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Daviess County Fire Department
Owensboro, KY · Daviess County
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Department careers page ↗The Daviess County Fire Department serves the unincorporated communities of Daviess County, Kentucky, immediately around the city of Owensboro. It operates as a career/professional department and covers the county through a broad network of stations in communities such as Sorgho, Stanley, Utica, Whitesville, Thruston-Philpot, Masonville, Knottsville, and Yelvington.
Beyond structural and wildland fire suppression, the department's work spans emergency medical/ALS response, vehicle extrication, search and rescue, water rescue, high-angle (technical) rescue, and fire cause-and-origin investigation. Public education and fire prevention are a core part of its community mission.
The department's main offices are located on the east side of the county near Owensboro, and it is one of the primary fire services for the Owensboro metropolitan area alongside the separate City of Owensboro Fire Department.
Daviess County Fire Department is a career department, and firefighter openings are managed through Daviess County government. Prospective firefighters should watch the county's fire/rescue page and contact the department directly for current recruitment status, as postings open periodically rather than continuously.
Because the department covers a large county through many stations, roles can range across suppression, EMS, and rescue disciplines. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the department at its main number to learn about upcoming testing and application windows.
Is Daviess County Fire Department a career or volunteer department?
It operates as a career/professional fire department serving the communities of Daviess County around Owensboro, Kentucky.
How do I apply to become a firefighter here?
Firefighter hiring is handled through Daviess County government. Check the county's fire/rescue page and contact the department directly, as applications open periodically rather than year-round.
How can I contact the department about employment?
You can reach the Daviess County Fire Department at 270-685-8440 or by mail at 2140 Airport Road, Owensboro, KY 42301.
What kind of emergency work does the department handle?
The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical/ALS response, vehicle extrication, search and rescue, water rescue, and high-angle technical rescue, so firefighters train across multiple disciplines.
Where is the department located?
The department serves Daviess County, Kentucky, around Owensboro, operating stations across communities including Sorgho, Stanley, Utica, Whitesville, Thruston-Philpot, and Knottsville.