Pewee Valley Fire Protection District

09/06/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting Montessori Kids Universe for Community Week! Our crews enjoyed the opportunity to show off some of our equipment, talk with the kids about what firefighters do, and share some important fire safety education.

The smiles, excitement, and endless questions made it a great visit! We’re proud to be part of a community that values teaching our youngest residents about fire safety and the important role of their local fire department.

A big THANK YOU to Montessori Kids Universe for having us! We enjoyed the visit just as much as the little ones did!

09/05/2026

After 26 years, we officially outgrew our old gear rack! With the continued growth of our volunteer membership, 5 new recruits, and the addition of part-time staffing, it was time to make an upgrade to our gear room.

Several of our members spent Friday afternoon and Saturday morning putting in the work to install and complete the finishing touches on our new Ready Rack locker system.

This new system will give our firefighters a cleaner, more organized, and more efficient way to store and access their gear—while giving us the room we need to continue growing.

Big thanks to Major Angermeier for leading this project!

09/03/2026

🥵 EXTREME HEAT — PLEASE USE CAUTION ☀️

The Louisville area is experiencing dangerous heat.

The National Weather Service Louisville office says the Heat Advisory continues through 8:00 PM Friday, September 4, with afternoon heat-index values potentially reaching 107°F.

The Pewee Valley Fire Department encourages everyone to take the heat seriously:

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
🌳 Limit strenuous outdoor activity, especially during the hottest part of the afternoon.
👴 Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone who may not have adequate air conditioning.
🐶 Keep pets inside or provide plenty of shade and fresh water.
🚗 Never leave a child or pet inside a parked vehicle — even for a few minutes.
👷 If you must work outside, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

Watch for signs of heat-related illness. If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or appears to be suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

Please stay safe, stay hydrated, and look out for one another.

Pewee Valley Fire Department 🚒

08/21/2026

Around 3:20 p.m., PVFD responded with South Oldham Fire and Oldham County EMS to a reported barn fire in the area of Cherry Lane and Floydsburg Road.

Upon arrival, 5401 found a detached two-car garage with heavy fire showing. Due to the extent of the fire throughout the structure, crews focused their efforts on Side A while working to protect an RV parked close to the structure.

Crews were able to gain control of the fire in approximately 20 minutes.

A special thanks to Middletown Fire and EMS for providing additional manpower and assisting our crews on scene

08/20/2026

The PVFD drone responded with the Oldham County Aerial Response Team to assist Shelby County agencies in a search for a missing person.

Initial information indicated that the subject had left home on an ATV Tuesday evening and had not returned. Thanks to a coordinated, multi-agency response, the subject was located injured following an apparent ATV accident.

The subject had been unable to call for help and was ultimately located by search crews. He was transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

We’re proud to be able to provide our drone and its capabilities outside our immediate district when requested. This incident is another great example of multiple agencies coming together, utilizing specialized resources and working toward one goal — bringing someone home safely.

Great work by everyone involved!

08/16/2026

Please be mindful of the heat today.

Stay hydrated!!

The end of this stretch of hot and humid weather is almost in sight as Sunday is the last day of the forecasted peak heat. Stay cool and hydrated if you plan on going outside!

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Chief Jim Sitzler on 50 years of dedicated service to La Grange Fire & Rescue and the surrounding community! 🚒🔥

Thank you, Chief Sitzler, for your tireless commitment, hard work, and leadership over the past five decades. Your partnership with Pewee Valley Fire and other departments has helped make our community a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone, Chief! Thank you for 50 years of service and dedication! 👏🇺🇸

After more than 50 years of dedicated service, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department announces the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Jim Sitzler. Chief Sitzler began his volunteer fire service career with LaGrange Fire & Rescue in 1976, assigned to Station 2 in Buckner. Throughout the years, he worked h...

08/13/2026

After giving the all-clear at a local child care facility following an investigation of a fire alarm, one of our mutual aid departments left the scene with a little something extra for the kids! 🚒🦈

They definitely gave the kids a good laugh by playing a child favorite on the way out!

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference.