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The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 1 Unit received the report of a car into a structure at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6211 Michaelkenny Lane.

According to witnesses, they were sitting in their living room watching television when all of a sudden there was a deafening boom, which made their building shake.

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The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 3 Unit received the report of a fire located at 679 Brent Blvd around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

When Franklin Township Fire Department Engine 193 arrived, they JUMP TO FILE# reported heavy fire 062714105 blowing from the second story A side windows of a cantilever roof u shaped multi-family housing unit.

They initiated a transitional attack with the engine's deck gun knocking down the bulk of fire prior to entering the structure to extinguish remaining active fire.

The maintenance man reported hearing people screaming fire. He approached the fire unit to attempt to suppress it with a fire extinguisher and attempt to check for anyone else who may still be inside. He then began helping evacuate other residents from the remainder of the fire building.

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Family assisted by Red Cross after fire The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire located at 1610 E Fulton around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014.

Arriving companies reported heavy smoke from the C side ground floor of a single family two story dwelling declaring a working fire.

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The residents of the fire structure escaped without injury and was assisted by the American Red Cross.

- DAN MEYERSBURG

Does your fire department have a chaplain? Do you know what a chaplain is? Chaplain, not Captain! Do you know what a chaplain does?

Hopefully, this will begin to explain it. The fire chaplain has traditionally been the spiritual leader of the fire department.

The chaplain was usually a local pastor who attended a wake or a ceremony; and the firefighters did not see him until the next service that he was called to.

There are also chaplains who have already served in the position of chief, and they read scripted services. However, the chaplaincy has evolved. The fire chaplain is now interested in the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of every member of the fire department, both past and present.

Chaplains are now ordained (such as the pastor of a church) or they are lay chaplains (not ordained).

However, whether or not they are ordained has little relevance on the work that they do; and it certainly doesn't change how they care for people. Many chaplains are now firefighters and/or EMTs. They are trained in critical incident stress management, grief counseling, and simply in caring

for those in their area. When a chaplain performs a service at a wake, he is not likely to use a script that does not extend comfort.The ministry of a chaplain is a ministry of presence. The chaplain is there whether needed or not.

At times, he can be investigating alarms, operating a hoseline, performing an extrication; or just being there when someone needs to talk. The chaplain sits in a firehouse and talks to an individual, or a group, about a challenge or a loss. He may even speak with a firefighter, who is or was contemplating suicide. The chaplain is there to lend an ear.

They will also attend a funeral to help a firefighter through his grief; and will offer consolation to a family following the loss of a loved one.

Chaplains are always there for the victims of a fire; but their main purpose is to be there for the fire service. At times they also need to speak with firefighters in need of their own emergency care.

It may also be caring enough to send a birthday card, congratulations on major events, or a visit to the sick or injured in a hospital.

A chaplain has his own agenda and many times never stops to consider all of their time that is devoted to helping others.

The chief may follow the procedures by the book; but the chaplain serves from the heart, beginning with the probie, all the way up to the chief. The chaplain has followed a calling.

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Explosion at Coshocton Grain Company Cochocton, OH. On Wednesday afternoon, August 13, 2014, at approximately 4:00 p.m., frantic calls started coming into the Coshocton 911 center reporting a very loud explosion and heavy smoke coming from the Coshocton Grain Company’s concrete silos.

The Coshocton Fire Department was dispatched to investigate.

A neighbor reported that the flames were shooting 60 to 70 feet into the air above the silos.

Coshocton Engine 303 and Ladder 301 soon arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and a very large hole blown into the side of the storage silos.

Debris was scattered throughout the yard of the grain company.

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Seven in all were injured with one of those flown out by MedFlight to a Columbus hospital for burns. None of the injuries were life threatening.

With the risk of a possible second explosion, several business and a nearby daycare center were evacuated. The railroad that runs past the grain company also was shut down.

Three MedFlight crews were at the scene to help with the injured.

