6310 Old La Grange Rd / P.O. Box 245    Crestwood, KY 40014
 Station (502) 241-8992 - Fax: (502) 241-5593
​ Emergency: 911

The South Oldham Fire District protects a suburban / rural area surrounding Crestwood KY. We cover approx 25 square miles, & a population of about 12,000. The fire district includes a downtown district, residential & commercial areas, as well as portions of Interstate  71 , & a  CSX rail line. The department also protects five schools, as well as providing mutual aid to our neighboring fire districts. Our Fire Station is staffed, by career and volunteer firefighters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  If you are in the area, feel free to stop in.
​Our Board of Trustees Meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 & are open to the public.

Oldham County Emergency Management is always ready and prepared to handle any emergency or disaster that may occur whether it is Severe Thunderstorms, Winter Storms, Flooding or any other catastrophic event.

By signing up for a Smart 911 Account Oldham County Emergency Management will be able to notify you by phone about any emergency events in the area and provide you with helpful information. ​Click the banner to sign up. 

SOFD 5-ALARM CHILI COOK OFF
​November 10, 2018

Click here to download the chili cook off registration form and flyer. 

All chili is to be prepared in advance and ready to eat an hour before guests are due to arrive. The event begins at 12:00. Chili needs to be delivered as early as 10am not later than 11am.

• There are no limitations on the type of chili you make.
• Please bring a ladle for your chili
• Prepare an electric roaster sized pan or a large crockpot of chili so we are sure we'll have plenty for the tasters. You may also use chaffing dishes. Think quantity, not delivery. Electrical will be provided.
• Your secret recipe is safe! But please indicate any known allergens and level of hotness
• (I.e. mild, medium, hot, super-hot).
• We encourage you to stay and take part in the tasting!
• Judging will be by Ballots. Individuals score chili for each category, the most votes win. There will be six categories (if there are entries in each category): Firefighter, First Responder (police, dispatch, EMS) individual, restaurant/business, overall and SOFD Firefighter.
• The South Oldham Fire Department Auxiliary will provide bowls, spoons and paper towels.
• At the end of the event please come by and pick up your dishes. Event ends at 3:00
• WINNERS will be recognized for 1st place and runner up for each category with the exception of overall and SOFD FF.

HYDRANT FLOW TESTING

South Oldham Fire Department conducts fire hydrant tests annually April thru November — to ensure the fire hydrants are operating properly and can be used in the event of a fire or other emergency that requires water.

 The fire hydrant flows also help to improve water quality by turning over water in low-usage water mains. The increased flow of water from the fire hydrants during testing occasionally causes the scouring of manganese that has built up on the lining of water mains. The scouring can result in discolored water at the customer’s tap.

• The discolored water is bacteriologically safe but can stain clothing.
• DO NOT WASH clothing in the discolored water. Check for discolored water in your washing machine before washing clothes during the designated fire hydrant testing times.

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 No open burning from May 1 - September 30 , 2018

If you are burning during the allowed dates please call Oldham County Dispatch at 502-222-0111 before you light your fire. They will ask you for some general information such as your name and address.

Please make sure that your fire is attended at all times and that you are only burning natural growth. It's always a good idea to have a garden hose or other water source within reach of your fire.

Once you extinguish your fire please call Oldham County Dispatch to let them know that your fire is out. 

Click Below to View and Download Burn Ban Information
2017 Oldham County Burn Ban Press Release and Open Burn Ordinance 
Kentucky Division of Air Quality Open Burning Brochure

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Crusade For Children

South Oldham Fire Department has finished collecting donations for the 65th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children! 100% of each donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children helps children with special needs! 

This year South Oldham Fire Department Collected $56,474.19 (and counting) for the 65th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children! Stay tuned as our total is still climbing. SOFD wants to thank all of our volunteers for donating their time and a special thanks to our community for your generosity! 

We are proud to be one of the many Fire Departments that participates in the Crusade! 

Thank you for your support in helping the children of our community with special needs!

Thank you South Oldham!
Total for 2018 = $56,474.19 
Total for 2017 = $60,012.49​
Total for 2016 = $53,195.22​
Total for 2015 = $48,465.00
Total  for 2014 = $42,517.37

The South Oldham Fire Department is collecting old cell phones, printer cartridges for recycling. We  are now accepting handheld gaming systems like the Nintendo DS, Gameboy and  Playstation Portable. Items  may be dropped off at the fire station, 6310 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood;  South Oldham Library, 6720 W. KY. 146, Crestwood; South Oldham Government   Center, 6710 W. KY 146, Crestwood.
Proceeds will benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. For information call 241-8992.