owensboro fire department

Why do we only see sexy hunky firefighters from Canada, UK, France, Spain, and New Zealand in shirtless calendars? It's about time Owensboro! Let's do this.

Facebook can be quite entertaining especially if you are a good-looking Owensboro Fireman!  One young lady even suggested someone call OFD and tell them she was on fire!

Authorities are on the scene of the Owensboro Post Office, where they have evacuated employees due to a suspicious package.

Authorities are on the scene of the Owensboro Post Office, where they have evacuated employees due to a suspicious package.

Have you always wanted to be a firefighter or know someone who has? The City of Owensboro has an open position for firefighter and the application process is underway. The process to become a firefighter is very extensive and lasts several months.

Daviess County Judge-Executive Al Mattingly has signed Executive Order No. 03-2012, it states: Prevailing dry weather conditions have created a threat of brush fires in Daviess County.

Cops, firefighters, ribs? Texas Roadhouse in Owensboro will be hosting a "Fire vs. Police" Rib-Eating contest Monday night (June 18th) at 5:00pm. Five OPD officers will face off against five Owensboro Firefighters and the winning team (each member must consume a half slab of ribs, bones bare!) will win an all-expenses paid feast catered by Texas Roadhouse.

My dad was the ultimate rubber-necker. You know how most people, due to simple human nature, will slow down or stop if they see a wreck or a fire? Dad would actually get out of the car to get a closer look--in some cases, a MUCH closer look. That was usually because he knew most of the police or fire department. Nonetheless, that was no excuse--in my opinion--for a stunt he pulled on U.S. 431 just

A very long time ago, I was driving to work. It was late; I was working thirds. As I was driving through town, I noticed that every fire hydrant I passed was open and spewing water all over the street. I don't remember who was on the air at the time, but he didn't seem to be too concerned when I told him. So as soon as I got on the air, I announced that hydrants all over town had exploded. I was y