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Classes are taught every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm. Call 859-498-1318 for more information or to schedule a class.
Phone: 859-498-1318
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Become a volunteer firefighter.
If you have willingness to help people and a desire for a new and exciting challenge then take the next step.
For more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter call us at (859) 498-1318
805 Indian Mound Drive
Mt Sterling, Ky 40353
Pet mask grant awarded to MOCO fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Ems, in conjunction with MCSO and MSPD would like to thank Invisible Fence Brand for awarding our department with 4 oxygen...Read More
CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS
According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed. It is important for parents and caregivers to carefully read the child safety seat instructions, in addition to the vehicle owner’s manual instructions regarding installing a safety seat. They should also get their child restraint inspected by a certified technician to make sure they installed it correctly.
CPR CLASSES
We do offer classes to the public and to healthcare providers. These classes are offered on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of every month, call 859-498-1318 to schedule a class. We also will provide on site classes to businesses and other large groups, call 859-498-1318 to schedule.
Kids
Community Outreach
Public Presentations
Montgomery County Fire/EMS is very involved in educational activities and spreading the word about fire prevention to our community. Many times a year we go out into our community and provide classes and demonstrations to help people learn about fire safety.
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Station Tours
Montgomery County Fire/EMS is happy to accommodate visits to the fire station for area groups. Throughout the year we welcome visits from school groups, scout troops, daycare and church youths, and we strive to give children a positive image of the firefighters and the department in general.
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Fire Safety House
In October 2002 (example) Montgomery County Fire/EMS placed one of its most valuable learning tools into service. Our fire safety trailer is a hands-on mobile classroom affording students a chance to learn and practice fire safety in a realistic, but controlled environment. This scaled-down version of a home has a living room, kitchen, and bedroom, where kids can learn about fire safety and hazards in the home.
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Child Safety Seat Inspections
According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed. It is important for parents and caregivers to carefully read the child safety seat instructions, in addition to the vehicle owner’s manual instructions regarding installing a safety seat.
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CPR Classes
Montgomery County Fire/EMS does not offer CPR classes as an organization; however we do have CPR instructors on staff that offers classes to the public in their spare time. If you are in need of a class, please call us at (859) 498-1318 and we will put you in contact with an appropriate instructor.
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EMT Classes
We held our first EMT class in 2008 and are happy to say that 28 people graduated the class and were eligible to take the National Registry Exam for certification in Kentucky.
Congratulations to all of the students that participated in this class.
East High StreetOur newest station is home to Engine 1
805 Indian Mound Drive Mt. SterlingThis is home of our Administrative offices
CamargoApparatus stationed here are Engine-3, EC-3, Brush-1
Levee DistrictApparatus stationed here are ENG-4, ENG-24
Woodlands Industrial ParkTraining Division
Judy DistrictApparatus stationed here are Engine 7
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Engine No.2 pictured in front of the Broadway fire station around the turn of the century. The steamer was the 2nd engine owned by the department. The colored photo is what the engine would have looked like in its prime.
JW Barnes No. 2 Ahrens Steamer, build No. 580. Purchased by the City of Mount Sterling 1889.
May 17, 1889: Delivered by J.P. Ahrens (probably Chris Ahrens’s son, John P. Ahrens, then age 18, rather than Chris’s brother J. Peter Ahrens, who was usually referred to as Peter or Pete) and (Holle?) [supposed to have been Hiram H. Nieman], to Mount Sterling, Ky. Engine named J.W. Barnes No. 2.
