WHFRTC Fire & Emergency Services

11/03/2025

Non Chapter Job Announcements - Facilities Division - Military Firefighter/Driver/Operator - Muhlenberg County

Do your part, don't let fires start!

The Division of Facilities is hiring a Military Firefighter/Driver/Operator that, under general supervision of the Crew Chief, is responsible for the operation of specialized firefighting equipment.

Please visit the Personnel Cabinet's Careers website listed below and apply online NLT 7:00pm EST on November 9, 2025.

If you have any questions pertaining to this job vacancy announcement, please contact Crystal Simpson at [email protected] or 502-607-1541.

External Applicants
https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=74288&site=37

Internal Applicants - apply through MyPurpose by clicking on Open Opportunities then click Career Center to search for this open job.

Crystal L. Simpson
Director, Division of Administrative Services Department of Military Affairs
502-607-1541 (Office)
502-545-8910 (Cell)
502-607-1240 (Fax)

Military Ffighter/Driver/Oper -DMA31173725

10/29/2025

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⚠️SCHEDULED ROAD CONSTRUCTION⚠️

Reconstruction to Begin Next week at Intersection of KY 176 and Merle Travis Highway. Motorists should anticipate delays.

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (October 28, 2025) - A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to reconstruction of the intersection of KY 176 and KY 246 in Muhlenberg County on Monday, Nov. 3, converting the existing "y" intersection into a "T" intersection to improve safety and visibility. The project will also remove some hills that block line of sight along this route.

Beginning on Monday, KY 176 will be closed just east of KY 246 (Merle Travis Highway) at the 5.75 mile point to begin work on the intersection. Traffic will still be able to travel between KY 246 and KY 176 west of the intersection, and from KY 176 onto Ebenezer Road, just to the east of the intersection.

Crews will also begin construction of a temporary road, also known as a
"diversion" between KY 176 and Ebenezer Road, to allow that road to remain open during construction. When the diversion is complete, Phase One will begin with the closure of KY 176 east will be extended all the way to the intersection.

At the time, the right lane of Merle Travis Highway will be blocked and temporary traffic signals will be installed on both Merle Travis and KY 176. This will allow alternating traffic flow along the left lane of KY 246 to and from KY 166 west.

During this phase, motorists can detour around the closure by following KY 246 south to U.S. 431. Then head north on U.S. 431 to KY 176 in Drakesboro.

When the first phase is completed, Phase Two will begin. KY 176 west of Merle Travis will be blocked. Traffic will now use the newly constructed roadway to head east on KY 176 and travel onto Ebenezer Road. The diversion will be removed.

During this phase a detour will be in place from KY 176 via KY 181 to KY 1163 and then onto Merle Travis Highway to return to KY 176, When construction is completed, the newly configured intersection will be reopened. Crews will then pave the roadway one lane at a time. Flaggers will direct alternating traffic flow through this corridor while paving is going on.
The entire project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July 2026.

10/23/2025

WHFRTC Fire & Emergency Services is proud to recognize three of our firefighters who have successfully completed their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. Pictured left to right are Firefighter Phillip Groves, Firefighter John Gore, and Firefighter Daniel Newcomb.

This achievement represents their dedication to advancing their skills and enhancing the level of emergency medical care our department provides to the community.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Groves, Gore, and Newcomb on this significant accomplishment and their continued commitment to excellence in public service!

10/09/2025

09/15/2025

Just after 0955 this morning, your CCFD firefighters were dispatched to a possible residential structure fire in the 300 block of W Whitmer Street.
E-21 and Chief 201 arrived in 1 minute and 37 seconds of being notified and located a single-story, brick home with light smoke showing from the back of the residence.
Crews immediately pulled an attack line and located a fire inside the residence in the laundry room.
E-21’s crew split with Chief 201 providing assistance to the firefighters inside after completing the 360.
While crews knocked the fire down, a search of the house was being completed simultaneously. No one was located inside.
The fire was knocked down within 5 minutes of arrival and was marked out within 20 minutes.
WHFRTC Fire & Emergency Services and Greenville Fire Department assisted CCFD in overhaul.
Crews operated on scene for just under 45 minutes before returning to service.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
Chief 201, DC 402, Comm. 90, E-21, E-44, E-91, E-94, R-2, S-26, OHMCH EMS, CCPD, KU and CCWD responded to this incident.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

Thanks to Dawn and her crew at Cash Express for the goodies today to honor all first responders. We appreciate the support.

07/29/2025

07/12/2025

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06/27/2025

Wendell H Ford Fire & Emergency Services received a state if the art pump and hose testing apparatus the Draft Commander 3000 this week. This will allow our personnel to sufficiently and accurately maintain the pumps and hoses for day to day operations. This will also allow our personnel to assist outside agencies in testing their apparatus and hoses as well. We are excited for this new system. Come by and check it out.

06/27/2025

Facilities Division - Military Firefighter/Driver/Operator - Muhlenberg County

We need cognition before ignition!

The Division of Facilities is hiring a Military Firefighter/Driver/Operator that, under general supervision of the Crew Chief, is responsible for the operation of specialized firefighting equipment.

Please visit the Personnel Cabinet's Careers website listed below and apply online NLT 8:00pm EST on July 3, 2025.

If you have any questions pertaining to this job vacancy announcement, please contact Crystal Simpson at [email protected] or 502-607-1541.

External Applicants
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Internal Applicants - apply through MyPurpose by clicking on Open Opportunities then click Career Center to search for this open job.

Crystal L. Simpson
Director, Division of Administrative Services Department of Military Affairs
502-607-1541 (Office)
502-545-8910 (Cell)
502-607-1240 (Fax)