North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc.

10/01/2026

Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season begins today!

09/28/2026

The members of North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to Trooper Phillips’ family, friends, and coworkers.
We join with many others in grieving today’s loss as a member of our region’s emergency services brotherhood/sisterhood, and ask everyone to join us in recognizing Trooper Phillips’ sacrifice as well as Praying for his loved ones in the days to come.

Today, we face one of the most difficult moments an agency can endure as we announce the loss of one of our own. Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, made the ultimate sacrifice while
patrolling I-65 in Warren County. He was assigned to Post 3 Bowling Green and was a graduate of Cadet Class 103. His dedication to duty and commitment to the commonwealth will not
be forgotten.
Our hearts break for Trooper Phillips’ family, loved ones, and fellow troopers as we grieve this tremendous loss. We will carry his memory with us, honor the life he lived and the badge he wore, and stand together as an agency to support this family in the days ahead.
-Colonel Phillip Burnett, Jr.

09/27/2026

Shortly after 12 PM today NMVFD was dispatched to Highway 1048 for a report of a Field/Brush Fire. Units arrived and found an approximately 1/4-1/2 acre on fire with no immediate exposures. Units extinguished the fire and performed overhaul operations to prevent any rekindling of fire areas.
No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
3 brush units, 2 tankers, and 1 engine responded along with 9 personnel.

09/23/2026

What were North Metcalfe firefighters up to on this first evening of fall-like weather? 🍂 Training!

Tonight, NMVFD hosted State Fire Rescue Training with a session focused on Pump Operations and Water Supply with both frontline and reserve apparatus. These skills are critical to firefighting, especially in the rural and volunteer realm! While many career fire departments have dedicated Engineer positions, volunteer departments are not afforded that sole responsibility. At any given incident, a member may be relied upon to operate our fire apparatus as that unit’s Engineer and must be trained and confident in this skill as it is the critical foundation to any firefighting effort! Likewise, in rural jurisdictions such as ours, many areas are unhydranted. This requires large volumes of water to be transported to scenes and transferred to engines, or in some cases necessitate a true water shuttle operation.

The title ‘volunteer’ is not exclusive from the title ‘professional’. We appreciate our members’ commitments to training and strive to always provide a high level of service to our communities!

09/15/2026

Tonight, North Metcalfe hosted Vehicle Extrication Training in conjunction with Kentucky State Fire/Rescue Training.

This course allows responders to familiarize themselves with the complement of rescue equipment and tools we carry, as well as operate that equipment in controlled scenarios to perform various maneuvers and interventions which may be needed during real-world incidents.

In addition to North Metcalfe, personnel representing four additional area departments attended tonight’s session. We are always grateful for opportunities to train and work together with our partner agencies!

09/05/2026

Just before 4 PM today, North Metcalfe VFD was dispatched to Little Critter Road as mutual aid to Hiseville VFD for a report of a Garage Fire with Exposures. Edmonton/Metcalfe VFD, Summer Shade VFD, East Barren VFD, and Barren-Metcalfe EMS were also dispatched on the mutual aid response.

First arriving units located a large agricultural shop structure well-involved in fire with immediate exposure to a full grain bin and wooded area. Fire attack was initiated to contain the fire to the building of origin as well as address the exposure issues. Firefighters faced excessive environmental heat conditions during this response requiring frequent personnel change-outs and rehab. In total, 5 engines and 3 tanker/tenders along with 16 personnel operated at the scene in addition to EMS resources and the fire was successfully contained with no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.

09/03/2026

⚠️ UPDATE 09/11/2026: Metcalfe Co Burn Ban has been LIFTED

Metcalfe County has been placed under an Open Burning Ban effective immediately

Please refrain from any type of outdoor/open burning activity until further notice due to extreme dry and hazardous fire conditions in our area. 

08/28/2026

Today just after 1400 CT North Metcalfe VFD and Rescue along with Edmonton/Metcalfe VFD, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, and Barren-Metcalfe EMS was dispatched to the area of Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road (Highway 70) and McCandless Coomer Road for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries. Arriving units located a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle and trailer overturned. The roadway was subsequently closed. North Metcalfe and Edmonton/Metcalfe units performed vehicle extrication, assisted Barren-Metcalfe EMS with patient care, and addressed hazards.

The roadway is now open and all responders are clear of the scene.

08/26/2026

At approximately 1745 CT, North Metcalfe VFD along with Edmonton/Metcalfe VFD as mutual aid was dispatched to Rockland Mills Road for a report of a Farm Equipment Fire with possible Residential Exposure. First arriving units located a tractor and hay roller in a field fully involved in fire and also confirmed no exposure issues.
One pre-connect hoseline was utilized from North Metcalfe Engine 74 with water supply provided by Edmonton/Metcalfe VFD.
The fire was contained and extinguished with no firefighter or civilian injuries.

01/16/2026