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FIRE CONSUMES COSHOCTON HOME

JIM MCKEEVER

Coshocton, OH - On Monday afternoon, February 9, 2015, shortly after noon, a call came into the Coshocton 911 Center reporting that their house was on fire. The 911 dispatcher immediately set off tones for the Jackson Township, Coshocton, and the Three Rivers Fire Departments.

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Heavy fire on second floor The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13th at 583 Bassett Ave. Arriving crews reported heavy fire showing from the second floor on the A and D sides of this two story single family structure, declaring a working fire. According to those on scene, the volume of fire was so heavy they began the attack with a transitional attack. For the aerial to reach the A side second story, a tree was cut down. This structure was assumed vacant even though the natural gas meter had been removed. AEP disconnected service as well.

The Dover Fire Department recently a 2014 Dodge/Braun ALS paramedic squad into service as Medic 210. The new unit features Eberhard grab handles and LED warning light package.

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Gas explosion levels Upper Arlington house The Upper Arlington 911 Dispatch Center 2 Unit received the report of a explosion around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 3418 Sunningdale Way. Responding fire, EMS and law enforcement units re- JUMP TO FILE # ported finding 041415102 numerous pieces of debris on main roads and side streets.

Those law enforcement units, who arrived, found one split level home down to the ground and exposure homes having experienced heavy damage.

The mailman had reported nearly two hours earlier the smell of natural gas and Columbia Gas had dispatched a representative to investigate. The representative from Columbia Gas and many other residents, while having received minor injuries, were very disoriented.

The Upper Arlington Division & Columbus of Fire responded to exposure on the adjoining street on the C side of the structure for an additional house fire that was contained quickly.

As residents left, the initial explosion area went to local restaurants resulting in secondary EMS runs for assistance to be treated and released.

This explosion resulted in debris being scattered for nearly one

and a half miles.

The homeowners were visiting family and friends overseas. The Red Cross assisted families of eight structures, which could not be returned to.

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mated 50-70 other residential structures that suffered other forms of damage from broken windows to items being knocked from shelves on the interior.

One resident reported the blast came through the front door of his

home blowing the back door open.

While being very disoriented, he was treated on the scene for minor cuts and scratches like many others.

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Commercial structure fire in extreme cold The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire located at 2041 Arlingate Lane around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Arriving crews found a combination office and maintenance commercial structure with smoke showing through the garage doors. Due to the extremely cold temperatures, additional crews were added to the card to keep fresh crews rotated along with a warming bus and Box 15 providing rehab services.

Fire consumes Coshocton home Coshocton, OH. On Monday afternoon, February 9, 2015, at shortly after noon, a call came into the Coshocton 911 Center reporting that their house was on fire. The 911 dispatcher immediately set off tones for the Jackson Township, Coshocton, and the Three Rivers Fire Departments.

The home was located about three miles west of Coshocton on State Route 541.

As all stations put units enroute to the fire, Coshocton’s Engine 305 was first on scene to a well involved two story wood frame home. The house was located about 200 yards off the highway, up an icy lane, which proved to hamper operations and made parking and shuttling of water tenuous.

Firefighters from Engine 305 pulled a two and a half inch line off the truck to begin fire suppression operations.

Jackson Township units were in next and set up a portable pond for the tankers to dump into and be a water supply for the fire.

A second alarm was toned out to Conesville and the Walhonding Valley Fire Departments to bring additional manpower and additional water tankers to the scene.

Due to the ice in the lane, get-

JUMP TO FILE #021015113 ting tankers to the portable pond became an issue so water was pumped to the tank by a two and a half inch hose line.

The Jackson Township Trustee brought in a load of gravel and laid a path of gravel over the icy lane. Tanker trucks were now able to back up to the portable tank and dump directly into the tank.

Defensive measures continued as not much was left of the home as it fell in onto itself. Hand lines continued to stream water on the home to keep the fire contained within the home.

As operations wound down, some of the mutual aid units started to be released as the firefighters began packing up their equipment.

Assisting also on scene, was the Coshocton County EMS, Tom Dile, representing the Salvation Army with cold drinks and water for the fire crews, the Coshocton County R.E.A.C.T. for traffic control and the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office.

- JIM MCKEEVER

Heavy fire showing showing as firefighters drown the fire.

