The last few years have highlighted the importance of well trained and equipped firefighters to our nation, state, and local communities. Terrorism, raging forest fires, accidents and other incidents have tested the skill and grit of these dedicated community servants and their families.

The city of Nicholasville recognizes the value of a professional fire department and has invested in building a top-notch team. Only a few years ago, the department consisted of all volunteer firefighters. Today, the department of 45 professional firefighters and one administrative assistant provides service from three fire stations spread across the city.

The Nicholasville Fire Department protects a population of more than 25,000 residents and workers within an area of 8 square miles. Last year, NFD responded to 1440 calls, including structure alarms, vehicle fires, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations.

Everyday, these professionals are focused on their commitment to fulfilling their role in keeping the community as safe as possible.

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Fire Department Toy Drive Update
The Nicholasville Fire Department's fifth annual toy drive provided 97 families with a brighter Christmas thanks to the generosity of area residents and the hard work of the fire department personnel.

OUR MISSION

Develop and implement a fire prevention and public education program geared at reducing the loss of life and property by fire

Respond and suppress fire when it occurs in our response area

Respond to hazardous materials incidents on the Operations level and work closely and courteously with higher-level agencies in further reducing the hazard

Assist and remove victims of accidents and incidents through the use of extrication and rescue procedures within the capability of this department

Assist the inhabitants of the City of Nicholasville in times of need in dealing with situations caused by both man-made and natural disasters through good will missions

Provide mutual aid assistance to departments or organizations, which may require our resources and call upon our department to do so

OUR VISION

To provide our services to our customers in the most pofessional, skillfull and diligent manner possible.

OUR MOTTO

ANYTIME, ANYPLACE, ANYTHING