Bush Fire Department

03/13/2026

ATTENTION:

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF EASTERN KENTUCKY

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 044 Fleming, Fire weather
zone 050 Montgomery, Fire weather zone 051 Bath, Fire weather
zone 052 Rowan, Fire weather zone 058 Estill, Fire weather
zone 059 Powell, Fire weather zone 060 Menifee, Fire weather
zone 068 Rockcastle, Fire weather zone 069 Jackson, Fire
weather zone 079 Pulaski, Fire weather zone 080 Laurel, Fire
weather zone 083 Wayne, Fire weather zone 084 McCreary, Fire
weather zone 085 Whitley, Fire weather zone 086 Knox, Fire
weather zone 087 Bell, Fire weather zone 088 Harlan, Fire
weather zone 104 Elliott, Fire weather zone 106 Morgan, Fire
weather zone 107 Johnson, Fire weather zone 108 Wolfe, Fire
weather zone 109 Magoffin, Fire weather zone 110 Floyd, Fire
weather zone 111 Lee, Fire weather zone 112 Breathitt, Fire
weather zone 113 Knott, Fire weather zone 114 Owsley, Fire
weather zone 115 Perry, Fire weather zone 116 Clay, Fire
weather zone 117 Leslie, Fire weather zone 118 Letcher, Fire
weather zone 119 Martin, and Fire weather zone 120 Pike.

* WIND...Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph.
The strongest winds will occur north of the Mountain Parkway.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values will bottom out in the 20
to 30 percent range for most locations.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

02/15/2026

02/03/2026

Here’s a great opportunity to get a small taste of appreciation for 1st responders and other essential workers on the following days.

01/24/2026

Please stay safe and make smart decisions!

01/06/2026

In 2025, Bush Volunteer Fire Department responded to 143 calls for service!

Thank you to our members for always being prepared to serve our community!

12/09/2025

We are pleased to extend our congratulations to Whitney Minton, who has been appointed President of the Southeastern Kentucky Firefighters Association!

This achievement is a testament to Whitney's dedication and the department's excellence. As the third SKFA President from Bush FD in our history, we anticipate great things from her leadership in supporting the firefighters within our association.

Pictured is the 2026 SKFA Executive Board from L to R: Treasurer Tommy McDaniel (Corbin FD), Secretary Summer Vandy (Crossroads FD), President Whitney Minton (Bush FD), 1st Vice President Billy Mills (Richland FD) and 2nd Vice President Adam Bales (Mt. Vernon FD)

08/05/2025

05/20/2025

🚨 TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT 🚨
📍 Laurel County, KY
🕐 From 1:10 PM to 8:00 PM – Tuesday, May 20
📡 Source: U.S. National Weather Service (via AccuWeather)

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Laurel County and several surrounding counties today. Severe weather conditions are favorable for tornado development.

⚠️ Stay alert and prepared:
✅ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts (NOAA radio, apps, local news).
✅ Know your safe place—preferably a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor.
✅ Avoid mobile homes and seek sturdier shelter if possible.
✅ Keep your emergency kit and phone charged.

Counties included: Laurel, Knox, Whitley, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Clay, Jackson, and many more across Eastern KY.

We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Please share and stay safe!

04/22/2025

Thank you Senator Brandon J. Storm - Kentucky, 21st District for recognition of Bush Fire Dept for 50 years of service to our community. We greatly appreciate it.

04/18/2025

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather
zone 080 Laurel

* WIND...South to southwest winds will be sustained around 15 mph, with gusts near 30 mph. The winds will be most notable on ridges and across open terrain.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity will bottom out at 20 to 25 percent in most locations.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

04/17/2025