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West Virginia: Garry Rose, 66 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 6, 2015 Death Date: February 6, 2015 Fire Department: McMechen Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Rose was wheeling a patient through the doors of the Emergency Room at the Ohio Valley Medical Center when he collapsed and, shortly thereafter, passed way from an apparent heart attack.

Georgia: Randy Parker, 46 Rank:Lieutenant Incident Date: February 12, 2015 Death Date: February 12, 2015 Fire Department: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Parker was pronounced dead at Medical Center-Navicent Health and at least five other firefighters were injured after a structural collapse occurred while fire crews were operating inside of a burning residential structure. According to media reports, the Bibb County coroner said Lieutenant Parker died from burns and smoke inhalation. Three of the injured firefighters are being treated at the Augusta Burn Center; one of the three was in critical condition and airlifted to the Center. The fatal fire incident remains under investigation by authorities.

South Carolina: Kenneth M. Stanton, 52 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 15, 2015 Death Date: February 15, 2015 Fire Department: Sandy Springs Fire Department Initial Summary: Sergeant Stanton was directing traffic at the scene of a previous vehicle accident when an approaching vehicle drove around emergency equipment and struck him. Stanton was immediately treated at the scene and then transported to the hospital where he passed away from injuries sustained. The driver of the vehicle who struck Sergeant Stanton is being charged with felony driving under the

influence resulting in death and leaving the scene of an accident.

Minnesota: Randy Hiti, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 18, 2015 Death Date: February 18, 2015 Fire Department: Rice Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Randy Hiti was responding to a medical emergency call when he suffered a medical episode and passed away from injuries sustained. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Texas: Dwight W. Bazile, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 19, 2015 Death Date: February 19, 2015 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Bazile fell ill shortly after responding to a residential structure fire with reports of people trapped inside. Captain Bazile was operating inside of the structure with other firefighters when he began experiencing a medical emergency. He was able to walk out of the burning building under his own power, but collapsed outside shortly thereafter and went into cardiac arrest. Captain Bazile was immediately treated by fellow responders and transported to Memorial Herman Hospital where he succumbed to his injury two days later.

Pennsylvania: Edward Roddy, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 5, 2014 Death Date: FebruSomerset Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Roddy suffered from a heart attack on November 5, 2014 while at the scene of a fire and did not recover. He passed away on February 22, 2015.

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Dover Capt. Mike Mossor reports conditions to interior crews as flames erupt during overhaul.

Firefighters kept busy with back to back blazes Dover, OH. Two structure fires in the City of Dover kept fire crews busy. The first call occurred at 3:14 a.m. after residents in the 800 Block of North Tuscarawas Avenue contacted the Tuscarawas County 911 to report a garage fire.

Firefighters and police units from Dover, automatic aid from New Philadelphia, and a medic from Smith Ambulance were dispatched. Dover Ladder 209 established a water supply at the corner of 8th and Tuscarawas Avenue. L209 laid 150’ of five inch LDH up an alley that ran behind the engulfed garage. Dover Chief Russ Volkert assumed command as his firefighters pulled a one and three quarter inch attack line and began knocking down flames, which threatened exposures on the B, C, and D sides of the 14x22’ garage as well as a 2012 Volkswagen.

A second line was pulled as a back-up and was ready in case the fire spread to the exposures. New Philadelphia Ladder 2109 assisted Dover units with the final knockdown and overhaul. The fire was fairly routine and as firefighters were knocking down the last of the hot spots and taking up hose, a second working fire was reported three blocks away.

The second blaze, a residence in the 300 Block of West 5th Street was reported after neighbor’s smelled smoke and discovered flames. Dover Police confirmed the second fire.

Officer Jason Edwards knocked on the door and alerted the residents of the fire, which had consumed an attached garage and was spreading to the rear of the house via a breezeway. Six of the seven residents emerged from the house and realized that they were missing a child.

Two men went back in and rescued the 11-year child from a bedroom an upstairs bedroom and reported that flames were coming in a second floor window that had

JUMP TO FILE #112314115 failed. The residence lacked smoke detectors and due to the direction of the gusting winds which forced the smoke from the structure, the occupants of the residence had no idea that their home was on fire.

