Gott Fire Department

05/19/2026

Gott Fire Department little free library at Station #1 on Porter Pike. Please feel free to take, leave or keep books.

05/03/2026

Warren County Fire Department System – Community Update

We’re proud to share progress and a look at what’s ahead as we continue serving our community:

Facility & Equipment Improvements
• Roof replacements completed at Hadley and Gott Station 1
• Roof replacements scheduled this month at Barren River Station 1 and Woodburn Station 1
• Two new brush trucks arriving in July (assigned to Hadley and Gott)
• Four new 1,000-gallon engines on order to be assigned at Richardsville, Alvaton, and Browning (anticipated delivery: December 2026)

Three 3000-gallon tankers were purchased in mid-2025 and are stationed at Plano, Richardsville, and Gott which have proven their effectiveness in the short time we have had them.

➡️ Looking ahead: exterior metal and roof replacement at Smiths Grove Station 1, roof replacement at Alvaton Station 3, roof replacement at Browning 1, and additional infrastructure upgrades across the county currently being identified

Training & Professional Development
We have several high-impact training opportunities on the horizon:

• Two-day Rural Water Supply Course (outside training firm with regional vendor support)
• Truck Company Operations Course (outside training firm)
• Rail Emergency Response Training with a federal partner
• Two-day Thermal Imaging Training Event this fall with a nationally recognized expert
• Additional training in development, including an Emergency Management–coordinated Water Rescue Course

Personnel & Staffing
• Actively recruiting volunteer firefighters to strengthen all nine volunteer departments across Warren County
• Maintaining compensated staffing ranging from 4–7 stations Monday–Friday (7:30 AM–5:30 PM) with full-time and part-time personnel based on staffing availability. Staffing at strategically staffed stations positioned to support efficient response times
• Launching our next Volunteer Recruit Academy this fall following the recent graduation of 18 firefighters

Partnerships & Community Safety
• Partnered with the American Red Cross to provide post-incident smoke detector installations
• Continued collaboration with:
Bowling Green Fire Department
Warren County Emergency Management
Neighboring county fire departments
Medical Center EMS
Local law enforcement agencies

These partnerships strengthen communication, coordination, and service delivery for our citizens.

Moving Forward
There are many great things happening across the system but none of it would be possible without the dedicated people from every department and agency working together to move us forward.

Thank you for your continued support of the Warren County Fire Department System.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Gott Firefighter Riley O’Dell on his graduation from recruit academy tonight. Riley we look forward to serving the community with you.

04/23/2026

𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 - 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 - 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

Accidents can happen in seconds, but a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious head injuries. It’s one of the simplest steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

✔ Always wear a properly fitted helmet
✔ Make sure it’s secured before you ride
✔ Replace helmets after any impact

📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 60% and the risk of serious brain injury by even more. That’s a simple step that makes a big difference.

At Gott Fire Department, your safety is our priority. Make the smart choice every time you ride - helmet on, head protected.

04/21/2026

𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥.

Whether you’re enjoying a weekend getaway or a longer stay at the campground, a few simple precautions can help keep everyone safe:

✔ Keep campfires small and never leave them unattended
✔ Fully extinguish fires before leaving or going to sleep
✔ Store flammable items safely away from heat sources
✔ Watch children closely around fire pits and grills
✔ Keep a water source or extinguisher nearby

At Gott Fire Department, your safety is our priority. Let’s work together to make this camping season safe, fun, and memorable for all the right reasons.

04/16/2026

𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.

✔ Give campers extra clearance
✔ Slow down and be patient
✔ Leave at least 3 feet when passing bicycles
✔ Stay focused and watch for increased traffic

At Gott Fire Department, your safety is our priority. Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone this season.

04/14/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

Whether you’re hosting, relaxing, or watching the kids, a few simple precautions can make all the difference:
✔ Never leave children unattended near water
✔ Keep rescue equipment nearby
✔ Make sure gates and barriers are secure
✔ Learn basic CPR - it could save a life

At Gott Fire Department, your safety is our priority. Let’s make this summer safe, fun, and worry-free for everyone.

04/09/2026

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a house fire in half, yet many homes still have missing or non-working alarms. Take a few minutes this month to test each alarm, replace batteries if needed, and make sure every level of your home is protected.

At Gott Fire Department, we’re here to serve, but your safety starts at home.

Test today. Protect tomorrow.

04/07/2026

Spring brings warmer weather, outdoor burning, grilling, and yard cleanups - all of which increase fire risks if we’re not careful. Take a few minutes this month to clear brush and debris, practice safe burning habits and grill with care.

At Gott Fire Department, your safety is our priority, but prevention starts with all of us. Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe. www.gottfire.org

04/05/2026