Columbia - Adair County Fire Department

05/29/2026

The Columbia–Adair County Fire Department will be hosting our annual WHAS Crusade for Children Roadblocks on the following dates:

Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Multiple intersections throughout the City of Columbia

Sunday, May 31 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Square in Downtown Columbia

Friday, June 5 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Multiple intersections throughout the City of Columbia

Saturday, June 6 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Multiple intersections throughout the City of Columbia

Please use caution as our firefighters and their families will be set up at various intersections collecting donations.

💯 Remember — 100% of your donations stay local and go directly to help children in our community who are in need.

We appreciate your continued support in making a difference!

05/05/2026

Today, on International Firefighters Day, we proudly recognize and honor the dedicated men and women of the Columbia Adair County Fire Department.

To our own firefighters — thank you. Your commitment to protecting life and property, your courage in the face of danger, and your selfless service to this community are what make this department strong. Day in and day out, you answer the call, often sacrificing time with your families to ensure the safety of others.

We also want to express our sincere appreciation to our fellow departments here in Adair County, including Breeding Fire Department and Knifley Kavfd. Your partnership and shared dedication to serving this county does not go unnoticed.

In addition, we are grateful for the fire departments in our neighboring counties who provide mutual aid and assistance when needed. The support and teamwork between departments play a vital role in keeping our communities safe.

Today, we honor all firefighters — past and present — for their service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.

From all of us at Columbia Adair County Fire Department, thank you for everything you do.

04/20/2026

Structure Fire

4/19/2026

The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 14:23 hours Sunday afternoon to 6565 Russell Springs Road on a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival firefighters found a one story residential structure with smoking showing from the charlie side of the structure. Crews initiated a fire attack and was able to contain the fire to the bathroom and attic area of the home. The cause of this fire is related to an electrical issue that is in the attic. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

There were 12 firefighters on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.

Mutual Aid Provided By:
Russell Springs Fire Rescue

Agencies That Assisted:
Adair County E911 Center
Adair County Ambulance Service
Adair County Sheriff’s Department
Taylor County RECC

03/07/2026

We have got everything ready to go! So make sure to stop by the fire department tomorrow morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM for our annual pancake fry!

💲 $10 per person

We will also be hosting a Silent Auction, so come ready to bid on some great items!

All proceeds will go to the WHAS Crusade for Children

Come enjoy a great breakfast, support a great cause, and spend the morning with your local firefighters. We hope to see everyone there!

03/03/2026

Structure Fire

03/02/2026

The Columbia–Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:27 hours Monday afternoon to 1880 W**d Keltner Road on a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a double-wide mobile home with heavy fire conditions showing. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the structure. The residence was deemed a total loss.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

There were no injuries reported during this incident. A total of 10 firefighters responded and remained on scene for approximately two hours.

Automatic Aid Provided By:
Breeding Fire Department

Agencies That Assisted:
Adair County E911 Center
Adair County Ambulance Service
Taylor County RECC
Kentucky Red Cross
State Highway Department

02/16/2026

As spring fire season gets underway, we would like to remind everyone to be mindful of outdoor burning regulations. Conditions this time of year can allow fires to spread quickly, creating dangerous situations for both property and responders.

If you are planning to conduct any controlled or open burning, please notify the Adair County E911 Center in advance by calling 270-384-6466. Reporting your burn helps prevent unnecessary emergency responses and ensures firefighters are aware of authorized activity in the area.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

02/11/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to support the WHAS Crusade for Children this past weekend! We were fortunate enough to raise over $9,000 that will come right back here to the kids of Adair County! Thank you for the Adair County Community Voice for the great shots and to all the sponsors and volunteers that made this event great!

Explore this photo album by Sharon Burton on Flickr!

02/07/2026

Today’s the day! Chili will be ready at 4:30, candidates will have the opportunity to speak starting at 5 and auction will begin at 6pm! As always, all proceeds will benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. We look forward to seeing everyone!

02/04/2026

Saturday is a go! Please come out and join us Saturday evening for chili and live auction! All proceeds benefit WHAS Crusade for Children!

02/03/2026

Structure Fire

02/03/2026

The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 12:50 a.m. Tuesday morning to 327 John Adams Drive in reference to a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Crews initiated a fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the structure. The residence was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

A total of seven firefighters responded and remained on scene for approximately two and a half hours.

Agencies That Assisted:
Adair County E911 Center
Adair County Ambulance Service
Columbia Police Department
Adair County Sheriff’s Office
Taylor County RECC

The photo below was provided by Columbia Police Department, Officer Tyler McKinney.