Northern Kentucky Fire Apparatus

Fort Mitchell Fire Department

2355 Dixie Highway

Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

The combination paid/volunteer fire department operates out of a single station and protects the communities of Fort Mitchell and Lakeside Park, KY. The department was previously known as the South Fort Mitchell Fire Department but has operated out of the same location since 1928. The Fort Mitchell Life Squad was founded in 1980 and merged with the fire department in 1994. The Fort Mitchell Fire Department has a long history of dedication and service to the community.

ISO Class 3 rating.

Engine 701 - 2014 Seagrave (1500 GPM / 500 Gallon Tank / 30 Foam)

- Previously Engine 1, renumbered in 2020

Engine 703 - 2005 Seagrave (1500 GPM / 500 Gallon Tank / 30 Foam)

- Previously Engine 3, renumbered in 2020

Truck 710 - 2020 Pierce Arrow XT (Quint, 107' Aerial, 1500 GPM / 500 Tank)

Medic 714 - 2021 Ford F-450 / Horton (ALS Ambulance)

Medic 716 - 2016 Ford F-450 / Horton (ALS Ambulance)

- Previously Medic 16, renumbered in 2020

Utility 749 - 2020 Ford F-250 (Knapheide Bodywork)

Utility 748 - 2021 Honda ATV

Car 725 - 2021 Dodge Durango (Fire Chief)

Car 726 - 2013 Ford Explorer

- Previously Car 26, renumbered in 2020

- This car was originally assigned to Car 27

Car 728 - 2021 Dodge Durango

Engine 1 - 1983 Sutphen (1500 GPM / 500 Gallon Tank)

Engine 3 - 1974 Seagrave (1500 GPM / 500 Gallon Tank)

- This apparatus was sold to Deer Park (OH) where it ran as Engine 289.

Truck 10 - 1994 Simon Duplex / LTI (Quint, 105' Aerial, 1500 GPM / 300 Tank)

- This apparatus was retired in 2020 and donated to the Auburn (KY) Fire Department.

Rescue 24 - 1989 International / Saulsbury (Heavy Rescue)

Medic 714 - 2010 Ford F-450 / Horton (ALS Ambulance)

- Previously Medic 14, renumbered in 2020

Ambulance 14 - 2005 Ford / Horton (ALS Ambulance)

Ambulance 16 - 1997 Ford / Mobile Medical (BLS Ambulance)

Utility 30 - Ford F-250 (Knapheide Bodywork)

Car 725 - 2018 Police Interceptor (Fire Chief)

- Previously Car 25, renumbered in 2020

Car 25 - 2009 Ford Explorer (Fire Chief)

Car 25 - 2006 Ford Explorer (Fire Chief)

- This car was subsequently assigned to Car 28.

Car 25 - 1993 Ford Crown Victoria (Fire Chief)

Car 26 - 2007 Ford Crown Victoria

Car 26 - 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

Car 27 - 2013 Ford Explorer

Car 27 - Ford Crown Victoria

Car 728 - 2018 Police Interceptor

- Previously Car 28, renumbered in 2020

Car 28 - 2006 Ford Explorer

- This car was previously assigned to Car 25.

Engine 1 - 1955 IH / Oren (750 GPM / 250 Gallon Tank)

- Ed Effron Photo

Engine 2 - 1945 Dodge / American

- Ed Effron Photo

Engine 1 - 1931 REO

- Photo courtesy Northern Kentucky Views

Engine 2 - 1930 REO

- Photo courtesy Northern Kentucky Views

Engine - 1928

- This is the first apparatus operated by the department

- Photo courtesy Northern Kentucky Views

Ladder 1 - 1964 Seagrave

City Service Ladder - 1942 Dodge / SFMFD Shop

- Ed Effron Photo

News / Updates:

07/21 - Fort Mitchell placed into service a new Ford / Horton ambulance for Medic 714. The 2010 unit previously assigned to Medic 714 has been retired.

06/21 - Fort Mitchell received a pair of new Dodge Durangos for Car 25 and Car 28,

12/20 - Truck 10 placed into service a new Pierce Arrow XT quint.

04/20 - With the Boone County apparatus / station renumbering, the 700 range previously occupied by Burlington became available. Since dispatch is now county-wide, Fort Mitchell renumbered their apparatus to eliminate overlap with Covington.

04/20 - Fort Mtchell received a new Ford F-250 with Knapheide bodywork for Utility 749.

10/16 - A new Ford / Horton ambulance has been placed into service with Medic 16.

11/14 - Seagrave has delivered a new pumper truck for Engine 1, and the 1983 Sutphen previously assigned to Engine 1 has been retired.

10/10 - Fort Mitchell has received a new Horton for Medic 14.