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50-635: This community is served by the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District . The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District is one of seven volunteer and combination departments that make up the Jefferson County Fire Service . This department covers 62 square miles and serves the citizens of Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, Lake Dreamland and Rubbertown Area in southwestern Jefferson County, Kentucky. Pleasure Ridge Park High School

100-731: A 1500 GPM pump and a 1000-gallon water tank. This unit was donated by the Fairdale Fire District, where it served as Engine 9032. Before Brutus II arrived, the program maintained Brutus. Brutus was donated to the school from the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department, where it served as Engine 2223. Brutus was a 1982 Duplex D-350/Grumman 1250/750. Many of the Jefferson County Fire Service fire departments have an explorer program to allow kids, usually ages 16 to 18 to get

150-618: A 1984 attempt by the nearby city of Shively to annex Pleasure Ridge Park. In 2002, a team from Pleasure Ridge Park won the Little League World Series. Pleasure Ridge Park is located at 38°08′43″N 85°51′30″W  /  38.1454°N 85.8583°W  / 38.1454; -85.8583 . It is in southwest Jefferson County, Kentucky. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has

200-544: A feel for what it is like to be a firefighter. They get hands on training, a state firefighter number, and their training hours get logged into the system. Currently, the Highview and Fairdale Fire Departments have official explorer/junior firefighter programs implemented and active. The (former) Middletown Fire Department, Okolona Fire Department, Buechel Fire Department, Fern Creek Fire Department, Edgewood Fire District, Camp Taylor Fire Department, Black Mudd Fire Department and

250-608: A high school diploma. Although growth in Pleasure Ridge Park is fairly slow, the area has seen an increase in small-scale retail in the last few years. Since the completion of the Greenbelt Highway many subdivisions have been built along or near the belt to allow for easy access to I-264 and I-265 . Dixie Highway is now home to many national retail and restaurant chains that have opened in this part of Louisville. There have been an abundance of new jobs in

300-676: A rebuild. After several years of planning, in early 2003, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) began a reconstruction project on this segment of Interstate Highway stretching from the US ;31W interchange northwest to just east of Bank Street. A concrete surface several inches thick was constructed on mainline roadway and access ramps, a new median barrier was formed, new lighting fixtures were installed, 37 bridges were rehabilitated, 380 new roadway signs were posted, and all guardrails were replaced as part of

350-495: A relocation of US 60 . In 1952, the road was named the "Watterson Expressway" after local journalist and editor Henry Watterson . By 1954, the entire roadway was either built or under construction. It was also determined that the road would be extended from Shelbyville road to Brownsboro Road. Interstate 264 was one of two routes approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) for

400-630: A road with a similar goal. In 1941, a planning document described the need for a bypass around the southern end of Louisville. A funding shortage caused by world War II delayed the opening. In 1948 the expressway opened from the Dixie Highway to the Shelbyville Road on the southeast side of the city. The road was a two-lane expressway built to carry traffic between Shelbyville Road and US 31W ( Dixie Highway ) in Louisville as

450-446: A shaded ridge on Muldraugh Hill , what came to be called Pleasure Ridge. The name Pleasure Ridge Park was chosen for the first post office in the area in 1876. The area continued to be popular for tourism until World War I . By the 1950s, the area began expanding rapidly as subdivisions were built. People moving to the area liked its cheap land and location reasonably close to both Downtown Louisville and Fort Knox . Residents blocked

500-598: A total area of 21.5 km (8.3 sq mi), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 25,776 people, 10,290 households, and 7,347 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,196.2 people/km (3,098 people/sq mi). There were 10,643 housing units at an average density of 493.9 units/km (1,279 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.39% White , 3.84% African American , 0.20% Native American , 0.43% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.30% from other races , and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of

550-602: A whole. Most of the Jefferson County fire districts wear the Jefferson County Fire distinctive insignia patch on the right shoulder of their uniforms. The Jefferson County Fire Service consists of 8 fire protection districts that collectively protect 333 square miles and 495,000 people, surrounding the original Louisville city limits: The Jefferson County Fire Service has special service teams that consist of members from various departments across

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600-508: Is Louisville's outer beltway. I-264 is currently used as the primary detour route when I-64 is closed through Downtown Louisville. However, in late 2016 with the completion of the Lewis and Clark Bridge , the formerly separate segments of I-265 in Kentucky and Indiana have been connected to provide another detour route. In discussions about the city, I-264 is often used as a rough line dividing

