PSA from #LFD9. Natural and propane gas leaks are serious business. If you smell to odor of rotten eggs (ethyl mercaptan) immediately dial 9-1-1 to report the odor. Reporting delays endanger lives and property, & possibly entire neighborhoods.

#LFD9 reminds:

Increased Fire Danger #LFD9 advises of increased fire danger for the Rockbridge area. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1113…

#LFD9 personnel training on our new Paratech equipment. Gearing up and training to serve the community.

#LFD9 Stopping the crush. Paratech rocks!

#LFD9 C-Shift fireworks cover at Washington & Lee Univ. A beautiful show by Master Displays!

Training the future of the fire service #LFD9

Former Chief Richard Lee (Ret) stops by for a visit & to inspect Tower-9. #LFD9 is grateful for Chief Lee’s years of service, guidance & dedication to our community & beyond - “Thanks Rich!”

#LFD9 congratulates sworn Firefighters FF-Paramedic J. Dorr and FF-EMT S. Amos. Mayor Frank Friedman administers the ceremony. LtoR: Friedman, Dorr, Mrs. Dorr, Amos, Mrs. Amos, Fire Chief Ty Dickerson.

#Rockbridge Community Festival, downtown Lexington. Come visit & ENJOY - 9AM-4PM. Arts & crafts, food, all sorts of things to take home. Streets are closed, expect traffic congestion. Watch for pedestrians. #LFD9 #LEM #RCF

#LFD9 training with the student RA / CA of Washington and Lee University #WLU. Good information exchanges and a bundle of fun! WLU students sporting LFD turnout.

#LFD9 Tower9 making the #scrub ! A- Shift at work.

#LFD9 Tower9 workin’ the below grade 15 degrees

#LFD9 Firefighters having fun at National Night Out held at Hull’s Drive-In. NNO success thanks to all of the attendees. & Thx for this photo Lynn!

Emergency Incident Lexington City #LFD9 Nelson St. closed btwn Main & Jefferson.

B-Shift workin’ the Big Road. Keep safe out there ! The #LFD9 wishes all a Happy & safe Thanksgiving.

1) A winter storm is forecast. Lexington Emergency Management reminds: *Stay safe - electric utility lost? No fuel burning space heaters indoors. *No unattended candles. * Prepare to stay at home. *Stay off roads - plows & emergency services need the roadways. #LFD9

2) *Remove snow from fire hydrants. *Remove snow from your driveway for access. *Check with & help your neighbors. Protect against cold injury. *Call 9-1-1 only for emergencies.

#LFD9 safety reminder: Code of Virginia 46.2-829 requires motorists to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle with warning lights and audible warning systems displayed. Motorists are required to proceed to the nearest edge of the roadway & stop.

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