Cave City Fire Department

05/27/2026

🚒 COMMUNITY NIGHT OUT 🚒

Come out and meet your local Cave City Fire Department on June 6th from 5–8 PM at the Cave Area Conference Center!

We’ll have a car on site and a sledgehammer so you can come take some anger out on it from 5-7. Then at 7 PM, the fire department will perform a live mock extrication demonstration.

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the evening with your local firefighters and first responders. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/23/2026

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County
CAVE CITY, Ky. (May 23, 2026) – At approximately 7:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call regarding an injury collision on Interstate 65 near the 53.2 mile point marker. KSP Troopers responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Hyundai Santa fe, operated by Aleah Kroger, 35, of Dayton, Ohio, was traveling north on Interstate-65 near the 53 mile marker. While traveling north, Ms. Kroger's vehicle left the right side of the roadway and collided with a semi-truck that was parked on the right shoulder. Two juvenile passengers from Ms. Kroger's vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Kroger was transported to T.J. Sampson Community Hospital and then to the Medical Center in Bowling Green where she remains in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Trooper Grant Robertson. He was assisted at the scene by Cave City Police Department, Cave City Fire Department, Barren County EMS and other KSP personnel.

05/01/2026

It's that time of year again!!

Come join the City of Cave City for our Annual Community Night Out!

We will have free hot dogs, bicycle giveaways, bounce houses, petting zoo, and live music from the IAN ABEL BAND!

Come out and meet our local first responders and check out the different utility and tow trucks that you see working in our city!

June 6th from 05:00pm-08:00pm at the Cave Area Conference Center!

Cave City Police Department
Cave City Fire Department

12/24/2025

Fruit handout is now starting. We are starting at caverna elementary and will be working our way around the city! Be looking and listening for the fire trucks!!! Also Santa!

12/15/2025

Cave City Fire will be doing our annual fruit hand out December 24th! (Christmas Eve) starting around 8AM. Santa will be here also!

We will try to get on every street within the City Limits!

We here at Cave City Fire hope that each and every one of you have blessed holidays. Stay safe!

10/23/2025

National First Responders' Day is a tribute to those who answer the call when every second matters. They carry the weight of our worst days, and still show up - with integrity, courage and heart. To say thank you, we invite all first responders to enjoy a FREE appreciation meal on Tuesday, October 28, from 11 AM to 2 PM in Glasgow, Cave City, and Marion. We are proud to stand behind those who stand ready for us.

08/28/2025

Barren County is now effectively under a burn ban. Please take the time to read the statement provided below.

12/25/2024

At the Cave City Fire Department, the tradition of handing out fruit during the holiday season is one we hold dear. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to connect with our community, spreading joy and goodwill while honoring a custom that has been part of our department for generations. This tradition reflects our commitment not just to protecting our community, but also to fostering a spirit of care and togetherness that defines the heart of Cave City.

CAVE CITY and HARDYVILLE, Ky. – Two local fire departments are making sure families get some Christmas gifts a little early. The Cave City Fire Department kept a well known tradition alive by loading up their firetrucks with fruit, Santa Claus, Mrs. Clause and firefighters. Together, they put a sm...

12/24/2024

🚨🚨 We will start handing fruit out around 8 AM this morning! If you hear sirens be sure to come outside to get your bag of fruit! Oh, and see Santa too! 🚨🚨

We hope everybody has a safe and Merry Christmas!