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ONE RESIDENT ESCAPES, ONE DIES IN FATAL BURLINGTON HOUSE FIRE

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Burlington, OH - One person was killed in a deadly house fire on the morning of Monday, April 8th at 15 Township Drive 1434, South Point. The Burlington Vol. Fire Department was dispatched to the scene just before 8:00 A.M. and found the home fully involved upon their arrival.

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Mom’s Lecturing Pays Off After Son Rescues Friend from Drowning Duluth, MN - All the years of telling my son "everything that can go wrong will, so be prepared," recently paid off.

I stopped by his house as he was leaving with friends on June 27th to go cliff diving. I gave him a hug, and normally I would give a short lecture but I didn’t this time.

I knew that I have instilled in him to have fun and live life, but to always be cautious and prepared. My normal lecture goes something like "don’t drown please, it would be bad for business!". All joking aside, what happened that day is something he will never forget.

My son called me and said, "Mom, I just saved my friend's life in 200 feet of water! Everyone was cliff jumping so I stayed in the water so that if something happened to anyone I would be close by."

When his friend jumped and attempted a double, he opened up

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JUMP TO FILE #070119112 late and knocked himself out.

Brody Fleming was just a few feet away. Realizing immediately that there was a problem, he dove under, grabbed his friend and got his head above water. He then found out that his instincts were right and his friend had completely passed out.

The friend eventually came to and would make a full recovery.

Had Brody been even just a few feet further away, his unconscious friend would have sank straight to the bottom. I am so proud of Brody for not just being in the right place at the right time, but for purposely putting himself there!

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Zoar FF/PIO Dave Schlosser uses the spreaders to remove the front door during a blitz extrication exercise.

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The Buckeye Report from 2019's FDIC International INDIANAPOLIS - This year marked the 80th anniversary of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), which was held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from April 8th through the 13th. JUMP TO FILE# According to the 062019109 FDIC website, this year’s event drew 35,369 fire industry professionals and set a new attendance record, passing last year’s record of 34,425. The attendance figures do not include the thousands who attended the outdoor exhibits and events surrounding the show. Firefighters and industry professionals in attendance represented all 50 states, as well as 67 countries.

An interesting breakdown of attendees showed that 31% represented volunteer fire departments, 32% career/paid, and 23% were from combination paid/volunteer departments. The remaining 14% represented industrial fire departments and brigades, military fire services, distributers, and manufacturers.

The 2019 FDIC show featured many Ohio based manufacturers, including Action Couplings from Holmesville, Akron Brass from Wooster, Breathing Air Systems of Columbus, Braun Ambulances from Van Wert, Eberhard Mfg. from Strongsville, Fire-Dex Fire and Safety from Medina, FiroVac Power Systems from Apple Creek, Horton Ambulance from Grove City, RedHead Brass from Shreve, Sensible Products from Richfield, Sutphen

Corporation from Dublin, Hilliard and Springfield, Team Wendy from Cleveland, and Will-Burt Light Towers from Orrville.

Akron Brass’ major announcement was the unveiling of their SAM System, which is a computer program and touch screen pump control that manages the pump, tank, intakes and discharges, and replaces the pump governor by taking care of opening and closing valves based on the operator’s settings.

This allows the pump operator to assist on the fireground and control of the pump can be managed either by the 10” touch screen on the truck, or by a hand-held tablet away from the truck. This also allows the pump operator to work in a safe location or inside the cab. The indoor exhibit featured a SAM simulator as well as an outdoor demo area with the company demo pumper and KME Pumper outfitted with the SAM system.

FiroVac turned heads this year and drew a crowd with their 3000gallon Eagle Model Pumper-Tanker bound for Grafton, Massachusetts.

The truck was built on a Spartan Gladiator custom chassis and featured a 1500-GPM Darley fire pump, Foam-Pro system, extreme duty pump heater package, power fold-down twin port-a-tank bracket and custom Whelen lighting package. This was also the company’s first truck built on a custom chassis which made it even more impressive.

Sutphen’s display was impressive and featured several custom chassis pumpers and aerials, including two bound for Ohio departments. The Plain Twp. Fire

Macedonia, OH's new 2019 Pierce 100' Tower.

