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Mayor Linda Gorton handing the Fire Chief Kristin Chilton a toy.
Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters kick-off toy program

The FOF is asking residents to help make the holidays brighter for hundreds of Lexington kids by donating to the 90th Annual Toy Program.

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Assistant Chief Jason Wells Selected into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announced that Lexington Fire Department's Assistant Chief Jason Wells  has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI).

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Hospitals provide funds for Community Paramedicine program

Lexington’s main hospitals will provide $200,000 to keep Lexington’s Community Paramedicine Program open in 2020, Mayor Linda Gorton announced at a news conference today.