One of the crews also flew over the scene numerous times to assist giving the firefighters updated reports on the fire and the damage being seen from the air, As the smoke cleared and time passed, the risk for a secondary ex-

plosion diminished.

Several structural engineers was requested, from Columbus, to evaluate the integrity of the remaining structure.

The next day, a small fire rekindled on top of an adjacent silo occurred. The Coshocton Fire Department was summoned and contained the fire.

Three Rivers Fire Department, Conesville Fire Department, and Jackson Township Fire Department were called out for mutual aid as a precaution.

Assisting on the scene with the fire departments were the Coshocton County Sheriffs Office, Coshocton County EMS, MedFlight, Coshocton County EMA, the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, and Coshocton County R.E.A.C.T. team.

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Maryland: Robert Fogel III, 58 Rank: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Incident Date: May 30, 2014 Death Date: May 30, 2014 Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Fogle went into cardiac arrest during a training exercise at the Baltimore County Fire Rescue Academy in Sparrows Point, Maryland.

Fogle was cared for by fellow firefighters and transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Services for Firefighter Fogle will be held June 4th and 5th at the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company where Fogle also volunteered as a firefighter for over 30 years.

New Jersey: Robert “Hawk” Meyer, 54 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2014 Death Date: June 8, 2014 Fire Department: Union Beach Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Meyer fell ill while working at the scene of a multiple alarm fire in a commercial warehouse building. Fellow responders immediately rendered medical aid to Meyer who succumbed to his injury, the nature of which is pending completion of an autopsy.

Ohio: Rickie K. Halcomb, 56 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 6, 2000 Death Date: March 31, 2014 Fire Department: City of Dayton Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Halcomb was assigned to Dayton Medic 11 and, on June 6, 2000, responded with other crews to I-75 Southbound at State Route 35 for an accident with a person trapped. After nasally intubating the patient and while assisting crews with patient removal from the wreckage, Halcomb was exposed to the Hepatitis-C virus from the blood at the scene. Firefighter Halcomb suffered the adverse effects of the disease process until he passed away on March 21, 2014.

Nevada: Donovan Garcia, Jr., 52 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: June 5, 2014 Death Date: June 5, 2014 Fire Department: Hungry Valley Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Garcia was participating in wildland fire training when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Garcia was treated at the scene and then transported to the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, where he succumbed to his injury.

Montana: Todd Allen Rummel, 44 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: June 19, 2014 Death Date: June 19, 2014 Fire Department: Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Rummel died upon impact from injuries sustained when the fire apparatus he was operating was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a pickup truck carrying, according to reports, five occupants who also perished upon impact in the collision. Rummel was returning the apparatus to the fire station from the shop where it had undergone routine repair work. Investigation into the cause of the accident continues by local and state authorities.

Louisiana: Robert Thomas, 52 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 30, 2014 Death Date: June 30, 2014 Fire Department:Bienville Parish Fire Protection District 7 Initial Summary: After departing the scene of a residential structure fire, Captain Thomas lost control of the fire apparatus he was operating on Louisiana Highway 155 and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle overturned ejecting Thomas, who was not wearing seat restraints, and pinned him underneath. Firefighter Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner's Office. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local and state authorities.

Kentucky: Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster Sr., 64 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 4, 2006 Death Date: May 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glencoe Fire-Rescue Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Webster died from complications from a traumatic brain injury suffered in 2006. At that time, while responding to a motor vehicle accident, the fire apparatus Webster was driving left the roadway and overturned causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle.

New York: Gordon M. Ambelas, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 5, 2014 Death Date: July 5, 2014 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Lieutenant Ambelas died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.

Texas: Daniel D. Groover, 46 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Groover collapsed while operating on the second floor interior of a burning residential structure. A Mayday was sounded and Groover was quickly removed from the building by fellow firefighters. He was then transported to a local medical center but did not survive the injuries sustained in the incident. An investigation into the circumstances of the fire and Groover’s death is underway by local and state authorities.