View of the Pierce display inside the Lucas Oil Stadium.

Department, located in the Columbus suburb of New Albany, had their new 2019 1500/300 100’ Aerial Tower proudly on display. The new black-over-red aerial went into service as L-121. The other Ohio rig was a custom Monarch pumper bound for Grafton, Ohio. The red pumper featured a 1500-GPM pump, 1000-gallon tank and 20-gallon foam cell and entered service as E-171.

Summit Fire of Edgewood, Kentucky is located across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio and is a regional builder that is popular in southern Ohio. This year Summit brought the Wayne Township Fire Dept.’s (Dundee, Ohio) new 2019 Freightliner severe duty tanker to the show which was featured in their booth.

The new tanker features a 1000GPM fire pump and 3000-gallon tank.

Braun Ambulance of Van Wert had several ambulances on display, including a demonstrator built on Chevrolet’s impressive new 5500

HD chassis. They also featured a striking gold-over-red ambulance built on a Freightliner M2 for the Tampa Fire Department.

An impressive yellow and black rescue-pumper with a 1500-GPM rear-mount pump was built by Rosenbauer for the Berkshire, Sunbury, Trenton & Galena Fire District.

Their new engine features a Rosenbauer Commander FX severe duty cab and chassis, and carries 750-gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam.

Pierce Manufacturing had an expansive display of fire apparatus on the floor in the Lucas Oil Stadium which included aerials, pumpers, rescue trucks and command units. One of the most impressive trucks on display was a new 100’ Ascender Tower built on a Pierce Arrow XT severeduty chassis for the Macedonia Fire Dept., which is located halfway between Akron and Cleveland. The new tower features a 100’ rear-mount aerial, 2000-GPM pump and carries 300-gallons of water.

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In addition to the Ohio based companies and Ohio bound apparatus, there were over 150 fire trucks and ambulances featured inside the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center, and outside in the various display lots. Other manufacturers present this year included Seagrave, E-One, Horton, KME, Danko, Medix, CET, Midwest Fire, Marion, Custom Fire, Darley, Hackney, PL Custom, Rescue 1, AEV, General Truck Equipment, Blanchett, Weis, Spencer, Spartan, EVI, McCoy Miller, Maintainer EV, Lifeline, Toyne, HME Ahrens-Fox, Wheeled Coach, Demers, Leader, AEV, BME, Fort Garry, Firematic, Lenco, Skeeter, Deep South, Unruh, Alexis, Lake Assault Boats, Boston Whaler, and Quiroga from Mexico.

The 2020 FDIC will be held again in Indianapolis from April 20th through the 25th.

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

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Akron Brass introduced the SAM Pump System this year at the FDIC.

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FiroVac displayed their first high performance built on a Spartan Custom Chassis this year.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

Arkansas: Michael Watkins, 75 Rank: Driver/Engineer Incident Date: April 21, 2019 Death Date: April 24, 2019 Fire Department: Northeast Lakeside Fire Department Initial Summary: On April 21, 2019, Driver/Engineer Michael Watkins was responding to a brush fire when he suffered a heart attack. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away on April 24, 2019.

Florida: Brad Gregrich, 30 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: April 14, 2019 Death Date: April 27, 2019 Fire Department: Desoto County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On April 14, 2019, while on-duty at the fire station, Firefighter/EMT Brad Gregrich complained to his co-worker that he wasn’t feeling well, with a headache and feeling tired. The next morning, returning home after his shift, Firefighter/EMT Gregrich was still ill. His wife transported him to the hospital.

The hospital then released him after an evaluation. He returned home but became unresponsive and 9-1-1 was called. He was rushed back to the hospital where he suffered a major stroke and never regained consciousness.

He passed away at the hospital on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Illinois: Kody Vanfossan, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 5, 2019 Death Date: May 5, 2019 Fire Department: Christopher Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Kody Vanfossan responded to a multi-alarm two-story vacant structure fire in Christopher, Illinois. Upon arrival, heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the top floor of the structure. Vanfossan, along with a second firefighter, began an interior attack on the fire. An additional firefighter later called for the two firefighters to exit the building.

