At the department's annual awards banquet, five Probationary Firefighters were awarded Active Firefighter status. As Probationary Firefighters, they went through a rigorous 120-hour department required introduction training and 300-hour State Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 … [Read more...]
Pictures From April’s Highwater Rd. Woods Fire
We've gathered pictures from some of our firefighters that were on the scene of the woods fire on Highwater Rd. in April. … [Read more...]
Fire Sweeps Through Woods Near Highwater Rd Thursday
On Thursday Afternoon just after 2PM, The first dispatch was transmitted for a woods fire near 1180 Highwater Rd. In Floyd Co. As units arrived it was clear this fire was going to be difficult to contain. The fire rapidly moved through steep hills fueled by winds near thirty MPH, … [Read more...]
Chief Klein Announces Three Department Promotions
From the desk of Chief Jeremy Klein Promotional Announcement April 1, 2018 The Lafayette Township Fire Protection District proudly announces the promotions of the following members: Firefighter/EMT to Sergeant Ryan B. Houchen Ryan is a 23-year veteran of the fire … [Read more...]
NWS Mid Afternoon Severe Weather Briefing For Tuesday 4-3-18
The National Weather Service office released an updated weather briefing for today's severe weather event. In the update, there are two rounds of storms set for this afternoon and tonight. It also increased the tornado risk. This will be a fast-moving squall line with another … [Read more...]
Morning Update on Severe Weather Potential Tues 4-3-18
The National Weather Service in Louisville, Ky Issued an update on the potential for severe weather for today. Click the pictures to see the slides. Remeber to activate your weather radios today. Monitor local media outlets to get up to the minute weather updates. … [Read more...]
Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather Tuesday Evening
We listened in on the NWS weather briefing this afternoon for Tuesday possible severe weather threat. The squall line of storms is expected to cross the district near 8 PM. The main threat will be damaging winds with 60+ MPH winds. The chance for isolated tornados is possible … [Read more...]
Traffic Restrictions Begin Soon For I-64 Floyd County Bridges
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind.—Weekend ramp closures from westbound Interstate 265 to eastbound I-64 will begin on or after Friday, March 9, as part of a $3.9 million bridge rehabilitation project. Pavement repairs and installation of a 3/8-inch polymeric overlay at Exit … [Read more...]
House Fire On Nina Dr. In Georgetown Destroys Home One Person Injured
Sunday Night at 10:30 P.M., Lafayette Twp. Fire Protection District responded to automatic aid with Georgetown Township Fire Protection District on a structure fire in Georgetown at 9130 Nina Drive. It was reported the residence was well involved with fire and all the occupants … [Read more...]
LTFPD Assist New Chapel Fire Company With Structure Fire On St. Joseph Rd
Sunday morning, just before 7A.M., New Chapel Fire Company and Lafayette Township Fire responded to reports of fire coming from the roof of a home at 3604 St. Joseph Rd. Units arrived and found fire in the attic. The fire was under control within fifteen minutes. There was … [Read more...]
Vehicle Drives Through Local Restaurant Thursday Morning In Floyds Knobs
Early Thursday morning, Just before 7 AM, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vehicle that crashed through the front of the building at 404 Lafollette Station North, “A Nice Restaurant”. Deputy Chief Terry Herthal was the first LTFPD unit on scene, … [Read more...]
Victim Extricated From Early Friday Morning Crash On I-64
At 3:12 AM, Friday morning, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District and New Chapel Fire and EMS received a dispatch for a two vehicle crash on I-64 Westbound near the 120 Mile Marker. Floyd County Police were the first to arrive on scene. They reported a vehicle was inverted … [Read more...]
Home Catches Fire On Old Hill Rd In Floyds Knobs Sunday Afternoon
Sunday, Jan 7th, 2017, Just after 1:30 PM, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to 3549 Old Hill Rd for a structure fire. Upon dispatch, it was noted that the house was filling with smoke and the home was being evacuated. LTPFD Quad 11 was on scene … [Read more...]
Early Morning New Years Day Fire Destroys Home On Emmons Ln In Floyds Knobs
January 1st, 2017 A dispatch for a large house or barn on fire was sent out in the early part of New Year's Day, just after 7 AM. While the fire trucks were in route, more reports came in that flames and smoke could be seen several miles away. The … [Read more...]
LTFPD Lends Assistance On Structure Fire in Sellersburg
Just before midnight, Saturday, December 30th Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to assist Sellersburg Fire Department with a structure fire. The fire was located at 1410 Ballou Rd, just outside LTFPD's coverage area in Clark County. Initial dispatch … [Read more...]