New Philadelphia firefighters and Chief Volkert arrived on scene at the same time as Dover’s Rescue Engine 203. E-203 laid in a 200’ supply line of five” LDS from a hydrant.

One crew initiated an aggressive interior attack as the second crew stretched a second line to the rear of the structure and concentrated on the garage and burning exterior. Within minutes, the majority of the fire was knocked down allowing the interior crews to start opening up and looking for extension. Due the condition of the structure and numerous renovations over the years, fire crews had a particularly hard time getting to the hot spots that had spread to the attic and roof over the kitchen.

After several attempts and an aggressive overhaul and pulling of ceilings, the last of the flames were knocked down.

Additional Dover crews were called to assist. Crews from Bolivar (Ladder 109) and Strasburg (E1201) respondedas well. A medic from Smith Ambulance attended to the displaced residents as well as assisted firefighter. An engine from the Uhrichsville Fire Department manned Dover’s station. Crews from Dover Light and Power assisted with both calls.

Due the suspicious nature of the fires, and their close proximity, Dover called in an investigator from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate. The investigation confirmed that the 5th Street blaze was an act of arson.

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

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Smoke showing in Columbus The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19th at 1353 N 6th St. Arriving crews found the occupants of the duplex in the front yard and reported smoke showing while conducting the 360, declaring a working fire.

According to published reports, two of the three occupants

JUMP TO FILE #022015108 jumped from the second floor, requiring one of them to be transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

The occupants of the home reported the natural gas service had been interupted, requiring them to heat with an electric space heater,

which had been left too close to furniture.

During the secondary search, crews located a very large pitbull which was deceased.

Box 15 provided rehab services for firefighters operating in temperatures of nearly -15 degrees. the Red Cross assisted the displaced residents.

- DAN MEYERSBURG

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Cleveland Clinic Critical Transport to provide dedicated coverage for Greater Akron Akron, OH. On January 1, 2015, Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport (CCT) started providing Akron General Hospital with ground and air critical care transport services after the signing of a contract that will base a dedicated medical helicopter in Greater Akron. Akron General Hospital’s Level-1 Trauma Center is one of busiest in the region and receives more than 125 heli- JUMP TO FILE # copter transports 021615117 per year in addition to those received by ambulance and walk-ins.

From their new facility at the Akron Fulton Airport, CCT is now supporting scene requests, rendezvous requests, and inter-facility requests for critical trauma and medical patients. According to John Sesock, Cleveland Clinic Outreach Coordinator and Flight Paramedic, the Akron S-76 which goes by the call sign “Clinic 3,”will be dedicated to Greater Akron as well as the surrounding counties. Also due to the range and speed of the S-76, Clinic 3 will be able to fly support flights anywhere they are requested and have no limitations on their response area.

CCT flies the capable Sikorsky S-76 C+ model helicopters, which are equipped with two turbo shaft engines, fly at speeds up to 180+ mph, and distances up to 250 nautical miles. The S-76 C+ helicopter also has the ability to fly a gross weight of 11,700 lbs which allows for multiple critical care mission packages. A typical flight crew consists of two pilots and two medical specialists (ei-

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Cleveland Clinic S-76C+ Medivac helicopter on the pad waiting for a patient at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.

ther a Physician/ACNP with Flight RN or flight medic). They also have the capability to take six crew members if needed, which means they are able to configure the crew to best fit their patient’s needs during critical care transport from accident scenes or hospitals.

All CCT’s pilots are VFR and IFR rated and well adhere to flight training and operational standards that meet or exceed those utilized by the US military, which allows them to fly in weather that most other programs are not capable. In addition, CCT pilots are also provided with advance military grade night vision goggles for night and low-light operations.

The Cleveland Clinic’s fleet consists of two helicopters, four medically equipped Cessna Citation 5-Ultra Medical transport jets, and one Citation Sovereign, which

are capable of supporting operations globally. The jets operate out of the Burke Lakefront Airport along with a S-76C+ helicopter (Clinic 1). CCT also operates three mobile intensive care ground units and is currently in the process of adding a fourth to help support the Akron area. John Sesock also shared that his teams completed more than 5300 critical care transports in 2014.

Fire departments wishing to learn more about CCT’s capabilities are encouraged to contact John Sesock at (216) 704-5512 or by email at SESOCKJ@ccf.org. The Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport’s EMS request and Scene & Rendezvous phone number is 1-844-CCF-EVAC or (1844-223-3822).