As the two firefighters started down steps in the rear of the building, the steps collapsed. While the second firefighter was able to make it out of the building, a Mayday was issued for Vanfossan. Vanfossan was recovered

from the building and placed into an ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. Investigation into the incident continues.

Wisconsin: Mitchell F. Lundgaard, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 15, 2019 Death Date: May 15, 2019 Fire Department: Appleton Fire Department Initial Summary: On May 15, 2019, firefighters from the Appleton Fire Department, the Appleton Police Department, and the Gold Cross Ambulance Crew, responded to a medical emergency at the Valley Transit Center in downtown Appleton, WI. While treating the patient, the situation escalated into shots being fired, striking Firefighter Lundgaard, a police officer, and a bystander. Aid was immediately rendered to Firefighter Lundgaard and he was rushed to the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI. Despite all lifesaving efforts, Lundgaard passed away from the injuries he sustained from the shooting. Investigation into the incident continues.

Pennsylvania:William Norman Franck, 81 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 12, 2019 Death Date: May 12, 2019 Fire Department: Willow Street Fire Company Initial Summary: On May 12, 2019, Firefighter William N. Franck was performing scene safety at a motor vehicle accident. While at the accident, he suffered a CVA. He was immediately taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, where he passed away a short time later.

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Multiple Pets Perish in South Point House Fire South Point, OH - On June 26th, Fayette Township Fire units were alerted to a residential structure fire at the intersection of Township Road 1026 (Jefferson Avenue) and Township Road 1027 (4th Street).

Crews arrived on scene and were JUMP TO FILE# faced with several 062719104 challenges due to multiple additions inside the residence. All occupants were able to vacate the residence when the fire occurred with no injuries, but three pets unfortunately perished in the blaze.

South Point FD, Chesapeake FD, Green Valley FD, Lawrence County EMS and the Lawrence County Sheriff's office also responded to the scene.

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FACES OF OHIO’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Summertime and the living’s easy...so is the cooking!

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Zoar, OH - Firefighter candidates Nathan Schlosser, Landon Meiser and Firefighter Justin Hayhurst receive instruction from Zoar Asst. Chief Jason Marzilli during a recent hose operations training exercise at the station.

The heat of the summer begs for easy, quick, no-cook recipes.

With this time of year we also get to enjoy the bounty of fruits, vegetables and herbs that thrive in the July and August months. My absolute favorite is the tomato, when they smell and taste like a tomato is supposed to. Nothing irks me

more than seeing those dull pink “tomatoes” that seem to be in season all year round on the shelves in the supermarket and taste no better than a piece of plastic.

If you can’t get your hands on garden-fresh produce, look for brightly colored tomatoes that smell ripe. I like cherry tomatoes for this recipe in particular because their size makes them perfect for either garnish or as a salad on their own. Cherry tomatoes are also usually very sweet, which is balanced out by the acidity of the lime and heat of the jalapeno.

After buying the tomatoes, I do not like to put them in the fridge

because I feel like it alters their texture and doesn’t allow them to ripen further. Instead, I prefer to leave them on the counter top, in a brown bag if possible. And when cutting any tomatoes, it's best to use a serrated knife. These cut through them much better without crushing them, which typically happens with a regular knife, especially a dull one.

This quick recipe is perfect to put over grilled steak, use as a taco topping, add to a salad or toss with some pasta for an easy no-cook pasta “sauce”. Just make sure to buy the best produce you can, or better yet, grow your own!

CHERRY TOMATO - CILANTRO SALAD

4 Servings (if used as topping) Ingredients:

16 oz. Package of Cherry Tomatoes ½ White Onion, finely diced 1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely diced (if you prefer extra spice, leave the seeds in) 1 Lime, zest and juice Small Bunch of Fresh Cilantro, chopped Salt, to taste COLUMBUS DIVISION OF FIRE

Columbus, OH - The Columbus Fire Football Club topped a Columbus Police Squad 3-2 in a shoot-out after playing to a tie in regulation time during the Battle of the Badges at MAPFRE Stadium on June 1st. The annual charity match raised funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Procedure:

-Put the diced onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water. Place in fridge while preparing the rest of the ingredients. This helps mellow out the astringent onion flavor.

-Halve the tomatoes (serrated knife works best), combine in a bowl with jalapeno, lime zest and juice and a pinch of salt.

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Kent, OH - Some great people from Educational Alternatives worked every Thursday morning for the past nine months at Kent FD's main station, washing the trucks and cleaning the station while learning life and work skills in order to prepare for an eventual career. Pictured are Job Coaches Mrs. Deb Lee & Mrs. Kathy Kaptain, students John, Heather and Steven, along with Chief John Tosko, Lt. Jamie Samels, and Firefighters Jake Robinson, James Taylor, Ben Johnson and Brian Pengal.

Toss to combine.

-Remove the onion from fridge and drain well. Add onion and cilantro to the bowl with tomato mixture.

Season with a pinch of salt, toss to combine and taste.

Adjust seasoning accordingly.

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Kent State Tuscarawas Engineering Technology Students Build Search & Rescue Robot NEW PHILADELPHIA - Engineering students at Kent State University’s Tuscarawas campus finished their spring 2019 semester with the unveiling of a search and rescue robot during their class presentation on May 8th. Adjunct Professor Dave Schlosser’s MERT 22009 Engineering JUMP TO FILE# Project Class de- 052219102 signed and built the robot as a capstone project, which combines both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines in a collaborative effort to complete a project in a semester.

The project was intended to foster team building and provide experience in concurrent engineering practices where both engineering disciplines worked together to design, build, and present a finished project design in 16 weeks.

The main requirement was that whatever project the class chose, it had to be completed by the night of the scheduled final exam in May. The students started brainstorming and identifying potential projects during the first two weeks of class in January and eventually settled on the search and rescue robot. The 10 team members (half electrical and half mechanical students) identified potential options and uses for the robot. After another night of brainstorming they settled on the following features.

First of all, it had to have a track under carriage so it could traverse rough terrain and be small enough to go through door openings. It had to be able to transmit live video to tablets or cell-phones on scene and have lighting that allowed it to be visible in dark smoke filled rooms such as warehouses or open terrain in low-visibility. Finally, Robot has the ability to deploy smoke or teargas canisters for active shooter incidents and deploy

RIT search lines to help people or lost firefighters find their way out of smoke filled buildings. The robot was controlled by radio control frequencies similar to a remote control airplane, and had a transmitting range of up to 1000 meters outdoors and 2-300 meters indoors, depending on building construction.

The mechanical engineering students designed the robot body and laid out the main components to optimize its center of gravity while the electrical engineering students calculated the electrical load requirements. They also specified and purchased the programmable boards that controlled the functions. Another feature of the robot was the ability to be controlled by various means which included laptop computers, tablets, I-Pads, or remote X-Box Controllers. Operational configuration depended on the system that the USB antenna was plugged into.

During week 10, a Kent State Campus security officer made a comment that it would be nice if it could deploy a smoke or teargas canister as a casual comment and the students took it as a challenge.

What transpired was an added feature of a law-enforcement option.

Two training canisters from the New Philadelphia Police Dept. were donated to the project. The mechanical engineering group went to work designing, printing and assembling a winch that pulls the canister’s safety pin and deploys its contents with the intent to distract or incapacitate an active shooter suspect. The ability to ferret out armed suspects by remote control could also save an officer's life, as well as create a distraction that could allow potential victims to escape.

Another component of the class is project management and project budgeting. The university provides funding for the projects and the goal is to keep the cost

around $1,000. This year’s robot ran upwards of $1,600 but due to the support of corporate sponsors, the final cost was $865.00.

CNC Rescue Rope (Goleta, CA) donated a 100-foot section of its new lightweight, high strength RIT Line. FoxFury Lighting (Oceanside, CA) donated two (yet to be released) RUGO2 high intensity lights and battery packs for use with the HD camera. Vehicle Solutions Emergency Equipment (Navarre, OH) donated a Phenix Lighting LED strobe light for visual tracking purposes. Communications’ Exhibits Inc. (Canal Fulton, OH) donated the material and fabrication for the robot body, which included cast acrylic and 1/8” 6061 marine grade aluminum.

The robot’s top section was built with acrylic material to showcase the electrical wizardry inside. Action Extreme Sports (New Philadelphia, OH) donated the 12V batteries that controlled the robot and powered the lighting package.

