Nelson County Dispatch

05/29/2026

They are out there now and it smells delicious! Go get your lunch and support WHAS Crusade for Children

05/15/2026

⚠️ Avoid the 4000 block of Louisville Rd ⚠️

Emergency crews are in the area on a structure fire and will be running a line (fire hose) across the roadway. The road will be shut down.

Never drive over a charged fire hose as it can be deadly.

Nelson County Fire & Rescue
Northeast Nelson Fire Protection District
Bardstown Fire Department
Rolling Fork Fire Department
New Hope Volunteer Fire Department
Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY

05/12/2026

Happy National Law Enforcement Week to the Nelson County Sheriffs Office - Bardstown Police Department - Bloomfield Police Department - School Resource Officers.

04/29/2026

💥 Another first for Nelson County Dispatch 💥

Today, Director Shawn Gaither was the Keynote Speaker at the 2026 Directors Training Summit for IN911 Statewide 911 Board.

Although we couldn't be there to cheer him on in person, we know he smashed it and made Nelson County proud!

Congratulations Shawn! We are proud of you!

04/22/2026

*Nelson County Dispatch Spotlight*

There are times when those who wear the headset happen to be out and have to be the on scene responder. On March 14, 2026 Assistant Director Shanna Brussell and Dispatcher Jessica Wells did just that. Driving down the road in Bloomfield, they spotted what appeared to be a glow coming from the side of a brick home.

Instincts told them to turn around to investigate further. Their quick actions, calm demeanors and professional skills; saved to lives of two young children. The home had a fire growing on the outside of the home. Without a doubt, the outcome could have been much different without their quick actions!

Today I presented both Shanna and Jess with the “Nelson County Dispatch Life Saver Award”. Thank you to both Shanna and Jess for their dedication to ensuring the continued safety to the Nelson County community!

04/21/2026

We are so humbled and appreciative of the support from our emergency services department partners, vendors, and the community during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. We tried to snap as many pictures as possible but I know we missed a few but that doesn't mean we are anyless greatful.
Thank you Nelson County for making your dispatchers feel seen and appreciated.
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04/19/2026

Update: Admin lines are now functioning properly

***Admin Line***

Currently one of the Admin lines for Nelson County E-911 is down. The number 502-348-3121 is currently inoperable. At this time admin line 502-348-3211 is working. If you are unable to get through on the admin line, please call 911. We will update everyone once the admin line is operational.

Thank you!

04/18/2026

We are extremely greatful for the positive outcome this morning as our 'boys in brown' apprehended Mr. Nation.

Multiple agencies were involved in making this happen, coordinated by your Nelson County Dispatchers. They went above and beyond their duties this morning for the safety of the this community, our LEO'S, and Mr. Nation.

We are thankful and well, words cannot describe the feeling, when a "mission" is completed and everyone is safe. We can breathe again.

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Nelson County Dispatch will not be making further comment on this incident.

Mr. Jerry Nation. is in custody.

04/13/2026

01/27/2026

Your Nelson County Dispatchers showed up and showed out during this 2026 Snow Apocalypse. They spent nights away from their families, risked their personal vehicles and their sanity.

While we are still in the middle of our free Alaskan trail run, our dispatchers have returned home, and a new crew has entered the play ground. Slippin and a sliding from point A to point B.

We are so thankful for the dedication of our dispatchers and the understanding of from their families.

We would like to extend a much appreciated thank you to our friends and fellow first responders at Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY, Bardstown Police Department, and Nelson County KY Emergency Management as they helped transport some of your dispatchers from the radio to their destinations.

Continue to stay warm Nelson County!