Fulton Fire Department Recruiting

 

 

The best part of waking up is jumping in a fire truck. Join our team today as we are needing volunteers to keep our community safe. Think about what if you called an no one answered the call.  Make the call today fires don’t wait and neither should you.

Call 270-472-1422 for more info or click here to submit an information request.

The Fulton Fire Department Junior Firefighters Program also currently has several openings for girls and boys ages 15-17 years old. This program is designed to teach teens Leadership, team building and firefighting skills. If you or someone you know is interested please come down and see what we are all about.

Click here to sign up.  Watch the video below and check out the local benefit package that goes with volunteering.

Benefits of Being a Firefighter

Each Fulton Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter will be eligible for the following benefits. Some of the benefits will not take effect until completion of their Firefighter Certification.

  • KY State Required Firefighter Certification Training at no Cost
  • College Credit for Completed Training
  • KFA College Scholarship Program Eligibility
  • College Tuition Opportunities
  • The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Firefighter I & II Certifications paid for by the department
  • Paid Travel & Lodging Expenses for Training
  • Participation Incentive Pay Program
  • We will provide necessary Personal Protective Equipment (to include: Bunker Coat & Pants, Helmet, Hood, Gloves, Boots, Flashlight)
  • Free Departmental Tee Shirt
  • Annual Firefighters Medical Physical
  • Free Vaccinations
  • Discount to Local Fitness Facility
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • $3000 KFA Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • $80,000 Line of Duty Death Insurance State Benefit
  • $339,000 Line of Duty Death Insurance Federal Benefit
  • Annual Awards Dinner
  • A chance to serve your community and become a part of a large family
  • Supporting Heroes Benefits

Burn Ban In Effect

fire-burn-ban-signsCounty Judge Executive Issues No Burn Ban due to extremely dry conditions in Fulton County, KY.  In accordance with KRS 149.401 County Judge Executive Jim Martin issued a NO BURN order for the residents of Fulton County, KY. This order will be in effect until the area receives a sufficient amount of rain to eliminate the danger of burning.

Signed Burn Ban Order Click Here


No Leaves In Curbside Trash Receptacles

limbs-in-trash-receptaclesReminder that leaves, branches and trimmings are not to be placed in trash receptacles bagged or loose.  If you place leaves in your curbside trash receptacle this could result in a delay in your trash pick up as these leaves fill up the garbage truck as they will not pack.  This causes the truck to have to return to the landfill to empty.

bagged-leavesBagged leaves only maybe placed at the curb for special pick up the second and fourth weeks of the month. Reminder special pick up items may only be placed out at the curb 72 hours before the second and fourth Mondays.

leaf-machineLeaves maybe be loosely piled at the curb for the City leaf collection which will begin shortly.  Stay tuned for more on City leaf collection dates and schedule.

 


Reminder City Occupational License (Business License)

This is a reminder that City of Fulton Occupational License are due before January 1, 2017 for the next year.  You can obtain one at City Hall.  Operating without one could lead to a civil penalty of $50 a day.  The license application may be obtained by clicking here City of Fulton Occupational License Application.

City of Fulton Ordinance

44-62  OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIRED.
   Every person and business entity engaged in any business in the city shall be required to apply for and obtain an occupational license from the city before the commencement of business or in the event of a change of business status. Licensees are required to notify the city of any changes in address, the cessation of business, or any other changes which render the information supplied to the city in the license application inaccurate.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012)

Bookmark§ 44-63  OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE REQUIRED.
   (A)   Except as provided in division (B) below, every person or business entity engaged in any business for profit and any person or business entity that is required to make a filing with the Internal Revenue Service or the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet shall be required to pay to the city a $75 administrative fee for the costs associated with the application processing, license issuance, and record retention, which shall be due no later than January 1 of each year. If temporarily engaged in business in the city or if starting a new business, this administrative license fee shall be paid prior to starting any business activity.
   (B)   The occupational license administrative fee imposed in this section shall not apply to the following persons or business entities:
      (1)   Any bank, trust company, combined bank and trust company, or trust, banking and title insurance company organized and doing business in this state, any savings and loan association whether state or federally chartered;
      (2)   Any compensation received by members of the Kentucky National Guard for active duty training, unit training assemblies and annual field training;
      (3)   Any compensation received by precinct workers for election training or work at election booths in state, county or local primary, regular, or special elections;
      (4)   Public service corporations that pay an ad valorem tax property valued and assessed by the Kentucky Department of Revenue pursuant to the provisions of KRS 136.120. Licensees whose businesses are predominantly non-public service who are also engaged in public service activity are required to pay a license fee on their net profit derived from the non-public service activities apportioned to the city; and
      (5)   Life insurance companies incorporated under the laws of and doing business in the commonwealth.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012; Ord. 2014-01, passed 2-24-2014; Ord. 2014-07, passed 6-23-2014)

Bookmark§ 44-64  USE OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.
   All money derived from the occupational license administrative fee under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the city as an administrative fee for purposes of expenses associated with application processing, license issuance and record retention.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012)

Fulton Fire Department Temporary Ban on Open Burning

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Posted: Oct 25, 2016 10:02 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 25, 2016 10:02 AM CDT WPSDTV

FRANKFORT, Ky –The Kentucky Division of Forestry is asking that people refrain from outdoor burning because of an increase danger of forest fires.

Officials say the current dry conditions, combined with leaves falling off trees, means it is not a good time to do any outdoor burning.

“A substantial amount of rainfall over several days is needed to improve the current conditions,” says Bill Steele, Director, Kentucky Division of Forestry.  “Until then, we’re counting on the public to refrain from outdoor burning.”

