Forward Lays, Split Lays, FDC.... JULY 08 - A recent Monday night training had crews refreshing themselves on the proper techniques of forward hose lays, split lays, the correct way to make hook ups at FDC's and overall policies of the department during these types of operations. A lot of work pulling it off and putting it back on during a warm summer night. There were reports that during the last evolution on Parker Drive that crews assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

LFRD Responds to Henry County on Structure Fire JUNE 13 - On Friday, June 13, 2008, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department responded to Henry County to assist Campbellsburg Fire Department on a working structure fire. Upon arrival, units encountered a fully involved working structure fire in a one-story residence that was virtually on the ground. Crew members from Squrt 4531 and Engine 4532 utilized hand lines to extinguish the fire mop up hot-spots. Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Focus on Drafting Operations JUNE 10 - LFRD members attending Monday night and Tuesday morning training got a lesson on drafting operations. Drafting is the process of obtaining water from a static source such as lakes, rivers, oceans, cisterns, streams, portable water tanks and swimming pools. Drafting is typically used in areas that do not have fire hydrants (positive water) or in areas that do not have a reliable municipal water supply. Static ... (Full Story & Photos)

Brownie Troop 182 Visits Station 1 MAY 26 - Members of Brownie Troop 182 paid a visit to LFRD Station 1 recently. A brief classroom session was used to determine the members knowledge about fire safety both in and out of the home. Afterwards, the girls were given free reign of the apparatus bay, Engine 4535 seemed to be the favorite. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Confined Space Training-Dynegy MAY 20 - Members of LFRD and area departments trained in Confined Space with employees of Dynegy/Bluegrass Generation at the company's power plant on Commerce Parkway. Gary Yurt of ISTS provided the excellent training on Tuesday and Wednesday and provided the group with the training and time to conduct 5 entries on Wednesday. Always an informative session and of course a chance to work together with the ... (Full Story & Photos)

LFRD Responds to MVA on I-71 Northbound @ the 22 MAY 16 - On Friday, May 16, 2008, LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department along with Oldham County EMS responded to a report of an injury accident on I-71 northbound @ the 22 mile marker. Upon arrival, Car 4502 reported a two vehicle accident and assumed I-71 Command. A quick size-up of the scene revealed minor injuries and a small mitigation. With the arrival on Engine 4535, crew members secured both vehicles ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wendy's - Small Fire Behind Oven Unit MAY 15 - On Thursday, May 15, 2008, LaGrange and Ballardsville fire departments responded to a report of an unknown type of fire in the kitchen of Wendy's. Upon arrival, Car 4503 observed light smoke in the kitchen area and assumed Command. The manager at Wendy's advised command that visible fire was observed coming from the rear of an oven unit in which an employee extinguished the fire with a dry power ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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