ABOUT US

Nichols Fire District is located south of the Louisville Metropolitan/Jefferson County border, on the KY Hwy 44 W corridor and just west of KY 61 in Bullitt County. We are responsible for the safety, well-being and fire protection of our citizens and visitors of portions of West Point, KY and western portions of Shepherdsville, KY city limits, unincorporated areas of Bullitt County, in an area locally known as Nichols. We are an "all-hazards", combination agency. We are comprised of part-time and volunteer Firefighters, Firefighter/EMT's, AEMT's and Paramedics! We operate out of three, strategically placed stations to provide the best service and care to our residents. We operate 3 engine companies, 3 forestry/wildland interface units, a wildland/special operations UTV and one 1800-gallon water tanker. We respond to any service call in our district and provide mutual aid to surrounding areas, as well as receive mutual aid to provide the quickest response for our residents. 

OUR MISSION

The Nichols Volunteer Fire Department shall strive to provide quality emergency services to the Nichols Fire Protection District with the resources provided to us. We serve our residents with dedication and commitment. We shall endeavor to train our members to the State of Kentucky standards while placing an emphasis on safety in meeting department objectives. Our duties are to protect life and property in the Nichols area and educate our district in fire prevention. 

​Chief Michael Robison
Fire Chief
(502) 543-3974

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​Deputy Chief Jacob Wood
Operations and Training
(502) 543-3974

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​Captain Steven Eades, Station 3
Duty Officer and Fleet Management Officer
(502) 543-3974
(502) 681-3826

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​​Captain Drake Beach, Station 2
​Special Operations, Training and Water Supply Officer
(502) 543-3974
(502) 551-2777