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Winchester Fire Department These emergency services are delivered from three stations located in the City.

The Wi******er Fire-Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the provision of fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, fire inspection, fire investigation, rescue, and hazardous materials response within the City. Additionally Wi******er Fire-EMS provides EMS (ambulance services) to all of Clark County. As a member of the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team, the department provides hazardous materials response to the region. The Department provides child safety seat checks, installation, and education for the owners, CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) classes, and Project Lifesaver (a tracking system for persons who may wander due to medical conditions) services.

Last night, six of Wi******er's finest were pinned during a promotion ceremony for the Wi******er Fire Department. We wa...
19/08/2026

Last night, six of Wi******er's finest were pinned during a promotion ceremony for the Wi******er Fire Department.

We want to extend the biggest congratulations to

Assistant Fire Chief Will Quesinberry
Battalion Chief Jonathan Beam
Battalion Chief Ethan Brogli
Fire Lieutenant Chris Harms
Fire Lieutenant Luke Neltner
Fire Lieutenant John Gallagher

We know how hard each of these men worked to reach this goal, and we couldn't be more proud of them!

Congratulations to all six on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to watching you grow and lead in your new positions!

15/08/2026

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT :

The past few weeks have been eventful and filled with accomplishments at the Wi******er Fire Department. We are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of several outstanding members of our department, these promotions will take place on August 18th 5:30 PM Wi******er city hall.

Lt Will Quesinburry to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief

Lt Jonathan Beam to the rank of Battalion Chief

Lt. Ethan Brogli to the rank of Battalion Chief

FF. Chris Harms to the rank of Lieutenant

FF. Luke Neltner to the rank of Lieutenant

FF. John Gallagher to the rank of Lieutenant

Congratulations to each of you on your pending promotions, we couldn’t be more proud of each of you for your hard work and determination.

06/08/2026

🚑 Become an Advanced EMT with BCTC – Wi******er Campus! 🚑

Are you ready to take the next step in your EMS career?

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is now offering a Hybrid Advanced EMT Program at the Wi******er Campus!

📅 Classes Begin: August 17
🕔 Class Schedule: Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM for the first 8 weeks

The final 8 weeks are dedicated to clinical rotations and EMS ride time, providing valuable real-world experience.

During the program, students will complete clinical rotations in:
🏥 Emergency Department
🤰 Obstetrics (OB)
❤️ Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

At BCTC, we believe hands-on experience is essential. Our goal is to ensure every student is confident and competent caring for real patients before entering the field as an Advanced EMT.

👨‍🏫 Instruction is provided by experienced paramedics from Wi******er Fire/EMS, bringing years of frontline EMS experience directly into the classroom.

✅ 100% National Registry Advanced EMT pass rate!

If you're ready to advance your career and train with experienced EMS professionals, now is the time to enroll!

📍 BCTC Wi******er Campus

For more information or to enroll, contact us today!

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Congratulations to Fire Chief Nick Riggs!The Wi******er Fire Department is proud to congratulate Nick Riggs on his promo...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to Fire Chief Nick Riggs!

The Wi******er Fire Department is proud to congratulate Nick Riggs on his promotion to Fire Chief.

Surrounded by family, fellow firefighters, city officials, and friends, Chief Riggs was officially pinned by his wife and daughters during last night’s City Commission meeting.

Leadership in the fire service is built on dedication, sacrifice, and a commitment to serving others. We are confident Chief Riggs will continue that tradition as he leads the Wi******er Fire Department into the future.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Riggs on this well-earned achievement. We wish him continued success as he leads our department in serving our community.

Today officially marks the end of an incredible chapter for these members as they retire from the Wi******er Fire Depart...
01/08/2026

Today officially marks the end of an incredible chapter for these members as they retire from the Wi******er Fire Department.

Between them are 86 total years of service, countless calls answered, lives impacted, and friendships built along the way. Their dedication has helped shape this department, and the impact they’ve made will be felt for years to come.

Thank you for your commitment to this community and to everyone you’ve served alongside. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, we wish you and your families nothing but the best in this next chapter.

Enjoy retirement… you’ve earned it.
Congratulations!

Fire Chief Christopher Whiteley 22 years of service
Battalion Chief Jason Keller 20 years of service
Battalion Chief Scott Bell 20 years of service
Firefighter Chris Crockett 24 years of service

29/07/2026

🚨 Controlled Burn Notification 🚨

The Wi******er Fire Department has issued a burn permit for a contractor conducting land clearing in the Sturbridge Lane area.

The contractor is expected to begin burning this evening at dark, and the operation is expected to continue for approximately two days.

Residents in the area may notice smoke, particularly during the evening, overnight, and early morning hours. This is a permitted burn that has been approved by the Wi******er Fire Department and will be monitored to help ensure it is conducted safely and in accordance with permit conditions.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this land clearing project is completed.

Over the past two weeks, the Wi******er Fire Department completed three Smoke Alarm Blitzes as part of our Community Ris...
28/07/2026

Over the past two weeks, the Wi******er Fire Department completed three Smoke Alarm Blitzes as part of our Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiative.

Thanks to the support of our community and the hard work of our firefighters, so far this year we have installed:

🚨 331 smoke alarms

🏠 In 118 homes

A working smoke alarm can provide the early warning your family needs to escape safely during a fire.

Need your smoke alarms checked? If you live within the City of Wi******er, give us a call at 859-744-1587. We'll gladly check your existing smoke alarms or install new ones if needed—FREE of charge.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed our firefighters into your homes and helped make this initiative a success. Together, we're making Wi******er a safer place to live, one home at a time.

🚨 Smoke Alarm Blitz Continues This Monday! 🚨The Wi******er Fire Department is continuing our Community Risk Reduction (C...
19/07/2026

🚨 Smoke Alarm Blitz Continues This Monday! 🚨

The Wi******er Fire Department is continuing our Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiative with another Smoke Alarm Blitz this Monday beginning at 10:00 AM in the Quick Shop neighborhood.

Thanks to the support of our community during our first two Smoke Alarm Blitzes, we’ve already installed 124 smoke alarms—and we’re just getting started!

Firefighters will be going door-to-door offering FREE smoke alarm checks, installations, and battery replacements for residents who need them.

Working smoke alarms provide the early warning that can save lives. If you live in the Quick Shop neighborhood, we hope you’ll take advantage of this free service while our crews are in the area.

Address

44 N Maple Street
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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+18597441587

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