Brindle Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

10/17/2026

Come see us 10-12 at Mount Vernon Elementary.

10/16/2026

10/09/2026

At 5:48 PM units were dispatched to Hawk Road mutual aid to Livingston Ky. Fire & Rescue for a brush fire. Brush Truck 80 and 4 Firefighters responded. Mount Vernon Fire Department also responded. Brush Truck 80 was requested for its rough terrain capabilities. Approximately 2 acres burned.

Reminder that it is fall fire season. No burning between 6am and 6pm within 150ft of woodland or brushland.

10/09/2026

🔥 Open Burning Reminder – Know Before You Burn 🔥

Before starting an outdoor fire, take a moment to review Kentucky's open burning laws and seasonal burn bans. These regulations are in place to help prevent wildfires and protect lives and property.

🚫 Kentucky Seasonal Burn Bans each year

Kentucky observes two wildfire hazard seasons:
🍂 Fall: October 1 – December 15
🌱 Spring: February 15 – April 30

During these periods, outdoor burning is prohibited between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., when the risk of wildfire is greatest. Burning is only permitted after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m., provided there are no additional local burn bans or hazardous weather conditions.

❌ It is illegal to burn household trash, plastics, tires, treated lumber, roofing materials, and other hazardous waste. Only approved natural vegetation, such as leaves, brush, and tree limbs, should be burned where permitted.

Before burning:
✅ Check for any local burn bans or restrictions.
✅ Never burn on dry or windy days.
✅ Keep a water source and hand tools nearby.
✅ Never leave a fire unattended.
✅ Ensure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving.
✅️ Keep open burns 150ft away from structures and woodlines.

If possible, contact the non-emergency number,(606)256-2121, to advise them of your burn to prevent misinformation from passerby callers.

If your fire gets out of control, call 911 immediately.

Let's all do our part to prevent wildfires and keep our community safe.

🚒Brindle Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

09/29/2026

Brindle Ridge Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce we have been awarded a FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from DHS/FEMA totaling $141,085.71. Our Board of Directors voted tonight to accept the award.

The grant will fund 14 new SCBA units and 20 individually fitted facepieces for our active firefighters, a total project of $148,140.00 including the department's $7,054.29 local match.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and to our community for your continued support.

This project is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, under the FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

09/08/2026

At 6:30 PM units were dispatched to a single vehicle motorcycle wreck involving a juvenile on Scaffold Cane Road. Engine 83, Car 85, and 5 firefighters responded. While working the wreck fire units also established a landing zone for PHI Air Medical London 2. Also on scene was Rockcastle County EMS and Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office.