Oldham County, Kentucky OPEN BURN BAN 2008

Beginning May 1 and continuing until September 30, open burning will be prohibited in certain parts of Oldham County.  Areas of Oldham County which have been designated as moderate non-attainment ambient air quality for ozone will be banned from open burning. [ click here for additional information ]

LaGrange Elementary After-School Group APRIL 24 - On Thursday afternoon the on-duty crew made a visit to LaGrange Elementary School to give the After-School Group an opportunity to interact with the firefighters, ask questions and of course, the all important "climb around inside" the firetruck!... (Full Story & Photos)

Vehicle Fire on East Adams Street APRIL 22 - Crew members from Engine 4531 and Engine 4535 were attempting to grab a quick lunch when they were dispatched on a working vehicle fire Monday afternoon. On scene in 1 minute, crew members made quick work out of a rountine event, got the fire extinguished, packed the hose back up and headed out for lunch again. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Brushing up on Pumper Skills APRIL 21 - Monday evening, April 21st, crews were split up into several groups to polish up on their pumping skills. Both veteran engineers and newbies to pumping were put through the paces with both positive water connections to hydrants and also using just tank water. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Even the Major is refreshed on proper hydrant connections!

Structure Fully Involved, Blossom Drive APRIL 11 - On Friday, April 11th at 0317 hours, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department and neighboring department Ballardsville Fire Department responded to a report of a working structure fire with a confirmed rescue. LaGrange Car 4503 and 4505 were the first to arrive on scene and reported a fully involved two-story single-family dwelling in a rural area located off of Old Sligo Road. During the initial size-up ... (Full Story & Photos)

LFPD Acquires Land For Future Station APRIL 07 - The LaGrange Fire Protection District has recently closed the deal on a 5.278 acre tract of vacant land located in the City of LaGrange. The subject property is located on the east side of North First Avenue across from Sauer Alley. The purchase of this property is intended for the construction of a future station for the LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department that will replace the current station located ... (Full Story & Photos)

Visitors at Station 2 APRIL 02 - Approximately 50+ homeschooled children along with some of their parents visited LFRD Station 2 on Tuesday, April 1st. The group from surrounding counties get together monthly for field trips to various attractions. After a 2 hour visit to the firehouse, the group proceeded to the LaGrange Police Dept. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Papa John's and LFRD hold Public Relations Detail MARCH 25 - Recently, a few members of the LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department took a moment to pose with a "slice of pizza" from Papa John's of LaGrange. On this day, Papa John's of LaGrange and LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department held a short public relations detail. Papa John's has continued to be a great supporter of the fire department in which several pizzas were donated to the membership in appreciation ... (Full Story & Photos)

LFRD Battles Fast Moving House Fire in Borowick Farms FEBRUARY 21 - On Thursday, February 21, 2008, LaGrange and Ballardsville fire departments responded to Borowick Cirlce on a report of a working residential house fire. Upon arrival, Car 4502 observed a two-story residence confirming a working fire with the structure well involved. Car 4502 assumed Command with Car 4508 taking Operations. With the arrival of Engine 1336 and Engine 4535, crew members initially ... (Full Story & Photos)

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