The Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs held their 2025 Leadership Conference in Bowling Green, KY last week. The annual conference serves as a training and networking opportunity for fire chiefs across the state with a goal to improve fire service.
During the conference, the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs celebrated leadership among the group of over 100 fire chiefs. The Association named Pippa Passes Fire Rescue Chief Eddie Scarberry the 2025 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year. “I have worked hard to bring the fire department to where it is today, and I have added rescue to our duties to further assist our community. That’s why I became a firefighter and EMT: to better protect and serve our community as much as I can. It was quite a surprise and an honor to stand in front of all the Kentucky Fire Chiefs and to represent all of the volunteer fire chiefs state wide, but most importantly it was an honor to stand there and represent the Pippa Passes community and its fire services. God Bless and stay safe.”
Chief Scarberry has given his leadership to Pippa Passes Fire Rescue since 2023. In addition to volunteering as fire chief, Mr. Scarberry serves Alice Lloyd College as Director of Information Technology.
Alice Lloyd College and Pippa Passes are blessed to have great leaders like Mr. Scarberry in our community. Congratulations, Eddie, on this wonderful recognition of your hard work and leadership.