Calvert City Fire Dept.

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In the late summer of 1950, a house being built in a new sub-division caught fire in the middle of the night and burned to the ground. Calvert City had no fire protection of any kind. At the next Lions Club meeting, it was voted to buy a fire truck. One of the Lions' members was a Chevrolet salesman and he offered a 1 1/2ton, 1951 Chevrolet Classic at cost. The truck was brought and sent to Centra

l Fire Equipment Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Fitted with a 500 GPM pump, a 300-gallon tank, and other basic equipment, the truck was transformed into a fire truck and was delivered on March 10, 1951. The Lions Club selected Ed Rendlemen to be the Fire Chief. He held this position for 44 years before turning it over to a younger man. The new Chief, Fred Ross took over January 1, 1996, and remains Fire Chief until his retirement in 2019 when Timmy Davis, a long-time fireman stepped in. From 1951 to 1967 there was only one other fire department in the county, and their service was confined to the City of Benton. Consequently, Calvert City Fire Department answered calls all over the county. Eventually, Calvert City became incorporated and the Department reverted to answering calls only within the city limits. Calvert City purchased their second truck in 1967 - a commercial Ford with a 750 GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Since that time, the Department has had a number of vehicles and is currently equipped with five pumpers, a specialty equipment pickup and, Ladder One, a KME 75 foot, multi-purpose truck, and the newest addition, a Polaris Ranger for wildland firefighting.

We were able to help out this morning for the "Just For The Health Of It" 5k here in Calvert! Everyone gave it their all...
06/20/2026

We were able to help out this morning for the "Just For The Health Of It" 5k here in Calvert! Everyone gave it their all and we can't wait to be able to help out again next year!

Remember to always use caution while you're boating! No matter what the circumstances are!
06/17/2026

Remember to always use caution while you're boating! No matter what the circumstances are!

This is why lake wind advisories are put out, this boat had engine trouble and now will probably be totaled because the winds have drove it to the rocks and the waves destroy more everytime it crashes on the rocks, all people on board are safe…
Thanks to all agencies who assisted.

Hey Calvert City! Have you ever thought about joining the fire department? If so, stop by city hall and grab yourself an...
06/16/2026

Hey Calvert City! Have you ever thought about joining the fire department? If so, stop by city hall and grab yourself an application! We would be thrilled to have you!

Calvert City Fire Department has been invited to the public library for their "Mestival"! We are ready to have a blast!
06/09/2026

Calvert City Fire Department has been invited to the public library for their "Mestival"! We are ready to have a blast!

UPDATE!! I24 is back to normal operations! Thank you all for your support.Calvert City Fire Department is assisting Gilb...
06/05/2026

UPDATE!! I24 is back to normal operations! Thank you all for your support.

Calvert City Fire Department is assisting Gilbertsville FD on I24. Avoid MM 29 East bound for the next hour or so due to one lane of traffic

06/05/2026

Calvert City Fire Department is assisting Gilbertsville FD on I24. Avoid MM 29 East bound for the next hour or so due to one lane of traffic

04/21/2026

Elevated Wildfire Danger This Afternoon...

Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon, mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from
the south, sustained at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph
forecast. Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to extreme drought conditions over much of the region.

Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law
enforcement as soon as possible.

Still elevated risk. Please refrain from burning at all!
04/12/2026

Still elevated risk. Please refrain from burning at all!

Elevated Wildfire Danger This Afternoon...

Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon, mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from the south, sustained at 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph forecast.
Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to severe drought conditions over much of the region.

Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement as soon as possible.

Please help us in not burning 🔥
03/31/2026

Please help us in not burning 🔥

ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER DANGER AND GUSTY WINDS TODAY...

Widespread elevated fire danger is anticipated today across the
region during peak heating.

Sustained winds between 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph
along with very dry fuels are the main concerns. Isolated gusts in
excess of 35+ mph are also possible.

While minimum RH values this afternoon will range from 28 to 38%
across the region above critical values, the continued very dry fuels combined with increased winds will make it possible for
wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly.

Outdoor burning is not recommended. Gusty winds will blow around
objects left unsecured.

Address

861 East Fifth Avenue
Calvert City, KY
42029

Telephone

+12703957138

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