Louisville Fire Dept

CREWS ON SCENE OF A STRUCTURE FIRE 1400 Block of South 4th @wave3news @WLKY @WHAS11 @WDRBNews @JCPSKY @LMPD

Louisville Fire & Rescue Captain Donovan Sims joined me this morning to talk about the department’s recruitment and selection process and what candidates can expect during the 26-week fire academy. 🔗: whas.iheart.com/featured/coffe…

@loukyfire: Cold weather is a greater threat for firefighters than snow, so please take precautions When cooking, unplug appliances when you’re finished using them Overnight, open your cabinets and let your faucets drip to help prevent pipes from freezing If you must travel, make sure your car is stocked with warm clothes, a blanket, water, and snacks

Let’s give it up for the real heroes👏👏 While most of us are home staying warm, hundreds of Metro employees are out working long shifts- day and night- to keep Louisville as safe as possible. Thank you for showing up for our city when we needed it most.

Update from @ridetarc: 🔗Snow Resources: tinyurl.com/hf833z7a 🔗Metro Snow Map: apps.lojic.org/metrosnowroutes @LouMetroES @LMPD @LouPubWorks @loukyfire

Portable generators can be useful during #WinterStorm but can cause injuries and death if not used safely. Use generators outside ONLY! At least 20 feet from house. Keep away from doors, windows and vents. Do not fuel while it is running. tinyurl.com/4e2k4etn #WinterReady

Candle Safety: Flashlights are recommended for emergency lighting Flameless/battery operated candles are recommended If you use real candles, be sure they are in sturdy non‑combustible containers Keep candles clear of combustibles Never leave candles unattended Be sure to extinguish candles before leaving home or going to sleep

Potential for Power Lines and Tree Limbs to Fall: Stay away from downed power lines and tree limbs. Notify LG&E. Service Trucks will be staffed to monitor lines down, if LG&E has a high call volume.

Space Heaters, Ovens, & Stoves: The use of space heaters is strongly discouraged Keep anything that can burn/ignite at least 3 feet away from the space heater Make sure your space heater has an auto shut off if it tips over Plug directly into wall outlets. Do not use extension cords or power strips Turn space heaters off when you are leaving the room or going to bed Only use heaters listed by a recognized testing laboratory Use refueling precautions with kerosene heaters NEVER use your oven or stove to heat your home Gas ovens and stoves put you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, as well as exposure to other dangerous gases

Hydrants: Hydrants are winterized and well maintained by Louisville Water Company. Unlikely event that hydrants freeze. During extreme cold temperatures, LFD has SOPs during emergency operations to help keep hydrants thawed and functioning properly. Following hydrant use, LFD works closely with the Louisville water Company to help maintain hydrant operation and prevent frozen hydrants. Public can help by shoveling snow and ice 3’ away from hydrants on their property.

Portable Generator: Use portable generators outdoors in well‑ventilated areas away from all doors, windows and vents, and as far away as possible to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Do not use a generator in a wet location – this can cause shock or electrocution. Connect appliances to the generator with heavy‑duty extension cords. Turn off generator before refueling. Spilling fuel on a hot engine can cause a fire.

Your safety is our top priority. Use these @loukyfire tips to keep your home and family safe during the upcoming winter weather⬇️⬇️

Brown Cancer Center and the lab at UofL Hospital recently teamed up to offer prostate cancer screenings for @LMPD and first responders like @loukyfire. The screening is done through a simple blood draw to monitor PSA levels. Men should start PSA testing between ages 40-50 depending on risk factors. Learn more: ULHealth.co/3X7ZqDx

Light Up Louisville will be here soon ✨🎄 We’re working hard to make it special for families across our community. Rach and I can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you! 🗓️ Saturday, December 6 ⏰ 5:30–9:00 p.m. 📍 Jefferson Square Park & Downtown Louisville 🎟️ Free admission

UPDATE 3:32pm: Louisville Metro 911 lines are currently experiencing technical problems. We are actively working on getting them back up. Please contact (502) 242-8294 to reach MetroSafe Communications. This is unrelated to the UPS plane incident. @LouMetroES @LMPD @loukyfire

RT @LouisvilleMayor: UPDATE: First responders have located 9 victims at the site of the UPS crash . We will continue to provide information…

Louisville, we’ll get through this together.

Tonight, we light the Big Four Bridge yellow in honor of UPS Flight 2976💛 This tragedy has touched every corner of our city. As Louisville’s skyline glows in yellow, we’re thinking of the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the entire community that calls Louisville home. I will be briefing the media at 9:00pm for the latest updates on this tragedy.

LENSAlert EMERGENCY -- SHELTER-IN-PLACE UPDATE: Per the Health Department, if your home or business is within the shelter-in-place area, please turn off any air in-take systems as soon as possible.

Updating: moving staging to - 700 administration drive. Media will need to request to go through police barricade