Kentucky Junior Firefighter Program

06/16/2026

We had an incredible weekend hosting 38 juniors from 14 departments at State Fire School. These young men and women got hands‑on experience with many of the core components of the fire service, and it was inspiring to watch their confidence grow with every evolution.

Seeing them develop as firefighters and as individuals over the course of the class was truly rewarding. The future of our fire service is in good hands!

Special thanks to all of our instructors who helped throughout the weekend, and to the Kentucky Firefighters Association and LaGrange Fire & Rescue for their assistance in providing lunches for the juniors!

05/21/2026

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has announced a $3,000 scholarship opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in the fire service, public safety, leadership and community service!

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is a nonprofit organization established by Congress to honor and remember America's fallen firefighters. Its mission includes supporting the families of fallen firefighters, providing resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives, and...

04/28/2026

Attention All Junior Firefighters!

We are again pleased to present a class at State Fire School tailored specifically to junior firefighters! We hope you can join us for a weekend of education and networking with fellow junior firefighters from across the state. Build your skills with plenty of hands-on training, including Junior Firefighter Program Guideline-approved Live Fire opportunity! This course is designed to teach the students team building, communication and leadership while honing the skills necessary to operate in today's fire service. Participants will be physically challenged at times and should be prepared to perform hands-on skills in full PPE. This class is open to junior firefighters ages 15-17 who are part of a departmental junior program recognized by the Kentucky Fire Commission.

Lead Instructor Scott Landram is an adjunct instructor with SFRT District 5 and also serves as Deputy Chief with Nelson County Fire. He tailors his training to benefit the juniors with a mix of fun and hands-on learning to promote and enjoy classes, and likes to help them become the best they can be in the fire service.

For more information on this class, or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.sfrtarea3.org/2026SFS/2026SFS.htm.