Montgomery County KY Firefighters IAFF Local 4805

10/01/2026

In Memory of Christopher Nate Lewis

Today, we say goodbye to more than a brother in the department. We say goodbye to a friend, a teammate, and a member of our fire service family.

Christopher Nate Lewis was one of us. Through the long shifts, training, calls, laughter, and countless moments around the station, he became part of the brotherhood that makes this profession so special.

There are no words that can truly express how difficult it is to lose someone we called our brother. But we can honor Nate by remembering the good times, sharing his stories, and carrying his memory with us every time we put on the uniform.

Nate, thank you for being our brother. Thank you for the memories and for the time we were fortunate enough to share with you.

You may no longer be standing beside us, but you will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Nate. Your watch is over. We’ll take it from here.

09/28/2026

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09/01/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS T-SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🎀

Help us show our support for those battling breast cancer, honor those we’ve lost, and celebrate the survivors in our community. 💗

Our union is selling Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts, with proceeds supporting breast cancer awareness and our community.

📅 Order Deadline: September 15, 2026

📍 Shirt Pickup:
Station 2
805 Indian Mound Dr.
Mount Sterling, KY 40353

When sending payment through Venmo, please include your name, shirt size, and number of shirts in the description.

Thank you for supporting a great cause and helping us Fight for a Cure! 🎀💗

08/01/2026

Today, our career firefighters, new recruits, and volunteer members had the opportunity to participate in an acquired structure burn, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a realistic fireground environment.

Training opportunities like this are invaluable. They allow our firefighters to sharpen their skills, build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and prepare for the challenges they may face on real emergency scenes. There is no substitute for live-fire training when it comes to developing the knowledge and experience needed to protect our community.

A special thank you to the Kentucky Fire Commission, SFRT Area 9 & 15, and all of the participating fire departments who helped make this training possible. Your continued support, instruction, and partnership are essential in helping us provide the highest level of service to the citizens we serve.

We’re committed to training today so we’re ready when our community needs us tomorrow. 🚒🔥

07/21/2026

Preparation and training are essential to keeping our community safe.

Yesterday, members of Montgomery County Firefighters IAFF Local 4805, our newest recruit class, and firefighters from our volunteer roster participated in an active shooter training exercise at Camargo Elementary. This valuable training provided an opportunity for first responders to strengthen coordination, communication, and response capabilities in a realistic environment.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Camargo Elementary for opening your doors and helping make this training possible. We also appreciate the outstanding partnership and teamwork from the Mount Sterling Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and Montgomery County School Resource Officers.

A special thank you goes to our volunteer participants who helped create realistic training scenarios. Your willingness to volunteer your time plays a vital role in making these exercises as effective as possible.

Training together today helps us respond together tomorrow. We are grateful for the partnerships that continue to strengthen our preparedness and our commitment to protecting Montgomery County.

07/01/2026

This week, we welcomed seven new recruits as they officially began their journey at Montgomery County Fire/EMS.

Over the next 8 weeks, they’ll be challenged both physically and mentally as they develop the knowledge, skills, and dedication needed to serve our community. We wish each of them the best of luck as they begin this exciting chapter. Welcome to the family!

06/03/2026

Tonight, members of IAFF Local 4805 3rd Platoon were grabbing dinner at Dairy Queen and ran into some kids who wanted to take a tour of the fire truck!

05/08/2026

May 6, 2017 - LODD
Firefighter/Paramedic James “Dewon” Wells, 52
Montgomery County Fire/EMS. Mount Sterling, KY
Firefighter/Paramedic Wells worked his shift on May 5, 2017, from 0800hrs to 1600hrs. During his shift, he complained to a fire department member that he was experiencing numbness in his mouth. Immediately before leaving the station at the end of his shift, he complained to his chief that he had a headache and did not feel well. The following day, May 6, 2017, at approximately 1400hrs, Firefighter/Paramedic Wells was still not feeling well and went to a medical clinic, but returned home since he started to feel slightly better. Soon thereafter, his wife came home and found him unresponsive on the couch and not breathing. His wife initiated CPR and Firefighter/Paramedic Wells was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling, where he was pronounced deceased.

05/07/2026

Members from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalion recently participated in Vehicle Extrication training, sharpening the skills needed to safely and efficiently remove victims during emergency incidents. Training opportunities like these help ensure our crews remain prepared for the challenges they may face in the field.

A special thank you to Wildcat Recycling for providing the vehicles and supporting this important hands-on training opportunity.

05/01/2026

Yesterday, members of First Shift had the opportunity to spend some time in the community, firing up the grill and cooking steaks for the seniors at the high school. It was a great way to connect, share some laughs, and show our appreciation for the next group getting ready to take on the world. We’re always grateful for chances like this to give back and be part of moments that matter