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Nicholasville fire department lands $35,000 training grant; commissioners approve police lateral hire as staffing approaches full strength
Summary
Deputy Chief said a $35,000 Kentucky Fire Commission grant will fund more than half of a two-story burn building; Chief Fleming reported police staffing at 73 officers and the commission approved a lateral hire pending checks.
Nicholasville — City public-safety leaders told the commission on Oct. 28 that the fire department secured a Kentucky Fire Commission grant and that the police department is nearing full staffing.
Deputy Chief Gover said the department was awarded $35,000 toward a new two-story burn building designed to provide realistic ventilation and rooftop training. He estimated total project costs at about $67,000 and said the structure will improve training for scenarios such as multi-floor apartments.
"We was able to secure 35,000 towards this. We estimate the project will be somewhere around 67,000 for total completion," Deputy Chief Gover said.
Chief Fleming reported the department is at 73 officers and requested approval to hire a lateral officer from Lexington (identified in the transcript as 'Christopher') pending background check, medical and drug screening at a starting rate of $25.32 per hour, effective Nov. 12, 2024. The commission approved the hire by motion and roll call. Fleming said the department will continue debriefings and provide mental-health support to staff following a recent major incident.
Commissioners thanked fire and police leadership for their work; no additional funding approvals beyond the grant announcement were requested at the Oct. 28 meeting.