If you have questions about burning restrictions or regulations, call the Kentucky Division of Forestry at 502-564-4496.


Halloween & Trick or Treat Safety Tips

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

Walk Safely

  1. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
  2. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
  3. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
  4. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
  5. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
    the left as possible.  Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
  6. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

  1. Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

  1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
  2. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
  3. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
  4. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

  1. Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
  2. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
  3. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
  4. Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
  5. Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
  6. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Keep Halloween spooky and safe using NFPA’s tips for fire safe decorating and festivities

Many hallmarks of Halloween – lit jack-o-lanterns, candle decorations and billowing costumes – all pose fire safety hazards. As kids and families select costumes and decorate their homes for the season, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to implement simple safety precautions to ensure that this year’s Halloween remains fun and fire-free.
“Halloween is such an exciting holiday for kids and adults alike,” says Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “But without the proper planning and precautions, a seemingly innocent candle decoration or a flowing costume can quickly turn the holiday into a true horror.”According to Carli, candle fires represent a leading cause of U.S. home fires. From 2003-2007, an annual average of 15,260 home structure fires were started by candles, causing 166 fire deaths, 1,289 injuries and $450 million in direct property damage. Overall, candles caused 4% of reported home fires, 6% of the home fire deaths, 10% of the home fire injuries, and 7% of the direct property damage in reported home fires during this period. Halloween is one of the top five days for candle fires.

NFPA statistics also show that, from 2003-2007, decorations were the item first ignited in an estimated annual average of 1,240 reported home structure fires, resulting in 7 civilian deaths, 53 civilian injuries and $20 million in direct property damage each year.

  • When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out.
  • Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume.
  • Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.
  • It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candles in a jack-o-lantern. If you use a real candle, use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit. When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns, use long fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter. Be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of way trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards.
  • If you choose to use candle decorations, make sure to keep them well attended at all times.
  • Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.
  • Tell children to stay away from open flames. Be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire. (Have them practice stopping immediately, dropping to the ground, covering their face with hands, and rolling over and over to put the flames out.)
  • Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting.
  • If your children are going to Halloween parties at others’ homes, have them look for ways out of the home and plan how they would get out in an emergency.
  • Children should always go trick-or-treating with a responsible adult.
  • Remind children to stay together as a group and walk from house to house.
  • Review how to cross a street with your child. Look left, right and left again to be sure no cars are approaching before crossing the street.
  • Make a rule that children will not eat any treat until it has been brought home and examined by a grown-up.

About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA is a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

“We urge everyone to take simple precautions to keep this year’s Halloween celebrations festive and safe,” says Carli. Fortunately, she notes, most fire hazards can be avoided with a few minor adjustments and a little extra planning. Below are NFPA’s tips for keeping your family, home and all trick-or-treaters safe from fire this Halloween:


Fire Department Begins New Smoke Alarm Program

Home fires are the biggest disaster threat facing American families, affecting more people yearly than floods, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. On average, home fires cause approximately 2,500 deaths and nearly $7 billion in property damages every year.  Seven times a day, someone dies in a home fire and every 40 minutes, an injury from a fire is reported. The rate of home fire deaths and injuries has remained relatively constant over the past 20 years. By mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, the American Red Cross, together with our partner Fulton Fire Department, can attack this stagnation and work to significantly lower the incidence of deaths and injuries from home fires.

The Red Cross has launched the Home Fire Campaign which aims to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent by the end of 2019. To reach this goal, the Red Cross is working with community and government partners and stakeholders across the country to install smoke alarms and provide life-saving fire and disaster safety education to at-risk communities. Many lives have already been saved as a result of campaign efforts since the
kickoff in October 2014.

This program will replace out dated smoke alarms (older than 10 years) or install new smoke alarms.  While firefighters are in the home they will help you perform a fire safety inspection, make an escape plan and you will earn about local emergency disaster preparedness.

If you are in need of smoke alarms or just want us to check them call 270-472-1423 today and get on the schedule don’t wait, your life will depend on it.

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Captain Jordan Jones and Lieutenant Tina Dropik install smoke alarms for Dorothy Harrison.


Stokes & Gunn Receive Recognition from Kentucky League of Cities

CITY OFFICIALS RECEIVE TRAINING AWARDS  FROM KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES

CITY MANGER STOKES RECEIVED – Level II – Excellence in City Governance

FIRE CHIEF GUNN RECEIVED – Level I- Achievement in City Governance

LEXINGTON, KY – Nearly 200 city officials from across the state were recognized for their educational achievement during the City Officials Training Center (COTC) Awards Program at the 2016 KLC Conference & Expo on October 5, 2016. The annual conference drew in nearly 500 city officials and leaders from across the commonwealth.

The City Officials Training Center is a voluntary education program administered by the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). City officials can complete education levels by attending KLC events and by submitting outside training credit from other municipal training. There are three levels of achievement: Level I – Achievement in City Governance, Level II – Excellence in City Governance and Level III – Masters of City Governance.  To maintain the masters an additional 15 hours of courses must be completed annually.

“The COTC program provides a variety of training that better equips our city leaders across the state to serve their local communities. With this achievement and the amount of training it represents, citizens are the real winners because our communities are reaping the benefits of better informed leaders,”  said J.D. Chaney, KLC deputy executive director. “This is an impressive feat and a testament to the dedication of these city officials.”

This year 104 city officials received the Level I- Achievement in City Governance award. This honor requires the city official to attend 30 hours of approved training with one hour of ethics training.

This year 50 officials received the Level II – Excellence in City Governance award. This honor requires the city official to attend 60 hours of approved training with two hours of ethics training.