Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department

06/12/2026

We are set up and READY!!! Come see us and grab some free goodies.. we will be set up in the bay in case it was to rain..10am to noon or until supplies last…

06/12/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!! Rain or shine we will be there. If it rains we will be in the bay of the fire dept.. we will be doing things a little different this time around please be patient with us. A few items will be limited…Hope to see you there..

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06/09/2026

FYI….

06/09/2026

Huge THANK YOU to the following businesses for their generous donations to our 2026 Car & Bike Show…

Dugout Dairy Bar
James Family Outfitters
Everlasting Photography
Pit Stop
Blevins Auto Repair
Gums,Gold, & Cash

06/09/2026

Thank you to The Hogs Trough for their generous donation to our 2026 Car and Bike Show..

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On today at approximately 4:39 PM, the Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the approximately 1000 block of Hurricane Hollow.

Upon arrival, Engine 511 reported a fully involved structure fire and immediately requested additional tanker support due to the severity of the incident. Mutual aid departments from Grayson Fire Department, Norton Branch Fire Department, and Webbville Fire Department responded to assist.

Firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control and remained on scene until approximately 6:35 PM.

The family suffered a devastating loss. We ask our community to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as they begin the process of rebuilding after losing so much.

The Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following agencies for their assistance and support:

• Carter County E-911 – for quickly coordinating and dispatching additional resources as soon as they were requested

Grayson Fire Department
Norton Branch Fire Department
Webbville Fire Department
Carter County Emergency Management.
Carter County EMS

The strength of the fire service and emergency response community is built on teamwork. These departments and agencies are always willing to answer the call and assist when needed, and for that we are extremely grateful.

Thank you to each and every responder who helped protect lives and property today. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our communities do not go unnoticed.

Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department

My thoughts are with the family affected by this fire and with all of the responders who worked the incident

Grayson Fire Department
Norton Branch Fire Rescue
WebbvilleVolunteer FireDepartment
Carter County EMS
Carter Co. Emergency Management
Carter Co 911

06/06/2026

Today, firefighters and emergency responders from across the area came together at Deluxe Towing for an extensive vehicle extrication training exercise focused on handling a variety of complex rescue scenarios.

The training was led by Instructor Jimmy Litteral, who provided hands-on instruction covering multiple techniques for safely extricating patients from challenging situations. Scenarios included a vehicle over an embankment requiring the use of rope rescue systems to raise a Stokes basket, a head-on collision, a vehicle resting on its side, and a vehicle versus RV collision.

Participants gained valuable knowledge and practical experience that they can take back to their respective departments and apply in real-world emergency situations. Training began at 10:00 a.m. and continued until approximately 2:30 p.m., with members remaining engaged throughout the day.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Deluxe Towing and Austin McCall for allowing us to use their facility and for the tremendous effort put into setting up realistic training scenarios. Their support played a vital role in making this training a success. Thank you to Jimmy Litteral for taking time out of his day to instruct us.

We also want to thank all agencies that participated, including Grayson Fire Department, Norton Branch Fire Department, Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department, Flatwoods Fire Department, Carter County EMS, and Carter County Emergency Management. We appreciate the attendance and support of Emergency Management Director Jason Gillum as well.

Training like this strengthens our partnerships, improves our skills, and helps ensure we are prepared to provide the highest level of service to our communities when called upon.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this training possible.

Austin Mccall
Grayson Fire Department
James Litteral
Norton Branch Fire Rescue
Carter County EMS
Carter Co. Emergency Management

06/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire

The Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed structure fire in the area of the 3600 block of KY-773. Firefighters arrived on scene and immediately began an aggressive firefighting operation to contain the blaze and protect surrounding properties.

Crews remained on scene for several hours battling the fire and were required to return multiple times throughout the day to address hotspots and ensure the fire was completely extinguished. Due to emergency operations, the roadway was temporarily closed but has since been reopened to normal traffic.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The occupant of the residence was able to safely escape prior to firefighters' arrival.

The Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the agencies that assisted during this incident:

Grayson Fire Department
Olive Hill Fire Department
Norton Branch Fire Department
Grahn Fire Department
Webbville Fire Department
East Fork Fire Department
Carter County EMS
Carter County Emergency Management
Carter County Sheriff's Office
Kentucky State Police
Carter Co E-911

At one point during the incident, more than 30 firefighters were operating on the scene, demonstrating the strength of mutual aid and the dedication of our emergency responders.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many bystanders who offered assistance throughout the day. A special thank you goes to Johndia Littleton for providing food to our firefighters and personnel. Acts of kindness such as these do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated by everyone involved.

The Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department is proud to serve our community and thankful for the continued support we receive from our neighboring departments and citizens.

06/05/2026

Road way is back open on 773 at this time…