Colorado: Richard L. Marchman, 67 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Indian Peaks Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter Marchman collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack in the Brainard Lake Recreational Area while hiking back out to the Blue Lake/Mitchell Lake Trailhead parking lot after he and fellow responders helped rescue an injured hiker and move her to a suitable location for transport by a Flight for Life helicopter to the Good Samaritan Hospital.

Oregon: Matthew David Goodnature, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 29, 2014 Death Date: July 29, 2014 Fire Department: Fremont – Winema National Forrest Initial Summary: Firefighter Goodnature died while on-duty from injuries sustained from a fall while assigned to the Launch Fire in Oregon. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by National Forest, state, and local authorities.

Louisiana: Billy Glen Norris, Sr., 62 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 21, 2014 Death Date: July 21, 2014 Fire Department: Lecompte Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Norris responded to a medical emergency response call with members of his fire department in the early morning hours of July 21st. Upon completion of the run, Norris complained to fellow firefighters of not feeling well with some pain in one of his shoulders and then left the station for home. A short time later Chief Norris suffered a heart attack and was transported to Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria where he succumbed to his injury.

Louisiana: Jamie Middlebrook, 40 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: August 5, 2014 Death Date: August 5, 2014 Fire Department: New Carlisle Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Middlebrook died from injuries sustained when the roof of a burning commercial storage building collapsed on him and another firefighter. According to reports, the other firefighter sustained a broken ankle and minor burns. Investigation into the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State of Indiana Fire Marshal’s office.

Kentucky: Jonathan French, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 6, 2014 Death Date: August 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glendale Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Jonathan French was killed and another Firefighter, Lisa French, was injured when a semi tractor-trailer struck them and their fire apparatus while they were operating at the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 65.

According to reports, Firefighter Lisa French, Jonathan’s mother, was flown to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.

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Personal Safety Is Your Responsibility Who is responsible for the safety of firefighters at the scene of a fire or other emergency? Is it the incident commander, the company officer, the safety officer, the individual firefighter?

The fact is they all share a responsibility for overall safety.

Often times, with all the activity, adrenaline rush, and excitement at the scene of an emergency we focus on accomplishing the task assigned as expeditiously as possible and somehow we begin to disregard our personal safety, focusing in on our objective while losing sight of the big picture.

That is when there will be a fellow firefighter, company officer, safety officer, or incident commander covering your back, bringing you back to reality, and insuring your safety.

With today’s reduced staffing levels, on occasion you may find yourself operating alone, and it need not be in an IDLH atmosphere, but performing an exterior type operation or task.

Then, you may be the only one looking out for your immediate personal safety!

How responsible and dependable are you when operating on your own? Are you concerned about your personal safety on a regular basis? Do you run when you can walk? Do you have all your gear on and use it properly? Do you view the big picture?

Do you think about what you are preparing to do before doing it and ask yourself is the task at hand really required? Do you review the worst possible scenarios in your mind and what the outcome might be if you do not succeed or if something goes wrong?

Will you be following your departments SOG’s and training procedures and not be taking a shortcut? Can the task wait until additional assistance is available?

Being responsible for you own personal safety requires you to do all the aforementioned as a minimum.

Responsibility as defined in the dictionary “the quality or state of being responsible: as moral, legal, or mental accountability”; and Responsible is defined as “1 a : liable to be called on to answer b (1) : liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent (2) : being the cause or explanation for the accident c : liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties 2 a : able to answer for one's conduct and obligations”.

A responsible firefighter is one who is able to act, at times, without guidance or supervision, because he or she is accountable and answer-

STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

able for his or her behavior.

It requires one to accept responsibility for their actions and for the result of their actions.

It is important that we have safety officers, company officers, and fellow firefighters looking after us, keeping us out of harm’s way, a shared responsibility.

