Jeffersontown Fire Department History

Jeffersontown Fire Department History An independent history page dedicated to the Jeffersontown Fire Department (Ky) established July 18, 1912.

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Enjoy Gaslight Festival weekend! On September 18, 1991, The Courier-Journal featured the Jeffersontown Fire Department i...
09/17/2026

Enjoy Gaslight Festival weekend! On September 18, 1991, The Courier-Journal featured the Jeffersontown Fire Department in a special Gaslight Festival advertising section. The article included a photo of Chief Robert Gaddie.

On this date five years ago, the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District celebrated the renovation of its main station wi...
09/16/2026

On this date five years ago, the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District celebrated the renovation of its main station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees included Chief Dreisbach, Mayor Dieruf, Board Chairman Tommy Ruckriegel, board members, staff from the department and Jeffersontown Public Works, special guests, and members of the public.

Here’s another look back at a fire department water-ball competition. In 1982, thirteen local volunteer fire departments...
09/10/2026

Here’s another look back at a fire department water-ball competition. In 1982, thirteen local volunteer fire departments participated, and Fern Creek Fire Department won the water-war trophy for the second consecutive year.

Many have commented, “Bring it back!”—do you agree? 👍comment below👇

Forty-three years ago, the Voice-Jeffersonian published this photo of volunteer fire departments competing in a water ba...
09/09/2026

Forty-three years ago, the Voice-Jeffersonian published this photo of volunteer fire departments competing in a water ball fight held during the Gaslight Festival. The event was held at the Village Shopping Center, at Six Mile Lane and Galene Drive. The eight-day festival drew a record 300,000 visitors and raised about $15,000 for the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce. Robert Gaddie was fire chief at the time, and Daniel Ruckriegel Sr. was mayor.

On this day 101 years ago, a fire swept through Jeffersontown’s town square—the second major blaze there in four years. ...
09/03/2026

On this day 101 years ago, a fire swept through Jeffersontown’s town square—the second major blaze there in four years. It began behind the Jeffersontown Garage, owned by Fire Chief Jesse Robinson. The town’s only fire apparatus was stored at the rear of the garage, but firefighter George Bowles managed to move it through the back alley and use it to fight the flames.

The fire “spread so rapidly to adjoining buildings that appeals for aid were sent to Louisville, St. Matthews and Anchorage.” The blaze also destroyed the homes of Jesse Robinson and Fred Stuckey, along with the Meyers & Blankenbaker undertaking firm. Damage was later estimated at nearly $50,000.

On September 1, 1977, The Jeffersonian published a Kathy French article and photograph featuring the Jeffersontown Fire ...
09/01/2026

On September 1, 1977, The Jeffersonian published a Kathy French article and photograph featuring the Jeffersontown Fire Department’s new lime-yellow aerial ladder truck, purchased for $180,000. Its 85-foot ladder could reach an eight-story building, and its automated nozzle could discharge 250 to 2,000 gallons of water per minute. Four hydraulic outriggers stabilized the truck.

On Aug. 21, 1975, The Jeffersonian reported that the Jefferson County Board of Health had imposed a building-permit mora...
08/21/2026

On Aug. 21, 1975, The Jeffersonian reported that the Jefferson County Board of Health had imposed a building-permit moratorium because Jeffersontown’s sewage treatment plant was overloaded. The Jeffersontown Town Council approved a permit for a new fire station at 1700 Research Drive in the industrial park, contingent on approval from the Board of Health. The station, known then as Station Two was dedicated on July 10.

The origin of the Jeffersontown Volunteer Fire Department pennant flag has been confirmed. In August 1967, Jeffersontown...
08/18/2026

The origin of the Jeffersontown Volunteer Fire Department pennant flag has been confirmed. In August 1967, Jeffersontown Moose Lodge 2127 presented the pennant and an American flag to Chief Robert Gaddie and the volunteer firefighters at a lodge-sponsored dance supporting the department. The pennant is now preserved in a display case at Station One.

In 1979, the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District hosted the 59th annual Kentucky Firefighters Association Convention ...
08/13/2026

In 1979, the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District hosted the 59th annual Kentucky Firefighters Association Convention at the Ramada Inn/Bluegrass Convention Center from August 13-15.

In August 1987, the Jeffersontown Fire Department held a picnic at the former Tucker Lake on Tucker Station Road. Thanks...
08/11/2026

In August 1987, the Jeffersontown Fire Department held a picnic at the former Tucker Lake on Tucker Station Road.

Thanks to Amanda Gaddie Ragland for sharing the photos.

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