London Fire Department

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  • London Fire Department Receives Kentucky Fire Commission Grant Funding

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    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department (LFD) has been awarded two grants from the Kentucky State Fire Commission totaling $11,000. The Department continues to actively seek grant opportunities to better serve the citizens of London and neighboring fire departments that they provide mutual aid to.   Although firefighters wear turnout gear for protection from intense heat up…

  • London Fire Department hosts Christmas Event for Children

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    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

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    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…

  • Brown Bag Giveaway 2020

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    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 hires new part-time Firefighter

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    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 names new Officers

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    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

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    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…

  • London Fire Department names new Public Information Officer

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    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department (LFD) has named Magen Zawko as their official Public Information Officer (PIO) and Administrative Assistant. Following five years as the London Police PIO, Zawko continues to provide a public voice for the City’s emergency services. “Firefighters and police officers work in high-stress environments while everything they do is within the…

  • Knox Box

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    London business owners, when it’s an emergency, seconds matter! Is your local business protected with a Knox Box? Enable first responder access to eliminate barriers to entry, avoid unsafe forced entry, reduce workforce injuries, and minimize property damage. Visit https://www.knoxbox.com/Support/Instructions for more information!

  • London Firefighter receives National Emergency Medical Technician Certification

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    LONDON KY—City of London Firefighter Zack Johns has received his National Emergency Medical Technician Certification. Johns’ certification allows the Department to better assist local emergency agencies. “I’ve always wanted to do something that helps people,” Johns said. Johns began his firefighter career volunteering through the London Fire Department and London-Laurel Rescue Squad for seven years.…