Year: 2020

  • London Fire Department hosts Christmas Event for Children

    Over 80 Laurel County children visited Santa Claus today at the London Fire Department for a “Very Merry Firefighter… Posted by London City Fire Department on Saturday, December 19, 2020

  • 2020 Awards Presentation

    The London Fire Department presented their end of year awards to members Thursday evening. The Ernest L. Clark Senior Officer Award was presented to Asst. Chief Donnie Hale and FF Curtis Goss received the Firefighter of the Year Award.Firefighters honored for their years of service to the Department were Deputy Chief Wilson Rawlings for 65…

  • Structure Fire

    LONDON KY – On Sunday, Dec. 6th at 3:57pm London Fire units responded to a residential structure fire at 305 West 7th Street. The electrical fire that derived in the home’s attic was put out and units cleared areas of the home that were damaged.

  • Brown Bag Giveaway 2020

    LONDON KY – A long-time holiday tradition was brought back to life this year through a partnership between the London Fire Department, London Firemen’s Club, Kentucky State Police Post 11 and Cumberland Valley Area Development District (CVADD). The Brown Bag Giveaway provided goody bags to children-in-need with the mission of spreading Christmas joy to our…

  • London Fire Department Announces Toy & Coat Drive

    The London Fire Department is asking citizens and local businesses to drop-off new or gently used toys and warm winter coats at the Department located at 911 Fire Rescue Drive Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. A box is located in front of the Fire Dept. on Dixie Street where citizens may quickly pull into…

  • London Fire Department hires new part-time Firefighter

    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department has added a part-time Firefighter to their staff. Ed Lemley has been a London Fire Department volunteer for a year and has volunteered at other emergency service departments including a year at the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, approximately three years at Lily Fire Department and has been the Deputy CSEPP/EM Director…

  • London Fire Department warns of fall fire hazard season

    LONDON KY— The London Fire Department is reminding citizens of Kentucky’s fall fire hazard season, which begins Thursday, Oct. 1st through December 15th. The state’s outdoor burning law restrictions helps prevent wildfires. Kentucky Revised Statute 149.400 prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. if the fire is within 150 feet of…

  • London Fire Department names new Officers

    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department officially named six new officers on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 2020. With the possibility of the City of London’s future annexation, London Fire Chief Carl Hacker recommended that new fire stations would be needed as well as the leadership of more officers. “It is wise to appoint officers at this time…

  • London Fire Department Hires New Firefighter

    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department has announced Bryan Johnson as their newest Firefighter. The Department currently employs 18 and has 37 volunteer members.   “I am proud to say that Bryan Johnson is our newest paid firefighter. Along with his energetic willingness to do all that is required to get the job done, he brings a wealth…