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With heavy hearts and tremendous sorrow, we mourn the tragic death of LFD Firefighter Sean McAdam who died from a medical emergency in the line of duty on May 11, 2022. Sean joined the LFD family in March 2002, spending his entire career assigned to specialty rescue companies.
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The past year has been a terribly sad & difficult time for the LFD community, as we mourned the loss of four beautiful souls. On this somber anniversary, please keep the families & all whose lives have been touched by Lesley, Rhyan, Carrie, & Kacey in your thoughts & prayers.
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LFD’s own, Maurice Ponder (T8), was recently named 7th Region Coach of the Year. Ponder is in his 3rd season at Male & has lead the program from 16-15 in his first yr to 19-5 this season. The Bulldogs have earned a spot in the 7th Region Tournament.
Congrats Coach and good luck!
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LFD technical rescue teams continued conducting search & rescue operations this morning at the site of the Mayfield Consumer Products Candle Factory in Mayfield, KY. LFD has supported the ongoing efforts since early Saturday morning.
#Mayfield
#kentuckystrong
#kentuckytornado
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Each year, the Blue Coats of Louisville Inc. recognize a member of The LFD as Firefighter of the Year. Recipients of the prestigious award are recognized for outstanding service to the community. The 2020 Firefighter of the Year Award is posthumously awarded to FF Lesley Prather.
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Media Debriefing set for 1:30pm at the bottom of the Clark Memorial Bridge at 2nd and Main.
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@WLKY
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@840WHAS
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a warehouse fire in the 3000 Block of River Park Drive. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a vacant warehouse fire in the Intersection of Caldwell Street and Jackson Street. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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The LFD celebrates the graduation of recruit class 186. This is our first joint venture recruit class with Shively FD and PRP Fire District. The 55 recruits have completed 26 weeks of intense training. Mayor Fischer administered the Oath of Office. Congratulations and good luck!
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BE ADVISED: Multiple LFD crews on scene of a working structure fire on the East Jefferson and South Hancock.
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LFD crews & the families of LODD heroes gathered to greet the Kentucky Brotherhood Ride participants with “sweaty hugs” in downtown Louisville this afternoon. We’re incredibly proud of everyone involved in honoring our fallen in such a special way.
Great work!
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LFD joins the entire Louisville community in mourning the loss of Officer Zach Cottongim. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to
@LMPD
and the Cottongim family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a 5 story structure fire in the Intersection of 4th and Market. Please avoid the area.
Media stage at 5th and market.
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@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
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A big 👍 & thank you to
@PlanetFitness
for their continued support of the LFD. Over the past 6 months, PF has donated 17 treadmills and 5 ellipticals, to outfit every LFD firehouse with cardio equipment. Cardio conditioning & overall physical & mental wellness are vital for us.
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1/5 - 25 years ago today LFD Sergeant John “Strawn” Nutter was killed when the roof of a storage facility on South Seventh Street collapsed under him while performing ventilation operations during a fire.
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LFD crews deployed before sunrise this morning to assist in Search & Rescue operations in Mayfield, KY after being devastated by a tornado last night. 10 LFD Search & Rescue technicians are on scene and will be working through the day and night.
My heart is broken for all those impacted by the devastating tornadoes in Western KY. We are sending first responders from
@loukyfire
, PRP Fire & Louisville EMS to Mayfield to help with rescue & recovery efforts, & any other needs they may have.
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3 adults and 7 children safely escaped a morning structure fire, after they were alerted by working smoke detectors. Smoke detectors save lives. We encourage everyone to check their smoke detectors. Home owners can call 311 to request a free detector installation in their home.
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1/3 This is Firefighter Andy Ward. Andy retired from the LFD in 2017 after 22 years of outstanding service to the community. Andy was a tremendous firefighter, who always had a smile on his face and never seemed to have a bad day.
Last week, we lost Andy to suicide.
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Happy 160th Anniversary to
@louisvillewater
!The LWC and their Hydrant Team, work incredibly hard maintaining fire hydrants to keep LFD crews and the entire Louisville community safe. Thank you and cheers to 160 years! 🚒💦💦🔥🔥
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Every year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation hosts the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The memorial is an official national tribute to firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.
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Please keep Sean’s family and all whose lives have been touched by Sean in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Division expresses our deepest condolences to the McAdam family and his many friends.
