South Oldham Fire Department

Chief Edward Turner

6310 Old LaGrange Road

P.O. Box 245

Crestwood, KY 40014

Phone:  502-241-8992

Fax:  502-241-5593

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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”.

 

Fire Chief

Edward Turner

Edward Turner

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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

WHAS Crusade for Children.

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, Playstation, laptops and digital cameras.  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.

 

Respond Efficiently. Execute Flawlessly. Be Nice

2012

U.S. Firefighter

Line-of-Duty Deaths

7

Civilian Fire Deaths

183

 

Data acquired from the

U.S. Fire Administration

Web-Site last updated on

Jan. 26, 2012

 

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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.

 

Our Fire Station is staffed, by career and volunteer firefighters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  If you are in the area, we encourage you to stop by, say hello and meet us in person.  We are proud of our Station and Department and would like to show you around.

 

 

A new law in Kentucky now requires homeowners with gas appliances to install carbon monoxide detectors in hallways. This law is now in effect, and it applies to most new homes.

The state now requires homeowners to install at least one detector in a hallway near bedrooms. If you have a new home with all electric appliances, a detector is not needed unless the home has an attached garage.

The new law also targets homeowners planning construction projects at existing homes. Anything requiring a building permit will also require a carbon monoxide detector.

"On existing homes, the only time you're required to do that is if you ever take out a building permit. Something that you do at your home that requires a building permit would have to require a carbon monoxide detector."

Officials encourage anyone with gas appliances to take precaution and get a detector even if it's not required. For more information on CO go to: http://www.carbon-monoxide-poisoning.com/sources.html

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South Oldham Fire Department Offer Free Home Inspections

 

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.

 

                                                                                                                    

South Oldham Fire Deputy Chief Gardner Retires

 

 

December 31, 2011 – At the young age of 16, Mark Gardner joined South Oldham Fire Department. Over 30 years later and serving as the Deputy Chief, he has decided to retire.

 

In his many years in the fire service, Chief Gardner has also served as the training officer and as an EMT. One of Mark’s most memorable runs was performing CPR on a 7 year old girl all the way to a downtown hospital. She is still alive to this day. Additionally, he has assisted in delivering 3 babies.

 

“Mark’s leadership and guidance will be missed,” said Chief Edward Turner. “He has been an asset to not only the South Oldham Fire Department, but also to the fire service in general.”

 

Chief Gardner’s most memorable fire occurred in Henry County at a Veneer plant, where fire departments were called from as far away as Fern Creek to battle the blaze.

 

Mark has served the South Oldham Fire Department for 25 years and officially retires on December 31^st.

 

 

 

We Want You!

The South Oldham Fire Department is currently looking for new applicants to become a volunteer Firefighter. Go to the Join Page to download and application. You just need to be at least 18 years of age and have a desire to serve your community.