Lake Jericho Fire & Rescue Department

07/07/2025

Our Fire Chief, his Officers and all of their membership family ask that you join them in keeping the entire State of Texas in continued thoughts and prayers .

All of the lives have been lost due to the devastating flash floods in central Texas. Among them are at least 28 children. In Kerr County alone, 10 girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic are still unaccounted for. In Burnet county Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief is missing to name just a few devastating examples.

The flood threat isn’t over—more rain is on the way. Officials are urging residents in parts of Texas to move to higher ground as the danger continues.

Our hearts are heavy, and together as a department family lift our voices to the only one who can bring peace in chaos.

God Bless Texas….

07/04/2025

On behalf of our Fire Chief, his officers and their entire proud membership family we want to wish you and your family a very Happy & Safe Independence Day. May God Bless and continue to be with our country, our military and our first responders on not only this but everyday!

07/04/2025

Our Fire Chief, his officers and their proud membership want to wish everyone a very healthy, safe and enjoyable 4th of July. We encourage everyone to do their part and practice good fire safety: Please take a moment to review some good rules to follow if using authorized fireworks and some other great safety advice for you and your loved ones to stay safe throughout the entire holiday.

Fireworks Safety Tips:

▪ Local & Commonwealth guidance and any local ordinances should be verified before purchasing and/or using fireworks.
▪ Always read directions.
▪ Always have a responsible sober adult
present and supervising the use.
▪ Use the allowed fireworks outdoors only.
▪ Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials.
▪ Light one at a time.
▪ Keep a safe distance.
▪ Never point or throw any fireworks at another person.
▪ Never experiment with fireworks.
▪ Have a bucket of water and a hose handy.
▪ Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks.
▪ Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
▪ Never carry fireworks in your pockets.
▪ Fireworks are not toys.
▪ Use only approved fireworks in approved areas!

06/30/2025

Our Fire Chief, His Officers and their entire membership family ask you join them in sending out thoughts and ongoing prayers to the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department in Idaho, their immediate and fire service families and the Coeur d’Alene community. Two firefighters have been killed and a third wounded today when the unthinkable happened when they were targeted by a sniper while responding to brush fire.

06/21/2025

06/20/2025

FROM OUR NWS LOUISVILLE , KY:

320 PM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025 /220 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025/
..Several Days of Heat Indices Near or In Excess of 100F Late This Weekend and Into Early Next Week...

Strong high pressure at the surface and aloft will build into the
area this weekend and continue into next week. Temperatures will
warm into the upper 80s and lower 90s this weekend with lower 90s
becoming more common next week. Oppressive humidity values will
also be seen across the area as dewpoints warm into the mid-upper
70s. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity will
result in afternoon heat index readings reaching the upper 90s and
lower 100s.

Remember to Practice heat safety by staying hydrated and checking on people without air conditioning. Know the signs of heat illness, and
never leave children or animals in an unattended vehicle.

06/15/2025

Our Fire Chief, his Officers, and their proud membership would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all our our fierce protectors, mentors, teachers, our mr.fix-its, our coaches, our driving instructors, our role models, our best friends, and those we love so much.

Whether it is in or out of the Fire Service , those that not just can claim the title by DNA but by dedication through unselfish commitment without it.

For those that step up without question or hesitation in the absence of; those that are here with us, and those that continue to watch over us from above.

Happy Fathers Day To All Our Heroes!

05/26/2025

As Memorial Day is here and the weekend festivities is coming to a conclusion please consider remembering this.

Memorial Day, although a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn, remember and honor its service men and women who died while in service to our country.

Originally called Decoration Day, it was formalized by a "Memorial Day Order" issued by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan in 1868.

Most would agree that the traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years.

Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day.

At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored and neglected.

Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades.

Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in their dedicated service to our country.

On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.

Please consider, always remember, and never forget those that have given and paid the ultimate sacrifice ! We always will say Thank you to ALL who serve or have served! We continue to remain grateful for and honor the sacrifice made. There are certainly plenty of great events for Memorial Day but even if you cannot attend one please consider taking a moment of silence in remembrance of these selfless true heroes.

