:: History ::
:: Lake City Fire / Rescue ::
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The earliest known fire service history for the City of Lake City dates
back to the Summer of 1903. In 1907 Lake City purchased its first
fire engine and in 1920 the first firehouse was occupied.
back to the Summer of 1903. In 1907 Lake City purchased its first
fire engine and in 1920 the first firehouse was occupied.
| Amtrak Derailment August 21, 2000 |
| Freight Train Derailment November 7, 2002 |
Due to the quick response of
the Lake City Fire Department
and local emergency medical
crews, the train was
evacuated shortly after the
accident. Amtrak commends
these local heroes for their
quick response.
the Lake City Fire Department
and local emergency medical
crews, the train was
evacuated shortly after the
accident. Amtrak commends
these local heroes for their
quick response.
A freight train heading north struck a tractor trailer at a crossing, which
spilled its contents across the front of the train and onto a car on the
roadway. The tractor trailer was carrying rolls of asphalt, one of which
rolled into a store.
spilled its contents across the front of the train and onto a car on the
roadway. The tractor trailer was carrying rolls of asphalt, one of which
rolled into a store.
| Memorable or Noteworthy Incidents |