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We’re incredibly proud to partner with
@LRPFD
on this project. The Lesley Prather Empowerment Camp will carry on Lesley’s legacy and inspire young girls, the same age as Rhyan, to pursue a career in the fire service. Thanks to
@WLKYLaurenAdams
and
@WLKY
for telling the story.❤️🚒
Foundation continues to honor Louisville mother-daughter killed in 2020 crash
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Two years ago today, the LFD lost Sgt. Tim Groft in the line of duty. Sgt. Groft was a victim of occupational related cancer. We remember Sgt. Groft and the heroic sacrifices he made. We recount his courage, honor, pride, loyalty and dedication to duty. “Tim was the best of us.”
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Shout out and thanks to Mr.
@JeffRubys
and his family for delivering some 70 turkeys to LFD fire stations today! The turkeys are for crews working 24-hour shifts on Thanksgiving. 🦃🚒🍽🍁🔥
#HappyThanksgiving
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Firefighter McAdam received numerous awards for courage and bravery throughout his career, including the Division’s Medal of Valor, and three Unit Citations. This is a terribly sad time for the Louisville Division of Fire.
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LFD Crews working a residential structure fire in the 2300 Block of W Chestnut! Please be advised!
@JCPSKY
@wave3news
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@SpectrumNews1KY
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02.06.2020
At 11:12pm last night, Crews responded to a structure fire in the 200 Block of S. 28th St.
Companies arrived on scene in 3 minutes to find heavy fire in a vacant two-story dwelling. Firefighters established defensive operations & worked quick to extinguish the blaze.
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We’ll be out at
@wfpark
today until 5 celebrating our 160th year. Plenty of history and apparatus on display. Come join us!
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Fire crews are currently operating at a commercial structure fire in the 3000 block of Bardstown Road. Please avoid the area.
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@WLKY
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@WHAS11
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343 FDNY Firefighters died responding to the World Trade Center on 9-11-2001. It’s the deadliest day in history for U.S. firefighters. On that day, firefighters willingly advanced toward danger, rather than retreat, undoubtedly saving thousands.
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Always on call!
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a working structure fire at the intersection of E. Jacob Street and S. Floyd Street. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Fire companies are currently on the scene of a working fire in a large vacant warehouse at 30th & Madison Streets. Please avoid the area.
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Happy Derby Weekend!🐎
Oaks and Derby are busy days for Louisville’s first responders. Stop to say hello and thank the men and women working to keep everyone safe in and around Churchill Downs.
GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN! Most importantly, STAY SAFE!
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a working structure fire at the intersection of Mellwood Ave. and Stevenson Ave. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Statement and pictures from this evening’s fire in the 1300 block of S. Third Street.
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@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@WHAS11
@840WHAS
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Updated to a 3rd alarm fire 🔥
LFD Crews on scene of a working house fire in the 2400 Block of W Muhammad Ali
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@WLKY
@WHAS11
@SpectrumNews1KY
@840WHAS
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Incredibly sad situation. Jimmy Stone was hit and killed while working on a hydrant used to keep our community safe. The LFD sends our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Stone family and everyone at
@louisvillewater
. Rest easy, Jimmy.
We are devastated by the loss of one of our own. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved. More:
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a working structure fire in the 1400 block of W. Broadway. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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2/...Blocking firefighters or hindering our emergency operations can have dire consequences on innocent victims. Please allow our crews to keep working and serving safely.
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The weather forecasted will likely produce dangerous conditions. Please prepare for power outages. In the aftermath of storms, gas-powered generator misuse can have deadly consequences. Use portable generators outside & as far away as possible from dwellings, windows, and doors.
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Winter Weather Safety - Keep your home and family safe by following our winter weather home safety guidelines, and monitor the
@NWSLouisville
for updates on the significant winter storm impacting our region.
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01.19.2020 – At 8:52am this morning, LFD responded to reports of a structure fire in the 1800 block of Yale Drive. Fire crews arrived on scene within two minutes of dispatch to find a working structure fire in a two-story, single-family dwelling.
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Fire on 100 block of Breckenridge is now under control. Fire companies still on scene performing salvage/overhaul operations. Please avoid the area.
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People are in desperate need when they call us for help & quick response is critical. Actions that delay LFD response impacts our ability to save lives & protect property. Help us continue serving in a capacity that keeps you & your loved ones safe during these difficult times...
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LFD Crews on scene of a working house fire in the 2400 Block of W Muhammad Ali
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The freedoms and privileges we enjoy every day are by virtue of heroic men and women who chose to serve. This Memorial Day we honor, remember and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
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3/3 If you need support or you know anyone struggling with PTSD, please reach out. The hotline below is always staffed with professionals ready to help FFs. They understand what we do & the toll that it takes. Please reach out. Please check on your friends. Please.