We must also be looking out for ourselves and accepting that as a major responsibility we owe our family and department.

When one fails to act with individual responsibility relative to their personal safety some form of reprimand should be dispensed.

Reprimanding individual firefighters for their unsafe actions or inactions delivers two messages; the first is to the individual who failed to comply with department safety policy, and the second message is delivered to all members of the department.

The second message indicates that the department takes safety seriously and will reprimand those members who fail to comply with established training and safety regulations.

Most times a formal reprimand is not necessary, just a brief “word to the wise” usually results in compliance.

If this fails, the department should not fear disciplining and reprimanding individuals who fail to comply with department safety policy.

These individuals are exhibiting poor habits and initiative relative to their own personal safety while setting poor examples for others and disregard for department policy.

Strict discipline must be enforced relative to firefighter safety issues as we strive to reduce the annual death and injury rates.

As difficult as it may be to swallow, human error is the root cause for most of our accidental injuries and deaths, and in order to correct the problem we must first own up to that fact.

Individual firefighter responsibility begins when you leave home and family for the fire station or the emergency scene, and it doesn’t end until you have once again safely returned to home and family.

They always expect you back, don’t let them down!

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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After the fire, a wounded warrior finds healing in humor

DAVID J SCHLOSSER

The medical tent at the Warrior Dash was a busy place treating sprains, strains, and heat related ailments.

North Lawrence Fire Department hosts Masters of the Warrior Dash North Lawrence, OH. The members of the North Lawrence Fire Department are no strangers to battlefield injuries and treating the walking wounded every August.

No, they are not deployed to far away lands. Instead, they stand ready to assist the warriors of the “Warrior Dash” that is held annually at the Clay’s Park and Resort which is located just outside Canal Fulton.

The challenging 3.2 mile course winds in and around nearby woods, over rough terrain, and 20 obstacles, which included mud pits, fire pits, walls, barbed wire stringers, rope and cargo nets that are designed to challenge and slow down participants.

In addition to the course, the day’s events include live bands, beer gardens, food vendors, and sponsor displays on the grounds to entertain those coming to observe and those who finish the race.

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It’s a party like no other with participants ranging from children to senior citizens with everyone in between.

This year’s event was held on Saturday, August 9th with over 21,000 participants running in shifts every half hour starting at 8 a.m. and running non-stop into the early evening. In addition to the participants, over 1000 volunteers were on hand to assist with the event.

As the day progressed, the temperatures climbed into the high 80’s along with cases of dehydration and sunburns due the nearly cloudless skies. The most common injuries reported were muscle strains, ankle sprains, and an occasional bruised ego.

In fact, it was reported that with

21,000 participants, there were no major injuries or patient transports.

The North Lawrence Fire Department was the primary agency on scene providing roving EMS support along with a triage tent to tend to the wounded. Firefighters tended to the fire pits and EMS personnel patrolled the grounds with their specially equipped Gator, which is designed to transport the injured.

The North Lawrence Fire Department also had all three medic units stationed on the grounds along with a brush truck and rescue engine. Also assisting with this year’s event was the North Lawrence Police Department, who provided traffic control and additional personnel from Event Medical Staffing, who provided additional medics and first responders.

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

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North Lawrence Medic 1 stands ready at the Warrior Dash in August.

Charleston, S.C. Some warriors fight battles in the jungle, eyes ever watchful for the enemy creeping through the foliage. Some challenge the foe under a burning desert sun, knowing he lurks somewhere in the sand.

But for a special breed of fighter, the enemy is faceless, voiceless – without mind or heart – not a man but an element out of control: Fire.

Travis Howze and his fellow firefighters knocked out many a blaze and lived to tell of it– until one awful night in June 2007.

The Sofa Super Store warehouse in Charleston, S.C. caught fire, spreading rapidly. Before it was over, nine firefighters died, most killed when the steel truss roof of the building collapsed – the greatest single loss of firefighters since the terrorist attacks of 9-11.

