Rockhouse Fire & Rescue

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

A couple of passing systems will bring light snow showers to most of Eastern Kentucky Friday through Saturday night, as well as a shot of colder air. More uncertainty remains in exact amounts. Cold weather headlines are possible later this week and weekend as reinforcing blasts of arctic air arrive.

01/29/2026

This is a reminder that the Paintsville Recreation Center is open daily as a warming center in partnership with Paintsville City Hall.

With more weather events forecasted this weekend, it will remain available.

Regular operating hours are from
8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday.

It is and has always been available 24/7 when needed. After hours, please contact the numbers below for assistance.

In case of major power outages, local fire departments are on standby.

Please contact the Paintsville/Johnson County 911 dispatch center at 606-789-4221 or Emergency Management at 606-789-2260.

If it’s an emergency, please call 911.

01/28/2026

A couple of passing weather systems will bring light snow accumulations to most of eastern Kentucky from Friday through Saturday night, as well as a reinforcing shot of colder air.

01/28/2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired Assistant Chief Ray Reeder. Ray was the very definition of a public servant. He dedicated his life to serving others with integrity, humility, and an unwavering sense of duty. His commitment to the community and to the fire service left a lasting impact that will be felt for generations. Beyond his title and accomplishments, Ray was a mentor in the truest sense of the word. He took the time to teach, to guide, and to believe in people often seeing potential in others before they saw it in themselves. Many of us are better firefighters, leaders, and human beings because of his wisdom and example. Most of all, Ray was a friend. A steady presence, a trusted voice, and someone you could always count on. His kindness, quiet strength, and genuine care for others will never be forgotten. We honor his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. Rest easy, Chief. Your watch is complete.

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

🚧 6:30pm District 12 Winter Storm Update 🚧

⚠️ Important: Temperatures are expected to drop significantly tonight. Wet and slushy roadways will refreeze, creating dangerous travel conditions overnight and into tomorrow.

🚗 Travel Advisory:
KYTC strongly encourages motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Crews will continue snow and ice operations throughout the night and tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience. Stay safe D-12 ❄️

01/25/2026

Sub-zero and single digit wind chills anticipated for much of this week. Here's a look at max, min and wind chills through next week. More info can be found here:https://www.weather.gov/media/jkl/DssPacket.pdf

01/25/2026

A cold weather advisory for wind chills as low as 5 below zero is in effect late tonight through Monday morning. An extreme cold watch for possible wind chills as low as 20 below zero remains in effect from Monday evening thorough Tuesday. More info can be found here:https://www.weather.gov/media/jkl/DssPacket.pdf

01/24/2026