LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Some Louisville fire departments have been speaking out for months saying they need more money or they are making cuts. One of the most vocal is Lyndon's fire chief who says their finances are at a critical stage.
On Wednesday night, Lyndon Fire and Rescue is holding a town hall meeting to voice those concerns. The 7pm meeting will host community leaders and everyone who lives in Lyndon is invited.
Lyndon’s fire chief says he is going to talk about their money problems and if something isn't done, they will have to make cuts. The problems started back in March when letters were sent to residents telling them that services would have to be cut, including the possibility of cutting fire fighters unless the department receives more money.
The Lyndon fire department operates on tax money, but the tax cap has not been raised since 1944. Lyndon’s fire chief, Russ Rakestraw, has been pushing the idea of adding an ambulance service to the fire department. He says that would generate more money, but city leaders in Louisville would have to agree to that, but they have not.
The idea of adding an ambulance service will be discussed at the Wednesday meeting. The chief has also complained that Louisville's ambulance service has long response times when called to Lyndon and he will be addressing that as well.