Allied Machine and Engineering Co. (Dover, OH) created the laser etched donor plates and provided machining services for several components.

Corporate donations and support kept the project cost down and allowed the students to build a functional world-class robot while gaining experience in concurrent engineering practices and project management.

Author/Instructor's note: I would like to thank the following for their assistance with the project: Scott Kreitzer, KSU Officer, Capt.

Joe Skinner, NPPD, Paul Dykshoorn, KSU–Tusc Engineering Coordinator, and students Wyatt Angel, Rian Antonelli, Mikael Hill, Zachary Houze, Dylan Little, Erin Neisel, Kade Rainsberg, Chase Ricker, Hunter Smith and Robert Stewart for taking the robot from concept to reality.

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The robot features two FoxFury RUGO2 lights and an HD camera for real-time video transmission in low visibility environments.

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

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The Kent State-Tusc project team at the final presentation.

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Electrical Engineering student and recent graduate, Robert Stewart, demonstrates the robot for the media and visitors during the final presentation.

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Connecting in a Crisis Chaplain’s Corner

Pastor Fernando Villicana

We are all appalled whenever we respond to, or hear about another active shooter incident.

Many of these incidents seem to take place at our schools.

But what happens once a first responder leaves the scene? The crisis continues on in our hearts and minds. Those who have had loved ones lost or injured during a disaster have to deal with the lingering effect, sometimes for years to come. Critical Incident Stress Management becomes a necessary journey for those who respond to emergencies day in and day out. It has been determined that first responders experience a cumulative affect over time.

When everything is up in the air, when it’s all in crisis and chaos, what can good people do?

“When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) If you were to ask God that question He would say two words: “Worship Me” (Focus on Me).

The Bible says in 1 Chronicles 16:11 (TEV) “Go to the Lord for help and worship Him.” It is in the crisis, in the chaos, in the confusion, when we feel crushed that we need most to focus on God. But how do you do that? How do you worship God in a tragedy? How do you keep your eyes on Jesus when they’re full of tears? How do you connect with God in a crisis?

1. TELL GOD HOW YOU FEEL. In the Bible we read that Job (who suffered so much loss) is brutally honest with God. He tells God exactly how he feels.

“I can’t be quiet. I’m angry.

I’m bitter and I have to speak.”

(Job 7:11) God can handle your questions and your anger.

“Cry out in the night. Pour out your heart like water in prayer to the Lord.” (Lamentation 2:19) After you tell God how you

feel...

2.

ASK GOD FOR STRENGTH AND HELP. When your heart is breaking and when you’re confused and when you’re angry because of a tragedy, don’t turn away from God, turn toward God. “Look to the Lord for strength.” (Psalm 105:4 NIV) David said: “I can lie down and go to sleep and I can wake up again because the Lord gives me strength.” (Psalm 3:5 NCV) The first sign of stress in a tragedy is you can’t get to sleep.

When you’re under stress your mind won’t stop. You can’t turn it off. You toss and turn. You can’t stop thinking about it. You grieve.

You’re angry. You’re upset and you can’t get any sleep. God says, “You know why? Because you’re not trusting in My strength.” He says, “I'll give you the strength to get a good night’s rest if you’ll just trust Me.” God is waiting to strengthen you. He’s waiting to strengthen our nation as we go through these times of trouble.

The third step is...

3. KEEP FOCUSED ON GOD AND HIS PROMISES. There are 6000 promises of God in this book that God says, “Here’s what I promise to you if you’ll just trust Me.” “By trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. (Wouldn’t you like to be deeply at peace in a crisis?) In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. Count on it! But take heart! I have conquered the world.” (John 16: 33 Msg) There’s only one thing that will give you the stability you need to go through life and that is to be connected to the creator who made you.

“Those who worship God will be encouraged.” (Psalm 69:32 TEV) 4. TURN BACK TO GOD. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

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Columbus Fire & Area Hospital Partners Launch Mobile Stroke Unit Columbus, OH - On May 28th, the Columbus Division of Fire in partnership with OhioHealth, Mount Carmel Health System and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, launched the JUMP TO FILE# Mobile Stroke Treat- 062119106 ment Unit at Fire Station 3 on Greenlawn Avenue. Over 6,000 central Ohioans suffer a stroke each year.

