Scott County Fire Department

09/04/2026

RECRUIT CLASS — WEEK 9

Week 9 began with the recruits completing their weekly test before moving into another full week of hands-on training.

They learned about Rapid Intervention Teams, commonly known as RIT, and why having a dedicated team ready to assist firefighters in trouble is a vital part of safe fireground and emergency operations. They also participated in live-fire training inside both the T-Trailer and Double Stack training buildings.

The recruits studied common building materials, how each reacts when exposed to fire, the warning signs and dangers of structural collapse, and how fire-suppression efforts can affect different types of construction. Understanding how a building may change during a fire helps firefighters recognize hazards and make safer tactical decisions.

After successfully navigating a strict cone course, we strapped the training wheels onto a few engines and took the next step—operating the apparatus on real roads under instructor supervision.

So, if you see one of our engines moving down Cherry Blossom at a blistering four or five miles per hour, please be patient. There’s a future apparatus operator behind the wheel learning how to safely handle one of the largest and most important vehicles in our fleet!

09/03/2026

Here’s your chance to win a beautiful quilt handmade by Paula Offutt while helping support one of our own, Firefighter Jake Gierlak who is currently undergoing cancer treatments.

Raffle tickets are $10 each or 15 for $100. They may be purchased with CASH ONLY at Scott County Fire Station 1, located at 2200 Cincinnati Road, anytime between now and September 15.

The winner will be drawn at 9 p.m. on September 15 during the fundraiser at Slainte Public House, located at 320 East Main Street in downtown Georgetown. The gathering will be happening throughout the afternoon, so stop by, meet some of your local firefighters and help us show our support for Jake!

09/03/2026

Scott County's historical average high for this week is around 81°F. We’re expecting temperatures 15+ degrees hotter than that through Saturday. So it's hot!

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Scott County through 8 p.m. Friday.

• Today: 97°F, with a heat index near 102°F
• Friday: 95°F
• Saturday: 92°F, with a very slight chance of afternoon storms
• Sunday: 86°F
• Monday: 88°F

With overnight temperatures only falling into the low-to-mid 70s through Friday night, people without reliable air conditioning may get very little relief.

The most dangerous heat-related mistake is waiting until you feel bad:

• Drink water before going outside and continue drinking regularly.
• Move strenuous work, exercise and yardwork to the morning or evening. Take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning.
• Check on older adults, young children, neighbors living alone and anyone without air conditioning.
• Never leave a child, vulnerable adult or pet inside a parked vehicle!!! Not even briefly and even if the windows are cracked DON'T DO IT!
• Heavy sweating, headache, nausea, weakness or muscle cramps can signal heat exhaustion. Stop, cool down and hydrate.
• Confusion, collapse, seizures or loss of consciousness may mean heat stroke. Call 911 immediately and begin cooling the person. Do not force fluids if they are confused or unconscious.

Saturday may be slightly cooler, with expected highs a CHILLY 92°F.

Take the heat seriously, look out for one another and don’t try to tough it out.

09/01/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Scott County Firefighters! 🎉

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our members celebrating birthdays in September:

• Firefighter Nick Bock
• Firefighter Cam Eastham
• Firefighter Jake Gierlak

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving the citizens of Scott County. Your service makes a difference in our community every day, and we're proud to have you on our team.

We hope each of you has a fantastic birthday and a great month ahead!

Happy Birthday from your Scott County Fire family!

08/28/2026

Recruit Week 8 is in the books, and it was another busy one for our recruits.

They continued building experience behind the wheel, driving fire apparatus on public roads and navigating a challenging cone course. Safely operating these large vehicles takes patience, sound judgment, and a clear understanding of their size, weight, and limitations.

The recruits also trained on brush and grass fires, where changing winds, terrain, and rapidly spreading fire can make conditions unpredictable. Vehicle fire training introduced them to another unique set of hazards, including fuels, traffic, and the materials found in today’s vehicles.

Live burns in the double-stack training prop and tower allowed them to put their skills to work in realistic conditions while improving hose advancement, communication, decision-making, and teamwork.

They finished the week learning the basics of origin and cause determination and fire investigations. Understanding how a fire started as well as knowing how to recognize, document, and preserve important evidence plays a major role in preventing future fires and keeping our community safe.

Each week brings new challenges, and this class continues to build the skills and confidence needed for the job.

08/27/2026

We’re excited to introduce the new online home of the Scott County Fire Department: www.scfire.org

This isn’t just a new look, it’s a website packed with useful information for the people and businesses of Scott County.

You can:

• Find fire safety information for your home or business
• Learn about open and controlled burning requirements
• Register for Community Connect to help first responders better prepare for an emergency at your property
• Request smoke alarms, incident records, inspections and other services
• Find your nearest fire station
• Learn about employment opportunities with SCFD
• Submit media requests or recognize an SCFD member
• Keep up with department news, notices and community events

We designed the site to make important information easier to find, easier to understand and available whenever you need it.

Take a few minutes to explore www.scfire.org and see everything it has to offer. We hope it becomes a useful resource for you, your family and our entire community.

Ready when our community needs us.

08/26/2026

2nd UPDATE:
All lanes are back open in both directions on I-64. There are still clean up crews on scene for a diesel spill, slow down and use caution through this area.

UPDATE:
All East Bound lanes are currently closed.
1 lane of West Bound is currently flowing.

Scott County Fire Department and GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT are responding and on the scene of several injury collisions on I-64 Westbound between the 68 & 70 milemarkers.

Traffic is going to be stopped for some time so plan you drive accordingly and expect long delays.

08/25/2026

🔥 TURNING UP THE HEAT ON RECRUIT TRAINING 🚒

Our new recruits recently completed several car-fire rotations using SCFD’s newly built vehicle fire training prop.

Working in teams, they practiced safely approaching a burning vehicle, advancing and controlling the hoseline, coordinating their fire attack, and communicating throughout the operation. Vehicle fires can expose firefighters to intense heat and several rapidly changing hazards, making realistic, hands-on training essential.

Our new prop allows recruits and experienced crews alike to repeatedly sharpen these skills in a controlled environment, while building confidence, teamwork, and good habits before they’re needed during a real emergency.

Take a look at these future firefighters putting in the work! 🔥💪

08/24/2026

Scott County Fire crews are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision in the 1300 block of Stamping Ground Road.

Avoid this area!! If you are trying to go outbound on Stamping Ground Road, you should still be able to take Frankfort Road to Galloway to get around the area.

Expect that the 1300 block of Stamping Ground Road will be closed for several hours and plan your commute accordingly.