LFRD members received refresher training on safe and effective operations at vehicle fire scenes during the regular Monday evening session at the Buckner training facility. Proper size up and equipment selection was emphasized along with correct approach to a working vehicle fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)

A propane delivery truck that overturned and struck a Ford 150 resulted in a response by police, fire and EMS personnel recently on N. Hwy 393.

As shown in pictures from the scene the accident forced a complete closure of the roadway for over 4 hours at the Harrods Creek bridge and N. Hwy 393.
A small leak of LPG at the rear of the truck was quickly resolved by fire personnel from Engine 4534. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Damage to the single family dwelling in a rural section of the LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department district was minimized due to the quick actions of the home owner and fast response of fire personnel. With a mutual aid response from Ballardsville Fire & Rescue Dept to assist in the operation, the fire in the lower level of the structure was quickly located and extinguished. Ventilation was setup due ... (Full Story & Photos)

Regular Monday evening training was held at a commercial structure in district recently to review proper ladder placement and operations. Attendance of both seasoned personnel and recruit fire fighters provided the opportunity to share knowledge and review safe operating practices.
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Training conducted recently at LFRD Station 2 involved scenarios that forced crews to use different hose lays in supplying water for both hand lines and elevated master streams. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The weather was warm but the water was great this past Saturday as the LFRD Entertainment Committee hosted a new event celebrating the end of the school year. Membership gathered for an afternoon filled with hamburgers and hotdogs, a slip and slide, a dump tank "swimming pool", water balloons, and of course ice cream and popsicles! The afternoon was concluded with a water fight, and a shower from ... (Full Story & Photos)

LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department recently responded to a report of a semi truck on fire located on I-71 northbound in the area of the 18 mile marker.

Upon arrival fire personnel reported a working fire in the truck trailer near the driver side rear wheels. The fire was quickly knock down and extinguished by fire department personnel. It appears the fire started in the area of the rear brakes and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, June 07, 2018, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department along with Oldham County EMS responded to a report an injury accident located on Commerce Parkway in the area of Oldham Oaks Drive.

Upon arrival emergency personnel reported a two vehicle collision with both vehicles off the roadway.

All occupants were treated on the scene by Oldham County EMS with what appeared to be minor injuries.

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