(855) 900-8437
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Structure Fire with Rescue -
2700 Block Howard Street
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Fire companies are currently on the scene of a working structure fire at S. 3rd Street and W. Magnolia Avenue. Please avoid the area.
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2/3 Today, we joined the rest of Andy’s family and friends for a beautiful funeral service at Old St. Cecilia Catholic Church in the Portland neighborhood. We will never know why Andy had to go, but we know for certain that PTSD is a reality for firefighters and first responders.
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Happy Derby Weekend!
Oaks and Derby are busy days for Louisville’s first responders. Stop to say hello and thank the men and women working hard to keep everyone safe.
Good luck and have fun! Most importantly, stay safe!
@LMPD
@LouMetroES
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LFD had the proud privilege of welcoming retired FDNY Capt. Brenda Berkman to the Ali Center. Capt. Berkman was the first woman to serve in the FDNY. Capt. Berkman shared details of her struggle to integrate women into the FDNY, and recounted her response to the WTC on 9/11/01.
Our new Daughter of Greatness,Captain Brenda Berkman, who served on the New York City Fire Department for 25 years and fought for gender equity in firefighting, with the women of
@loukyfire
!
#AliCenter
#DaughtersofGreatness
#DaysofGreatness
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Happy Derby Weekend!🐎
Oaks and Derby are busy days for Louisville’s first responders. Stop to say hello and thank the men and women working to keep everyone safe in and around
@Churchilldowns
.
GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN! Most importantly, STAY SAFE!
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Happy Mother’s Day 💐 to all the moms out there! Special recognition goes to moms serving as firefighters to keep everyone safe - like LFD Firefighter Lesley Prather and Captain Karen Conner, pictured here with their family’s.
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Statement and pictures from this morning’s fire with rescues on Logan Street.
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Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.
Follow these simple safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from fire this Thanksgiving!
#cookingsafety
#thanksgiving
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Working structure fire - 600 Block of E. Oak. Multiple companies on scene.
Avoid the area.
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Sean was assigned to Engine 2 / Truck 1 in downtown Louisville for most of his career, and recently transferred to Quint 7 in the Louisville Highlands.
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Working structure fire - 900 Block of S. Preston Street. Multiple companies on scene.
Avoid the area.
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a commercial structure fire near the 2100 block of Frankfort Avenue. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Statement and pictures from last night’s commercial warehouse fire.
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Fire companies are currently on the scene of a working structure fire at the intersection of W. Jefferson Street and Dr. W. J. Hodge Street. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Multiple LFD crews on scene of a working structure fire on Hull St. Be advised.
@wave3news
@WDRBNews
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Tower 2 & Engine 5 finding time between runs to spread holiday cheer!
#LouisvillesBravest
@louisvillemayor
Bringing the noise AND the toys:
@loukyfire
packs firetrucks with gifts for kids. Thank you!!
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5/5 - We will never forget Sgt. Nutter. We are committed to carrying on his legacy and fulfilling the duties and obligations we share as LFD firefighters. Rest easy, Sgt. Nutter
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Last month, the LFD started Recruit Class 186 at the Louisville Fire Academy. Those that make it through this academy join the finest firefighting family in the world. 43 LFD recruits were joined by 13 recruits from the PRP Fire Protection District & 4 recruits from Shively FD.
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The LFD provides and installs smoke alarms. Test yours or contact 311 to request a free home safety check and smoke detector installation.
#SmokeDetectorsSaveLives
#LouMetro311
#FirePrevention
#FireSafety
#HomeSafety
#NFPA
#LouisvilleKY
"We're not writing fines, we're not doing official inspections, we're just trying to help the people out."
Fire fighters with
@loukyfire
and Councilwoman Donna Purvis teamed up in the Shawnee neighborhood to hand out free smoke detectors.
#NightTeam
@WHAS11
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This Memorial Day we honor, remember, grieve and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The freedoms and privileges we enjoy every day are by virtue of heroic men and women who chose to serve.
#MemorialDay
#USA
#gratitude
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Scene is still active and will be into the morning commute. Please stay clear of this area!
Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a 5 story structure fire in the Intersection of 4th and Market. Please avoid the area.
Media stage at 5th and market.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Great work, Shaq! Impressive run!
