Bledsoe Volunteer Fire Department

09/01/2026

Pretty accurate.

08/17/2026

Sign up for Basic Search and Rescue (BSAR)!

8AM-6PM ET
Saturday-Sunday
October 10-11, 2026

Fiscal Court Room
210 E. Central St., 2nd Floor
Harlan, KY 40831

This course provides guidance to SAR field responders on the best practices and techniques.

Information about the duties and tasks of SAR field responders, current information on SAR field responder clothing and equipment, as well as details on the latest search techniques, information on SAR specialists such as hasty search, grid search, utilizing specialty teams, subject packaging and transport.

All students must have water, two flashlights, sturdy shoes (no tennis shoes) and appropriate dress for the exercise. If you have a SAR pack, please bring for the exercise. Pencil and paper required.

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO TAKE THIS CLASS.

REGISTER BY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3!

Click here to learn more:

https://www.kyem.ky.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2597/639144498377370000

Register here:
https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/25701_7726379/94172

07/29/2026

07/23/2026

07/18/2026

Tomorrow we will be hosting Vehicle Extrication any one that would like to attend and train with us is more than welcome!

07/14/2026

🚨 STATE AID UPDATES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 🚨

Please be aware of the following changes to the State Aid Program:
💰 State Aid funding has increased to $15,300.

🚒 NFIRS/NERIS reporting is no longer connected to State Aid funding.
All departments will receive the full $15,300 allotment.

📈 New expenditure limits:
• Insurance: Up to $10,000
• Utilities: Up to $4,500
• Internet: Up to $1,500
⚠️ These increased limits cannot be used on the 2025-2026 Proof of Purchase (POP). They will take effect with the 2026-2027 POP.

📅 New Submission Deadline
State Aid submissions must be received by September 30.

📬 Accepted Submission Methods
✅ Mail
✅ Email
✅ In Person
❌ Fax submissions will no longer be accepted starting October 1, 2026.

Contact Ashley Tackett by email at [email protected] with questions.

07/10/2026

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get school supplies, clothing and a free meal !