05/21/2026
Over the next two weeks, as you pass our memorial at Station 5 on Creasy Lane, you may notice crosses honoring our brothers who have served, retired, and have been called home, reminding us of those who have come before and paved our way. Each cross serves as a powerful reminder of their selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to our community.
We are often asked the significance of the crosses positioned separately in front of the memorial. The meaning behind these is as follows:
1) The front row of crosses honor our 9 brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty, reminding us to Never Forget.
2) The middle section pays tribute to the 343 brothers and sisters of the FDNY who perished on 9/11, as well as a WEA volunteer FF Steven Smith, who tragically lost his life while combating a local house fire, reminding us of the profound impact and sacrafice volunteers serve in our community.
3) The last row is dedicated to our retired brothers whom we have lost over the past year, celebrating and remembering their remarkable contributions to the city of Lafayette.
4) On the wall, etched in the stones are not only our LODD Fallen brothers, but every name of those who have served and retired from the Lafayette Fire Dept.
Our fallen firefighter service will be held on Memorial Day, May 25th, at 8:30 a.m. We invite everyone to join us on Monday to honor those who have have served at LFD. We also invite the community to feel free to just stop and visit, take a moment to reflect and read through the names of those who have selflessly served our community throughout the years.
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana
International Association of Fire Fighters
Lafayette Indiana Fire Department
City of Lafayette