650-430: Is a 1993 Ford CF-8000/Betten that is ex-Jefferson County EMS. Unit/Utility 6697 is a utility that is located at and responds from Okolona Fire Protection District station 1. Okolona is centrally located along the southern border of Jefferson County. Unit 6697 is a 2001 Ford F-350/1977 E-One, with the chassis and cab being ex-Jefferson County EMS, and the body ex-South Dixie Fire Protection District. Unit 6697's main purpose

700-622: Is an organization that coordinates the independent fire protection districts in Jefferson County, Kentucky . The JCFS was formed for the purpose of mutual aid, dispatch, training, and local standardization. The Shively Fire Department is the only suburban department that has not joined the JCFS; it uses the same dispatch and radio channels as the Louisville Division of Fire . Before 1947 Jefferson County Fiscal Court operated

750-460: Is located in the area. The area was first sparsely settled by French and German Catholics in the mid-19th century, and the first church, St. Andrew's Church, was built in 1851, and although it no longer exists, a major local road still bears its name. What is now the Paducah and Louisville Railway built a station in the area in 1874, and a summer resort and hotel called Paine Hotel developed around

800-401: Is not a distinct fire department per se but a coordinating organization that facilitates cooperation among the suburban fire districts. JCFS does not have a chief or any type of hierarchy and has no binding executive or legislative authority over its membership. Instead it comprises various committees and associations that specialize in areas that affect the fire service in Jefferson County as

850-407: Is not uncommon to see fire apparatus from two or more districts on the scene of a routine fire call. Interoperability between the JCFS districts and Louisville Division of Fire is informal and the two organizations do not participate in the unified chain of command when operating together. GE Appliance Park has completely removed building 6 after the fire, and they currently have no plans to rebuild

900-402: Is to pull trailers with special purpose/operations equipment. The JCFS Hazardous Materials Operations Team consists of members from nearly all of the departments that are part of the JCFS. The JCFS Special Operations Team consists of the JCFS's Water, Collapse, Trench, Confined Space, and Rope Rescue Operations Teams. The primary purpose of JCFS is to coordinate help and cooperation between

950-562: The Watterson Expressway for the remainder of its length from US 31W/US 60 to its northeastern terminus at I-71 . It is 22.93 miles (36.90 km) in length and runs an open circle around central Louisville. It is the only auxiliary route of I-64 outside of Virginia . I-264 is Louisville's inner beltway (in conjunction with I-64 and I-71), and the later constructed I-265 , the Gene Snyder Freeway,

1000-528: The "Shawnee Expressway" name. The original Dixie Highway to I-71 segment signage reads as "I-264 Watterson Expressway", while the western segment signage still only reads as "I-264". The US 60 concurrency was dropped in 1984 when the original surface roads through Louisville were returned to their original designations. As early as the 1960s, there were suggestions to rebuild the Watterson Expressway, as its exits were to close together and

1050-459: The "department number" of the department that owns the station it's located at, or have their own call-signs. The JCFS owns 2 specialized vehicles (1 hazmat and 1 utility), along with many trailers carrying specialized equipment for special operations. Unit/Hazmat 6691 is currently located at and responds from Lake Dreamland Fire Protection District station 1, which has a close proximity to a local heavy industrial area known as Rubbertown . Unit 6691

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1100-405: The 1/2 mile Waterson Expressway extension eastwards to I-71 was completed. The other segments of the expressway were also resurfaced in a $ 1 million safety project, previously rain caused severe accidents. In 1970, the first part of a western extension was opened at the Dixie Highway intersection. For the next four years, this expansion would be opened in segments. Work was completed in 1974 when

1150-733: The 21 fire protection districts extant in 2003, by mid-2021 over half had dissolved or were merged into other departments. The Okolona Fire Protection District absorbed the Black Mudd Fire District in 2003. Black Mudd station 1 became Okolona station 3. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District absorbed the South Dixie Fire District in July 2004. South Dixie station 1 became Pleasure Ridge Park station 7, and South Dixie station 2 became Pleasure Ridge Park station 8. The Edgewood Fire District merged into

1200-459: The 7.6-mile (12.2 km) project. In addition, the segment from River Park Drive to I-64, which was only two lanes, was widened to three lanes. No major ramp or interchange modifications were needed. The highway reconstruction project costed approximately $ 66 million (equivalent to $ 92.8 million in 2023 ) and required 18 months of labor. About 70,000 vehicles a day use the portion of I-264 near US 31W and about 40,000 daily use

