City of Owensboro’s Operation Firehouse initiative - a $30 million investment into improving fire facilities across our community.

The modern facility features updated living quarters, administrative offices, state-of-the-art apparatus bays, and will also become the new home of a Safe Haven Baby Box.

Following the ceremony, firefighters will begin moving into their new home.

The community and media are welcome to attend as we celebrate this exciting milestone for the Owensboro Fire Department and the City of Owensboro!

05/08/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #116 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones).

This course prepares firefighters and emergency responders to safely operate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) during public safety missions. Participants will receive instruction in aircraft components, flight operations, mission planning, emergency procedures, and practical scenario-based applications such as fireground support, search and rescue, and damage assessment. Drones will be provided by SFRT for those attending. Participants may only bring Fire Department owned, FAA registered, and Fire Department insured drones. No personally owned drones are allowed.

This will be the last offering of this course prior to the accredited certification skill fee.

Instructor Matt True is an adjunct instructor with SFRT District 7. He is an experienced sUAS professional with a background of sUAS course development and hands-on deployment throughout the Midwest, supporting fire, rescue and disaster response missions.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

05/05/2026

🚨 NOW OPEN: 2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program! 🚨

State Farm® and the NVFC are awarding $1.5 million to help volunteer fire departments purchase essential equipment.

150 departments will receive a $10,000 grant and the first 2,000 applicants will receive a FREE one-year NVFC membership!

Apply now — the application period closes at noon ET on Thursday (May 7): www.nvfc.org/statefarm

05/05/2026

🚒🔥 2026 Kentucky Firefighters Association Conference 🔥🚒

The Kentucky Firefighters Association in partnership with the Grayson Fire Department, Ashland Fire Department, and the Eastern Kentucky FireFighter's Association, proudly invites firefighters and their families from across the Commonwealth to attend the 2026 Kentucky Firefighters Association Conference Held in Ashland KY.

When and where:
Ashland, Kentucky
August 1st – August 4th, 2026

This highly anticipated annual conference will feature educational seminars, memorial services, networking opportunities, leadership engagement, social events, and time-honored traditions that bring together the very best of Kentucky’s fire service. We are honored to welcome numerous fire service leaders and guests dedicated to strengthening the mission, brotherhood, and future of the Kentucky fire service.

⚠️ REGISTRATION INFORMATION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Conference Registration Deadline: July 1st, 2026

❌ Registrations will NOT be accepted after this deadline

❌ NO On-Site Registration will be available

🍽️ President’s Banquet Seating is Limited — Register Early to Guarantee Your Seat!

📅 Conference Event Highlights:
Saturday
• Educational Seminar
• Presidential Welcome Party

Sunday
• Rocking the Ages Party
• KFA Memorial Service

Monday
• Ladies Luncheon
• Golf Outing
• Non-Golf Outing
• Fun & Game Night

Tuesday
• Ladies Brunch
• President’s Banquet & Hall of Fame Presentation

From meaningful remembrance to high-energy fellowship, the 2026 KFA Conference promises an experience that honors tradition while preparing firefighters for the challenges ahead. Mark your calendars, secure your registration early, and make plans now to be part of this outstanding event in Ashland this August.

05/05/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #109 – Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Operations – Lifting & Moving.

This course introduces responders to the Kentucky Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) system and prepares participants to support search and rescue operations across the Commonwealth. The course provides an overview of the Kentucky US&R program, including team structure, operational coordination, deployment expectations, and basic reimbursement policies for training and activations.

Participants will also receive instruction on the Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) and how it supports situational awareness, resource tracking, and mission coordination during incidents.

The final two days consist of a hands-on lifting and moving course for first responders. Participants learn basic rigging, mechanical advantage systems, anchor considerations, and simple load estimation techniques used to safely lift and move debris during rescue operations. The course emphasizes scene safety, proper equipment use, and practical field applications.

Instructor Doug Hargreaves spent 20 years with the Lexington Fire Department, retiring as Lieutenant and having served as the department’s Special Operations Executive Officer. He has also served with Ohio Task Force 1 and currently works for the Division of Kentucky Emergency Management as the State Urban Search and Rescue Coordinator.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

05/02/2026

04/30/2026

It’s officially official! (Or mayyyyybe it has been for a while and I just flaked on getting this announcement together!)

Make plans to join us, but notice the time zone!! We are on Central Time here at The Fire Academy!!

Do NOT use Google Maps to try and find us. You’ll end up in Never Never Land. Take the Western KY Pkwy to exit 53. Turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed to the caution light directly in front of Wendell H Ford Training Center. Make a right at the caution light and pull into the SFRT District 3 parking lot. Hang a slight left at their building and follow the gravel road up over the hill - you’ll find us there. 😉