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  • 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 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 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…

  • 2020 Year in Review

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  • Structure Fire

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    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

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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…