East Marshall Fire & Rescue

10/15/2026

We had a special guest stop by the Station today! Chunk has been at the Marshall County Animal Shelter for several months now. He's a good boy and needs your help to find a permanent home!

Contact Marshall County Animal Care and Control for more details!
Located at:
839 Hollytown rd, Benton, KY, 42025 270-527-0954

10/12/2026

EMFD will be hosting Hazard Control Technologies tonight with a few live burn demonstrations using F-500 encapsulation. We have a meal planned at 5:30 and training will start promptly afterward. If any neighboring agencies want to come out please feel free.
Station 1, 7584 Moors Camp Highway

10/02/2026

🚒 Exciting news for East Marshall Fire Department! 🚒

Here’s your first look at the future Tower 41 pulling into its new home at East Marshall!

A big thank-you to our friends at the City of Benton Fire Department for giving us the opportunity to purchase this truck. We appreciate your support and partnership as we continue working to serve our community.

We’re excited for this new addition to our fleet! Stay tuned for more updates as we get Tower 41 ready for service. 🔥

10/01/2026

🍂 FALL FIRE RESTRICTIONS START TOMORROW (OCTOBER 1) 🍂
Starting tomorrow, October 1, Kentucky’s Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season officially begins. To protect our community, woodland areas, and homes, state law (KRS 149.400) strictly prohibits outdoor burning during daytime hours.
🛑 THE RULE:
No outdoor burning is allowed between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM if you are within 150 feet of any woodland, brushland, or fields.
🔥 WHEN CAN YOU BURN?
Burning is only permitted between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, or anytime the ground is completely covered in snow.
🌿 WHAT YOU CAN BURN:
Only clean, vegetative debris like brush, leaves, and logs. Burning trash, plastics, tires, or treated lumber is illegal at all times.
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST:
• Never leave a fire unattended—not even for a minute.
• Clear at least a 10-foot perimeter of bare dirt around your burn pile.
• Keep a water source and tools nearby.
• Make sure the fire is completely cold and out before you leave it.
These restrictions remain in effect through December 15.

09/29/2026

We are looking for a general contractor on a building project on Tatumsville highway. 50' x 104' x 16' pole barn style construction that meets code requirements. Please email [email protected] for more information and prints.

07/30/2026

Throw back to 2022! 🚒💨
Shortly after bringing our "new-to-us" L401 into service, EMFD firefighters were called to put it to work on a unique rescue—a local homeowner stuck high in the air in a disabled bucket truck!
​L401’s aerial ladder made quick, safe work of bringing him back down to solid ground. Just another reminder that no two calls are ever the same, and our team is always ready when duty calls. If you are interested in joining our group of volunteers send us a message, or meet us at Station One on Monday nights at 6:00pm.

07/29/2026

Today, we were able to speak with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley to discuss marine safety and emergency preparedness. We shared operational details regarding our Fireboat capabilities, response times for water-based emergencies, and our ongoing mutual aid agreement with South Marshall Fire Department on these types of calls. Inter-agency collaboration remains vital to keeping our waterways safe. As always, your volunteer fire departments are here to serve and only a phone call away.

07/27/2026

EMFD is currently on Highway 68 between Moors Camp and Big Bear for power lines down across the road. Please avoid the area. Multiple residents with no power. Power crews have been dispatched.

07/11/2026

⚠️ JPFA Honor Guard Training Canceled ⚠️

Due to the storms that moved through our area overnight and the weather conditions this morning, we have made the decision to cancel today’s JPFA Honor Guard training.

We recognize that many of our members may be needed to respond with their home departments as calls come in, and want everyone to remain available to serve their communities.

Please keep an eye on our page for the new training day to be posted soon!

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe out there, and thank you for your continued service to your departments and communities.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

07/09/2026

We are proud to host the first Jackson Purchase Firefighters Association Honor Guard Training on Saturday, July 11. We are honored to welcome firefighters from departments across the region for a day of learning, teamwork, and fellowship.

🇺🇸 The JPFA Honor Guard's first official training is almost here! If you've expressed interest in joining—or are still interested in becoming part of this regional team—we encourage you to attend.

📅 This Saturday, July 11
🕣 Breakfast will be provided at 8:30 AM
📍 East Marshall Fire Protection District – Station 1
7584 Moors Camp Highway
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

No previous Honor Guard experience is required. We're building this team together from the ground up, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

Serving with Honor. Standing with Respect.

Any questions please reach out to:

Erin Crawford
JPFA Secretary 2026
📧 [email protected]