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

ALL IN THE FAMILY

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Where do we get our firefighters from? There is no factory that just cranks them out. It takes many years to mold and educate a firefighter. We know that the job is not for everyone.

Who in their right mind would willingly go into a burning building, when even the rats are running out?

It takes unique people to do the job.

But where do these people come from?

So many children see the firefighters as heroes, riding on the big bright shining red fire trucks rolling down the street with the sirens wailing. People are used to their pictures of firefighters fighting that big blaze or rescuing a cat from a tree. I don’t know about you, but I have only received one cat call in over thirty years and lately it is more smells and bells than the working house fires.

Fire prevention is definitely working.

Anyway, I remember that kids wanted to grow up and be a police officer or firefighter. This being said, I have a question for you. Would you want little children to grow up like firefighters that you know?

People watch you and listen to you, little people especially. You may think that certain behavior is alright because it is part of being a firefighter. You may use dark humor, colorful stories and language that helps you express yourself.

Are you sure that you want to do that in public? Have you seen the children that are around fire scenes or around the corner or upstairs, when you are doing an investiga-

tion? Have you noticed how many people are taking videos on the phone and posting them on facebook or youtube? Well people are watching and listening.

We are to set the examples for the children. If they are looking up to you as their heroes, don’t make them have to hang their heads by what they overhear you say. We are supposed to train up the children. They are clay and the heroes that they have help mold them into what they think that they want to be. I know that firemen are a certain way but how would you feel if you are going at it and then you see that a child walks up behind you.

We have a responsibility to mentor and also be the heroes and teach our children how to be examples in the community. Should your department set a better example? How much interaction does your department and individual firefighters have with children? Are we forgetting the days when fire departments would go into school to teach public safety? Do our children become our jewels with best behavior and manners? Do your rookies show proper respect for rank or the job? Does your rookie argue with you because they do not want to do the task assigned to them? Who taught them that? Who was they mentor? Where did they learn their traits? Did they watch your department scream and shout and stomp your feet? Did they watch you act that way? Are your children at home doing the same thing?

Have your children seek wisdom now. Teach them respect when they are young so that they will not stray from it. Teach all to be presentable in private so that they will be presentable in public.

It may not be big brother, it may be little child, but someone is always watching you. Set the example that you want to see in the public.

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Warming bus needed at fire The Metropolitan Emergency Communications Center received the report of a fire located at 4027 East Main St around 2045 hours on Wednesday, 01.07.15. When crews arrived at a mixed occupancy structure a working fire was declared adding additional manpower due to extreme sub-zero temperatures. A warming bus was provided by the Columbus Division of Fire in addition to Box 15 providing rehab services.

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On January 1, 2015, legislation went into effect in New York State that requires property owners to notify their local municipality whenever a newly constructed or rehabilitated residential structure is comprised of a truss type, pre-engineered wood or timber construction.

The legislation was introduced

by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and Senator Jack M. Martins and passed by both houses of the State legislature and signed into law by Governor Cuomo on September 17, 2014.

The new law requires property owners to indicate on a building permit application if the construction method being used will include the use of truss construction.

The notification process requires local governments to provide fire departments, first responder organizations, county fire coordinators, and 911 dispatch centers with the information about homes that include truss type, preengineered wood or timber construction design.

It is required of all newly constructed residences or to any additions or rehabilitation construction made to previously constructed residences where truss construction will be employed in the addition or rehabilitation. Buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2015 are exempt from the law and the new law does not apply to New York City.

The law further requires a specific warning label to be attached to the exterior electric box, or exterior of the building. This label must be reflective, six inches in diameter and contain the building classification type, I-V, and where the truss construction is employed, floor roof, or both. Roman numerals are used to indicate the building classification and capital letters, F-floor, R-roof, or FR to indicate where the trusses are installed. Lettering is to be red in color on a white background.

A truss is structural members joined together to form ridged frame work of a structure.

Most commonly in the shape of a triangle or series of triangles, some may be in the shape of rectangles. They are engineered to be lighter, cheaper and stronger than large single support members.

Truss construction has been widely used for more than 30 years, consisting of light weight wood, heavy timber, light weight and heavy metal truss systems.

