Remembering Steve and Malcolm, 2023
Each year, as October nears its end, we take a moment to remember two of our fallen. Though several years apart both Steve Harrington and Malcolm Jenkins lost their lives in the line of duty in October. To this day their memories and lessons still ride with us on every call.
Steve Harrington lost his life trying to save a 3-year-old boy from a house fire on Bruce Ave. After entering through a 2nd floor window Bruce was caught in a flashover. Later, the Area 6 Fire Training Academy in Jefferson County dedicated it’s flashover training prop in honor of Steve. Along with Craig Drury, a Highview firefighter who also lost his life in a flashover. Steve’s heroism still serves as a reminder of the virtues of being a firefighter.
Malcolm Jenkins served as Fern Creek’s training officer for many years. Countless firefighters across the state can attribute their start in the fire service to Malcolm. Malcolm died of a heart attack after completing a department physical test. After his death the administration building at the Area 6 Fire Training Academy was renamed in his honor. This building is home to Area 6’s CPAT training and testing. The CPAT is a physical agility test that ensures new firefighters are up to the stresses of the job.
Fern Creek will always remember those members who gave their lives in the service of others. We take their lessons with us each day and try to live up to their sacrifice.
October Board of Trustee Meeting
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at FCFD Station #1, 6200 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY.
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SEPTEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at FCFD station #1, 6200 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY.
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AUGUST Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at FCFD station # 1, 6200 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY.
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Aug 14, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (America/New _York)
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JULY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Monday, July 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at FCFD station # 1, 6200 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY
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Merger Announcement
Effective July 1, 2023, Highview Fire & EMS will be merging into Fern Creek Fire & EMS in efforts to provide effective and efficient Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services to our communities. Our community is and will remain our number one priority.
As a merged entity we will provide a total of 9 stations spread over an 86 square mile territory with approximately 215 career and volunteer members. The new station identifiers are below along with their community locations and any specialty units assigned.
Station 61- 6200 Bardstown Rd. (Fern Creek/ Headquarters)
Station 62- 9409 Old Bardstown Rd. (Fern Creek/Technical Rescue Unit)
Station 63- 7100 Routt Rd. (Fern Creek)
Station 64- 7200 Billtown Rd. (Fern Creek)
Station 65- 4101 Bardstown Rd. (Buechel/Fire Prevention Bureau)
Station 66- 4649 Poplar Level Rd. (Camp Taylor/Haz Mat)
Station 71- 7308 Fegenbush Ln. (Highview/ Training Divisions Fire/EMS)
Station 72 – 8001 Smyrna Rd. (Highview/ Fleet & Facilities)
Station 73- 10200 Cedar Creek Rd. (Highview)
It is our mission to continue to build upon the rich traditions set before us by our founding members, through regularly seeking innovated best practices and through community fire and life safety initiatives.
New Hiring Opportunities
Now Hiring Training Captains
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