Bowling Green Fire Department

06/08/2026

See you guys this Thursday at H.D. Carpenter Park for the summer Touch a Truck event!

06/04/2026

Thank you to the Warren County Public Library for inviting us to be part of the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event at Ephram White Park!

We loved seeing all the kids, meeting families, and having the opportunity to show off one of our fire engines. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and we hope you have a fun, safe, and memorable summer filled with great books and new adventures!

06/02/2026

Spots are still open in our upcoming Honor Guard Basic Camp - scan the QR code now to register!

05/31/2026

Thank you City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government for having us in the Duncan Hines Days downtown kick-off parade today!

05/29/2026

SUMMER SAFETY SERIES - CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE

Did you know sleeping with your bedroom door closed can help save your life in the event of a house fire?

The “Close Before You Doze” campaign is a fire safety initiative reminding families that shutting bedroom doors before going to sleep can serve as a vital barrier during a fire. A closed door can drastically reduce toxic smoke, slow the spread of flames, keep room temperatures significantly lower, and provide valuable extra time to escape safely.

Stay tuned for more Summer Safety Series topics from our department!

05/28/2026

See yall next Thursday for some summer fun!

📚🪄🐲👏🏻 See y’all at the legendary Warren County Public Library Summer Reading Kick-off on June 4 at Ephram White Parm from 10am-2pm!

The City is a proud partner and bringing all kinds of fun free activities and giveaways for kids and families. Many departments are participating together!

And…it’s during Duncan Hines Days week. Duncan Hines was a published travel guide author, so we’re celebrating him as a bonus - free baking mix while supplies last!

05/28/2026

Didn’t get a chance to make it to our first open house? Make plans to join us for our final open house of this recruitment cycle on June 30th at the PSTC from 5:00pm-7:00pm. For more information regarding job requirements and to apply visit https://joinbgky.org/fire.

05/26/2026

Today we celebrate Battalion Chief Joe Harbin's birthday and career with the Bowling Green Fire Department.

Joe's fire service career began in 2005 in Ohio before returning to Bowling Green after being hired by the BGFD in 2007. As a 4th generation firefighter, he knew from a young age this was the career he wanted to do. After 21 years on the job, Joe says, "I still think its the best job in the world." His favorite part of being a firefighter is that every single day is different, and every day provides the opportunity to do something special.

Away from work Joe spends his free time with his wife and three kids. They can usually be found at a sporting event, but on free days they enjoy spending time at the lake, camping, hiking, and traveling. In addition to his role with the BGFD, Joe also works part time for Warren County Fire Department and volunteers with Hope House.

We are grateful for Joe not only a leader within our department, but as a devoted family man, mentor and servant to the community. Happy Birthday, BC Harbin, and thank you for all you do for the BGFD and the citizens we proudly serve.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May their sacrifice and dedication be a lasting reminder of the courage, selflessness, and freedom they fought to protect.

05/24/2026

Don’t forget, our first recruitment open house is this Tuesday the 26th from 5pm-7pm at the Public Safety Training Center. See you there!

Interested in what it takes to become a firefighter with the Bowling Green Fire Department? Join us Tuesday, May 26th, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Public Safety Training Center to meet our recruitment team, ask questions, and learn more about the hiring process.

Applications are open now through July 12, 2026 - apply now at joinbgky.org/fire