MISSION
To Serve, Save, & Protect.
Make It Better
VISION
Continuous Improvement
Through Intentional Efforts
For Excellence
HIRE FOR INTEGRITY
“Your character is built on integrity. It’s built on honesty with yourself and those around you. Having integrity takes having values. Integrity is the foundation for character and your character is defined by how you act and what you do when no one is looking” – Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter’s Love of the Job.
At the Bowling Green Fire Department, INTEGRITY is the building block of a great firefighter. We’re seeking individuals to join our department who value integrity and strive to do the right thing when no one is watching.
FIRE ACADEMY
The Bowling Green Fire Academy has a long history of preparing and training firefighters. The Academy is 16 weeks and taught by BGFD instructors and the Kentucky Fire Commission.
HONOR
We are committed to fulfilling our duties to the community with respect and gratitude.
INTEGRITY
We strive to be a positive influence in our community, adhering to the highest morals and values.
PROFESSIONALISM
We value professional conduct, behavior and attitude while continually improving our skills to better serve our community.
Our family not only supports our neighbors through community service, the BGFD is highly skilled in:
- Fire Prevention Programs
- Fire Safety Education
- Fire Suppression and Loss Control
- Emergency Medical Responses
- Fire Investigation
- Hazardous Material Incidents
- Vehicle Extrication
- Industrial Response
- Confined Space Rescue
- Water Rescue
- High Angle Rescue
- Trench Rescue
