HIGDON ON THE DEATH OF

RAYWICK



VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BRIAN HATT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2025) — The following is a statement from Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, on the passing of Raywick volunteer firefighter Brian Hatt.

“Today, our community mourns the loss of a true hero, Brian Hatt, a brave volunteer firefighter who gave his life in service to others.

“Brian was more than a firefighter. He answered a sacred calling to protect and serve, no matter the risk. On Friday, when the alarm sounded, he did what he had always done—put aside his own safety to help others. In that moment, his courage spoke louder than words.

“Like all firefighters, Brian was the one who showed up in the middle of the night when a family was scared and hurting, the one who ran toward the flames while the rest of us sought safety. For more than a decade, he stood shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of the Raywick Fire Department, answering calls with courage, faith, and heart.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Brian embodied that love. His sacrifice is at the very heart of what makes Raywick and Marion County strong.

“Kentucky is home to more than 600 volunteer fire departments and nearly 13,000 men and women who give their time without asking for anything in return. That is service in its purest form. We feel the weight of Brian’s loss with his family, friends, and fellow firefighters.

“May God bless Brian, his loved ones, and every volunteer who serves in our fire departments. May He bless our community with healing, hope, and unity in this difficult hour.”

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Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, represents the 14th Senate District, including LaRue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. Higdon serves as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, overseeing efforts to craft biennial road plans, advance Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure, and improve public safety. He also serves as Senate co-chair of the Public Pension Oversight Board, focusing on stabilizing and strengthening Kentucky’s pension systems through reform and surplus investment. Additionally, Higdon is a member of the Senate Committees on Education; Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Licensing and Occupations. During the 2024 interim, he served as a Kentucky Housing Task Force member.

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