Laurel County Fire Department

LAUREL COUNTY: 6/12/26 - 8:00am

We are aware of an outage in the Pine Grove community in Laurel County impacting 724 members. There are reports of a vehicle accident on Maple Grove Road - so please use caution or seek an alternate route in this area. Crews have been dispatched and will work as quickly as possible when safe to do so. There is a broken pole that will have to be replaced - so expect a delay in restoration times. Prayers for those involved.

Happy Birthday to our Board of Directors Chairman, Chantz McPeek.

Chantz is an important part of our department, serving both as our Chairman and as a firefighter. Behind the scenes, he helps keep things organized and running smoothly, working closely with our Chief and Deputy Chiefs to support the needs and goals of the department. His input and steady leadership help make a real difference in the day-to-day operations.

On the fireground, he brings experience and training that our Firefighters rely on when it counts. He’s always willing to step up and help wherever he’s needed.

We truly appreciate his time, dedication, and commitment to this department and the community we serve. Please join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday.

Thank you to LCFD Board Member Derek Lewis for his donation of this American Flag made out of real fire hose.

He recently obtained this and wanted to donate it to the fire department so that it could be displayed for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you, Derek!

Happy Birthday to Firefighter Mike Yates & Firefighter Chris Webb!!

Both of these gentlemen bring many years of experience and knowledge to our agency.

We appreciate their dedication to our community and to the LCFD.

Please join us in wishing them both a wonderful day!!

At approximately 3:12 a.m. this morning, the Laurel County Fire Department responded on a mutual aid request with the Lily Fire Department to assist with a commercial structure fire. Crews arrived on scene and immediately began fire suppression and operational support efforts alongside responding agencies.

At approximately 3:26 a.m., during active firefighting operations, an exterior wall of the structure collapsed, injuring Firefighter Landen Saylor with the Laurel County Fire Department and a Firefighter from the Lily Fire Department.

Both firefighters were treated on scene by emergency personnel and transported to Saint Joseph London for further evaluation and treatment. Firefighter Saylor was examined and treated for non-life threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital.

We ask the community to continue keeping all responding firefighters and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Today, the Laurel County Fire Department wants to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our community. Your love, strength, sacrifice, and support are what keep families and communities strong every single day.

We especially want to recognize the rockstar moms who raised firefighters. The women who answered late night phone calls, worried through storms and emergencies, taught strength and compassion, and helped shape the men and women who now serve others without hesitation.

Behind every firefighter is a mom who helped build the courage, heart, and dedication it takes to answer the call.

From all of us at Laurel County Fire Department, thank you for everything you do and Happy Mother’s Day!

Please make plans to join the LCFD and other first responders throughout the county as we remember those we lost on May 16th.

This event is at 11am on May 16, 2026 located at Wyan-Pine Elementary.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SET
FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

On May 16, 2026, the Laurel County community will come together to remember the 19 people killed by an F-4 tornado one year ago, celebrate the survivors and to thank those who’ve been instrumental in the recovery.

A Day of Remembrance will be held Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Wyan-Pine Elementary School gymnasium on Ky. 363. The school is about a half mile from the Sunshine Hills Subdivision, where 10 of the fatalities occurred.

During the remembrance, the names of all 19 victims will be read. There will also be special singing, survivor stories, special guests and recollections from first responders who worked heroically that night to save people who were injured when their homes were destroyed by 170 mph winds.

After the tornado, Wyan-Pine Elementary served as a command center and staging area for volunteers who helped with recovery efforts. Those volunteers will be recognized during the remembrance, along with state and local road crews who helped with debris removal. Companies who donated equipment and manpower to help move the mountain of debris also will be recognized.

A free meal will offered after the remembrance to all of those in attendance, provided by Laurel County Judge-Executive David Westerfield and the Laurel County Cattleman’s Association.

Everyone is invited to attend this special day to remember and honor those killed during this tragic event. Please mark it on your calendar.

Happy Birthday to Firefighter Cameron Smoak!!

He serves our community through various roles, and does them all well.

We are thankful to have Cameron among our ranks here at LCFD.

Please join us in wishing him a wonderful day!

Come by and see us at Firehouse Subs!

We are here until 1pm.