Ledbetter Fire District

06/01/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Stanford, Kentucky Mayor Dalton Miller.

Why is this important to us? A few of us traveled to Stanford to potentially buy a ladder truck. Mayor Miller met us there and welcomed us with open arms. He was one of the nicest people we have every met. Felt like we have known him our whole life after spending a few hours together. He has a very caring heart and was willing to help us any way he could to make sure we could take home the ladder truck without a huge burden. One thing he said to us when we questioned the price and payment plan was, "I'm paying it forward because people have done that for us and I hope in the future you will do the same". He was really there for us and willing to spend the whole day with us. We never felt like we were bothering him.

We will never forget him and we will miss him. Please join us in prayer for his family and the whole city of Stanford. Mayor Miller lost a battle with colon cancer that spread to his lungs.

05/28/2026

Today firefighters from Ledbetter and Paducah did a joint training on grain bin rescue. Both of these departments have acquired, through a grant, The Great Wall, the auger and the turtle tube to assist in rescuing patients trapped in grain bins. These firefighters got some great hands-on experience getting inside of a grain bin and learning how to use these tools. They discussed the difficulty of rescuing someone from a grain bin, the dangers they and the patient can encounter, they experienced, on a small scale, how much pressure corn can put on the body and how to handle medical emergencies that exist because of them being trapped and also emergencies that can happen while being trapped. We are glad to partner with Paducah Fire and ADM to be able to have this specialty training that we hope we never need to use!

05/17/2026

ATTENTION!!! Thank you Ledbetter Water for all you do!!!

05/12/2026

Field day #1 at South Livingston Elementary School

05/10/2026

We especially want to say Happy Mother's Day to all of mothers of our firefighters and our firefighter moms that serve on our department. We love you all and thank you for all you do for us 💕

05/08/2026

This morning Chief Hall and firefighter Crawford had the opportunity to participate in Career Day at SLES. They showed the kids some of what the fire department does and the equipment they use. We appreciate the school for giving the students these learning opportunities!

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ledbetter Fire Protection District Invests in the Future Through Growing Fire Cadet Program
The Ledbetter Fire Protection District (LFPD) continues to invest in the future of emergency services through its expanding Fire Cadet Program — a program designed to prepare the next generation of firefighters, EMS providers, and community leaders.
The program provides young men and women with hands-on training, classroom education, physical fitness development, leadership instruction, and real-world exposure to the fire service in a structured and disciplined environment. Cadets train alongside experienced firefighters while learning the values of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and service before self.
Throughout the training day, cadets participated in physical training, department history and mission education, PPE familiarization, hose deployment and advancement drills, victim rescue operations, firefighter survival techniques, and team-based competitive evolutions utilizing LFPD apparatus including Engine-53 and Ladder-56.
“This program is about far more than teaching firefighting skills,” said Fire Chief Rodney Hall. “We are building future leaders, strengthening our communities, and investing in the next generation of public servants. These cadets are learning discipline, teamwork, integrity, and what it means to serve something bigger than themselves.”
The LFPD Fire Cadet Program represents an important investment not only for the department, but for Livingston County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a whole. As many rural departments across the nation face recruitment challenges, programs like this help create a pipeline of trained, motivated young responders who understand the importance of public service and community protection.
Cadets are introduced to career opportunities in Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, and Public Safety while developing skills that carry into every aspect of life — including leadership, communication, confidence, and personal responsibility.
The program also supports the long-term vision of the Livingston County Public Safety Training Center, where agencies across disciplines can work together under the philosophy:
“One Mission • One Standard • One Team”
LFPD leadership believes that developing young responders today is critical to ensuring strong emergency services tomorrow.
“Our goal is to train today for tomorrow’s emergencies,” Hall added. “The fire service gave many of us purpose, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. We want these cadets to have the same opportunity.”
The Ledbetter Fire Protection District would like to thank the instructors, firefighters, parents, community supporters, and partner agencies who continue to invest their time and energy into the success of the Fire Cadet Program.
Then • Now • Always Ready.

05/07/2026

Another busy month!