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Fire Chief Greg Johnson
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Bowling Green Fire Department

Bowling Green, Ky Fire Department PictureBowling Green, Ky Fire Department PictureBowling Green, Ky Fire Department Picture The Bowling Green Fire Department is a fully paid department that is broken down into five different divisions with a total of 115 employees. The divisions are administration, suppression, prevention/inspection, training and maintenance. For more information, see the Bowling Green Fire Department Mission Statement.

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We need your help to stop arson. Any information can be reported to: The Bowling Green Fire Department at (270) 393-3702 or Crimestoppers at 781-CLUE or Target Arson at 1-800-27-ARSON.

Both Crimestoppers and Target Arson offer rewards. Target Arson offers $1,000 for an arrest and indictment.
Bowling Green Fire Department to Receive National Accreditation

The Commission on Fire Accreditation International, also known as The Center for Public Safety Excellence has recommended the City of Bowing Green Fire Department for national accreditation.

The Bowling Green Fire Department produced a self-study manual that represented a significant effort by the staff to produce and present a quality document. In this document the BGFD demonstrated that all competencies have been met and received a credible rating. It was also demonstrated that all applicable criteria have been met and received a credible rating.

Bowing Green, KY is now one of 40 cities in the United States where both the Police and Fire Departments are accredited.

For more information, please contact John Weatherbee at 393.3702.


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