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...]
LTFPD Assists New Chapel Fire Company On SR 111 South Structure Fire Early Sunday Morning
Sunday morning, December 10th 6:40 AM, New Chapel Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire at 6275 State Road 111 (South). A few minutes later, LTFPD was requested by New Chapel to assist with a engine company and a tanker. Lafayette sent Quad 11 and Tanker 12. Reports … [Read more...]
Family Escapes From House Fire In Floyds Knobs Early Thanksgiving Morning
Thanksgiving morning at 4:49AM, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to a basement fire in a home in the 6200 block of Loi Road. The first unit from LTFPD, Quad 11, arrived on scene. The homeowner said that all four of the occupants and pets were out of the … [Read more...]
Vehicle Crash On Paoli Pike Causes Power Outage Early Sunday Morning
Floyds Knobs, In- Just after 3 AM Sunday morning, LTFPD responded Rescue 1 to a vehicle crash in the 4500 Block of Scottsville Rd. When crews arrived on scene a vehicle was found under several large pine trees. The vehicle had first collided with a utility pole on the driver's … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Possible For The Area Overnight 11-5-17 UPDATED
The National Weather Service in Louisville, Ky released a weather briefing on the possibility of unseasonable severe weather overnight. We have the latest from them. If you have a weather alert radio you should power them on and put them in alert mode. Monitor social media and … [Read more...]
Video From Vehicle Fire 10-13-17
We have video from a vehicle fire that occurred on October 13th. It happened on Interstate 64 East near the 119-mile-marker. Reports from the vehicle's owner were that they hit an unknown object in the road and then the vehicle caught fire. The object in the roadway was most … [Read more...]
LTFPD Assists With Structure In Georgetown on Tuesday
Tuesday, October 31st at 12:10 PM, Georgetown Township Fire Protection District was dispatch for a possible fire in a home with smoke coming out of the roof at 1801 Kepley Rd. In Georgetown, In. Lafayette Twp. Fire Protection was also dispatched for automatic mutual aid. GTFPD … [Read more...]
Long Time Member Charlie Staser Dies
With great regret, we inform you of the loss of our brother, Charles Staser. He died at his home on October 17, 2017, after a battle with an illness. Charlie was retired from the New Albany Fire Department and was a member of Lafayette Township Fire Department since 1984, serving … [Read more...]
Monday October 9th Air Methods Ky 7 Landed at LTFPD For A Special Training
LTFPD A-Crew Visits With Girl Scout Troop And Speaks About CPR
Lafayette Township Fire Department recently visited with Floyds Knobs Elementary Junior Girl Scout Troop 2207. The troop was learning about first aid and preparing kits but wanted to take it a step further. They wanted to prepare for CPR training and what to expect. The … [Read more...]
LTFPD Assists When House Explodes On Smithwood Dr In New Albany
Sept. 11th, 2017 New Albany, In Monday Morning, at 10:19 AM, New Chapel Fire Company was dispatched to a house explosion at 2914 Smithwood Dr. Shortly after the initial dispatch, New Chapel called for assistance from Lafayette Twp. Fire Protection District. The house was … [Read more...]
Two Vehicle Crash On US 150 And Luther Rd. Extrication Needed For One Victim
Just after Noon, Tuesday, Sept 5th Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to US 150 and Luther Rd. on a two-vehicle crash at the intersection. LTFPD Rescue 1 arrived on scene and found that one vehicle was severely damaged on the driver's side. Rescuers had to … [Read more...]
Trash Can Catches Fire In New Business Near Highlander Point
On Friday night, 9/1/17, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District responded to a fire inside a structure located in the new section of businesses being built on Lafolette Dr. North. A trash can inside where El Nopal will be located caught fire. Quad 11 arrived on scene and … [Read more...]
