Just before 4 P.M. Thursday May, 11th Lafayette Twp Fire Protection District responded on a injury crash with possibly a victim still trapped in the vehicle. The crash occurred near the intersection of US 150 and Borden Rd. Lafayette Twp Fire Department's Rescue 1 and Chief 1101 … [Read more...]
On Wednesday May 10th at 9:30 A.M. two vehicles collided on Scottsville Rd, near the bottom of the hill past Smith Rd. Command Staff and Rescue 1 a rrived on scene and tended to the medical needs of both drivers. The drivers were transported to the hospital for further … [Read more...]
Quick Thinking Of Homeowner Saves House From Fire
Early Monday morning, just before 5 A.M. the homeowner of 4814 Elaine Dr heard the smoke detector sounding in his home. He awoke to find a fire in his bathroom. He immediately closed the door in the bathroom and got everyone in the home out safely. Six minutes after the first … [Read more...]
Probability Of Severe Weather For Wednesday Afternoon
The NWS Office in Louisville, Ky released a weather briefing for the high potential of severe weather this afternoon. They have said there is a high probability of severe weather but it will not be wide spread. Be weather ready and have your weather alert radio on and in … [Read more...]
Storms Roll Through Thursday Afternoon Enhanced Severe Risk
The National Weather Service Office in Louisville, Ky release information the severe weather threat for this afternoon and evening. You can see it below. Your weather alert radios should be ready to go this afternoon and you should monitor local media outlets for updated … [Read more...]
Lafayette Twp Responds To Assist Sellersburg FD On Logging Equipment Fire
Thursday March 16th at 9:45 AM, in the 7500 block of St. John's Rd, Lafayette Twp Fire Protection District was dispatched to assist Sellersburg Fire Department on logging equipment that had caught fire in the woods. Quad 11, Brush 15, and Brush 16 responded to aid Sellersburg … [Read more...]
Dry And Windy Weather Wednesday Increases Fire Danger
The National Weather Service in Louisville, Ky Issued a Special Weather Statement Tuesday... "...Fire danger will increase on Wednesday afternoon due to gusty west winds and very low relative humidities. West winds at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, and relative humidities … [Read more...]
NWS Louisville KY Releases Severe Weather Update For Tonight Into Tomorrow
The National Weather Service in Louisville, Ky issued a weather briefing for Tuesday night and into Wednesday afternoon. You can read the briefing below. Make sure your weather radios are on and in alert mode. Monitor local media outlets and the NWS in Louisville for the latest … [Read more...]
Two Vehicle Crash On Friday Involves NAPD Cruiser
On Friday, just before 2 P.M., LTFPD responded to a two vehicle crash clean up on US 150 an St. Anthony Dr. (Mt. St. Francis entrance). A New Albany Police department cruiser and a Ford SUV had collided in the intersection. There were no injuries to either driver. The cause of … [Read more...]
Vehicle crashes into utility pole sends one to the hospital
Saturday afternoon around 4 PM, Lafayette Twp Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle crash in the 6500 block of Moser Knob Rd. Rescue 1 arrived on scene with a vehicle that had crashed through a utility pole snapping it in two and uprooting the base from the … [Read more...]
Lafayette Twp Fire Protection District Rescue 1 Featured In National Ad
LTFPD Rescue One will featured in an ad for the December issue of Fire Apparatus Magazine. The magazine reaches readers world wide. Rescue One was designed by our firefighters and officers with our district in mind. It sits on a Spartan Metro Star Chassis with the body built by … [Read more...]
NWS Louisville Ky Releases Drought And Fire Weather Update
The National Weather Service Office in Louisville, Ky released a updated weather assessment regarding the current drought surrounding our area. This includes when the highest potential for rapid wild fire growth this week. Floyd County continues to be under a burn BAN until … [Read more...]
Commissioners and EMA Issue Burn Ban For Floyd County
Floyd County Board of Commissioners issue a BURN BAN for Floyd County Indiana until further notice. Effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited in Floyd County: Campfires and other recreational fires; Open burning of any kind, using wood or other … [Read more...]
Lafayette Twp Responds To Vehicle Crash On Scottsville Rd Saturday Afternoon.
On Saturday October 15th just before 4:30 PM Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to a single vehicle crash in the 6500 block of Scottsville Rd in Floyds Knobs Indiana. Lafayette Twp Rescue 1 arrived on scene to find a vehicle on its top in a creek. Initial … [Read more...]
Road Paving Changes On I 64 West Will Close Off Ramps Overnight
INDOT FLOYD COUNTY, IN-Paving will continue along westbound Interstate 64’s center lane this week through Wednesday night (SEPTEMBER 21) between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Milling and resurfacing operations in the center lane also require overnight closures of the westbound … [Read more...]
