...is our Mission Statement. We are a progressive fire department and a community leader in fire suppression and prevention, as well as emergency medical services.
We strive to provide the best service we possibly can to all of our customers.
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Did You Know?...
...that
the most common materials first ignited in home smoking-material
fire deaths were mattresses and bedding, upholstered furniture
and floor covering.
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Whats New:
Station 2 Brownouts
Due
to budget shortfalls, there may be times when our Station 2 on Westport Road
will need to be closed. Notification of a closing will be posted on the sign in
front of the fire house. Property owners serviced by this fire house should
always call
911 in the event of an emergency.
Chief's Message:
M. Russell Rakestraw
Chief of Department
Your
fire department continues to be on the cutting edge with programs to ensure the
safety of you and your family. Lyndon is one of the first fire departments in
the nation to initiate cost recovery for fire inspections and has won national
and local awards for workplace flexibility and wellness. Our proud tradition of
service to the citizens and businesses in our district continues today. We are
proud to protect you!
News
February 25, 2012: The Lyndon Fire Department is now creating an eligibility list for employment. One full time position and one part time position are currently open. For more information on the basic requirements, salary and how to apply, Click Here
February 14, 2012: The Activity Report for 2011 has been published. To see this information , go to 'About Us' and click on the 2011 Activity Report.
January 27, 2012: Lyndon Fire is hosting a Cooper/Clayton smoking cessation class in conjunction with Louisville Metro Health. The 13-week class begins on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. at our station 1. The class and materials are free but you must pre-register. For more information, read here.
December 10, 2011: Lyndon Fire is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of firefighter self-rescue equipment and related training equipment. To obtain a copy of the bid information, Click Here. (This process is now closed).
November 1, 2011: Lyndon Fire is one of the first departments in the nation to begin collecting fees for permits and inspections. This is part of a newly development cost recovery program that utilizes state of the art technology. For more information, click on "Business Services" or "Cost Recovery" under the Main Menu.
October 31, 2011: A lawn care truck caught fire, causing it's load of fertilizer to leak leading to a HAZMAT incident on Tavener Drive. The fire was controlled and a site clean-up was conducted. MSD and the Health Department responded. No injuries were reported.
October 29, 2011: A five car motor vehicle accident sent several people to area hospitals. The accident occurred on Westport Road at Washburn Avenue.
October 27, 2011: A faulty light ballast may be to blame for a small fire that damaged the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church. The fire was controlled with an extinguisher. No injuries were reported.
October 24, 2011: A fire damaged a private dwelling in the Hurstbourne neighborhood. The fire was apparently caused by faulty electrical equipment. No injuries were reported.
September 23, 2011: A recent house fire almost ended in tragedy for a woman and her daughter. No electricity, smoke detectors without batteries and a station brown out contributed to the outcome.
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September 2, 2011: A woman and her child were rescued from a second floor window via a ground ladder after a kitchen fire ingnited in their Kingswood apartment.
The fire was quickly extinguished and no serious injuries were reported.
June 10, 2011: Warm temperatures have been lingering for days now. We encourage everyone to exercise extreme caution when dealing with the heat in order to prevent heat related injuries. to protect yourself and your family, be sure to:
- Drink plenty of fluids; water is always a good choice
- Minimize outdoor activities and limit strenuous work to manageable intervals
- Do not, under any circumstances, leave children or pets locked in your vehicle
For more information regarding heat related injuries and/or illness, Click Here
June 10, 2011 The Lyndon city fair begins today and continues through tomorrow evening. Please be sure to stop at our booth and pick up some free fire safety literature! There will also be a fireworks display on Saturday night.
June 10, 2011: Lyndon Fire raised over $28,000 for the WHAS Crusade for Children this year. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped by donating their time or money for this great cause. We thank you all for your continued support and generosity!
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