Eric Hedrick, Fire Chief
Bruce DeArk, Assistant Chief
Headquarters: 2204 East Tenth Street
Phone: 812-285-6445, Fax: 812-283-3032
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
Emergencies: 911
The Jeffersonville Fire Department was founded in 1871 and its ranks include full-time, professional firefighters who are member of International Association of Firefighters Local 558.
The department provides fire suppression, heavy rescue, non-transport emergency medical care and HAZMAT response. The department is currently working toward its certification for water rescues.
The Jeffersonville Fire Department serves approximately 30 square miles from 4 fire stations.
Fire Merit Commission
The Jeffersonville Fire Merit Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court.
The Fire Merit Commission was created by City Council resolution 2008-R-029 and amended by resolution 2009-R-018, under the authority granted by Indiana Code 36-8-3.5. The Commission is responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions and promotions within the fire department. Under Indiana Code, its five members include appointments by the mayor (two), City Council (one) and International Association of Firefighters Local 558 (two).
The Fire Merit Commission will not consider applications for employment that come from sources other than the city's Human Resources Department.




Mayor Mike Moore invites you to sweat off the pounds at the Jeffersonville RiverStage! Our Anchors A-Weigh program is a great way to meet new friends, step outside and get your heart rate pumping. Here at the Jeffersonville RiverStage our fitness our sessions will be held at 6p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9a.m. and 10:15a.m. on Saturdays. Classes will begin on Monday, June 4th and are FREE and open to all ages!
Moored at the foot of the Terraced Lawn on Jeffersonville’s bank of the Ohio River, RiverStage provides a unique atmosphere – including breathtaking views of the river and of Louisville’s skyline – to enjoy good friends and great entertainment. Our 2012 events schedule includes Broadway on the River, Rolling Out the Weekend concerts, Anchors Aweigh Fitness programs, and Twilight Cinema, all free to the public.
Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. is a nonprofit organization working to continue the revitalization of the commercial and residential districts of downtown Jeffersonville. Be sure to check out their website for information about upcoming community events, the Jeffersonville Farmers Market, Concerts in the Park, and other news.