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South Oldham Fire Department |
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Chief Edward Turner |
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P.O. Box 245 Crestwood, KY 40014 Phone: 502-241-8992 Fax: 502-241-5593 In an Emergency Dial 911 |
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Mission Statement “The mission of South Oldham Fire Department is to protect lives and property in our Community. This is accomplished through the professionalism and camaraderie of the members of our department by fighting fire, providing rescue, administering medical aid, teaching safety and fire prevention”.
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Fire Chief Edward Turner |
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The community served by the South Oldham Fire Department is a densely populated area, surrounding Crestwood, Kentucky, which is 14 miles east of Louisville, KY. The Fire District covers approximately 25 square miles. A rapidly growing bedroom community represents our population of about 12,000 residents. The department protects many important assets of the community including a downtown district, growing residential and commercial areas, as well as a major interstate highway (I-71), which runs between Louisville and Cincinnati, and a busy CSX rail line. The department also protects five schools in the fire district, as well as providing mutual aid to several surrounding fire departments. The district is also in a holding pattern for air travel for Louisville International Airport, which is a major hub for United Parcel Service's Worldport. |
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www.southoldhamfire.com website was designed and is maintained by Harry Cooke. Any questions, problems, comments or suggestions, please email to hcooke@southoldhamfire.com. Website went online in August 2008 |
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Recycle old cell phones, & inkjet printer cartridges here. (please - no toner cartridges) All proceeds go to the |
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The South Oldham Fire Department is collecting old cell phones and printer cartridges for recycling. We are now also accepting handheld gaming systems like Nintendo DS, Gameboy and Playstation Portable. Items may be dropped off at any of the following locations: 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; or the Oldham County YMCA, #20 Quality Place (off Highway 146) in Buckner. Proceeds will benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. For information call 241-8992.
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Respond Efficiently. Execute Flawlessly. Be Nice |
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Web-Site last updated on Thursday, 09/02/10 10:45am Changes made this week to: Home Page
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Beginning May 1 and continuing until September 30, open burning will be prohibited in certain parts of Oldham County. Areas of Oldham County which have been designated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as moderate non-attainment air quality for ozone will be banned from open burning. |
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To see the complete Press Release, dated April 18, 2010, listing the Oldham County area, as described in 401 KAR 51:010, click here. To see a MAP of the affected area, click here. To see the complete Open Burning Ordinance for Oldham County, click here.
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As per the Oldham County Judge and Fiscal Court, effective June 16, 2010, a County-Wide ban on outdoor burning has been issued for ALL of Oldham County until further notice. Click to see the entire Executive Order. |
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On This Date in Fire History 09/03/10 - Hamlet, North Carolina Chicken processing plant fire kills 25. Click HERE for web article. |
Practice Fire SafetyMore than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 20,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It’s not a question of luck. It’s a matter of practicing and planning ahead. Click HERE for lots of Fire Safety Tips and ways to prevent and survive a fire. |
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A smoke alarm is critical for the early detection of a fire in your home and could mean the difference between life and death. Fires can occur in a variety of ways and in any room of your home. But no matter where or how, having a smoke alarm is the first key step towards your family’s safety. This document is not intended to be all inclusive, but it is intended to inform the reader about some of the safety aspects and importance of having and maintaining working smoke alarms. Click HERE for useful information on types of detectors, how they work, where to install and much more information about them. |
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Smoke Alarms – Why, Where, and Which |
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September is National Preparedness Month! This awareness month is sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council. NPM is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Click HERE or on the above banner to go to their website for more information. |
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Fire Department Traditions When we hear the word tradition it brings to mind many things. Arguably, probably every one of us is touched by at least one tradition. Many are family oriented, such as how we celebrate a Holiday, the annual family reunion cookout, or how we are taught to treat others – these are all examples of traditions. In the fire service we have many traditions as well. From the first moment a new cadet (rookie or "probie") is taken into the department “family” they are introduced to fire service traditions. Over the next few days a few of these traditions / trivia will be featured:
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Outdated Traditions There are some things from the past that many old-timers recall fondly but for one reason or another (many due to safety) have been discontinued. These include: · Rubber pull-up boots · No air packs · 15-minute air packs (there was nothing like knowing you had about 8-10 minutes inside) · Breathing off the nozzle · Beacon rays · Bells (this are starting to reappear) · Plectrons · House sirens · Navy nozzles · Foam powder · Protein foam (made from ground up animal matter) · Riding the roof of the cab · Riding the hose bed · Riding the tailboard and the sides of the rig · Brass firehouse poles |