1250-828: The Beuchel Fire District. The combined district is serviced by the Buechel Fire Department. In July 2022, Buechel Fire-EMS Department merged into Fern Creek Fire & EMS. Member districts of JCFS include all departments within Louisville-Jefferson County organized under KRS Chapter 75. Although not fire protection districts organized under Chapter 75 of the KRS , the City of Shively Fire Department and Louisville Division of Fire often participate with JCFS in training. The JCFS

1300-559: The Cities of Louisville and Shively. Since it was now unnecessary Jefferson County Fiscal Court disbanded the county fire department completely in 1964. The 2003 merger of Louisville and Jefferson County governments did little to affect the Jefferson County fire districts. Since then, other non-official names for JCFS have been coined such as "Louisville Metro Suburban Fire" and the "Suburban Division, Louisville Metro Fire" ; however, since Louisville Metro Government has no direct control over

1350-659: The Eastwood Fire Department used to, but no longer have, an active program. Interstate 264 (Kentucky) Interstate 264 ( I-264 ) is a partial loop around the city of Louisville, Kentucky , south of the Ohio River . An auxiliary route of I-64 , it is signed as the Shawnee Expressway for its first eight miles (13 km) from its western terminus at I-64/ U.S. Route 150 (US 150) to US 31W / US 60 and as

1400-626: The Eastwood, Harrods Creek and Worthington fire districts voted to merge the latter three into the Anchorage Middletown department; the expanded department then merged, on July 1, 2019, making 11 stations covering 92 square miles of the East End of Jefferson County. Anchorage Middletown Chief Andy Longstreet remains as chief of the department, while the Eastwood, Harrods Creek and Worthington chiefs have taken on management roles within

1450-607: The Jefferson County Fire Department. The department operated three engine companies from three stations equally spread across the unincorporated county land. A chapter of Kentucky 's codified set of laws, the Kentucky Revised Statutes allows for the incorporation of fire protection taxing districts in otherwise unincorporated areas. As the population of Jefferson County grew after World War II , small communities began to believe

1500-403: The Kentucky statewide urban Interstate numerology on November 10, 1958. It was to be a partial beltway loop. Taking advantage of the Watterson Expressway already existing, plans were made to widen the 1948 segment to four lanes and expand the expressway itself from Shelbyville road to Brownsboro Road, as had already been planned. Work on the massive project was complete by 1965. On July 11, 1968,

1550-570: The Okolona Fire Protection District in 2005. Edgewood station 1 became Okolona station 4. In 2010, this station was closed and torn down. Dixie Suburban merged into the Lake Dreamland fire department in July 2011. Dixie Suburban station 1 became Lake Dreamland station 3, which currently serves as a storage and training facility. On March 1, 2018, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer signed the executive order making

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1600-570: The Riverport area near the Ohio River . Many of these jobs have, of course, sprung up because of the UPS Worldport Expansion at the airport. Most of these jobs are in warehousing and logistics , but still provide the area with new employment opportunities. Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District The Jefferson County Fire Service (abbreviated as JCFS and known locally as " County Fire " or " Suburban Fire ")

1650-543: The St. Matthews Fire Protection District on July 1, 2018. With this merger, St. Matthews Fire and Rescue became responsible for fire protection services in the areas of St. Matthews, Lyndon, Hurstbourne, Norbourne Estates, Indian Hills, Graymoor Devondale, Plantation, Rolling Hills, Westwood, and Bellemeade. On April 17, 2019, the boards of trustees for the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Department, and

1700-401: The average family size was 2.96. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males. The median income for a household in the CDP

1750-417: The building or build a new building on the site. Fairdale High School offers a Fire & EMS program that introduces students to and prepares them for careers in emergency services. The academy often trains with local fire departments, and is active in the community. They have, for a long time, maintained a fully equipped and operational pumper. The current unit, Brutus II, is a 1990 Pierce Lance pumper with

1800-449: The county. These special teams have their own tones and "department number". The JCFS Special Operations Team uses 2 "department numbers", 1 for their water rescue equipment trailers, and 1 for their collapse and trench rescue equipment trailers. While many departments carry special equipment in their own marked vehicles and trailers, the JCFS owns their own special equipment in JCFS marked vehicles & trailers. Though some trailers go under

