Public Information Officer
Magen Zawko
Our Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) is responsible for all dissemination of news and information to the media and the public. Press releases from the London Fire Department will occur on an as-needed basis. The duties and responsibilities of the P.I.O. include:
- Assisting news personnel at the scene of incidents and on an on-call basis
- Preparing and distributing news releases
- Arranging news conferences
- Assisting at community events
- Managing social media and web presence
The London Fire Department values input, comment, and feedback from our citizens. If you have a question or concern as an individual or citizens group, or a media-related question, contact Magen Zawko at (606) 864-2922 or email zawko@londonky.gov.
London City Fire Department
The City of London Fire Department began its story in August of 1922 at a City of London City Council Meeting. The need arose after numerous fires in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries destroyed many properties in London. The first department had 11 members and a Ford truck with a 35-gallon chemical tank that was delivered in June 1927. Through almost of all of the Fire Department’s history, the Fire Stations have primarily resided on Broad Street until the current “Station One” on Dixie Street at the old location of the First Presbyterian Church. The new station was completed in 2004 and is a state of the art facility. The London City Fire Department now has four Engines (E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5) and one Aerial (A-1) 2005 E-One 114’ Bronto Skylift.
At 2:33 London Fire units responded to an injury accident on Middleground Way and South US 25. Assisting on scene include the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel Co., and London Police.
We are accepting applications for the position of full-time firefighter. Applications and additional info are available at https://londonkyfire.com/join.
Applications and the criminal background check form must be completed by noon on 5/14/21. The scheduled test date is 5/19/21 at 6pm. Must have CPAT Card in hand by 5/23/21.
The city of London is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications and the criminal background check form must be completed by noon on 5/14/21. The scheduled test date is 5/19/21 at 6pm. Must have CPAT Card in hand by 5/23/21.
The city of London is an equal opportunity employer.
At 2:13pm London Fire units responded to a multiple vehicle collision with a fatality on westbound KY-192. The roadway has been shut down and will reopen shortly. Assisting on scene include the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel Co., and London Police.
At 8:58am London Fire units responded to a single vehicle injury accident on Levi Jackson Mill Road. Assisting on scene include the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, and London Police.
