Ever thought about becoming a firefighter? Anderson County Fire Protection District is always looking for new people to join us in the Brotherhood of Fire.
For more information call 502-839-5039
Mailing Address:
1009 Wildcat Rd.
Lawrenceburg, State KY Zip 40342
Anderson County was formed in 1827. As of 2010, the population was 21,421 and by 2016 has grown to 22,158.Its county seat is Lawrenceburg. The county is named for Richard Clough Anderson, a Kentucky Legislator, U.S. Congressman and minister to Colombia.
The county is in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region along the Kentucky River. From its beginning days in the early 1800s, its heritage is preserved today and includes Civil War scrimmages, the gravesite of the late great-grandparents of department store founder J.C. Penney, the story of African American Anna Mac Clarke, and the evolution of bourbon.
Anderson County is business friendly with easy access to airports in Louisville and Lexington as well as easy interstate highway access. Nearby Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort provide dining, shopping and other activities.
The offical page of the Anderson Co. Fire Protection District.
UPDATE @ 7:11pm- all units have cleared the scene.
🚨Use caution in the area of the 54 mile marker. Units are responding to a report of a wreck🚨
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Thanksgiving is the day with the most home cooking fires in the United States, with more than three times the average number of fires on any other day.
▪️Number of fires:
In 2022, there were an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires reported on Thanksgiving Day, which is a 399% increase from the average daily number of fires.
▪️Time of day:
Most Thanksgiving Day fires occur between 10 AM and 5 PM, with the peak time being between 1 PM and 2 PM.
▪️Type of fire:
Cooking is the cause of half of all reported home fires and nearly two out of every five home fire injuries.
▪️Type of equipment:
Grills and deep fryers cause the highest average loss per home structure fire. Food warmers and hot plates have the highest death rate, while grease hoods have the highest injury rate.
▪️Type of range:
Households with electric ranges have a higher risk of cooking fires than those with gas ranges
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Whether you are interested in being an active member, available as needed, or involved for a particular activity, participation is always welcome. Our volunteer firefighters provide a critical service for the community and we do our part to help support them. You don’t have to be an active member to receive the newsletter or join in on any of our activities. If you have any questions, or would like additional information contact Barbara Barnes at 502- 859-FIRE (3473) or e-mail [email protected]
