The Park Hills Fire Department was established in 1942 to provide fire protection services to Park Hills, as well as the surrounding communities of Ft. Henry, Ft. Perry, Meyer Ridge, and Lookout Heights. The Covington Fire Department had previously provided these services, but in 1942, they demanded a 400% increase in costs. Hence the Park Hills Fire Department was created.

The original membership of PHFD was comprised of Civil Defense Volunteers, as well as auxiliary police officers. The first appointed Fire Chief was Norbert Brahm, a former Clifton firefighter. The department purchased a used pumper for $500 and began a twice-a-week training regimen for members. More photos and information regarding PHFD’s past apparatus and equipment can be found in the “Retired Apparatus” page of the “Equipment” section.

From 1976 to 2004, PHFD provided ambulance service to the citizens of the city. It operated out of the Park Hills Fire House, and also aided surrounding cities in their time of need. PHFD now provides EMT service by their part-time firefighters & volunteers, and contracts ambulance services through the Fort Wright Fire Department.