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The Vine Grove Fire Department is a multifaceted response agency that puts the safety of our citizens first. We have two fire stations and seven apparatuses to respond to calls, ensuring a prompt response.

Our Services

  • 24-hour protection, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
  • Rescue services
  • Medical assistance to the Hardin County Ambulance Service
  • Home inspections upon request
  • Educational classes
  • Emergency management for the City of Vine Grove
  • Occupational education
  • Fire prevention education for all age groups upon request
  • F5 Storm shelter that holds 480 people. Open anytime there is severe weather in the area.

Station 1
513 Highland Avenue
Vine Grove, KY 40175

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
270-877-5202
vinegrovefire@vinegrove.org

Station 2
106 Crutcher Street
Vine Grove, KY 40175

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
270-877-2401

Vine Grove Fire Department


Steve New
Chief/EMR
600


Barry Craig
Captain/EMR
603


Jeff Ritchie
Lieutenant
606


Aaron Robertson
Firefighter
615


Joseph W. Parker
Firefighter
619


Nick Nickoson
Firefighter/EMT
623


Jeff J. Hoyer
Firefighter
627


Steven A. Campbell
Firefighter
632


Samuel T. Pearson
Deputy Chief/EMR
601


Ken Lucey
Firefighter/Safety
604


Frank Donehoo
Firefighter/Safety/EMR
607


Paul R. Shepard
Firefighter
616


Grayson L. Kirkman
Firefighter
620


A.J. Gonzales
Firefighter
624


Jimmy L. Matthews
Firefighter
630


Amy R. Pool
Firefighter
635


Kevin Van Dyke
Firefighter/EMT
637


Mathew Brock
Captain/EMT
602


James C. Clark
Lieutenant/EMT
605


Ruben A. Verde
Firefighter
613


Martin A. Deaton
Firefighter/EMR
617


Robert D. Williams
Firefighter/EMT
621


Michael A. Stalsberg
Photographer
625


Anthony J. Brown
Firefighter
631


Michael M. Miller
Firefighter
636


Paul M. Perine
Firefighter
638

6035 Engine 1997 Ferrara Fire Apparatus with a Freightliner FL80 Chassis equipped with a 1250 Waterous pump, a 1000-gallon water tank, two 15-gallon foam tanks and four 6000psi bottle Cascade Systems.
6050 Aerial 1992 Pierce Lance 75-foot ladder equipped with a 2000 GPM
6032 Engine 2003 Pierce Fire Apparatus with an Enforcer 6 man cab equipped with a 1500 GPM Waterous pump, 750-gallon water tank, a Huskey Foam Pro and a CAFS.
6061 Tanker/Tender 2005 Bluegrass Fire Apparatus with a Freightliner M2 Chassis equipped with a 1250 GPM Waterous pump, 3000-gallon water tank and 3500-gallon drop tank.
6071 Brush 2002 Ford F350 Extended Cab with a 24-gallon water tank and a 12-gallon
6001 Command Vehicle 2006 Ford Expedition with a rear slide out command post.
6000 Command Vehicle 2018 Chevy Tahoe
Vine Grove Looking East on Main Street 1900
South Side of Main Street After 1909 Fire
South Side of Main Street after Fire 1909
Looking East on Main Street 1900
July 4th 1910
Houchens Market 1940
Drug Store 202 Main Street Circa 1900
Downtown Vine Grove 1925
Citizen Loose Leaf Ware House Circa 1900
Amber Stiles Livery and Blacksmith Church Street

Vine Grove established the first volunteer fire department in 1870, and the first piece of firefighting equipment was a wooden hose cart in 1899. In 1936, the City purchased a Ford dump truck which was used to gravel the City roads. In 1938, the town board voted to send the dump truck to W.S. Darley to convert it to a fire apparatus costing $2,537.03. The same year, the town board appointed George A. Cooper to Fire Chief. In 1940, the city recognized the value of its volunteers and voted to pay each member $.50 per fire run. This practice continues today with it being increased to $20 per fire run. The Vine Grove Fire Department now operates two stations and has one paid chief and up to 35 paid volunteers per call.

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Mon 18

Vehicle Checks

January 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon 25

Vehicle Checks

January 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 28

Opening Training

January 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Junior Firefighter 

The Junior Firefighter Program teaches young adults ages 15 to 17 basic firefighting, teamwork, communication and leadership skills. Junior Firefighters also give safety and fire prevention presentations to local groups. When Junior Firefighters turn 18, they have the option to join the Vine Grove Fire Department. Contact Kenneth Lucey at 270-877-2110 for more information.

Junior Firefighter Application

Volunteer Firefighter

The Vine Grove Fire Department provides more than just fire and emergency services to the community. We are a full-service organization providing emergency services, public education, fire prevention, CPR and First Aid training to the community. We need volunteers for firefighting and all other situations we are called to serve.

Vine Grove Volunteer Firefighter Application

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©2021 City of Vine Grove

Vine Grove City Hall
300 West Main Street
Vine Grove, KY 40175
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 270-877-2422