Light weight wood truss construction is safe and cheaper than ordinary construction and is used widely today in one form or another, especially in residential construction.

Under normal circumstances trusses hold up very well. It is from fire that they can be compromised and fail, becoming a hazard to firefighters.

Truss construction is a concern to firefighters due to the collapse potential of roofs or floors. These type structures have been known to fail with little or no warning and have caused numerous deaths and injuries to firefighters over the years.

The gusset plates that are used to connect the joints are a key component in the failure of a truss.

When heated, the metal plate warps and pulls the gang nails out of the wooded member and with additional weight or fire burn through can bring about the total collapse of the roof or floor.

Legislation was enacted in 1998 that encompasses truss construction in commercial and industrial construction. The buildings require the posting of similar signage to the exterior of the building at specific locations, heights, and maximum separation distances between signs.

The New York fire service is currently involved in the adoption of the ICC building code, which would require residential sprinklers in all newly constructed homes.

At present, there is opposition from home builders and real estate associations that must be overcome.

With the reduction in firefighters, both career and volunteer, residential sprinklers will become a much needed assist to fire protection in the saving of lives and extinguishment of fire, beneficial to the community and the firefighters.

In the not too distant future, we may need some form of warning on commercial and retail buildings that employ photovoltaic solar panels, many of which are installed on flat roofs and cover a large expanse.

Safety warning for all firefighting personnel on solar panels is to consider they are always electrified and to give them a wide berth.

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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Zoar Volunteer Fire Department Car Show & Chicken BBQ July 11, 2015 Chicken BBQ 4pm-8pm Car Show Registration 3pm-5pm Car Show 5pm-8pm DJ Spikeman w/ 50’s & 60’s Music Chicken BBQ Dinner 50/50, Raffles, Texas Hold’em & Prizes Beer Garden For additional information, contact Curtis Seward at 330-407-0142 or stick_itgraphics@yahoo.com All proceeds benefit Zoar VFD, a Non Profit 501c3.

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RIT training for the Columbus Fire Auxiliary On March 23, 2015, the Columbus Ohio Division of Fire Auxiliary, held training on RIT procedures, Mayday. Crews had to rescue a downed firefighter from the basement of a house.

This is also called the Polaski Drill. Training academy staff were on hand to assist, when needed. Crews had to locate the firefighter, connect the quick fill hose to the firefighter's airpack, and remove the firefighter from the basement. Several evolutions were done, and it was good training for everyone.

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My favorite type of challenge is a functional (job related) challenge, but you may want to choose a gym activity (distance on the treadmill/bike within a designated time frame, reps/weight lifted per minute etc.).

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If you’ve ever done the “Combat Challenge” or “CPAT” Test, those tasks are not new to you. If this is the first you are hearing of them, research them online. You can use them as is, modify them or completely create your own.

Some of the tasks require very little equipment, while others are a little more involved. Keep in mind your capabilities and be sure to select tasks appropriate for you.

Remember: never sacrifice safety for speed.

Perform each task, following all safety protocols and time yourself. Record your time for each task. Additionally, perform each task in whichever sequence you like and record your overall time for completing all of the tasks in succession.

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cise program, and add the tasks two to three times per week. It’s your choice whether or not you time the tasks each time you do them. Some people absolutely will have to know how they are progressing and yet others may want to wait until the end of the four to six week training period to see the progress. At the end of four to six weeks, retest yourself and compare your times to your initial outing.

Challenging yourself will take your fitness regime to a new level.

If you are more the competitive type, see if you can get other members on board. Some of you may want to not only challenge yourself; but to challenge each other as well. You can keep it individualized, form teams or even challenge a neighboring department.

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Zoar VFD hosts MedFlight Landing Zone Safety Class Zoar, OH. The Zoar Volunteer Fire Department sponsored a helicopter landing zone safety class in the Fall in conjunction with instructor and flight paramedic Jim Parrish and the crew of New Philadelphia based MedFlight 8.

The training session started at 10 a.m. with a safety presentation and landing zone operations program with topics including helicopter familiarization, safety zone

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After the presentation, MedFlight 8 arrived on scene and Zoar firefighters set-up a 100x100 foot landing zone and practiced the procedures learned in the class al-

lowing MedFlight 8 to land.

