Fern Creek Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau is under the direction of Sgt. Joe Elstone jelstone@ferncreekfire.com.

The Bureau is responsible for conducting inspections of all commercial and multi-family residential occupancies within the district. We also participate in Public Education events by visiting schools and daycares throughtout the year to pass along information on the importance of fire and life safety.

The "Children's Fire Safety House" is a portable classroom owned by the Jefferson County Fire Trustees Association, and operated and maintained by members from the Fire Prevention Inspectors Association of Jefferson County. The Bureau utilizes the "Fire Safety House" at various times throughout the year to teach children about fire safety in the home and how to escape from their home in the event that they are trapped when a fire starts. Emphasis on proper Smoke Detector maintenance is discussed as well as monthly testing and semi-annual battery replacement. Children have an uncanny way of teaching their parents the very lessons they learn during our brief contact with them.

Daycare or School Visit

Your daycare or school can request to visit the Fire House or request to have a Fire Engine come to your school for a function or program. Please contact our Fire Prevention Bureau at (502) 239-7075 to check on available times.

Literature & Handouts

The Bureau also maintains free "Home Safety Brochures" and other pamphlets that you may request on specific topics such as "Home Heating Safety Tips", "Holiday Safety Tips", "Fire Extinguisher Use and Care" and "Smoke Detector Maintenance". If you have specific questions about any fire safety topic, you may contact our Fire Prevention Bureau.