Fire Department · Combination
Spencer County Fire Protection District
Taylorsville, KY · Spencer County
4 full-time and 60 volunteer firefighters across 6 stations; fleet includes 5 engines, 3 engine/tankers, 2 tankers, 2 quints, 2 boats, 1 rescue unit, 5 fast response vehicles, 1 field service unit, 2 jet skis, and 2 drones.
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗The district traces its roots to a pair of devastating fires that destroyed much of downtown Taylorsville, including the courthouse, on September 3-4, 1913. With no fire department or water system in place, the town responded by installing a municipal water system and formally organizing the Taylorsville Fire Department on October 16, 1913. Fire protection expanded into the surrounding county decades later, when the Spencer County Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1953 and began service in January 1954 with a single truck.
Unable to keep pace with growth on volunteer funding alone, the city and county departments reorganized into the current Spencer County Fire Protection District in 1993, with dedicated tax revenue arriving in 1995. That funding supported construction of four new stations between 1995 and 1998, and the merger of county firefighters with the county rescue squad in 2001. Today the district operates as a combination department, running six stations across the county with a fleet that includes engines, tankers, quints, boats, jet skis, and drones to cover both structural and water-based emergencies.
Missionto the level of training received by its members and with the equipment available
The district recruits volunteer firefighters but is currently at maximum volunteer staffing levels; openings are posted on the district website and its social media when available.
Benefits
Volunteers gain team-building and communication skills, equipment operation training, camaraderie with fellow firefighters, and opportunities to participate in community events throughout the year.
Is the district currently accepting volunteer applications?
No. The district states it is at its maximum volunteer staffing levels; available opportunities are posted on the website and the department's social media accounts when they open up.
How large is the area the district protects?
The district covers approximately 175 square miles and serves a population of over 18,000 across the city of Taylorsville and Spencer County.
How many fire stations does the district operate?
Six stations, located in Taylorsville, Elk Creek, Waterford, Little Mount, Ashes Creek (Bloomfield), and Little Union.
How did the department get started?
It formed after two major fires destroyed much of downtown Taylorsville, including the courthouse, on September 3-4, 1913; the Taylorsville Fire Department was formally organized on October 16, 1913, followed by the Spencer County Volunteer Fire Department in 1953. The two merged into the current fire protection district in 1993.
What benefits do volunteer firefighters receive?
The district highlights development of team-building and communication skills, equipment operation training, a sense of community responsibility, camaraderie with fellow firefighters, and participation in community events.