London Fire Department

Category: London Fire

  • 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 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 Announces Critical Incident Stress Management Team

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    LONDON KY—Emergency preparedness goes beyond an incident for the London Fire Department. The Department has formed a new Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) to address and decrease the possibility of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with first responders and their families that may develop after an incident. “We are here to help the helpers, recognizing…

  • London Fire Department Hires Five Full-Time Firefighters with a Focus of Better Service and Looking Towards the Future

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    LONDON KY—The London Fire Department (LFD) has hired five full-time Firefighters, equipping each 24-hour shift with four on-duty at any given time. The new full-time hires include David King, Jacob Floyd, Jason Robinson, Kyle Fowler, and Makenzie Jackson. “Having four on-shift means better fire protection for the City of London, allowing the first truck to…

  • 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 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 Deputy Fire Chief Honored for 66 Years of Service

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    At 81-years-old, Wilson Rawlings was honored for his 66 years of serving London as a firefighter, as a founder of the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, and one of the oldest active/longest-serving firefighters in the state of Kentucky. The London Fire Department, London-Laurel Rescue Squad, and community members gathered for a private surprise party on his 81st…