In the aftermath, the enemy seemed to finally have won.

Howze was wounded in body and decimated by PTSD – the pain and the flashbacks of that night. To beat it, to win this final battle, he turned to a childhood friend: Comedy.

“I went on the road to escape my own reality. Comedy was the only thing that made me happy.”

Before his service as a U.S. Marine, or as a police officer, before the days of quenching flames and saving lives, Howze had always loved to tickle funny bones.

“My comedy comes from day to day observations and life experiences. I have always been the center of attention. This dates back to my youth. I was elected class clown in the 8th grade and again my senior year.

“I have always had a very serious side, hence my previous professions but I have always been able to make light of any situation.

Comedy has helped me with PTSD because I use it as an outlet for my pain. I really enjoy making other people laugh and potentially help them escape their own troubles even if for a bit,” he said.

His high-energy comedic routine – Funny Under Fire -- includes performing for the troops, the Wounded Warriors/Combat Veterans Foundation and benefits/fund raisers for Public Service Heroes.

On his website, the names and photographs of the nine who died that night in Charleston, are on full display – never to be forgotten.

“Military and Emergency Services Workers do what they do because they love it. They are the most selfless people I have had the pleasure of working alongside.

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“I have been given a gift ... the ability to bring laughter to people. I use that to not only help myself but to help complete strangers. In a sense, I still feel that I am helping people, just in a different light, a spot light. I plan on staying on the comedy roller coaster until the wheels fall off or I’m thrown from the ride. It’s what I do now,” Howze said.

As any performer will tell you, there’s a sacrifice that has to be made for the life on stage. When the spotlights shut off and the audience drifts way, the silence can be agony.

“I love it and hate it sometimes.

It’s a very lonely lifestyle. I travel alone and eat alone. Prior to comedy, I always ate with a team, slept with a team and even on my off days, hung out with the team.

“I always loved knowing that my team depended on me and I on them. Now it’s just me! It’s a much different life style, one that’s hard to adjust to. The shortest, but most fulfilling part is being on stage for 45 min to an hour then it’s back to the lonely, dark road.”

So why continue? Comedy is his passion and his gift; and the love and memory of real heroes burns eternally in his heart. Howze has found a way to connect the two.

“I hope through comedy, that I will be able to not only build a fan base of military and emergency services, but make lasting friendships, memories and be able to perform shows for these specific brotherhoods,” he said.

Howze now performs in the Top Comedy Clubs 20-40 weeks all over the country For more information, visit www.funnyunderfire.com .

- CLIFF DAVIS

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Multiple reports of an explosion The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 3 unit received multiple reports of a explosion, fire and collapse located at 551 Lilley Ave around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Arriving crews reported the main incident structure on the ground with fire showing in the attic B side exposure located at 547 Lilley Ave. Chief Smith requested a second alarm be struck, commencing simultaneous operations between the two structures. He also requested the CFD collapse trailer dispatched.

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concluded at 547 Lilley, all resources focused on the downed structure at 551 Lilley Ave. While crews from Columbia Gas worked to secure the flow of natural gas, firefighters worked to search the pile. According to witnesses, a passerby had stopped to sit on the front stoop of 551 Lilley Ave to smoke a cigarette when the explosion occurred.

After the initial explosion,

roughly 15 bystanders immediately sprang into action freeing the passerby from underneath a roof section. The patient was transported to a local hospital.

The force of this explosion blew the back wall of 551 Lilley to the rear of the property line along with an exterior door to the rear of another structure.

The front door from this structure was thrown across the street about a quarter of the way toward the rear of that structure.

- DAN MEYERSBURG

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Five Minute ABS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

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9/11 Stair Climb Over 100 firefighters and members of the community participated in the first annual 9/11 Stair Climb which supports the the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation was held at the Columbus Crew Stadium.

Looking for a quickie ‘AB’ routine you can do everyday? Of course you are!

