Summer Shade Fire and Rescue & Ladies Auxiliary

05/10/2026

Just wanted to take time to thank you all for showing up and supporting our department tonight. We have the best community and we appreciate you all!

04/22/2026

Today, we lay to rest our brother, Jason Hugh McMurtrey (936).

Jason was more than a firefighter—he was a friend, a teammate, and family to each of us. His dedication, strength, and heart for serving others will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, 936. We’ll take it from here.

You will always be missed.

04/07/2026

Mark your calendars for May 9th, and join us for an evening of great food and fun.
Food starting at 4pm.
Log sawing at 5pm
Auction to start at 6pm.

02/25/2026

🚒 Important Notice from Your Volunteer Fire Department 🚒

Our Volunteer Fire Department is not staffed at the station 24/7. We are a volunteer-based organization, and members respond from home or work when dispatched.

❗ If you have an emergency, please call 911 immediately. ❗

Please do not report emergencies through Facebook or Messenger. This page is not monitored at all times, and we want to ensure you receive the fastest and most appropriate response.

Calling 911 ensures:
• Immediate dispatch of emergency personnel
• Proper coordination with fire, EMS, and law enforcement
• The quickest possible response to your emergency

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our volunteer firefighters. Stay safe!

02/15/2026

🚨🔥NOTICE🔥🚨

Today begins the Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season, meaning that outdoor burning is restricted until after 6 p.m.

For more information about this hazard season, visit https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/wildland-fire-management/Pages/Outdoor-Burning-Laws.aspx

Stay safe everyone!

01/25/2026

🚨Metcalfe County Warming Center 🚨

Due to extremely cold temperatures and residents being without power or heat, a warming center will open today at 3:00 PM CDT.

📍Location:
Leftwich Hall - Bowling Park
1608 W. Stockton St.
Edmonton, KY 42129

🕒 Opening Time
Today at 3:00 PM (Central Time)

ℹ️ Important Information
* Please bring your own blankets and bedding.
* No pets allowed.
* The food pantry will be utilized to assist those in need.

⚠️ Weather and Travel Advisory
Temperatures are dropping and are expected to remain extremely low for the next few days. Roads are expected to re-freeze, and travel will be dangerous, especially overnight and during early morning hours.

If you or someone you know does not have safe heat or power, please consider using the warming center before roads conditions deteriorate further. Check on neighbors, family members, and anyone who may be vulnerable during this cold weather.

Please travel only if necessary and use extreme caution.

01/25/2026

🚨 Community Safety Update 🚨

Due to dangerous icy conditions and multiple downed trees, we are asking everyone to please stay home unless absolutely necessary. Roads are extremely hazardous, and travel increases the risk to you and to first responders.

Our crews are out working as quickly and safely as possible to respond to emergencies and clear hazards. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we do all we can to keep our community safe.

If you must be out, use extreme caution. Please avoid downed trees and power lines.

Thank you for helping us help you. Stay safe and stay warm! 🚒

10/07/2025

09/21/2025

Thank you so much to everyone that came out to support the fire department tonight! We had a great turnout and loved seeing everyone. We hope y’all enjoyed it!

08/25/2025

🔥‼️BURN BAN‼️🔥

Metcalfe County has been placed under a burn ban effective immediately!