The MedFlight Eurocopter EC-130 helicopter was then placed on display and firefighters as well as the public which gathered at the landing site, were able to get closer look and ask the crew questions.

The training exercise concluded at 1 p.m. after lunch.

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Spring Mountain shed destroyed by blaze Spring Mountain, OH. On Friday afternoon, March 13, 2015, at about 1:30 p.m., Walhonding Valley Fire District was paged out to a structure fire on County Rd. 33 in Spring Mountain.

JUMP TO FILE# The dispatcher 031415109 informed responding units that there was a propane tank close by and several gasoline cans in the burning structure.

Arriving on scene was Engine 701 to find a storage shed very well involved in fire.

Most of the structure had been consumed by the fire at this point.

The trash line off the front bumper of Engine 701 was pulled and put into use to knock down the fire.

The fire had been hot enough to melt the vinyl siding on the adjacent house.

Lost inside the shed was a garden tractor, motorcycle, kerosene heater, and various items.

The shed was a total loss, and no one was injured.

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Vehicle News

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The Dover Fire Department recently placed this late The Baltic VFD recently placed this 2006 Int'l/KME The Wayne Twp. VFD recently acquired this Ford/McCoy model Ford Crown Vic PI into service as the fire inspec- 1000/500 CAFS Urban Interface Unit into service as E-903. Miller Ambulance from the Dover FD and placed it into tor’s unit. service as Medic 1110.

The Zoar Volunteer Fire Department recently placed a The Defense Logistics Agency Fire Department runs The Plain Twp. Fire Department recently placed this 1992 Pierce Arrow 1000/750 custom pumper into serv- with a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 100' 1500-300 w/CAFS des- 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor into service as the ice as E-1602. ignated as L-154. chief's unit.

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The Guilford Twp.-Seville Fire Department recently The Fredericktown Community Fire District took deliv- The Twinsburg Fire Department recently placed this placed this 2014 Freightliner/Firovac 1000/2000 Eagle ery of a 2014 KME Predator Panther custom rescue.

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The Resort Bear Creek Fire Department recently placed Marysville Fire Department’s new T-271 ia a 2015 E-One The Central Mat-Su-Butte Volunteer Fire Department rethis 2014 Peterbilt/Firovac 2000-gallon tanker into service. Kenworth T370 750-3000 that also has a pump and roll cently placed this 2014 KW/ Firovac 750/3000 tanker into function for brush fires it may encounter along culverts. service.

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The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 1 unit received the report of a fire located at 3550 Briggs Rd around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

Arriving crews were advised by neigbors the structure had been abandoned for nearly a year and that many neighborhood children frequented it's interior.

The fire was well advanced due to the first due engine on the card Franklin Twp E-193 was out of service for a manpower shortage after the defeat of a fourth fire levy request.

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Defensive attack in Columbus The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire located at 126 N Harris Ave around 12:53 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th.

Arriving crews were advised by the occupants of the structure everyone was out and they immediately initiated defensive attack encountering a extremely heavy fire load on the first floor on the A, B, D sides of the structure.

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1994 Grumman Van. Pls. take notice, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed bids until 2pm., May 18, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 1994 Chevy P30 Grumman Van. Bids open 3pm. Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid $3,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 1994 Chevy P30 Grumman Van” and accompanied with check for 10% of bid or bid will not be accepted. Final pymt-certified/bank check. For info call District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 Mon-Fri ONLY.

2011 Chevy Tahoe. Pls. take notice, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed bids until 2pm., May 18, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 2011 Chevy Tahoe, good condition. Bids open 3pm.

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2005 Ford Expedition. Pls. take notice, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed bids until 2pm., May 18, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 2005 Ford Expedition, good condition. Bids open 3pm.

Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid $4,000 private sale or with Emergency Equip Pkg $6,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553.

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This year's St. Patrick's Day Parade was Chief Paxton's final one as chief. He will be leaving the department after serving for 31 years.

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Walhonding Valley Assistant Fire Chief Brian Wilson mans the pump panel.

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Bob Smith, President of Smith Ambulance of Northeast Ohio and Randolph Mantooth, AKA Paramedic Johnny Gage, pose for a photo at a recent Smith Ambulance sponsored EMS/1st Responder Carbon Monoxide Response training class.

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