Central Kentucky FOOLS

10/08/2026

Thoughts and prayers for the Durham Fire Department.

This morning, a Durham (NC) firefighter was killed at a building fire in the 400 block of Marly Road. Two other firefighters were injured but are expected to be okay. No other additional or official details have been released, reports WRAL.

We're compiling our information, including late-arrival scene pics as well as radio traffic. Google for latest news reports, or monitor official social sites, for now.

Photo from WRAL.

09/25/2026

Let's do it again! See you next year 👊🔥

09/21/2026

You won’t want to miss this!

Central Kentucky FOOLS presents our next Tactics on Tap.

November 21, 2026 TBD
Leaf & Barrel — Georgetown, KY

Featuring Mike Torres

More details and an additional speaker to come. Mark your calendars and stay tuned.

09/20/2026

Great things being done by Wilmore FD!

09/18/2026

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨

Tomorrow is the day! Wilmore Fire Department is proud to host Chief Rick Lasky for an opportunity to hear his nationally recognized presentation, Pride & Ownership.

Chief Lasky will share his experience and perspective on building a strong organizational culture, leadership, accountability, and taking pride in the fire service.

📅 Tomorrow — September 19

⏰ 8:00 AM

📍 GCF Vineyard
209 E. Main Street
Wilmore, KY 40390

We’re looking forward to a great day of learning, discussion, and fellowship with firefighters and public safety professionals from across the area.

Don’t miss it! We’ll see you tomorrow morning!

09/14/2026

Last weekend, Central Kentucky FOOLS had the honor of welcoming Al Benjamin to Lexington, Kentucky, to share his class “Rescue Business” and stories from an incredible career with FDNY.

Al shared lessons from the fireground, stories from his time at Rescue 1, and his personal experience from September 11th. Hearing those stories firsthand is something that will stick with us for a long time.

Al, thank you for sacrificing your time to come to Kentucky, for sharing your experiences so openly, and for continuing to pass those lessons on to the next generation of firefighters. You touched a lot of minds and hearts during your time here, and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.

Some lessons make you a better firemen. Others make you a better person. This weekend gave us both.

Thank you, Al. It was truly an honor.

09/12/2026

Today’s the day! Doors open at 11:00 AM.
Presentation starts at 12:00 PM.

Central Kentucky FOOLS presents RESCUE BUSINESS with Al Benjamin of FDNY Rescue 1.

Lexington Fire Department Training Academy

09/11/2026

25 years later, we still remember.

The lives lost.
The heroes who answered the call.
The sacrifices that will never be forgotten.

9.11.01
Never Forget.

09/09/2026

Quick reminder: the Council Halligan raffle is still open!

Don’t miss your chance to take home a Council Tool Halligan while supporting Central Kentucky F.O.O.L.S.