Firefighters respond to structure fire in Bowling Green

Multiple fire departments responded Thursday to a structure fire on Halls Chapel Road near Barren River Road. Around noon, Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department, Brownsville Fire Department and Hadley Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, according to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee. Richardsville Fire Chief Brian Lee confirmed firefighters were still at the scene at 12:30 p.m. According to fire officials, no residents were injured, and pets were able to exit the building.
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Lancaster building collapses with residents inside

PHOTOS: A two-story structure in Lancaster partially collapsed Thursday morning, with two residents inside. According to the Garrard County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Lancaster City Fire and Rescue was dispatched around 3:45 a.m. Thursday in response to a reported Mutual Aid request in the area of Richmond Road, where it was reported that a two-story building partially collapsed with two residents inside. Garrard County EMA reported that rescue units were able to confirm two residents who had been inside the structure were able to exit safely with no reported injuries, and Lancaster Fire and Rescue was reportedly able to “safely secure the scene.” According to authorities, Garrard County EMS, the Lancaster Police Department, Bluegrass 911 Communications, and multiple utility companies were reportedly able to assist with the rescue and secure the partially collapsed structure.
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Louisville fire battalion chiefs would get 24% raise over 5 years under new contract

The Louisville Fire Department has been working for nearly 10 months without a contract, but that should be changing soon. The city and Louisville Professional Firefighters Unions recently came to an agreement over the majors' contract, which represents 23 battalion chiefs and other leadership. Under the new contract, they would receive a 24% raise over five years, retroactive from 2023. The city also increased the amount of vacation hours and agreed to cancer screenings for members. The president of the union says he is grateful to Mayor Craig Greenberg for stepping in. "I feel like they understand and respect the need to take care of their professional first responders. I think you saw that with the FOP contract. I think you saw that with our contract," said Jeff Taylor. Greenberg said the city is appreciative of the work firefighters do in Louisville.
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