Owensboro Fire Department

Yesterday was a BIG day for the Mattingly and Owensboro Fire Department family as Johnathan's promotion to Lieutenant became official!

Owensboro firefighters battled a blaze at a carpet warehouse on Salem Drive early Tuesday morning.

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.

Steve Leonard, Fire Marshal for the Owensboro Fire Department was a guest on the Joe Lowe Morning Show Tuesday July 3. He talked about fireworks safety and the laws governing the shooting of fireworks within the city limits, and State of Kentucky...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for our area from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm this evening. The NWS issues a Red Flag warning when weather conditions exist that can cause easy ignition and quick spread of fires in natural vegetation...

It is now legal to purchase fireworks that up to now were banned in Kentucky. While this is good news for fireworks lovers, it is a concern for the Owensboro Fire Department. Safety is the key concern and Monday June 20th Owensboro Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief Steve Leonard discussed that on the Joe Lowe Morning Show...