Lexington Fire Department receives accredited agency status

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) —- The Lexington Fire Department achieved International Accredited Agency Status which is a big step forward for the department.

“The accreditation process really shows that we document our wins, and that we have plans to get better in areas where we need to get better,” Fire Chief Jason Wells said.

Both him and Mayor Linda Gorton expressed their gratitude for the 600 members of the department.