Ballardsville Fire & Rescue

 

Anyone over the age of 18 can be a Firefighter in the State of KY. If you are under 18 and are interested, we have an Explorer Post through the Boy Scouts of America for persons 13 - 17 years old. The benefit of being an Explorer is that when you become 18, some of your training hours roll over and are credited towards your Firefighter I certification. The BFD has had several persons become Firefighter I shortly after their 18th birthday.

The BFD is always accepting applications the become a Firefighter.

The BFD response area covers approx. 45 square miles and protects a population of around 9000 persons. Our district is composed of mostly rural-residential, and some light commercial properties.

The Tax Rate for the fire district is currently a .10  (Ten cents on every $100.00 of property valuation).  A property owner of a $100,00.00 property pays $100.00 in tax to the district annually.

Frequently Asked Questions / Information

The BFD is currently a “Class 6” Fire District through the Insurance Services Office.

What is the ISO Rating for the BFD?

What is the Tax Rate for the Ballardsville Rural Fire District?

How big is the Ballardsville Fire District?

How can I serve with the Ballardsville Fire Department?

Currently the BFD is staffed by Part-Time Paid Firefighters, Volunteers and a Career Chief. We initiated paid staffing to work along with our paid Chief on October 1st, 2007. The Paid staff is on duty Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Does the Ballardsville Fire Department have any paid positions?