Fire Commission Offices Closed

Fire Commission offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for business Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday. 

Roll of Honor - John Thornberry

owensboro patch photo

Firefighter John Thornberry

Owensboro Fire Department

End of Watch: March 22, 1927

Cause of Death: Trauma (Burns)

Length of Service: 12 years

Memorial Wall Inscription Location: Right Blackstone