07/30/2026
The Jefferson County Firefighters Association would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Louisville Fire Department for hosting this month’s association training event. Thank you for your hospitality and for providing a great meal for everyone in attendance. Your generosity and support helped make the evening a tremendous success.
We are proud to announce that approximately 36 firefighters and officers representing every fire department in Jefferson County were in attendance. Departments represented included:
• Avera Fire Department
• Bartow Fire Department
• Jefferson County Fire Department
• Louisville Fire Department
• Stapleton Fire Department
• Wadley Fire Department
• Wrens Fire Department
A special thank you goes to Instructor David Bullard for presenting the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course, HazMat on a Budget. David provided an outstanding class filled with practical knowledge and cost-effective strategies that departments of all sizes can implement to better prepare for hazardous materials incidents. We greatly appreciate the time, knowledge, and experience he shared with our firefighters.
One of the greatest strengths of the Jefferson County Firefighters Association is the opportunity to come together—not only to train, but to build relationships. Sharing a meal, discussing challenges, exchanging ideas, and learning alongside one another strengthens the partnerships that are essential when we respond together on emergency scenes.
When firefighters know one another before the call comes in, communication improves, teamwork becomes seamless, and the citizens of Jefferson County receive an even higher level of service. These monthly meetings and trainings are helping build a stronger, more unified fire service across our county, and we are excited to continue that mission.
Thank you to everyone who attended and invested in making Jefferson County’s fire service stronger. We look forward to seeing everyone at next month’s association meeting and training.
One County. One Mission.