Who we ARE:
The Anchorage Middletown Fire & Emergency Medical Services (AMFEMS) Fire Protection District was established through a multi‑year merger designed to unify and strengthen fire and EMS service delivery across our region. The consolidation began in July 2018 with the merger of the Anchorage and Middletown Fire Protection Districts. In July 2019, Eastwood, Harrods Creek, and Worthington Fire Protection Districts joined the partnership, completing the formation of today’s AMFEMS Fire Protection District.
Today, AMFEMS is a 255‑member, multi‑disciplined emergency services agency. We are the third‑largest fire department in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the second‑largest department providing integrated Emergency Medical Services. Our unified structure enhances our ability to respond rapidly, operate efficiently, and deliver high‑quality fire, rescue, and EMS services to our growing region.
Where we serve:
AMFEMS proudly protects nearly 100 square miles spanning Metro Louisville–Jefferson County and portions of Oldham and Shelby Counties. Our district includes major transportation corridors such as I‑71, I‑265, and I‑64, as well as seven miles of the Ohio River—an area that demands readiness for land, water, and roadway-based emergencies.
We serve a predominantly suburban district, though the Eastwood area includes rural landscapes experiencing continuous residential and commercial development. As that growth continues, it expands the local tax base and drives long‑term planning for future stations and enhanced service capabilities.
Within our boundaries are diverse residential neighborhoods, multi‑family housing communities, commercial corridors, and light‑to‑heavy industrial complexes. This mix of development requires a versatile, well‑trained workforce capable of responding to a wide range of emergency needs.
Our community is equally diverse socio‑economically—ranging from expansive homes exceeding 15,000 square feet to modest cabin‑style residences along the Ohio River shoreline. No matter the address, every resident receives the same commitment to rapid, professional, and compassionate emergency service.
Our people and facilities:
Our Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, Fire Marshal, Inspectors, Community Risk Reduction Specialists, Training Officers, Public Information Officer and other Support Personnel operate from 11 fire stations to provide advanced life support EMS response/transport and rescue services, fire protection, fire prevention, elderly fall prevention education to the public, and departmental fleet & facilities service maintenance.
In 2019, AMFEMS was one of the first services in the nation to be recognized by the American Heart Association with a Mission: Lifelong Recognition Award for our dedication to applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes in our community.