Stroke is the number five cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States.

“The Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit is revolutionizing the methodology of pre-hospital stroke treatment,” said Councilmember Mitchell J. Brown. “The concept of bringing definitive care to the patient, not the patient to the care, will improve patient outcomes and save lives.”

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A stroke rapidly damages the brain, such that every minute a patient is left untreated can increase the likelihood of disability and death. The Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit is a specialized vehicle designed to diagnose and provide definitive care to victims of stroke in the field.

“The Columbus Division of Fire is excited to be part of this unique partnership, bringing State-of-theArt, definitive Stroke care to your front door,” said Columbus Division of Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor. “By decreasing the time to definite care we will potentially reduce the debilitating results of a stroke, giving patients the greatest chance of recovery.”

“We know that when a patient is having a stroke, seconds count,” said Dr. Richard Streck from Mount Carmel Health System. “Time loss is brain loss. In fact, during a typical stroke, the brain loses 2 million brain cells for each minute without proper oxygen supply.”

When a call is placed to 911 with a description fitting the symptoms of a stroke, the Columbus Division of Fire will dispatch EMS to the scene while simultaneously dispatching the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit. Once the unit arrives on the scene, the team of trained stroke care professionals consisting of an advanced practice provider, two Division of Fire Paramedics, a CT Technologist, and a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant will virtually connect to the OhioHealth stroke neurologist. The neurologist will determine if the patient is suffering a stroke. If it's determined that the patient is suffering a stroke, the unit’s mobile CT scanner will be utilized to determine the cause of the stroke. Based on the results of the CT scan, the neurologist will then determine the appropriate treatment and instruct the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit team to administer it immediately. The patient will then be transported to one of three Certified Stroke Centers: the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Mount Carmel East Hospital, or OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.

“This vehicle is unique in the sense that we can start the life-saving, stroke-specific care right there; not waiting until they arrive at the hospital,” said Dr. Vivien Lee from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

“All of our organizations working together with the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit is special,” said Dr. B.J. Hicks from OhioHealth. “We’re committed to providing the best care for the communities we serve. This vehicle, and the work being done here, will save lives.”

With the launch of the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit, Columbus joins 15 other communities around the U.S. in providing this service to the community. The Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit was set to begin operation on May 29th, and the hours of operation will be seven days a week from 7am-7pm.

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Columbus Firefighters Foundation Donates Adaptive Bikes to Kids in Need Columbus, OH - Two sisters from Gahanna visited Columbus Fire Station 28 on Saturday, June 22nd and received brand new bicycles, courtesy of the Columbus Firefighters Foundation and Christopher’s Promise, an area nonprofit that supplies specialty adaptive bikes for kids with JUMP TO FILE# disabilities.

062719103 Heather Howell, 12, received a candy purple Catrike tricycle, a laid-back rear wheel drive machine with disc breaks and a just-abovethe-pavement riding profile. Her sister Holly, 6, received a pink Rifton tricycle with special handle bars and pedal straps for her small stature.

The bikes were picked specially for their size and abilities, though the kids got to pick the colors.

Firefighters working the Saturday shift at Station 28 on McCutcheon Road helped the kids adjust to the bikes and let them ride through the bays of the firehouse to admire the trucks.

“They love to move,” said Darren Howell who brought his daughters to the fire station along with his wife Cathy. “The kids love to ride on their grandpa’s four-wheeler on his 70-acres in southern Ohio, so this is great for them,” said Darren.

Heather was diagnosed with scoliosis at 3-years-old. She wore a brace for several years until she had growth rods surgically placed in her back. Although physically limited, she still was able to ride her bicycle outside. At 11, she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a brain tumor. After six surgeries and 101 days in the hospital, she began receiving physical therapy. An adaptive bike reminded her of riding her own bike just a few short months before her surgeries.

Holly was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a tethered spinal cord, and a plexiform neurofibroma at just six months of age. At the age of three, she was also diagnosed with a cervical spine deformity. Like her sister, Holly also struggles with balance, coordination, and walking.

She does receive therapy at school, but also wants to be able to ride a bike like her big sister.