J.W. Barnes wrote:
On last Friday, the 17th inst., the local freight brought in the elegant new Duplex steam fire engine, ordered by the City Council of Mt. Sterling about three months ago. It was built by the Ahrens Manufacturing Co., of Cincinnati. Mr. Ahrens and one of his engineers came with it for the purpose of educating our engineer in regard to all the points of this machine. After overhauling it and seeing that it was in perfect working order, our company took it to the large pond on High street for trial. To witness its performance was a large crowd of our taxpayers and the committee appointed by the City Council to make the purchase, J.G. Winn, Henry Jones, Jr., and Dr. William Van Antwerp. The torch was applied; at 3:01 P.M., smoke appeared from the stack; at 3:03 it indicated steam; at 3:04 it had 15 pounds of steam; at 3:05 25 pounds, when the machinery was set in motion and began throwing water from a 1-1/4” nozzle, steam raising at the rate of 10 pounds per minute, until it had 120 pounds, when a beautiful fire service stream was being projected 200 feet on a level, after which another line of hose was added and two streams equal to the first were thrown, showing the immense capacity of the lightest Duplex engine made. Then 500 feet of hose was laid into the Court-house yard and a vertical stream put 10 feet above the Court-house tower, 115 feet. Adverse and strong winds greatly hindered the solidity of the stream. Every test was fully complied with, the engine doing far more than was specified in the agreement with the city; and both the committee and citizens who witnessed its performance were highly elated, and the engine was accepted and rolled into its quarters. The fire company was out in force and happy in the extreme.
The name, “J.W. Barnes,” in honor of our efficient chief, was unexpected by him and almost took his breath. This we can say: the chief is worthy of the honor, and at no time will he allow it to trail – as it were – in the dust.
![Engine No.2 pictured in front of the Broadway fire station around the turn of the century. The steamer was the 2nd engine owned by the department. The colored photo is what the engine would have looked like in its prime.
JW Barnes No. 2 Ahrens Steamer, build No. 580. Purchased by the City of Mount Sterling 1889.
May 17, 1889: Delivered by J.P. Ahrens (probably Chris Ahrens’s son, John P. Ahrens, then age 18, rather than Chris’s brother J. Peter Ahrens, who was usually referred to as Peter or Pete) and (Holle?) [supposed to have been Hiram H. Nieman], to Mount Sterling, Ky. Engine named J.W. Barnes No. 2.
J.W. Barnes wrote:
On last Friday, the 17th inst., the local freight brought in the elegant new Duplex steam fire engine, ordered by the City Council of Mt. Sterling about three months ago. It was built by the Ahrens Manufacturing Co., of Cincinnati. Mr. Ahrens and one of his engineers came with it for the purpose of educating our engineer in regard to all the points of this machine. After overhauling it and seeing that it was in perfect working order, our company took it to the large pond on High street for trial. To witness its performance was a large crowd of our taxpayers and the committee appointed by the City Council to make the purchase, J.G. Winn, Henry Jones, Jr., and Dr. William Van Antwerp. The torch was applied; at 3:01 P.M., smoke appeared from the stack; at 3:03 it indicated steam; at 3:04 it had 15 pounds of steam; at 3:05 25 pounds, when the machinery was set in motion and began throwing water from a 1-1/4” nozzle, steam raising at the rate of 10 pounds per minute, until it had 120 pounds, when a beautiful fire service stream was being projected 200 feet on a level, after which another line of hose was added and two streams equal to the first were thrown, showing the immense capacity of the lightest Duplex engine made. Then 500 feet of hose was laid into the Court-house yard and a vertical stream put 10 feet above the Court-house tower, 115 feet. Adverse and strong winds greatly hindered the solidity of the stream. Every test was fully complied with, the engine doing far more than was specified in the agreement with the city; and both the committee and citizens who witnessed its performance were highly elated, and the engine was accepted and rolled into its quarters. The fire company was out in force and happy in the extreme.
The name, “J.W. Barnes,” in honor of our efficient chief, was unexpected by him and almost took his breath. This we can say: the chief is worthy of the honor, and at no time will he allow it to trail – as it were – in the dust.](https://www.mcfdems.com/9/assets/img/placeholder.png)
1st shift has been busy over the past few shifts. Unfortunately both homes suffered quite a bit of damage.
The men who worked in the area would stop in for a friendly game while on their lunch break. The firehouse has always been a fixture of the community. Pictured in the background is our 1889 Ahrens Steam Pumper 4th Class, No.580. The pumper was named J.W. Barnes No.2
Tune in tomorrow for more on the steam pumper.
There was always a checker board set up in the back of the station. Does the picture have any names listed?
I am really enjoying your posts!
Attempted to colorize it for you.
I love Mt Sterling history. Thank you for sharing. Miles Hoskins can probably provide names of these men. Actually, this photo should be in the history museum.