State Fire Rescue Training, District 14

10/15/2026

The Fire Commission is seeking input from potential Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) students for the Spring 2027 hybrid series.

Classroom sessions will be held on a virtual platform, with in-person skills sessions. To maximize student reach and the locations of need for skills sessions, we ask anyone interested in participating in this class to complete the survey linked below:

https://forms.gle/AGs2BJZHTW9juGpk8

You may complete this form on behalf of you or a member of your department, if you are the Chief or the Training Officer.

This survey will close at 5:00 pm EST October 30, 2026.

Additional information regarding this class and registration will be announced in November.

10/14/2026

🔥 TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT – PROPANE BOBTAIL LIVE FIRE

State Fire Rescue Training District 14 will be hosting a Propane Bobtail Live Fire class at the Albany Fire Department.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM Central Time
📍 Location:
Albany Fire Department
93 Bobby Grant Dr.
Albany, KY 42602

This class combines classroom instruction with intense, hands-on live fire training using our Propane Bobtail Mobile Training Unit. Participants will learn about propane hazards, bobtail truck operations, emergency response procedures, fire control, and suppression techniques.

⚠️ Safety Requirements:
Full PPE and SCBA required.
Turnout gear must be less than 10 years old and meet applicable NFPA requirements.
No facial hair that interferes with the SCBA facepiece seal.
Current applicable NFPA standards will be followed.

📋 PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Register at:
🌐 www.sfrtarea14.com/register-for-class

We encourage firefighters to take advantage of this hands-on training opportunity!

10/05/2026

The Accredited Certification Office will transition to the 2025 NFPA 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications on January 1, 2027.

This transition will include updates to certification testing for the following:

Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Officer III
Fire Officer IV
Live Fire Instructor
Live Fire Instructor In-Charge

If you have started but not completed testing for any of these levels, please make every effort to complete it by December 31, 2026.

09/29/2026

🚨Training Announcement🚨

State Fire Rescue Training District 14 will host NFA ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents on December 4, 5 & 6, beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday and 8:30 a.m. each day on Saturday and Sunday at the District 14 Office in Somerset.

📋 Prerequisites: ICS 100, 200 & 700
ICS 800 is preferred.

⚠️ Preregistration is required.
Register for the class: www.sfrtarea14.com/register-for-class

09/22/2026

🚨 RESCUE TASK FORCE TRAINING 🚨

State Fire Rescue Training District 14 will be hosting a 16-hour Rescue Task Force (RTF) Training focused on response to active threat incidents, warm-zone care, tactical emergency casualty care, and coordinated operations between fire, EMS, rescue, and law enforcement.

📅 Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 SFRT District 14 Training Center
109 New Haven Lane, Somerset, KY 42503

Training will include Stop the Bleed, MARCH/TCCC, casualty movement, hot/warm/cold zone operations, IED awareness, tactical decision-making, and scenario-based exercises.

EMS personnel can obtain continuing education hours in operations for this class.

⚠️ Limited to 35 students. Both days are required for completion.
🚫 Live fi****ms are not permitted in the training center.

This is not a SWAT/SRT course. It is designed for first responders who may be called upon to operate during an active threat incident.

Registration is required — space is limited!
https://www.sfrtarea14.com/register-for-class/

09/16/2026

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09/15/2026

📢 State Aid Paperwork Reminder!

The 2025–2026 State Aid paperwork is due by September 30, 2026, to receive your 2026–2027 State Aid funds.

Please make sure all required paperwork is submitted by the deadline to avoid delays in receiving your funds.

📅 Deadline: September 30, 2026

Don’t wait until the last minute—get your paperwork turned in today! ✅

09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember all of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders who answered the call without hesitation. Their sacrifice and courage continue to inspire the fire service every day.

As we reflect on the strength, resilience, and unity that emerged in the face of tragedy, let us never forget those who were lost, those who served, and those who continue to carry the memories of that day.

09/06/2026

Fire Commission offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for business Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.