“That’s where we get most of our referrals, from physical therapists,” said Lauren Lichtenauer, founder of Christopher’s Promise.

Lichtenauer said the bikes would help both sisters with balance, walking, and coordination.

More importantly, perhaps, adaptive bikes would also allow them to have fun outside riding together and with the other kids in the neighborhood.

Lichtenauer, an avid cyclist, met a youngster from the Cleveland area living with neurofibromatosis and cerebral palsy while she was working as a summer camp counselor. Lichtenauer was inspired by

Christopher’s spirit, and saw first hand the benefits of cycling for mobility and independence for people with physical disabilities. That was seven years ago. The bicycles delivered Saturday represented 110 bikes her non-profit has provided to kids across a seven state area.

“We work with the physical therapists to find just the right bike for each kid, so Christopher's Promise has developed into an organization committed to continuing to help more kiddos get on bikes and just be kids,” said Lichtenauer.

The problem is that adaptive bicycles, ranging from $1,800 to $2,800, can be out of reach for many families already struggling with high medical and therapy expenses. That’s where groups like the Columbus Firefighter Foundation comes in. The group started in 2011 and has about 240 members, according the Jim Evans, who retired from Columbus Division of Fire in 2016.

“I have been retired for over three years, but I am still very involved with the Columbus Firefighters Foundation. Last year, the foundation gave out just over $80,000 to various organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, Charity Newsies, OSU Burn Center, FF 4 Kids Program, Karis' Cause for Childhood Cancer, and a host of others,” said Evans, who was on hand to see the Howell children receive their bikes on Saturday.

“We also gave out $14,500 in hardship donations to members of our own fire department. One of the entities we have partnered with over the past three years is Lauren and “Christopher's Promise,” said Evans, whose organization has helped fund 12 bicycles for deserving kids since meeting Lichtenauer.

“We help a lot of organizations.

It’s our mission to support the community however we can. But when Lauren calls, I know it isn’t going to be a cheap date. These bikes can be cost prohibitive for some families.

But when she told me about the Howells, we figured we could help,” said Evans, who added the Foundation, the charity branch of IAFF Local 67, funded a racing wheel chair for a teenager in Amanda, OH last year.

“We are always looking for new members at the Foundation. It’s an easy way to donate to organization’s like Christopher’s Promise or the Ronald McDonald house or any of our charities that improve the quality of life in the community,” said Evans.

“At the Foundation, we like to say firefighters are not only there to help during emergencies, we are also there to help in times of need.”

You can find more information on the work of the foundation by visiting https://columbusfirefighersfoundation.com

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The Cleveland Heights FD recently conducted training to practice hose advancement and search/rescue operations.

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Cardiac Survivors Meet the Medics Who Saved Them

Columbus, OH - The 12th annual Cardiac Arrest Survivor Celebration was held at IAFF Local 67 Union Hall on Thursday, May 23rd, to commemorate National EMS Week. Cardiac survivors Eldon Haynes, Dana Burke, Donna Bias, Viet Nguyen, Eric Stansifer, Joseph Hiles, Chun-An Chen and Anthony Maronitis were honored along with the many Columbus Firefighter/EMT and Paramedics who assisted them after they were stricken last year.

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MedFlight 6, based in McConnelsville, OH, departs Coshocton Regional Medical Center with a patient transfer.

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One Resident Escapes, One Dies in Fatal Burlington House Fire Burlington, OH - One person was killed in a deadly house fire on the morning of Monday, April 8th at 15 Township Drive 1434, South Point. The Burlington Vol. Fire Department was dispatched to the scene just before 8:00 A.M. and found the home JUMP TO FILE# fully involved upon 070119107 their arrival.

One female resident escaped the burning home and was transported to St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington for treatment, but one male resident was unable to escape and later found deceased.

Multiple Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene in addition to EMS companies.

The state fire marshal's office was also requested to respond.

According to authorities, the fire did not appear suspicious in nature and was thought to have started near a stairway inside the home.

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Vehicle News

The Berkshire, Sunbury, Trenton & Galena Fire District recently placed this 2018 Rosenbauer Commander FX 1500/750/30 Rear Pump Rescue Pumper into service as E-351.

