Pine Knot Fire Department

10/01/2026

🔥🔥🔥 Fall Fire Season 🔥🔥🔥

From Today (October 1st, 2026) until December 15th, 2026 we will be under a Statewide Burn Restriction. This is different from a Burn Ban!

❓: When can you burn?
✅: During a Burn Restriction, you can burn anytime between 6pm till 6am.

❓: What can you burn?
✅: You can only burn brush or other wood products.

❓: Do you need to let someone know that you are burning brush or having a family bonfire?
✅: Yes, absolutely! We ask that anyone burning prior to lighting the fire get in touch with our E-911 Dispatch Center (McCreary County 911) by calling the non-emergency line at 606-376-9117. Please give them your name, phone number and address of what you will be burning.

❓: Is it against the law to burn outside of the aloted time for the burn restrictions?
✅: Yes it is! By burning non-wood products or outside of the given times you could be in violation of KRS 149.400.

❓: If you see someone burning outside of the aloted times or burning an illegal material can you report them?
✅: Yes you can! If someone is burning an illegal material, leaving it unattended or is outside of the given time frame you can call our 911 center with the information and they will send your local Fire Department to extinguish the fire.

🚒 Keep an eye on our signs in district to see the most up to date fire danger level! Locations are:
• S Highway 27 on Job Corps Hill
• E Highway 92 at the Whitley County Line
• S Highway 27 at the Tennessee State Line
• Intersection of S Highway 27 and E KY 2792 at Shell
• Pine Knot Fire Department (5787 S Highway 1651)
*Pictures are old and just show what signs look like. Fire Danger Level is not accurate for current*

When a Burn BAN is issued, the signs will have an extra red sign added to the bottom and we will update on Facebook.

If any questions, comments or concerns, please contact us by messaging us at Pine Knot Fire Department or by calling the station at 606-354-2424 and a member of the department will reach out to you as soon as possible. Contacting one of our members, or by contacting 911 Dispatch at 606-376-9117.

09/11/2026

Thank you Pine Knot Intermediate School for inviting us to be apart of such a wonderful morning with the students!

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

Amazing job from everyone involved! Proud to say that a citizen of our district is able to return home to her family safely!

08/03/2026

We would like to thank everyone who came out and was apart of the Blood Drive this past Saturday. We had a total of 23 registered and 21 was able to donate! Keep an eye out for future drives and help end this blood shortage!

New T-Shirt Design coming to a Community Blood Drive near you!

We are hosting our third annual blood drive in cooperation with Kentucky Blood Center on Saturday, August 1st.

Sign up at the link below, spots are filling up!

https://kbc-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?operation_id=56708&operation_type=drives&date=2026-08-01&latitude=36.6821837&longitude=-84.38574419999999

07/21/2026

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

07/20/2026

Still plenty of spots to fill!

New T-Shirt Design coming to a Community Blood Drive near you!

We are hosting our third annual blood drive in cooperation with Kentucky Blood Center on Saturday, August 1st.

Sign up at the link below, spots are filling up!

https://kbc-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?operation_id=56708&operation_type=drives&date=2026-08-01&latitude=36.6821837&longitude=-84.38574419999999

07/16/2026

New T-Shirt Design coming to a Community Blood Drive near you!

We are hosting our third annual blood drive in cooperation with Kentucky Blood Center on Saturday, August 1st.

Sign up at the link below, spots are filling up!

https://kbc-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?operation_id=56708&operation_type=drives&date=2026-08-01&latitude=36.6821837&longitude=-84.38574419999999

07/14/2026

🚒 What is a Knox Box? 🔑

Have you ever wondered how firefighters can quickly enter a locked home or business during an emergency without causing unnecessary damage?

A Knox Box is a secure, tamper-resistant key box that is mounted outside your home or business. It contains keys or access devices that can only be opened by authorized emergency personnel using a special Knox key.

Why install a Knox Box?

✅ Provides firefighters and EMS with rapid access during emergencies.
✅ Reduces damage caused by forcing entry through doors or windows.
✅ Saves valuable time when every second counts.
✅ Gives peace of mind to homeowners, especially seniors, individuals with medical conditions, or anyone living alone.
✅ Ideal for businesses, churches, schools, and commercial buildings.

When might it be used?
Medical emergencies where the occupant cannot unlock the door.
Fire alarms or reports of smoke.
Carbon monoxide alarms.
Other emergency situations where immediate access is critical.

Is it secure?

Yes! Knox Boxes are built with heavy-duty, tamper-resistant construction. Only authorized emergency responders have access using department-issued Knox keys. Your keys remain secure until they are needed during an emergency.

If you have questions about whether a Knox Box is right for your home or business, or if you're interested in purchasing one, contact South McCreary Fire & Rescue. We're happy to help you protect your property while helping us respond more safely and efficiently.

🚒 Prepared today. Ready when you need us.

07/08/2026

It's that time again!

🚒 Pine Knot Fire Department is hosting our third Blood Drive in cooperation with the Kentucky Blood Center!

🩸Mark you calendar:
August 1st, 2026 from 10am till 2pm

🚒 Location:
Pine Knot Fire Department
5787 S Highway 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635

🩸 Follow the following link to secure your spot!
https://kbc-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?operation_id=56708&operation_type=drives&date=2026-08-01&latitude=undefined&longitude=undefined

🚒 We ask everyone that is signing up and showing up as a walk-in that you eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water prior to your appointment.

We hope to see everyone there!