Lexington Fire Department

Lexington Fire Department Patch
219 East 3rd Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
(859) 231-5600
Chief Kristin Chilton

About

The Lexington Fire Department has an authorized strength of 526 personnel and currently serves a population of approximately 310,000.

Fallen Heroes

9 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Lexington Fire Department.

Photo of James Branham
Assistant Chief
James Branham
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Duty-Related Illness
Thu, Aug 10th, 2017
Photo of Matthew Logsdon
Firefighter
Matthew Logsdon
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Duty-Related Illness
Wed, Jul 6th, 2016
Photo of Brenda Denise Cowan
Lieutenant
Brenda Denise Cowan
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Feb 13th, 2004
Photo of Charles H. Williams II
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Burns
Mon, Feb 17th, 1997
Photo of Robert W. Martin
Firefighter
Robert W. Martin
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Fall (Accidental)
Wed, Jul 2nd, 1986
Photo of Estill B. Rickerson
Lieutenant
Estill B. Rickerson
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Heart Attack
Mon, Oct 4th, 1971
Photo of John C. Moynahan
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Heart Attack
Tue, Nov 21st, 1950
Photo of Louis A. Travis
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Heart Attack
Sat, Oct 18th, 1947
Photo of Henry H. McDonald
Firefighter
Henry H. McDonald
Lexington Fire Department (KY)
Heart Attack
Tue, Dec 25th, 1945