Shelbyville Fire & Rescue

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Municipal Combination Fire Department located in Shelbyville KY
1040 Main St (502)633-7101

Chief- Holbert

Mission Statement
The mission of the Shelbyville Fire Department is to aggressively solve fire, rescue, and emergency medical problems.

🍋 🍋 Lemonade Lemonade 🍋 🍋 Shelbyville Fire Station one!Come by and grab a fresh cup!
05/30/2026

🍋 🍋 Lemonade Lemonade 🍋 🍋
Shelbyville Fire Station one!
Come by and grab a fresh cup!

Big smiles, cold lemonade, great cause! Stop by the lemonade stand at 1040 Main Street today until 4:00 pm and help sup...
05/30/2026

Big smiles, cold lemonade, great cause! Stop by the lemonade stand at 1040 Main Street today until 4:00 pm and help support the WHAS Crusade for Children

From generation to generation, the tradition continues.This photo represents the men who helped build the foundation of ...
05/24/2026

From generation to generation, the tradition continues.

This photo represents the men who helped build the foundation of the Shelbyville Fire Department from the 1890’s through 1970. Their dedication, sacrifice, and service shaped the department we know today and laid the groundwork for those who continue answering the call.

Over a century later, their legacy still lives on.

05/22/2026

🔥 Public Safety Announcement 🔥

As temperatures rise and conditions become dry, mulch fires become more common. Mulch can ignite from discarded smoking materials, fireworks, or even heat from vehicle exhaust systems.

To help prevent fires::
• Keep mulch beds moist during dry weather
• Never discard ci******es in mulch
• Avoid parking vehicles or equipment over mulch beds
• Keep combustible materials away from landscaping

A small fire can spread quickly and threaten homes, businesses, and lives. Stay alert and help keep our community safe.

Happy Mustache Monday! 🚒👨🏻The mustache has long been a tradition in the fire service, dating back to the late 1800s and ...
05/18/2026

Happy Mustache Monday! 🚒👨🏻

The mustache has long been a tradition in the fire service, dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Back then, firefighters often wore large mustaches because early breathing equipment and face masks didn’t seal properly over full beards. A mustache allowed firefighters to keep some facial hair while still getting a better seal and protection on the fireground.

Over time, the firehouse mustache became a symbol of pride, tradition, and brotherhood in the fire service. From the old-school smoke eaters to today’s crews, the tradition is still alive — and still looking good - kinda 😂

This plate tells a story most people never see. In the middle of a meal, the call came in, and without hesitation, it wa...
05/04/2026

This plate tells a story most people never see. In the middle of a meal, the call came in, and without hesitation, it was dropped to respond to someone’s emergency. No second thoughts, no complaints—just action.

We understand this is our job, and it’s exactly what we signed up for. Serving this community will always come before comfort.

Behind every call is a sacrifice, even in the smallest moments. 🇺🇸🚒

Shout out to Mr. Chris Lyons for bringing these old photos back to life!
05/04/2026

Shout out to Mr. Chris Lyons for bringing these old photos back to life!

Chief Powell of Shelby County EMS presented a Lifesaving Award to FF/EMT Decker and Sgt. Meredith in recognition of thei...
05/04/2026

Chief Powell of Shelby County EMS presented a Lifesaving Award to FF/EMT Decker and Sgt. Meredith in recognition of their actions during a recent medical emergency.

Fire trucks have come a long way—from muscle-powered pumps to today’s high-tech emergency vehicles.In the late 1800s, de...
05/03/2026

Fire trucks have come a long way—from muscle-powered pumps to today’s high-tech emergency vehicles.

In the late 1800s, departments relied on steam-powered engines like the LaFrance Steam Fire Engine. These machines, often pulled by horses, used coal-fired boilers to generate steam that powered water pumps. They were revolutionary for their time, allowing firefighters to project stronger, more consistent streams of water onto fires.

By the early 1900s, motorized vehicles began replacing horse-drawn equipment. Trucks like the Webb Hose & Chemical Truck introduced gasoline engines and carried hoses, ladders, and chemical tanks for faster response and improved fire suppression. This shift dramatically reduced response times and increased efficiency.

Today’s fire trucks are highly specialized machines equipped with powerful diesel engines, advanced pumping systems, aerial ladders, rescue tools, and even onboard computers. What started as simple steam-powered pumps has evolved into a fleet of versatile emergency vehicles designed to handle fires, rescues, hazardous materials, and more.

It’s a story of constant innovation with simple goals with two main focal points: saving lives and protecting communities.

To the citizens of Shelbyville, our priorities remain unchanged. Our programs, training, discipline, and motivation are all guided by one focus—the community we serve.

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1040 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY
40065

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