Boone Township Volunteer Fire Department

The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District has been serving the southwestern Jefferson County community since its establishment in 1950, covering 61 square miles that include the Pleasure Ridge Park, Lake Dreamland, Valley Station, and Rubbertown areas. With a dedicated team of 111 full-time and 68 part-time employees operating out of five full-time and two part-time fire stations, the district is committed to providing rapid and professional emergency services essential for community health and safety. In 2023, the district responded to a significant number of emergency incidents, including over 8,600 fire apparatus responses and 19,529 ambulance responses. Additionally, the district actively engages in community initiatives, such as the WHAS Crusade for Children, demonstrating their commitment to both emergency response and community support through various programs and partnerships. Generated from the website

The St. Matthews Fire Protection District works to protect the lives, property and environment from the threats and occurrences of emergencies. It offers fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services. The department provides services that include fire prevention, business inspection, and search and rescue. The St. Matthews Fire Department offers public education related to fire safety and emergency medical services. The department covers an area of more than serves 5 square miles of dense commercial and residential property. It works with a team of over 20 volunteer firefighters and 25 career personnel. The St. Matthews Fire Protection District operates several fire stations and maintains a fleet of fire fighting equipment, such as engines, tractors, aerial ladders, and command and service vehicles.