1850-569: The expanded department. In June 2020, Lake Dreamland Fire Department was annexed by Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) Fire Protection District. The annexation would allow the now defunct Lake Dreamland Fire Department to fully staff a Fire Engine 24/7 in the District and, in the addition; A new 24/7 Advanced Life Support Ambulance crew. However, up until now there is not enough Paramedics available. The Ambulance unit remains BLS until further notice. In 2021, Camp Taylor Fire Protection District merged with

1900-403: The fire districts in fire suppression activities. The member district of JCFS have, through the years, integrated their response plans with one another to the extent that the districts de facto operate as one on the fireground. Newly adopted dispatching protocols disregard traditional district boundaries and direct the response of the closest, most appropriate fire equipment to a call for help. It

1950-549: The majority of the interchanges were redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up from US 31W east to Shelbyville Road. Exit 13 exit was also eliminated, the Westbound side closing in 1986, and the eastbound side closed in 1987. The entire highway reconstruction project was completed in 1995. A typical deficient interchange along I-264 was the I-65 , Kentucky Exposition Center , and Louisville International Airport exit. Before

2000-664: The merger between Anchorage Fire & EMS and the Middletown Fire Protection District official. The Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Department is headquartered on Urton Lane, formerly home to Middletown Station 1. On July 1, 2018, Jeffersontown Fire Department absorbed the McMahan Fire Protection District, which began operating in the Hikes Point area in 1955. The Lyndon Fire Protection District merged into

2050-421: The more minor ones were extremely congested. The Watterson Expressway underwent a major reconstruction effort that began in 1985. The freeway had outlived its useful purpose and had numerous characteristics that defined it as a blight on Louisville: deteriorating overpasses, buckling pavement, deficient and too closely spaced interchanges, and rampant congestion. Dozens of bridges were reconstructed and widened, and

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2100-551: The older areas of Louisville from its suburbs. I-264 begins four miles (6.4 km) west of Downtown Louisville at I-64 just east of the Sherman Minton Bridge , which links Southern Indiana with Kentucky as it crosses the Ohio River. The Interstate ends approximately six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Downtown Louisville, where it connects to I-71. As early as the mid-1920s, there were proposals made for

2150-409: The population. There were 10,290 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and

2200-403: The reconstruction, two cloverleafs with no collector–distributor lanes existed and posed serious weaving issues. The interchange today has been rebuilt and features numerous flyovers and collector–distributor lanes, making it safer though not necessarily easier to navigate. The Shawnee Expressway, from its opening in 1970, had received no more than emergency or spot patching and was in need of

2250-791: The segment near its western terminus with I-64. On April 1, 2010, the Kentucky General Assembly designated the western portion to be renamed as the Georgia Davis Powers Expressway . At this point, small signs at both the western I-64 terminus and the Dixie interchange were installed. Although the Kentucky General Assembly considered plans for an interchange with Kentucky Route 1447 (KY 1447, Westport Road) as early as 1992, work did not begin until October 2008 and

2300-540: The segment with I-64 northwest of Downtown Louisville was opened. At this point, both the Shawnee and Watterson Expressways were signed as I-264. The original section from Dixie Highway to I-71 still retained the "Watterson Expressway" moniker though this was still cosigned, along with the original US 60 designation, as I-264, while the western segment was originally named the "Shawnee Expressway", even though signage referred to it simply as "I-264", with no mention of

2350-433: The services of the county fire department were wholly inadequate for their growing needs. These communities secured the votes necessary to establish fire protection districts. The districts levied a tax based on a property owner's total real estate worth and allowed for more money to be available exclusively for fire protection. Eventually, 21 separate districts were formed, completely covering all of Jefferson County outside of

2400-525: The suburban fire departments, such references would be inaccurate and possibly misleading. The merger legislation permits the continuing existence of all governmental subdivisions of the county including cities and fire protection districts. It does, however, prohibit the incorporation of new ones. Consequently, true "mergers" of districts are not possible since a new governmental entity would necessarily be created, although several districts have chosen to dissolve and to be absorbed by neighboring districts. Of

2450-410: Was $ 42,800 (2005), and the median income for a family was $ 53,296 (2005). Males had a median income of $ 35,263 versus $ 24,457 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 18,337. About 5.0% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. 8.7% of residents had a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.7% don't have

2500-541: Was completed in May ;2010. Additionally, the overpass carrying traffic over the roadway was replaced with a wider three-lane one that also had shoulders; the roadway nearby was also reconstructed. In 2011, plans were made to improve the US 42 interchange. In its previous configuration, the exit was a congested boatneck that frequently saw accidents. The project was completed in 2014. There are currently plans to rebuild

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