Lake City Fire Department

Future firefighter attends first training

May 6, 2026

Ten-year-old Weston Bartsh didn’t always plan on becoming a firefighter. That changed on a cold day in February when he and his mom, Elizabeth Potter, were on a walk. Weston witnessed the Lake City Fire Department (LCFD) responding to a critical house fire. Moved by their hard work, Weston turned...

Fire department pays tribute to longtime supporter and honorary firefighter Tom Heffernan

Apr 1, 2026

For decades local auto dealer Tom Heffernan of Tom Heffernan Ford donated a vehicle to serve as the grand prize of the Lake City Fire Department’s annual fundraiser raffle. The raffle, held in conjunction with the department’s Fireman’s Dance, raised money for equipment, training and other needs of...

Fighting fire in a blizzard

Mar 18, 2026

Firefighters current and retired battled snowbound streets and highways Sunday in blizzard conditions to clear a path for fire crews to reach their destination. At about 9 a.m. that day the Lake City Fire Department responded to a call of a building on fire at 48Forty Solutions, formerly JB Pallet...

House fire leaves one person dead, another injured

Feb 18, 2026

A house fire on the 400 block of North Washington Street Sunday morning left one person dead and another injured, according to officials. Lake City Fire Department Chief Dan Patterson posted the following message on the Fire Department Facebook page Feb. 16: “On Feb. 15, at 6:54 a.m., Lake City...

Firefighters past and present gather for Christmas party at VFW

Dec 24, 2025

The Lake City Fire Department held its annual Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Lake City VFW. The event brought together current and former firefighters for an evening of holiday cheer and a meal provided by Rebel Fire Que’N Company. Above, attendees pose for a photo.

VFW supports Fire Prevention Week efforts

Oct 8, 2025

In support of the Lake City Fire Department’s annual program for the community during National Fire Prevention Week, Lake City VFW Post 8729 Commander King Marking presented promotional material, a challenge coin to each active Lake City firefighter and a $1,000 check to Chief Dan Patterson....

Fire department garrison flag flies on 9-11

Sep 17, 2025

The Lake City Fire Department continued its tradition of flying its enormous garrison flag on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of almost 3,000 people, including hundreds of first responders. This year the department’s ladder truck was parked in the...

Firefighters grateful for community support

Jul 16, 2025

This year’s annual Fireman’s Dance proved to be a resounding success, bringing together neighbors, families, and supporters from all over the area for an evening of music, dancing, and community spirit. The event served not only as a celebration of our local ﬁre department but also as an important...

Rain showers abate as night falls during Fireman’s Dance

Jul 9, 2025

After raining off and on for much of the afternoon, evening brought drier, clearer weather July 5 at the Lake City Fireman’s Dance. Weather put the evening’s live music a little behind schedule, but by the time Varsity Rejects was finishing its set and headliner Pop Rocks was waiting to take the...

Fire department shares rare view of Fourth of July fireworks show