A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of the people who donated to and helped us collect for the 2015 WHAS Crusade for Children. We had a record year and would like to Dedicate our 2015 Crusade for Children Total to Greg Balmer and Jerry Read. From the little area of Floyds Knobs, IN our 2015 … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Expected For The Area Saturday
Severe weather is forecast for the area later today. The NWS office in Louisville, Ky advises damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. The main threat of tornadoes are to the South of the Ohio river. That does NOT limit the possibility of a tornado or very strong … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Brush Fire Creates Fire Tornado
Earlier this afternoon we assisted with a prescribed burn at Mt. St.. Francis in their fields. One of our firefighters recorded some video on one of the burns and caught a "fire tornado". These can be very dangerous and spread fire very rapidly by picking up embers and tossing … [Read more...]
NO BURNING FOR LAFAYETTE TWP TUESDAY
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: A DRY COLD FRONT CROSSING THE AREA IS PRODUCING GUSTY WEST WINDS UP TO 25 MPH. IN ADDITION TO THE GUSTY WINDS...RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES ACROSS THE AREA ARE DROPPING TO AROUND 30 PERCENT. THIS IS CREATING DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS. … [Read more...]
US 150 is now OPEN from earlier crash
US 150 is now open in both directions from Scenic Valley to Paoli Pike. … [Read more...]
US 150 CLOSED FROM PAOLI PIKE TO SCENIC VALLEY DUE TO FATALITY CRASH
US 150 at Paoli Pike to Scenic Valley remains closed in both directions. It is a POSSIBILITY that it will not open for the morning rush. Floyd County schools are on spring break so busses won't be a factor. Drivers headed Westbound on US 150 from I-64 can access Paoli Pike but … [Read more...]
Early Morning Vehicle Crash Leave Vehicle In Precarious Position
Sunday morning, around 6:45 AM, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 3700 Blk of Scottsville Rd. on an over turned vehicle on a bridge. A few minutes later LTFPD Rescue 1 arrived on scene. Captain Brandon Alexander and his crew, FF/EMT Andrea Belden … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Preparedness Week for Indiana All This Week
We are well into the Severe Weather Preparedness Week for Indiana that Governor Mike Pence proclaimed to be March 15 through 21, 2015. This Thursday the National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the … [Read more...]
LTFPD Responds To SR 111 And Five Mile Ln. For Another Water Rescue
At approximately 12:14 A.M. Wednesday, units from New Chapel and Lafayette Township Fire Departments were called to SR111 South in the area of Five Mile Lane on a vehicle trapped in the water with one occupant. Crews arrived on scene and deployed the Zodiac Rescue Boat and a … [Read more...]
LTFPD Assists New Chapel Fire Co. For Ice rescue on 7 Mile Ln.
Shortly after 8 AM on Friday New Chapel Fire Company requested assistance from Lafayette Twp. Fire Protection District for an ice rescue. A motorist had driven their vehicle through a water and ice covered 7 mile lane. Located in Floyd County just a few miles from the Horseshoe … [Read more...]
From the National Weather Service In Louisville, Ky: .... A Flood Watch is in effect for central Kentucky this evening through midday Wednesday. Heavy rain at times late tonight into Wednesday morning could produce 1 to 3 inches of rain, with local flooding possible. A Winter … [Read more...]
Friday, February 20, 2015 During this extremely cold weather many of you may be using alternatives to help with heating your home. We want you to be safe so here are a few tips for you to follow: Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like … [Read more...]
Friday, February 20, 2015 The National Weather Service has released its latest update on the newest round of winter weather. Floyd County is under a winter storm WARNING from 7PM tonight till 7PM. More snow, as well as ice, is forecast for this storm. Be prepared for travel … [Read more...]
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 04:37 At approximately 4:38 A.M. Lafayette Twp. Fire Protection district received a box alarm for a barn on fire 3156 Balmer Fenwick Rd. (A box alarm automatically dispatches Georgetown Twp Fire Protection District and Greenville Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 September 15, 1955 - January 19, 2015 Obituary: GREGORY P. "GREG" BALMER, 59, died Monday January 19, 2015, surrounded by his family. Greg was born September 15, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Edward K. and Rosemary (Stiller) Balmer, Jr. He … [Read more...]
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