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The Plain Twp. Fire Dept. of New Albany recently placed this 2019 Sutphen Monarch 1750/300 SPH 100’ Tower featuring a black-over-red paint scheme into service as L-121.

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The Harrison County Hospital EMS based at the Harrison County Community Hospital in Cadiz recently placed this 2019 Ford/Osage ALS Medic into service as ALS-2.

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The Washington Twp.VFD in Tippecanoe recently placed The Wayne Twp. VFD in Dundee recently placed this The Tri-County Joint Ambulance District of Newcomerthis 2018 Ford/Osage Ambulance into service as Medic 2019 FL-SD106/Midwest 1000/3000 wet side tanker into stown recently placed this 2018 Ford/Lifeline 4x4 Ambulance into service as Medic 150.

110. service as T-1104.

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The Grafton Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 Sut- The Macedonia Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 The West Lafayette Fire Dept. recently converted a Ford phen Monarch 1500/1000/20 pumper into service as E- Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100' Tower into service as F-250 Utility Truck into a new Rescue Truck, designated Rescue 6.

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Tower 2219.

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The Elyria Fire Dept. recently placed this 2018 Ford Ex- The Wooster FD recently placed this second 2019 Ford The Wooster Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 Ford plorer PI into service as the Chief's Unit.

Explorer into service as the shift supervisor's unit.

Explorer into service as the Chief's Unit.

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Heroes on Call VIDEO REVIEW

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Heroes on Call

By Monarch Films Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-Mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price $14.99 (DVD)

This DVD is about 50 minutes in length and was taken after 9/11.

It visits different aspects of how 9/11 affected people in its aftermath. It covers a story of a New York City firefighter who made a heroic rescue and later had to leave the job due to an injury. He was off the job during 9/11 and suffered emotionally from not being able to respond to it. He would put on his turnouts and go down to the scene to help out with

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the recoveries until the operation was terminated.

Another story briefly touches on a widow of one of the firefighters, how she recalled their wedding day and remembered their good times. The Newark, NJ Fire Department is focused on and how they remember their brother’s sacrifices. It shows the NFD in action and also shows them going to schools and teaching small students about fire safety and what to do if they should be exposed to fire in their home for instance.

Another story is about a volunteer ambulance corps in the borough of Queens who lost their ambulance at 9/11, but even worse, lost an 18-year-old member who was so dedicated that he joined as a junior cadet at the age of 14. This was a truly tragic story, especially as his mother tells of how much he wanted to help people. This coverage is touching.

The disc that I have has a voice that is not quite lined up with the facial expressions of those being interviewed and in the beginning the reporter’s voice is muffled somewhat by the voices of those working the operation.

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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes

For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work.

With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way.

The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers.

“The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper.

“The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform. It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

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gram a valuable resource for heroes in our community looking for home financing.”

Grant provides help to homebuyers Many buyers wait patiently on the sidelines, saving money and watching interest rates rise. Unlike many other home buying assistance programs, eLEND’s Advantage Program provides a grant for the down pay-

ment. These resources can immediately build a borrower’s buying power, helping them act on a purchase more quickly for either that first home, or a move-up home as the family has grown and needs more space.

Qualified buyers can receive grants up to 2% of the purchase price, minimizing the

down payment dollars needed at closing.

The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington.

To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements.

“We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.”

For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.

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Two Alarms Called at Columbus Structure Fire

This patch belongs to the Findlay Fire Department, located in Hancock County, OH.

Columbus, OH - On the morning of April 14th around 9:30 A.M., the Columbus Ohio Division of Fire alarm office started receiving calls of a fire in the Maple Canyon and Dublin Granville Road area. Upon arrival crews had heavy smoke showing from a two-story commercial building that housed several different businesses. A working fire assignment was started, along with a second-alarm shortly after. Crews from Westerville, Mifflin Twp. and Clinton Twp. responded, and several lines were used to knock down the fire. One person was taken to the hospital to be evaluated. The Columbus Division of Fire Auxiliary responded to assist crews with overhaul and hitting hot spots, and also assisted workers from the offices with bringing out items from the building. Box 15 responded for rehab.

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APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Columbus Engine 6 with several lines off at the scene of a twoalarm fire.

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