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
603
Jeff Ritchie
Lieutenant/EMR
606
Clayton Poe
Firefighter
610
Ruben A. Verde
Firefighter
613
Kentaro Hall
Firefighter
616
Matthew Jacobs
Firefighter/EMT
620
A.J. Gonzales
Firefighter
624
Diana Kelly
Firefighter
628
Joseph Spence III
Firefighter
632
Joshua Ballard
Firefighter
635
Samuel T. Pearson
Deputy Chief/EMR
601
Ken Lucey
Firefighter/Safety
604
Frank Donehoo
Firefighter
607
David Brock
Firefighter
611
Jeanie Carpenter
Firefighter
614
Martin A. Deaton
Firefighter/EMT
617
Robert Bailey
Firefighter/EMT
621
Zackary Readon
Firefighter
625
Justin Preher
Firefighter
630
Jay Hall
Firefighter
633
Olivia Craig
Firefighter
636
Mathew Brock
Captain/EMT
602
James C. Clark
Lieutenant/EMT
605
Susan Stine
Firefighter/EMT
609
Clayton Frymire
Firefighter
612
Aaron Robertson
Firefighter
615
Joseph W. Parker
Firefighter
619
Nick Nickoson
Firefighter/EMT-A
623
Michael M. Miller
Firefighter
626
James Gambill
Firefighter
631
John Gambill
Firefighter
634






















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.
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.
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.