Scott County Fire Department

Training Beyond the Expected

A couple of our crews recently came together for a unique training exercise designed to test more than just routine skills.

A lot of fire service training is built around muscle memory. They learn, knowing exactly where equipment is located, how everything connects, and what steps need to happen on scene without hesitation. But the fireground does not always go according to plan.

Company officers added several unexpected obstacles and equipment challenges to the exercise. Some were unlikely situations, but all were problems that could realistically happen during an emergency.

The goal was not only to reinforce standard pump operator procedures, but also to challenge crews to recognize when something was wrong, quickly assess the situation, and find a safe, effective solution.

Because when the unexpected happens, firefighters must be able to adapt, think creatively, and keep the operation moving forward.

That is why we train.

Road Closure US-460 / Monday 8am - 7pm / Between mile points 7.9 and 8.3.

You've probably seen this road closure alert for drain repair. But if you're like a lot of people, you have absolutely no idea where the mile points are on any road but the Interstates.

So, we've helped take the guesswork out of it and made a map showing where that general area is, to help you plan your daily commute tomorrow.

Happy Birthday to Our Scott County Firefighters!

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our members celebrating birthdays in August:

• Battalion Chief Adam White
• Battalion Chief Fabian Shields
• Captain Zack Anderson
• Captain Jamie Grimes
• Firefighter Ethan Heard
• Firefighter Clay Robinson

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the citizens of Scott County. We appreciate everything you do for our department and our community.

We hope each of you has a wonderful birthday and a great month ahead. Stay safe, and happy birthday! 🚒

Recruit Academy — Week 4

This week, our recruits continued building the hands-on skills they will rely on throughout their fire service careers.

They spent time learning about fire hose, nozzles, and the many appliances used to control and direct water on the fireground. They also began practicing hose advancement with both 1¾-inch and 2½-inch hoselines and how each requires different techniques, teamwork, and physical control.

The recruits were introduced to pump operations and water flow, learning how firefighters move water from the apparatus to the nozzle and why proper pressure and volume are critical during an emergency.

They also took a deeper look at the different classifications of fire and the types of fire extinguishers designed to safely and effectively extinguish each one.

Every lesson adds another piece to the foundation. Every evolution builds confidence. And every week brings them one step closer to becoming firefighters.

After more than two decades of service, Assistant Chief Justin Baker is closing one chapter and beginning a well-earned new one.

Assistant Chief Baker began his fire service career in 2001 with the Toyota Fire Department before joining Franklin County Fire Department in 2002. In 2004, he decided that he “had to want it” and came to Scott County Fire Department, where he would spend the next 22 years serving our department and community.

Throughout his career at Scott County, Justin worked his way through the ranks, earning the respect of those around him through his experience, leadership, work ethic, and commitment to the fire service. In 2023, he was promoted to Assistant Chief, where he played a leading role in redeveloping department-wide standard operating procedures, providing guidance on new apparatus, and helping shape and develop the next generation of Scott County firefighters.

His impact cannot be measured by rank, years of service, or the number of calls answered. It can be seen in the firefighters he mentored, the decisions he helped guide, and the department he helped move forward.

Justin, thank you for your years of service, your leadership, and the countless ways you have made Scott County Fire Department better. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your influence will continue for many years to come.

We hope retirement brings you plenty of time to enjoy your family, your business, and whatever comes next.

Congratulations, Assistant Chief Baker.

“That’s where we’re at with it.”

Thank you to the recruit class for helping keep all of the movement of stuff organized for this, and thank you to all the members who helped cook and keep the food coming! We appreciate all of our retired members who came out to celebrate today!

Our Ladder 1 crew spent time sharpening the skills that can make all the difference when seconds count.

From precise ladder placement and coordinated search techniques to tool familiarization, crew communication, and operating safely above and around a structure, ladder company operations require teamwork, timing, and constant practice.

These skills are not learned once and forgotten. They are built through repetition, attention to detail, and crews who are committed to being ready for whatever the next call brings.

When Ladder 1 arrives, every movement has a purpose, and training is where that confidence begins.

When a business sits on 50 acres and includes 155 dock doors, a six-bay maintenance shop, a three-lane fuel island, and 7,500 square feet of office space, there is a lot for responding crews to know.

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, R+L Carriers invited all three of our shifts of firefighters to take a guided tour of their property. Crews were able to familiarize themselves with the layout, building locations, dock areas, maintenance bays, fuel island, access points, and other important features.

Pre-incident planning like this helps remove uncertainty before an emergency ever happens. When lives and property are at risk, seconds matter, and knowing exactly where to go allows our crews to respond more safely and efficiently.

We appreciate R+L Carriers for opening their doors and helping us better prepare to serve their employees and our community.

Stamping Ground Fire Department

When a major fire struck Versailles, one of the most significant fires in the city’s history, fire departments from several jurisdictions came together to help protect the community.

Recently, the Woodford County Fiscal Court recognized the first responders involved in that effort with a Recognition of Heroism.

Among those honored were Scott County Fire Department Ladder 1 crew members Captain Jimmy Andrae, Firefighter Nick Bock, and Firefighter Lucas Reynolds.

When Versailles called for assistance, these three didn’t hesitate. Within minutes, Ladder 1 was on the road to support our neighbors during one of their most difficult moments.

We are incredibly proud of their actions and grateful for the strong mutual-aid partnerships shared by fire departments throughout our region. When one community needs help, we answer together. This is what the fire service is about.

Congratulations, gentlemen, on this well-deserved recognition.



City of Versailles, Kentucky
Woodford County, Kentucky
Versailles Fire Department

105 years. Imagine the experiences she has, and the life she has seen!

On Saturday, we were extremely fortunate to celebrate Ms. Ida Lindner and her incredible 105th birthday. Milestones like this remind us that our oldest community members are more than witnesses to history, they are living pieces of it. Their stories, strength and wisdom are gifts that deserve to be heard, treasured and passed along.

That is exactly what our crews did when asked to join her at Ashton Grove Senior Living for her birthday. We couldn't pass up the honor of being in her presence and hearing how life has changed in her lifetime.

Please join us in wishing Ms. Lindner a very happy 105th birthday. May she feel just how meaningful her life continues to be to those around her.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Lindner. Scott County is honored to celebrate you. 🎂❤️

Lindner celebrates 105th birthday Depending on who you ask, Ida Lindner, a resident at Ashton Grove Senior Living, is many things: a wife to Melvin “Mel” Lindner, “Aunt Idy” to her nieces and nephews,

I75 Southbound is back up and running after this incident.

Crews were out just after 11pm last night with a collision involving a tractor trailer.

Crews had to prioritize providing any needed care for the occupant(s), as well as mitigate fuel and a massive debris field across all lanes of traffic.

Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Management & Office of Homeland Security remained on scene through the night and morning ensuring that traffic was flowing safely around the cleanup teams that also were on scene through the night.

There were no serious injuries to any occupants.

Partial photo credits: GSCEMA