On behalf of our Fire Chief, His Officers and Their Proud membership please remain safe this and every day!

05/18/2025

🚨PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT REGARDING NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALERTS 🚨

Beginning around 8 AM on Monday, May 19th, all of the 9 NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts provided by the NWS Louisville office will go offline for the duration due to an update.

Impacts will occur to the NOAA Weather Radio transmitters that are maintained by the NWS Louisville office and serve central Kentucky and South Central Indiana.

A listing of NOAA Weather Radio transmitters that are broadcast from the NWS Louisville office can be found online at weather.gov/nwr/stations?State=KY . NOAA Weather broadcasts are expected to return to service sometime on Wednesday, May 21st.

Unfortunately, there is the posibility of some severe weathe in Monday and Tuesday. Please plan for other emergency communication notifications.

During periods of planned or unplanned outages it is important to have multiple ways to receive warning information. These alternative sources include: Code Red, local television/radio, weather apps on your mobile device, such as the FEMA or Red Cross App, and at the NWS website at weather.gov/lmk/

05/17/2025

Our Fire Chief, His Officers and their membership family asks that you stand with and join them in keeping in your Thoughts and Prayers for Major Roger Leslie Leatherman’s immediate and fire service family at Laurel County Fire as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Prayers for his family, the department and community as they continue to recover from last night’s devastating tornado and while the mourn their loss.

It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of Major Leslie Roger Leatherman of the Laurel County Fire Department. He was fatally injured during his response to the devastating tornado in Laurel County overnight.

Major Leatherman was a dedicated public servant for 39 years, answering the call to protect and help others in their most critical time of need. His courage, commitment, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please keep Major Leatherman’s family, friends, and fellow responders in your thoughts and prayers. As we continue search and recovery efforts in the affected areas, we ask that everyone stays clear to allow our teams to do their work safely and effectively.

This is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our first responders face every day and the incredible bravery they show in the face of disaster.

Rest in peace, Major Leatherman. Your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

05/11/2025

To all the Mothers who raised selfless and courageous “community before self children”,

to those who are involved in and in support of the fire & emergency services familes ,

to all of the mothers who manage the family when the calls for help come in,

to all the mothers who support the men and women of the Fire service on and off the fireground.

We want you to know we readily recognize we could not do this without you.

On behalf of our Fire Chief, his Officers and Their Proud Membership we want to wish you a very HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!

05/04/2025

Each year your hometown Firefighters here at Lake Jericho Fire & Rescue, firefighters from across our County as well as the entire Country face times of tragedy and triumph, arguments, lessons learned, reflection and celebrations. These vary in their impact and influence on each individual and are now a part of our lives and in many cases cannot be easily dismissed.

Firefighters whether they are career or volunteer dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry. In all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life.

In our country today is recognized as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day—a solemn time to remember the brave men and women who gave and lost their lives protecting our communities from fire and disaster.

Across the world today has also been designated as :

“International Firefighters’ Day” which originally was linked to the feast day of St Florian (the patron saint of all firefighters). St Florian was the first known commander of one firefighting squad in the Roman Empire. He lost his life, as well as those of his colleagues, for protecting the same humane ideas which firefighters all over the world share even today.

Firefighters in most of the European countries celebrate their day on 4th of May as a ‘Day of Fire Service’ as well as St. Florian’s Day. This date is also known as St Florian’s Day worldwide and has been tradition for more than 150 years in Europe.

On this day our Fire Chief, his Officers and their proud membership choose to observe both.

We ask you stand with us with hat in hand in remembrance of those Firefighters who risk, gave, and lost all when selflessly answering the alarm that sounded for a call for help while still celebrating those who continue to carry the torch of selfless dedicated service to those in our communities who may experience their lowest point and greatest time of need.

No matter the badge or the patch. These are all heroes; all the time.