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South Marshall Fire Department The South Marshall Fire Department is located on the south end of Marshall County encompassing both We are located on the south end of Marshall County.

The South Marshall Fire Department combines both Aurora Ross Fire Department and Hardin-South Marshall Fire Departments. We have approximately 35 members with two stations. We have training sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month beginning at 6:30 pm at the Aurora station located on 8280 Aurora Highway.

Congratulations to Chief Green!
10/20/2026

Congratulations to Chief Green!

09/21/2026

With the passing of Chief Ross, we find ourselves looking back—not only on the life he lived, but on the incredible legacy he leaves behind.

Did you know that the Calvert City Fire Department has had three generations of the same family serve our community?

In late 1950, Chief Ed Rendleman was named temporary Fire Chief of the newly formed Calvert City Fire Department. What began as a temporary position became a lifetime of service. Chief Rendleman served as Chief for 50 years.

He was also Chief Ross’s father-in-law.

Chief Ross would carry that legacy forward, serving Calvert City for more than 50 years, Chief for 25 of those. For more than half a century, he answered the call, led his department, served his community, and became a part of the history of Calvert City.

And today, that legacy continues through Tyler Ross, Chief Ross’s grandson, who proudly serves with the Calvert City Fire Department.

Three generations. One family. Decades upon decades of sacrifice, dedication, and service.

It’s a powerful reminder that being a firefighter is about more than putting on a uniform and answering a call. Somewhere along the way, it becomes part of who you are. It becomes family. It becomes tradition. And eventually, it becomes a legacy passed from one generation to the next.

Chief Ross may no longer be answering the calls alongside us, but the impact he made—and the legacy he helped build—will continue to answer them for generations to come.

The torch has been passed, but the light he helped create will never go out.

Rest easy, Chief. Your watch is over, but your legacy lives on.

No words are needed on this 25th anniversary.
09/11/2026

No words are needed on this 25th anniversary.

08/20/2026

5:30 AM Update: As of now Highway 402 is open. We have had quite a bit of rain this morning so please use caution while traveling.

3:00 AM Update: There are several trees down in our district and currently part of 402 coming out of Hardin after the bridge is shut down due to downed trees. The fire department may not be able to stand by on all of them especially as more are found so please use caution when traveling in the early morning hours. KYTC is working to clear trees in the roadway and local fire departments are helping where they can. Also, there are thousands of power outages in the area, please be patient with WKRECC.

There are several more lines of moderate to heavy rain coming through over the next 2 to 3 hours, so be careful with short-term flooding.

08/10/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 (𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) – 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑠! KY 402/Aurora Highway in Marshall County has reopened to traffic at mile point 9.9, at the Clarks River Bridge east of Hardin.

Work began in early June 2025. The $7.7 million bridge replacement project included new approach sections, along with repairs and restoration of the existing 1933 truss bridge.

This marks the second major bridge replacement project to be completed in Marshall County in the last two years, following the reopening of the KY 408/Eggners Ferry Road bridges along the Clarks River Wildlife Refuge in June 2025 – a $9.1 million investment.

Dale trained many of our firefighters over the years. He will be missed.
07/28/2026

Dale trained many of our firefighters over the years. He will be missed.

07/27/2026

A severe thunderstorm WATCH is in effect for Marshall County until 12:00 am. Stay tuned to local weather outlets for additional information.

07/12/2026

Mark your calendars!!!! This is going to be a great day full of food, games, prizes, and fellowship. Come join us and celebrate our 50th anniversary.

07/10/2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a severe Thunderstorm WATCH for Marshall County until 12:00 am

07/10/2026

Marshall County is now under a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING until 9:45 pm

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8280 Aurora Highway
Benton, KY
42025

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+12704743056

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