Paducah’s Code of Ordinances allows the sale of fireworks that leave the ground, explode, or have a report; however, they are not allowed to be discharged within the city limits due to the density of homes and other structures.
The Paducah Fire Department is rated by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) as an ISO-Class 2. In order to maintain our high rating, the Paducah Fire Department constantly strives to improve its fire protection services.
The Paducah Fire Department is associated with the Safe Communities Program. Each of Paducah's 5 fire stations is a Car Seat Check Station, a permanent Kentucky fitting station recognized on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Several of our firefighters have attended special training to become certified Car Seat Technicians.
The mission of the Youth Firesetter Intervention Program of Paducah-McCracken County is to
The Fire Marshal's Office conducts fire prevention inspections using the Kentucky Fire Prevention Code annually on residential, assembly, education, business, mercantile, storage, factory and industrial, high hazard, and utility and miscellaneous type use groups.
The Marshal’s office also offers discussions, demonstrations on fire safety, and education that is free of charge to all legitimate civic organizations, businesses, schools, churches, and healthcare facilities.
Station 1301 Washington Street Constructed in 1967 |
The Paducah Fire Department started in 1882. At that time the City of Paducah was very small, covering only 3 square miles. Today Paducah spans more than 21 square miles and is covered by five fire stations. The Paducah Fire Department is proud of its ISO-Class 2 rating.
Communication is critical to your project's success. The Fire Prevention office (270-444-8527) is located on the first floor of City Hall, 300 South 5th Street.
To apply for a permit, the City of Paducah has an Online Services Portal, a 24-hour permitting and service request system. An account is required for permit and plan applications. Use the Online Services Portal to
The purpose is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City in occupied dwellings by recognizing that the offering for rental of dwelling units is a business and by classifying and regulating such business, the effect of which shall promote the following:
