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OKOLONAFire Protection District
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The Okolona Fire Department has been awarded a $2,090,262.00 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) SAFER Grant program is specially designed to bolster the capabilities of local fire departments, equipping them with the necessary resources to respond effectively to emergencies. Okolona Fire Protection District’s successful grant application is a testament to the departments commitment to providing exemplary emergency services to our community.
The grant funding will support the hiring of 6 new firefighter positions for the next three years. SAFER, or the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant, helps provide funding to departments across the U.S. to increase or maintain the number of "frontline" firefighters in their community. We plan to increase staffing to comply with the National Fire Protection Association 1710's recommended staffing requirements by having 16 firefighters assigned to a 24-hour shift. Okolona Fire Department is the only department in the state of Kentucky to receive SAFER Grant Funding for Hiring in 2024. |
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The Okolona Fire Protection District, along with Louisville Metro Emergency Services, would like to invite everyone to sign up for Smart 911. The information you provide will help dispatchers and first responders expedite getting you help faster. Please use the QR code to download the App to your smart phone. Or by clicking on either picture above, you will be directed to the Smart 911 website for more information. If you need assistance with getting signed up call 311 for help.
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Okolona Fire Station #76 went live on July 1st, 2021 hosting Kentucky's 1st Safe Haven Baby Box location.
Okolona Fire Station #78 went live on July 16, 2022 hosting Kentucky's 10th Safe Haven Baby Box location. Click the link for more information. Or call the National Safe Haven Crisis Hotline at 1-866-99BABY1 for help. |
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The Okolona Fire District
The Okolona Fire District is responsible Fire and EMS coverage for approximately 33 square miles of Jefferson County. The Okolona Fire Department District includes neighborhoods and businesses in the area of I-65 from the Watterson Expressway to the Bullitt County line. We operate out of three stations that provide the primary Fire and Emergency Medical Service response coverage to the citizens of the taxing district. In our District, we service a variety of residential homes, as well as interstate roads including I-65 and the Gene Snyder Freeway. We also service commercial businesses including Ford Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP), United Parcel Service (UPS) and General Electric (GE).
The Department is led by Chief Mark Little. The Chief reports to the Board of Trustees consisting of three Mayor-appointed members, two property-elected representatives and two firefighter-elected members. The Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at Station #1. The public is always welcome to attend the monthly board meeting.
The Department is led by Chief Mark Little. The Chief reports to the Board of Trustees consisting of three Mayor-appointed members, two property-elected representatives and two firefighter-elected members. The Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at Station #1. The public is always welcome to attend the monthly board meeting.
