2023 Kentucky Wildland Fire Deployment Request

UPDATE 11/10/2023: Due to weather changes overnight, there will be no backfill deployments needed.

 

Status: URGENT

To:       Kentucky Fire Departments

From:  Jeremy Rodgers

Date:   November 9, 2023

Re:       Kentucky Wildland Fire Deployment

MEMO                                                                                                                                        

The Kentucky Fire Commission is compiling a list of available career personnel to deploy to Neon, KY to aid local resources who are performing mitigation efforts of wildland fires across the locality. Kentucky firefighters will provide coverage through backfill of local firehouses and respond to calls for service.

Below is a link to a webform for departments to provide their interest:

https://forms.gle/CCoXNZr4UxDAcEYA8

We are seeking information on the number of career firefighters, company officers and district chiefs (or higher) that your department would be available to deploy. Deployed parties must hold accredited certification to the Firefighter 1 & Firefighter 2 level. Deployed parties must have structural firefighting gear and SCBA and provide their own bedding and toiletries. 

Deployment will occur within the next 24-48 hours. 

Questions should be directed to Fire Commission Director of Operations Jeremy Rodgers at jeremy.rodgers@kctcs.edu or (859) 256-3180.