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 - James "Urey" Westerfield

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Captain James “Urey” Westerfield

Owensboro Fire Department

End of Watch: February 9, 1954

Cause of Death: Trauma (Fire)

Memorial Wall Inscription Location: Right Blackstone