Major Leatherman died while responding to the first calls for help with the Laurel County Fire Department. Leatherman worked with the Laurel County Fire Department beginning in July 1986. This was only the beginning of his public service in Laurel and Whitley counties.

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman of the Laurel County Fire Department in Kentucky died in the line of duty while responding to a recent tornado just shy of his 39-year anniversary with the department.

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A Major with the Laurel County Fire Department died while responding to the devastating tornado that struck Laurel County, according to the department.

The Owensboro Fire Department is helping with search and rescue efforts in Laurel County.Saturday morning, 10 members of OFD’s Tech Rescue Team traveled to London, KY to help with those affected by Friday night’s storms.

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS deployed their Heavy Urban Rescue Team to assist Laurel County after Friday night's tornado.

Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a volunteer at the department over 30 years ago.

The Prince George's County Fire Department said no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a townhome in Laurel on Tuesday.