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6310 Old La Grange Rd
P.O. Box 245 / Crestwood, KY 40014 (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.
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NEWS & EVENTS:
SOFD employment opportunity
South Oldham Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of 24/48 Shift Firefighters. The department is adding 3 New Firefighter Positions and desires to establish a list of potential candidates for future openings.
The position offers:
Applicants must be at least a 150 hour Kentucky State Certified Firefighter. Per KRS 95A.230, you will have one year from time of hire to complete the four hundred (400) hour certification for State Incentive. If the successful applicant is not a Kentucky State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), he/she will be required to enroll in a class within the first year of employment. Failure to do each will be cause for termination of employment.
The selection process will consist of three components: (1) A review of the applicant’s work history, resume and background check, (2) Written Test from IFSTA Essentials 6th Edition, and (3) an oral interview. *Applicants must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card at the time of employment.
*Current Full Time Career Firefighters in Kentucky are exempt.
Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to:
Major David W. Thompson – dthompson@southoldhamfire.com Office: (502) 241-8992
The position offers:
- Starting Salary is $ 32,500.00
- State Incentive pay of $4,000.00/annually once eligible
- CERS Retirement
- Healthcare package
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Sick/Vacation/Personal Time (when eligible)
Applicants must be at least a 150 hour Kentucky State Certified Firefighter. Per KRS 95A.230, you will have one year from time of hire to complete the four hundred (400) hour certification for State Incentive. If the successful applicant is not a Kentucky State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), he/she will be required to enroll in a class within the first year of employment. Failure to do each will be cause for termination of employment.
The selection process will consist of three components: (1) A review of the applicant’s work history, resume and background check, (2) Written Test from IFSTA Essentials 6th Edition, and (3) an oral interview. *Applicants must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card at the time of employment.
*Current Full Time Career Firefighters in Kentucky are exempt.
Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to:
Major David W. Thompson – dthompson@southoldhamfire.com Office: (502) 241-8992
South Oldham Fire Auxiliary invites you and your family to join us for our annual 5-Alarm Chili Cook Off. On November 12, 2016 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, come spend the afternoon at the fire station and taste some of the best chili in the area and cast your vote for the best chili in each category.
Want to enter your chili into the competition? Click here or navigate to the chili cook off tab at the top of the page to download your registration form and cook off guideline.
Want to enter your chili into the competition? Click here or navigate to the chili cook off tab at the top of the page to download your registration form and cook off guideline.
South oldham fire auxiliary
Keep oldham county warm
Hydrant Flow Testing
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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 , 2016
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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. |
For further information click here to download the Oldham County 2016 Press Release on Open Burning. You can also click here to download the Kentucky Division of Air Quality "Learn Before You Burn!" Brochure on open burning laws.
Crusade For Children
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South Oldham Fire Department has finished collecting donations for the 63rd Annual WHAS Crusade for Children! 100% of each donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children helps children with special needs!
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 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.
Proceeds will benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. For information call 241-8992.
Fire Safety Home Inspections
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The South Oldham Fire Department is offering a free fire safety home inspection for residents in our fire district of Crestwood and surrounding communities. The program is voluntary for residents and in not regulated by any local fire codes or regulations. Contact the station at 241-8992 Monday - Friday from 9-5 to schedule an inspection.
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