"I'm going to stick to my day job😂"
I went through the
@loukyfire
training course as they prepare for next week's competition. If they need someone to warm the bench but NOT compete, I'm the guy 😅. You don't want to miss me going through the course at 6
@WLKY
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Have a safe and happy 4th of July from LFD! Remember fireworks that leave the ground or explode are NOT allowed in Jefferson County. If using legal safe and sane fireworks, please use them safely and responsibly!
#fireworkssafety
#4thofJuly
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Update: Multiple LFD crews working a warehouse fire in the 800 block of s 15th street. Please keep the area clear. MEDIA STAGING: Maple & 15th
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Multiple LFD crews are still on the scene of a structure fire in the 3600 block of Taylor Blvd. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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4/5 - Today we remember Sgt. Nutter and the sacrifice he made. We recall the honor, courage, compassion, strength, bravery, and dedication to duty with which he served. The heroic example he set is our greatest inheritance.
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Happy Derby Weekend! 🐎
Oaks and Derby are busy days for Louisville’s first responders. Stop to say hello and thank the men and women working hard to keep everyone safe in and around
@churchilldowns
.
Good luck and have fun! Most importantly, stay safe!
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We’ve received many inquiries about the impact of potential city budget cuts. For LFD, it could mean closing four firehouses over the next four years. In 2018 those firehouses combined for over 7,400 runs, including 549 fires and 3,446 medical calls.
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Incredibly proud to have the Louisville Firefighter Combat Challenge Team representing LFD in the
@3MScott
Firefighter Combat World Challenge 2019!
Good Luck Fellas!🍀🔥🚒💪👨🚒🏆
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What an awesome way to start our day! Thanks for inviting us!
Flashdads are the best! Everyone is in a great mood this morning!
#smilingfaces
#highfive
@loukyfire
@JCPSDEP1
@phibetasigma
@JCPSKY
@GregVannDEP
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To Veterans throughout the country, we salute you & thank you for your service. Special recognition goes to LFD personnel who have served in the military and those still serving today.
#VeteransDay
#WeekOfValor
#ThankYouForYourService
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The freedoms and privileges we enjoy every day are by virtue of heroic men and women who chose to serve. This Memorial Day we honor, remember, grieve and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
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The freedoms and privileges we enjoy every day are by virtue of heroic men and women who chose to serve. This Memorial Day we honor, remember, grieve and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
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Captain Shively and Quint 7 keeping the community safe through our free smoke detector installation program. Great work!
#SmokeDetectorsSaveLives
#LouMetro311
#FirePrevention
#FireSafety
#HomeSafety
#LouisvilleKY
#LouisvillesBravest
#NFPA
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Wishing a speedy recovery to Sergeant Cory Trenholm. Sgt. Trenholm suffered a badly sprained ankle when a porch roof collapsed under him at a morning structure fire on Bolling Avenue.
❤️🩹🚒💪
Louisville firefighter injured in vacant house fire in Park Hill neighborhood:
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REMINDER! Louisville Fire is hiring! The application period closes at 11:59 pm on July 2, 2022. Apply here to become one of Louisville’s Bravest:
You can find more information about the position, benefits and hiring process here:
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Multiple LFD crews are currently on the scene of a working structure fire in the 100 block of N. Campbell Street (between Franklin Street and E. Water Street). Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Good luck to Captain Bass, Firefighter Saavedra and everyone else participating in the inaugural Kentucky Brotherhood Ride this weekend! The 200+ mile bike ride honors fallen firefighters, police officers, EMS & K-9 LODDs. Great job! Stay safe!
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G🍩🍩D LUCK
@LMPD
!
Stop by the front of the
@kfc_yumcenter
in
@Downtown_Lou
tomorrow morning between 7-10am to support the
@GirlScoutsKY
, and help
#LFD
beat
#LMPD
.
Or simply click the link below to vote/donate for LFD.
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Multiple LFD crews are on the scene of a structure fire near the 900 block of Brook Street. Brook is shutdown from Kentucky to Breckinridge. Please avoid the area.
@WHAS11
@WLKY
@WDRBNews
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@courierjournal
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Press release and photos from today’s fire on S. Preston Street.
@WLKY
@WHAS11
@SpectrumNews1KY
@wave3news
@840WHAS
@WDRBNews
@courierjournal
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Press release and photos from today’s warehouse fire on West Broadway.
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Fire prevention & preplan assessments save lives on the fire ground. Info on hazards obtained by Company Officers & our Fire Prevention Bureau allowed Incident Command to make an informed & life saving decision. Building collapsed 21 min. after evacuation.
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