FAQs • Danville, KY • CivicEngage

Why does the Fire Department flow test hydrants?: Fire hydrants are flow tested twice a year in Danville, and annually in the rest of Boyle County. This is done to flush the water mains, determine available water pressure for firefighting purposes, and identify problems with the system for repair. Testing occurs in the spring and the fall of the year.

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1. Where can I find contact information for local resources?: This is a local resource directory containing many different agencies and their contact information.

2. Where can I find information about what to do after a fire?: View a guide to help you understand what to do after a fire.

3. Where can I find information about Community Preparedness?: Visit the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for more information.

4. Where can I find additional information regarding health, law enforcement, and preparedness?: View a listing of various agencies that can be of assistance.

5. How can I get a child seat inspected or installed?: The Danville Fire Department has on-staff certified child seat technicians. We will inspect and help with installation by appointment, call 859-238-1211 to schedule. We prefer to manage car seat requests after 4 pm on weekdays because daily work assignments and fire/emergency calls still take precedence. We cannot guarantee a technician will be available for walk-in requests.

6. Does the Danville Fire Department have a smoke detector program?: Yes, We have a limited number of smoke alarms to install. We are focusing on the elderly and families with small children. Interested parties can call the fire department at 859-238-1211 to set up an appointment.

7. Can I get a fire station tour?: With some notification, you usually can. We handle walk-ins regularly, but we have a better organized and more focused tour when we have some notification ahead of time. We accommodate most reasonable requests, although we do need to respect the privacy of our firefighters since they live here 24 hours at a time.

8. Do I need a fire escape ladder?: Read this note we posted on the Danville Fire Department's Facebook page.

9. Why does the Fire Department flow test hydrants?: Fire hydrants are flow tested twice a year in Danville, and annually in the rest of Boyle County. This is done to flush the water mains, determine available water pressure for firefighting purposes, and identify problems with the system for repair. Testing occurs in the spring and the fall of the year.

10. What can I burn? What restrictions apply?: By state law, you can only burn developed brush, such as tree limbs and storm debris, on-site. Construction materials, household waste, scrap wood, pallets, and leaves cannot legally be burned. Open burns must be a safe distance from buildings, power lines, property lines, and should not be done under extremely dry or windy conditions.

11. Where do I get a burn permit? Is there a fee involved?: Inside the City of Danville, contact the Fire Department at 859-238-1211. In Boyle County, please contact the Boyle County Fire Protection District at 859-236-8238. No fee is involved, but an on-site inspection may be required before a permit is issued.

12. How can I become a firefighter?: Applications are available from Human Resources at City Hall or you can check our job postings. You must have a high school diploma or a GED and you must have a valid Kentucky driver's license, by state law.

13. How can I become a part-time firefighter?: The same qualifications for full-time personnel apply for part-time personnel. Part-time personnel is limited to no more than 35 hours per week and not more than 1,200 hours annually. Part-time hire processes are held as needed.

14. Does the fire department clean chimneys?: No. We will usually provide a list of independent businesses that offer chimney-cleaning services, but we do not recommend or single out any particular service. If a homeowner experiences problems with their chimney, we can come out and examine the chimney for potential fire hazards or similar issues.

15. What can I do if my water is discolored?: Sometimes during fire hydrant testing, people experience a temporary discoloration due to sediment in the water lines. In most cases, running the tap for a minute will resolve the problem. The Fire Department will publish and announce on the radio when hydrant testing occurs, so people can plan ahead and avoid issues with the water discoloration. View more information about hydrant testing.

Extinguish open flames - Pets are generally curious and will investigate cooking appliances, candles, or even a fire in your fireplace. Ensure your pet is not left unattended around an open flame and make sure to thoroughly extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
Remove stove knobs - Be sure to remove stove knobs or protect them with covers before leaving the house. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a stove or cooktop is the number one piece of equipment involved in your pet starting a fire.
Invest in flameless candles - These candles contain a light bulb rather than an open flame and take the danger out of your pet knocking over a candle. Cats are notorious for starting fires when their tails turn over lit candles.
Beware of water bowls on wooden decks - Do not leave a glass water bowl for your pet outside on a wooden deck. The sun's rays when filtered through the glass and water can actually heat up and ignite the wooden deck beneath it. Choose stainless steel or ceramic bowls instead.

Keep Pets Near Entrances When Away From Home - Keep collars on pets and leashes at the ready in case firefighters need to rescue your pet. When leaving pets home alone, keep them in areas or rooms near entrances where firefighters can easily find them.
Secure Young Pets - Especially with young puppies, keep them confined away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home such as in crates or behind baby gates in secure areas.
Since Pets Left Alone Can't Escape a Burning Home - Consider using monitored smoke detectors which are connected to a monitoring center so emergency responders can be contacted when you're not home. These systems provide an added layer of protection beyond battery-operated smoke alarms.
Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling - Write down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static cling to a front window. This critical information saves rescuers time when locating their pets. Make sure to update the number of pets listed.