State Fire Rescue Training, District 14

06/01/2026

Training (Bronston FD)

20-hour weekend block of training by SFRT occurring at Bronston FD in Pulaski County this weekend.

Friday Night starting at 6:00 pm
Wildland - 3 hours
Ladders - 1 hour

Saturday morning starting at 8:30 am
Hose, Nozzles, and App - 4 hours
Fire Control - 3hours
Loss Control - 1 hour

Sunday morning starting at 8:30 am
PPE - 2 hours
Haz Mat Ops - 3 hours
Foam - 2 hours
Ventilation - 1 hour

05/24/2026

Fire Commission offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for business Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/21/2026

Training Announcement!!

State Fire Rescue Training District 14 will be offering a Large Animal Rescue Class hosted by Campbellsville/Taylor County Fire Departments on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Campbellsville Fire Department Training Center located at 130 Trace Creek Road, Campbellsville, KY. Class will begin at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

This classroom and hands-on class will cover Incident Command Systems related to large animal incidents, animal behavior and anatomy, containment techniques, rope rescue methods for large animals, and specialized techniques for safely moving large animals during emergency situations.

Students should bring appropriate footwear with steel toe boots, helmets, eye protection, and work gloves.

Register online at: https://www.sfrtarea14.com/register-for-class/

05/19/2026

Just over a week away!! Sign up now.

NFA - Incident Safety Officer (O0729)

Course Description: This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses.

This course focuses on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer and emphasizes response to all-hazard types of situations. Learn the details of the safety officer's role and responsibilities at emergency responses to all-hazard types of situations, with focus on operations. Class size is limited to 25 students.

Class will be at:
Stanford Fire Department
400 East Main Street
Stanford, KY 40484

Dates: May 30 & 31, 2026 starting at 8:30 am each day

Register for class at:
https://www.sfrtarea14.com/register-for-class/

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Last Friday, students at Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training District 14 completed their 40 hours of Hazardous Materials Technician training after a full week of hands-on instruction and realistic hazardous materials scenarios. This class, offered in partnership with Kentucky Emergency Management, was designed to prepare responders to safely and effectively manage hazardous materials incidents while meeting current NFPA standards.

Throughout the week, students worked through a variety of real-world scenarios involving product identification, leak control, decontamination procedures, chemical protective clothing, scene management, and coordinated incident operations. The training placed students in challenging situations that required teamwork, communication, and critical decision-making under pressure.

By the end of the week, participants had successfully completed multiple evolving hazardous materials scenarios that reflected incidents responders may encounter in the field. The professionalism, dedication, and hard work shown by the students and instructors throughout the week was outstanding.

We appreciate Kentucky Emergency Management, all Instructors, and the students who dedicated their time to continuing to strengthen hazardous materials response capabilities across the Commonwealth.

05/08/2026

Thursday night the Monticello Fire Department trained on HAZMAT Awareness, under the instruction State Fire Rescue Training, District 14. Firefighters from Susie Volunteer Fire Department and Bronston-Quinton Vol. Fire Department also attended the training.

We would like to give a special shout out to South Kentucky RECC for providing our meal for the evening! Thank you!

05/07/2026

This week, students from across the region are attending the Hazardous Materials Technician class at Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training District 14. This class is being offered in partnership with Kentucky Emergency Management and is designed to meet current National Fire Protection Association standards for Hazardous Materials Technician training, preparing responders to safely operate in dangerous hazardous materials environments.

Throughout the week, students are participating in hands-on training involving hazardous materials response, leak control, product identification, decontamination procedures, chemical protective clothing, and incident management. One of the practical skills being completed during the course is the application of a “C-Kit” on simulated leaking rail car valves and containers.

A C-Kit is a specialized leak control device used by hazardous materials teams to help stop or reduce chlorine leaks from rail cars and ton containers. Chlorine is commonly transported throughout the country for industrial and water treatment purposes, and even a small leak can create a serious risk to responders and the public. During training, students learn how to properly identify the leak, safely approach the container while wearing protective equipment, and apply the C-Kit to help control the release until the situation can be stabilized.

Training opportunities like this help ensure firefighters and emergency responders across the Commonwealth remain prepared to safely and effectively manage real-world hazardous materials incidents while protecting their communities and fellow responders. We appreciate the dedication and commitment shown by all students, instructors, and partners involved in this week’s training.