Pinning Ceremony for new Chiefs
On Sunday August 18th our department started a new chapter in our service to the citizens of Fern Creek. On August 1st Nathan Mulvey was sworn in as our new Chief. On Sunday we held a formal pinning ceremony for him and our new…
Thank you Chief Schmidt
After 38 years of service to the community of Fern Creek , our first paid fire Chief, has retired. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for his leadership and guidance. Over his time as Chief our department has evolved from a strictly volunteer…
Salvage and Overhaul Training
Monday night our members trained on the importance of Salvage during fire operations. While the act of Salvaging items from a burning structure isn’t tactically vital it is easily one of the most important acts we can do for the victims of fires. A…
Cops and Cones
Come on out and see our friends in blue! Louisville Metro Police will be hosting an ice cream event at the Bardstown rd Kroger on July 27th.
New trustees – 2019
Congratulations to Fern Creek’s newest Trustee! Sgt Dale Shewmaker was elected to our Board of Trustees as a firefighter representative. Dale has been a member of our department for 8 years and is currently a sergeant on platoon 3. We would also like to…
Dangers of Summer Heat
How to stay safe The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for our local area. From 2PM Thursday, until 8PM Sunday, high temperatures and high humidity will produce heat indices ranging from 100 degrees to as high as 110 degrees. Temperatures…
Chief Schmidt Retirement Luncheon
We will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate the 35 years of service Chief Mike Schmidt has dedicated to the Fern Creek Fire Department. The lunch will be held at our Station 1, 6200 Bardstown Rd, on July 31st. For more information please…
