Whitley County Kentucky

Whitley County's Emergency Services

Whitley County Emergency Services

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Emlyn Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department

South Whitley Volunteer Fire Department

Three Point Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Western Central Volunteer Fire Department

Woodbine Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Oak Grove VFD

The Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1972 and was the first volunteer department established in the county and organized by members of the community. The department serves 7000 people covering a 90 square mile area with a current ISO rating of class nine.

Serving the second largest population in Whitley County, with 40 dedicated fire fighters that respond to a combination of structure, forest and vehicle fires, auto extrication and assisting in rescue operations and hazardous materials logging 100 to 125 various incidents per year. The department performs cause and origin to determine fire trends; future fire prevention and special fire related problems. They assist in arson related cases to aid in the investigation, arrest and prosecution of an arsonist.

Committed to being caring and supportive citizens within their community creating value for the membership through continuous training and improvement achieving the highest standards and most consistent level of Quality Fire Protection is the mission of the Fire Department.

The Patterson Creek Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1986 by a group of concerned citizens in the community. After a fire related fatality occurred, this death inspired members of our community to organize a fire department.

The department was formed with one pumper apparatus, which held 300 gallons; there were approximately 5 initial members of men and women who communicated via the telephone for responding to emergencies.

Through many years of hard work, dedications and the people of our community and surrounding area support, we now have a fire department that we and our community are proud of, and area governed by a Board of Directors who make our funds wisely spent.

Rockholds VFD

The Rockholds Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1982 by a group of concerned citizens in the community.

The department currently has two apparatus one pumper and one tanker apparatus, there are approximately 14 active fire fighters consisting of men and women who provide fire protection services to a community of 1500 persons.

Rockholds Volunteer Fire Department

P.O. Box 247

Rockholds, KY 40759

(606) 549-9279

OFFI CERS

Charles Walker, Fire Chief

Roy Bowling, Asst. Chief

Lee Bowling, Capt.

Bill Bryant, Capt.

Wayne Gibson, Lt.

Tom Beagley, Lt.