Lafayette Township Fire Protection District

Floyds Knobs, IN

Firefighters Battle Structure Fire In Bitterly Cold Conditions In Georgetown Sunday Night 1-19-2020

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Firefighters from Lafayette Township and Greenville Township Fire Protection Districts assisted Georgetown Township Fire Protection District Sunday night, in bitterly cold conditions, on a structure fire.

At 10:21 PM Sunday night A box alarm was dispatched to 5050 Duffy Rd. in Georgetown Township. Fire departments arrived on scene with 6 minutes of the initial dispatch and found that the structure had fire showing from the front of the structure and began fighting the fire in the 20 degree cold.  The fire had already consumed most of the attic of the two story structure. Additional water tankers were dispatched from Lanesville and Palmyra fire departments due to no hydrants in the vicinity.

The main body of fire was extinguished around 11PM. Firefighters remained on scene until almost 2 AM Monday morning making sure the fire was completely out. No one was injured and the occupants were able to escape safely. The fire started in  the chimney and rapidly spread to the attic of the home.

Please remember to have your chimney inspected at least once a year and to have working smoke detectors in every level of your home.

If you need assistance with your smoke detectors please call us at 812-923-8003 M-F 8 AM – 5PM . Indiana Department Of Homeland Security has a program for persons needing smoke detectors. You can contact us by phone or email at info@ltvfd.org for more information.

 

Structure Fire Thursday 1/16/20 Evening Claims Life Of Resident

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Thursday evening, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District received a call at the station for a report of smoke in the area of Evanna Ct. around 7:18 PM. Our Quad 11 arrived in the area and did an extensive investigation for the source of the smoke.

At 7:31 PM Quad 11’s crew found a structure fire at 3012 Evanna Ct. and a box alarm was transmitted for the structure fire. Firefighter stretched hose lines up the steep terrain to the home, began a search for victims, and extinguish the fire. A victim and her pet were found and rescued. The animal, a dog, was deceased. The female victim, Cynthia Schuler 65, was transported to Baptist Health Floyd Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The fire was under control at 7:44 PM

Fire investigators are investigating the cause of the fire that started in the kitchen of the two-story home. No one else was home at the time of the fire and no firefighters were injured. Georgetown Township Fire Protection District, Greenville Township Fire Protection District and New Chapel EMS assisted with the fire.

We would like to remind EVERYONE that working smoke detectors save lives. Make sure you, your neighbors, and your family members have them in the home, on every floor in every bedroom. If you need assistance with smoke detectors or need them installed in your home please contact us at 812-923-8003 Monday – Friday 9 AM-5 PM.

US Hwy 150 Closed Sat. May 18th From 11:30 AM – 2 PM For Bicentennial Parade

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Greenville, IN

On May 18th “A historic weekend is on tap in Greenville, celebrating Floyd County’s 200-year history…”. According to a press release from the Town of Greenville;

“On Saturday, May 18th, US 150 will be closed for 1.1 miles between Buttontown Road and Voyles Road, starting at 11:30 am until 1:00 pm.  Over 60 different parade entries, from local school children to first responders, veterans groups to businesses across Floyd County will take part in the parade, which will start at noon. Viewing areas are designated along US 150 from Buttontown Road to Voyles Road.  Along the route, food trucks, vendors, and other supporting event infrastructure will be stationed.  Regular through traffic is recommended to utilize State Road 60 or State Road 64 in order to avoid the closure.”

There are no other direct routes back to US 150 Near the road closure. Motorist wishing to avoid the closure should use State road 64 through Georgetown, In or State road 60 (Grantline Rd.). Drivers of large and long vehicles (Mainly Semi-tractor trailers) should also be aware that roads around the route are not able to handle those vehicles and should plan to use State road 64 as the alternate route.

LTFPD Responds To A Structure Fire on Wagner Dr Tuesday

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Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM Lafayette Township Fire Protection District was dispatched to 3721 Wagner Dr for a structure fire.  LTFPD Quad 11 arrived on scene within six minutes of the initial dispatch. First units on the scene were able to extinguish the main body of fire within eight minutes after arriving on scene. The fire was contained to the outside of the structure with some damage to the interior of the structure. No injuries were reported on scene.

Other fire departments that assisted on scene were Georgetown Township Fire Protection District, Greenville Volunteer Fire Department and New Chapel EMS.

Daycare Flooded After Fire Sprinkler Head Is Damaged

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Just before 7:30 A.M. Monday morning, Lafayette Township Fire Protection District received a call for service at 750 Highlander Point Dr. (Miracle Zone Daycare) for a sprinkler water flow alarm.  The first units to arrive on scene found that a sprinkler head on the first floor of the building had been accidentally damaged and began flowing water.  The sprinkler system was shut down but not before hundreds of gallons of water flooded the business.

Crews began sweeping what water they could from the building and cleaning up the ceiling tiles that were damaged.

No injuries occurred but left a few soggy with the large amounts of water that rained down.

The daycare had to close and parents were notified by the staff.  It is unknown when they might re-open. Staff at the daycare will keep the parents informed about this issue.

Other departments that responded to the call for service were Georgetown Township Fire Protection District, Greenville Volunteer Fire Department, New Chapel EMS and New Chapel Fire Company.   

Heat Advisory For The Area. How Should You Prepare And What You Should Know.

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The National Weather Service in Louisville Kentucky issued a heat advisory for today. Temperatures will rise to the mid-90s and the heat index will reach 105°. With that combination heat related illness risk will rise. This impact the very young, elderly and those without air conditioning. This will also effect those participating in strenuous outdoor activities. Remember, temperatures inside vehicles and reach lethal levels within minutes. Do not leave your pets or anyone in the vehicle.

What should you do to prepare for this excessive heat? You can start by drinking plenty of fluids. Water is the most effecti

ve. Carbonated, alcohol and sugary drinks should be avoided.

If your working outdoors, make sure you take plenty of breaks in a cool comfortable place. Wear light weight and light-colored clothing. Drink lots of water. If you can work in the early morning or later in the evening, that would be best.

Recognize heat illness

Heat exhaustion

Symptoms might include heavy sweating, rapid heart rate, confusion, dizziness, fatigue, fainting, pale skin and headache.

What you can do

Move to air conditioning. If no air conditioning is available, move to the shade. Drink water and cool off with wet cloths or towels. If these measures don’t provide within fifteen minutes call 911 and seek emergency medical help.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat related injury. It is a true medical emergency. Heat Stroke can kill and cause damage to the brain or other internal organs. Heat stoke happens when the body is exposed to high temperatures for an extended period of time and dehydration. This leads to failure of the body’s temperature control system. The body’s core temperature reaches 104°. The symptoms may include throbbing headache, dizziness and light-headedness, lack of sweating despite the heat, red skin that is hot and dry, muscle cramps, rapid heartbeat, rapid shallow breathing, confusion, disorientation, and nausea and vomiting. The person could also become unconscious and have seizures.

What you can do

CALL 911 immediately. While emergency services are in route, if possible, move the person to air conditioning or shaded area. Remove any unnecessary clothing but keep the persons modesty in mind. Some first aid you could provide is fanning the person while wetting the skin with water from a sponge or a garden hose. Apply ice packs to the persons armpits, groin, neck, and back.

Contact Information

Lafayette Township Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 51
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

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Phone: 812-923-8003

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