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Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features our Exhibit Showcase, commonly referred to as “the vendor show”. For 2026, ...
06/01/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features our Exhibit Showcase, commonly referred to as “the vendor show”. For 2026, the vendor show will be held on the 3rd floor of Central Bank Center in Exhibit Halls A & B on Friday, June 12 from 2:30-6:30pm.

Attendees should park in the High Street Parking Lot across from the Rupp Arena/Central Bank Center complex and enter through the Central Bank Center doors. Parking is a flat fee of $12.00 + tax. Hourly parking rates are not available.

The Exhibit and Vendor Showcase is the one of the largest displays of emergency service equipment, supplies, and services in Kentucky. Exhibitors come from several states showing everything from collectibles to fire apparatus. We appreciate the continued support of our vendors and exhibitors. State Fire School would not be successful if not for the devoted following of these loyal friends. Please take advantage of this opportunity to visit and get any questions answered at a face-to-face meeting. Also, please keep these vendors at the top of your list when it comes to purchasing apparatus and equipment for your department or organization.

We are excited to announce that firefighter/paramedic/comedian/author/speaker “The Salty Paramedic” will be appearing at this year’s vendor show! Be sure to stop by his booth to say hello!

The Exhibit Showcase is free and open to everyone; you do not have to be a State Fire School student to attend.

Next Tuesday, June 2, marks the final day to register for 2026 State Fire School classes. After this date, students may ...
05/28/2026

Next Tuesday, June 2, marks the final day to register for 2026 State Fire School classes. After this date, students may only register on-site for the school. There is still availability in a number of great classes!

For students with on-site registration needs, registration will be located at the Central Bank Center on Level 2 near the escalators. Registration will be open June 11, 12, and 13 from 7:00am – 4:00pm and on June 14 from 7:00am – 12:00pm.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple weeks and are ready for another great edition of State Fire School!

For more information on this event, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

Listed below are the announcements for 5/27/2026:Hiring Announcements • Firefighter – Zoneton Fire Protection District• ...
05/27/2026

Listed below are the announcements for 5/27/2026:

Hiring Announcements
• Firefighter – Zoneton Fire Protection District
• Firefighter – Elizabethtown Fire Department

Events/Announcements
• Reminder: Registration for State Fire School closes Tuesday, June 2, 2026. There are a number of great classes still available to participate in! https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm
• High School Cadet Scholarship – National Fallen Firefighters Association
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles Training (2 locations) – National Volunteer Firefighters Association
• Ultrasound Health Screening – Lexington (State Fire School); must be a Kentucky certified firefighter, an active member on a Kentucky fire department roster for at least 3 years (or retired for 10 years or less); Reimbursement is available for qualified firefighters. Limited spots available. To expedite reimbursement processing, once an appointment is scheduled and confirmed, participants are requested to complete the Cancer Screening Program cover sheet and KCTCS Substitute W-9 form and email all to: [email protected]. Registration link: https://udshealth.as.me/schedule/07f74a7d/appointment/90681483/calendar/13801115?calendarIds=13801115
• Resilience & Wellness Seminar – Danville Fire Department
• First Responder Naloxone Leave Behind Program – Kentucky Public Health;https://findnaloxone.ky.gov/Documents/Naloxone%20Leave%20Behind.pdf
• First Responder Naloxone Leave Behind Program Toolkit – Kentucky Public Health;https://findnaloxone.ky.gov/Documents/First%20Responder%20Naloxone%20Leave%20Behind%20Toolkit.pdf
• KyFIRES will be undergoing system maintenance Thursday, May 28, 2026 beginning at 9:00pm Eastern. During this time the system will be unavailable for approximately 4 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• PPE grant paperwork is due Friday, May 29th by 5:00 pm EST. A copy of the PAID invoice, proof of payment & manufacture date info should be sent in one email to [email protected]. The “expected” manufacture date can be listed in the email if you have not received your gear. Emails are being processed & confirmed in the order received. We appreciate your patience as we work through a large number of emails.

If your department has information to distribute, please submit to [email protected] by close of business each Tuesday. This information must be sent to the above email address in a ready-to-publish format (PDF, JPG or PNG) to be considered for the weekly announcements. Distribution items not provided in the proper format will be returned to the sender. Please limit to one page if possible.

https://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/

Fire Commission offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for business T...
05/24/2026

Fire Commission offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for business Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #513 – Advanced-Level Chaplaincy: Funeral Preparation and Organizati...
05/21/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #513 – Advanced-Level Chaplaincy: Funeral Preparation and Organization – Pastoral Care to the Grieving.

