London Fire Department

Category: Community

  • London Fire Department Hires Two Firefighters

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    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department (LFD) has hired two new Firefighters, Jordan Helton and Brandon Buckner.  Since Helton was 15-years-old, he’s been focused on firefighting. He began as a junior firefighter at the Harlan City Fire Department, participated in London’s Junior Firefighter Camp as a teen, and has been a member of the Harlan City…

  • London Fire Department Promotes Firefighter David King as Lieutenant

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    The London Fire Department (LFD) has announced the promotion of Firefighter David King to Lieutenant. King served the City as a Volunteer Firefighter since 1994, worked part-time for the department in 2020,  and was hired full-time in 2021.  “As a fellow firefighter who worked with King since ‘94, I’ve always known him to go above…

  • London Fire Department Receives two Walmart Giving grants

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    LONDON KY–The London Fire Department has received two Walmart Giving grants, totaling $4,000. The funds awarded will be utilized to improve Departmental data collection for the mapping of hydrant locations, incident pre-planning, run reports, and fire prevention education.  Walmart Supercenter Store #1113 awarded $1,500, while Walmart D.C. #6097 awarded the Department $2,500. Three Microsoft Surface…

  • London Fire Department’s 2021 Awards

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    On Saturday, Dec. 18th the London Fire Department hosted an Awards Dinner at the London Community Center. Mayor Troy Rudder along with London Fire Chief Carl Hacker presented awards and recognition for the following: Lt. Ricky George – 5 years of service Firefighter Lawrence Goss – 10 years of service Firefighter Wes Walker – 15…

  • London Fire Hosts A Very Merry Firefighter Christmas

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    On Saturday, Dec. 18th London Firefighters handed out toys and coats to approximately 33 children at the London Fire Department’s annual “Very Merry Firefighter Christmas”. The event is in partnership with the Laurel County Schools and East Bernstadt Independent Family Resource Youth Service Centers (FRYSC). Student names were provided by the FRYSCs based upon need.…

  • London Firemen’s Club Receives CVNB Donation for Children in Need

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    On Tuesday, Oct. 19th Cumberland Valley National Bank donated $500 to the London Firemen’s Club for their annual toy and coat drive that helps provide for children in need in Laurel County. The London Firemen’s Club is accepting donations for their annual drive through www.londonkyfire.com/donate. The non-profit coordinates with the Family Resource Youth Service Centers…

  • London Fire Department Acquires Pet Life-Saving Equipment

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    The London Fire Department is more equipped now than ever to save a pet’s life in a fire or emergency situation. The London Firemen’s Club has purchased three sizes of pet oxygen rescue masks for the Department. “Pets are beloved family members too and deserve just as much care in an emergency situation as their…

  • London Fire Department Hosts Community Blood Drive, Kentucky Blood Center recruiting summer donors with a great reward

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    On Tuesday, June 22nd from 1 to 5 p.m. the London Fire Department is hosting a Community Blood Drive at 911 Fire Rescue Drive. The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is recruiting donors this summer, which is typically a difficult time of year to keep blood on the shelves. The KBC is the sole provider of blood products…

  • London Fire Memorial Event

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    On Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 2 p.m. the London Fire Department’s Honor Guard hosted a Memorial Event at the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park off Main Street. The event was focused on honoring previous London Fire Chiefs who have passed.  “Those being honored have made a big impact on the fire department and the City…

  • London Fire Department to host Memorial Event

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    LONDON KY—On Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 2 p.m. the London Fire Department’s Honor Guard will be hosting a Memorial Event at the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park off Main Street. The event is focused on honoring previous London Fire Chiefs who have passed.  “Our Department hopes the community will join us in honoring those who…