Louisville Fire Department

09/17/2026

09/15/2026

Firefighters in Louisville are collecting diapers until Sept. 20 as part of the Firefighters for Families Cup competition.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and reflect on the strength and unity that followed.

25 years later, we will never forget.

09/02/2026

LOUISVILLE, KY. – Just before 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, Louisville Fire Department crews responded to reports of a structure fire in the 200 block of West Hill Street.

The first-arriving company reached the scene within three minutes and found a three-story brick apartment building with heavy fire showing from the front of the structure. Due to the volume of fire and concerns that it was extending to a nearby exposure building, Incident Command upgraded the response to a second alarm within eight minutes of arrival.

The primary fire building was determined to be vacant. Firefighters conducted searches of both the fire building and the exposure building, with all searches proving negative for occupants.
One firefighter sustained injuries while operating at the scene. The injuries are not considered life-threatening, and the firefighter was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
As fire conditions intensified and the operation expanded, the incident was upgraded to a third-alarm fire.

Firefighters worked for several hours to contain the blaze and successfully brought the fire under control shortly before 6:00 p.m.

Louisville Fire Department crews will remain on scene for several more hours to address hotspots, conduct overhaul operations, and ensure the area is safe.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

09/02/2026

We’re putting together a 15-member LFD team for the Louisville Truck Pull on October 17th, benefiting Special Olympics Kentucky.
The LFD challenge is simple:
• 15 members, one 80,000-pound semi-truck, and 12 feet to pull it as fast as possible 💪�• Compete against other teams, including LMPD�• Help raise a team goal of $1,500 for Special Olympics Kentucky�• Have some fun representing LFD and supporting an incredible organization
Let’s see if LFD can beat LMPD and take home some serious bragging rights!
If you’re interested in joining the team, scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below and sign up for LFD's team.

Not able to pull but still want to help? You can also scan the QR code or click the link below to donate toward our $1,500 team goal.

https://events.soky.org/site/TR/Pulls/General?pg=team&team_id=8267&fr_id=1561

08/29/2026