This course is designed to equip chaplains with essential tools and skills to support individuals and families during times of loss. Participants will learn how to: assist with delivering death notifications, plan and conduct funerals for both Line-of-Duty Deaths (LODD) and non-LODD situations and engage compassionately and effectively with grieving families. This course DOES NOT count for state certification. Course participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Instructor Rev. Rebecca Brown is the President/Chief/CEO/Treasurer of the Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

Listed below are the announcements for 5/20/2026:Hiring Announcements • Internship – Erlanger Fire/EMSFor Sale Items • ...
05/20/2026

Listed below are the announcements for 5/20/2026:

Hiring Announcements
• Internship – Erlanger Fire/EMS

For Sale Items
• 2000 Freightliner/KME Engine – Baskett Fire Department

Events/Announcements
• Reminder: If your FD was awarded a PPE grant you must submit the following documents to [email protected] by May 29th: 1) copy of the paid invoice, 2) proof of purchase (copy of the front & back of the cleared check) OR copy of bank statement showing the payment withdrawal, 3) manufacturer date for the gear (vendor can include this on the invoice, you can take a picture of the manufacturer tags, or include the manufacturer date information in the email). Reimbursement will not be issued if paperwork is received after May 29th.
• Scholarship Opportunity – NVFC/Columbia Southern
• Incident Safety Officer Class - Stanford

If your department has information to distribute, please submit to [email protected] by close of business each Tuesday. This information must be sent to the above email address in a ready-to-publish format (PDF, JPG or PNG) to be considered for the weekly announcements. Distribution items not provided in the proper format will be returned to the sender. Please limit to one page if possible.

https://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #515 – Firefighter Cancer Support Network: You Fight Fire, We Fight ...
05/19/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #515 – Firefighter Cancer Support Network: You Fight Fire, We Fight Cancer.

The harsh reality is that almost two-thirds of the firefighters battling fires today will be battling cancer tomorrow. Cancer remains the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters. By making a meaningful contribution to our mission, to assist firefighters and EMS providers and their immediate families diagnosed with cancer through our unique support services, we can make a greater impact on our nation’s heroes battling cancer. The goals of this class will be to educate firefighters and EMS Personnel about their increased risk of developing cancer; encourage actions and behaviors to reduce or prevent exposure to occupational cancer hazards; encourage healthy lifestyle choices to further reduce cancer risk; and provide information about screenings and early detection, have conversations about culture change, and share resources available to firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families following a cancer diagnosis.

Instructor Marc Henderson is the SFRT Region 1 Coordinator and also serves as the Kentucky State Director of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #503 – Knowledge vs Understanding: The Why Behind What We Do. This c...
05/18/2026

Today’s State Fire School Spotlight features Class #503 – Knowledge vs Understanding: The Why Behind What We Do.

This course offers an in-depth look at why we do what we do, and the importance of understanding how our knowledge base changes how we see things around us. Emotional intelligence as well as self-awareness will be focused on. This class is generally focused to company officers and above.

Instructor Nathan Mulvey retired as Chief from Fern Creek Fire & EMS and currently serves as the Vice President of Risk Management for Sterling Thompson Company.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm

The Fire Commission would like to congratulate the 36 recruits who graduated from The Fire Academy of Kentucky Class 008...
05/18/2026

The Fire Commission would like to congratulate the 36 recruits who graduated from The Fire Academy of Kentucky Class 008 on May 15, 2026. These firefighters completed 13 weeks of training and will now head to serve their communities. This class was comprised of both career and volunteer departments.

To date, the Fire Academy of Kentucky has graduated a total of 239 recruits representing 59 departments across the Commonwealth.

If your department is interested in more information about upcoming recruit classes, please contact the Academy at (270) 803-0690 or [email protected].

Four weeks until the Kentucky State Fire School Vendor Show! We invite you to join us for an evening of vendors, demonst...
05/15/2026

Four weeks until the Kentucky State Fire School Vendor Show! We invite you to join us for an evening of vendors, demonstrations, apparatus displays, door prizes and much more! The show will be held at Central Bank Center on Friday, June 12, from 2:30-6:30pm.

This event is free and open to everyone, even if you are not a State Fire School student. Our list of vendors is growing daily! This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with vendors about fulfilling current or future purchasing needs for your department.

We are excited to announce that firefighter/paramedic/comedian/author/speaker “The Salty Paramedic” will be appearing at this year’s vendor show! Be sure to stop by his booth to say hello!

If you or your company are interested in exhibiting at the vendor show, please contact Vendor Show Coordinator Marc Henderson at [email protected].

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