Bourbon County Fire and Rescue

08/03/2026

You could have all the fancy diplomas in the world and still not know how to change a tire or fix a leaky faucet.

That was the kind of wisdom the old-timers loved to dish out on the front porch while they worked with their hands.

They'd be tinkering with something, toolbox open, sleeves rolled up, and they'd look up just long enough to remind you that life had a way of teaching lessons no classroom ever could.

It wasn't mean-spirited. It was their way of saying both things mattered: the book learning and the common sense you picked up along the way.

Those porch conversations, with the smell of cut grass and the sound of screen doors, taught you more than you realized at the time.

Did you ever get that kind of advice from someone who worked with their hands?

07/21/2026

🚨 Be Weather Ready, Bourbon County! 🚨

Today’s weather is a reminder that one warning source is never enough when severe weather threatens. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside and may not be heard indoors or in every part of the county. That’s why it’s important to have multiple ways to receive emergency warnings.

📱 Download a trusted weather app and enable notifications for your location. Reliable options include:

WKYT Weather
LEX 18 Weather
The Weather Channel
NOAA Weather & Alerts
WeatherBug
MyRadar
Smart 911.com

📻 Own a NOAA Weather Radio. These radios provide official National Weather Service warnings 24 hours a day and continue to work during power outages if equipped with battery backup. They are one of the most dependable ways to receive life-saving information.

📺 Follow trusted local media and meteorologists. During severe weather, local television stations, the National Weather Service, and experienced meteorologists provide frequent updates and live coverage that can help you make informed decisions.

📱 Stay connected with local emergency information.
Sign up for smart 911 at Bourbonky.com
Follow Bourbon County Fire & Rescue and the National Weather Service Louisville for local updates, preparedness information, and emergency announcements.

🏠 Have a family safety plan. Know where you will take shelter, keep flashlights, extra batteries, charged phones, and emergency supplies readily available, and never rely on hearing outdoor warning sirens alone.

Severe weather can develop quickly, but being prepared and receiving warnings from multiple trusted sources can make all the difference.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

— Bourbon County Fire & Rescue
— Bourbon County Emergency Management

FISCAL COURT SCHEDULED MEETINGS. 2nd Thursday of each month @ 3pm 4th Thursday of each month @ 5pm 301 Main Street ... BOURBON COUNTY JOB APPLICATION.

07/21/2026

There was a tornado warning for bourbon county. That’s the reason for the weather sirens going off

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

Today Bourbon County Fire and Rescue had the opportunity to demonstrate our new grain bin rescue equipment! Thank you bourbon county farm bureau for allowing us to show off this nice equipment!

07/01/2026

Bourbon County Fire and Rescue has opened a Cooling Center today at 30 Legion Drive, Paris KY, The Bland Building. The Cooling Center will remain open until further notice and heat warnings are lifted.

03/30/2026

If you're wondering why Legion Park is swarming with first responders today (Monday March 30), there is a joint Paris & Bourbon County Mass Casualty Incident training exercise.
Special thanks to Paris High School for allowing some of their students to participate as victims!