Crunches still work great, yet busting that same old routine from time to time is always a good idea.

Grab a beach ball, a playground ball or a Swiss ball and give this a try. For those of you Pilates enthusiasts, these movements may be familiar.

They target the abdominal muscles. They’re simple, quick and different. Go for it!

Reverse Crunch – Lie on your back, knees bent feet flat and shoulder width apart. Hold the ball in both hands - arms fully extended upward at chest level.

Head is flat on floor. Keeping the lower back in contact with the floor flex at the hips and draw knees toward your mid section.

Stop when hip flexion reaches 90 degrees, pause two seconds then return to starting position. Shoulders remain fixed and ball is still throughout entire movement.

Complete 10-15 reps.

Pullover – This movement is the opposite of the reverse crunch. Lower back again is in contact with the floor. The knees are bent and held at 90 degrees of flexion with feet raised off the floor. The ball is held overhead (at floor level) in both hands with arms extended. The hips remain fixed and still and the feet remain off the floor. Raise the ball off the floor until it is extended directly over the chest. Pause for two seconds then return to starting position. Complete 10-15

reps.

Combo – Now put both movements together. Begin with feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Ball is held overhead (floor level). The head and lower back remain in contact with the floor. Raise the ball to chest level as you simultaneously draw the knees toward mid section (90 degrees of hip flexion). Pause two seconds then return the arms/ball and the feet to the original starting position.

Complete 10-15 reps Full crunch – Add a head/shoulder lift to the combo.

Everything comes up together (the arms/ball, the head/shoulders and the hips/feet. Pause at the top for two seconds then return to the starting position. Complete 10-15 reps.

Ball transfer – To further challenge yourself try this. Begin as you do in the full crunch (ball overhead at floor level, knees bent feet flat. Lift head/shoulders, arms/ball, feet/hips) and pause at the top. During the pause place the ball between the legs (just below the knees) squeeze it tight to keep it there as you return to the starting position (the ball is now between the knees/legs and the hands are empty – but the movement remains the same). Now repeat the movement. When you get to the pause at the top reach and retrieve the ball and return to start with the ball back in your hands. This is one rep. Continue your set, each time alternating placing the ball between the knees on one lift and then retrieving it on the next.

Complete 8- 10 reps. (Remember, - one rep is really like two - count one each time you retrieve the ball with your hands.)

Remember to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Not all movements are suitable for all individuals.

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Zoar VFD purchases engine from Williamsburg, Virginia Zoar, OH. The Zoar Volunteer Fire Department welcomed a new addition to their fleet on July 27th at 9:41 p.m. with the arrival of a 1992 Pierce Arrow 1000gpm pumper that was purchased from the James City County Fire Department’s Bruton Volunteer Station in Williamsburg, VA. Zoar firefighters learned of the truck and it’s availability through a friendship between the Zoar PIO and retired Captain Melvin Tomes of the JCCFD who formerly commanded Engine 11. Melvin informed the members of the Zoar VFD of its availability after learning of their efforts to find a dependable, well-loved truck.

After several weeks of e-mails, many photos, and review of the meticulous maintenance records (22 years worth) the sale was finalized with plans being made for Zoar firefighters to travel to Williamsburg, inspect, and purchase the truck.

The fact that it spent it’s entire life at one station with the same crew, and that it was maintained by the county’s shops only made it obvious that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The journey started just after midnight with the departure of Chief Charlie Meiser, Capt. Jason Marzilli, Lt. John Malcolm, and Firefighter Chris McCoury in a mini-van and ended 20 hours later after a 1060 mile round trip. This same group had started the previous morning at 5:30 a.m. with pancake breakfast fundraiser.

The Zoar contingent arrived in Williamsburg Sunday morning after driving through the night and was met by Chief Chris Thomas and the crew of Station 5, where the truck was being stored. Both crews spent time exchanging stories and found that both department’s had similar backgrounds.

For instance, the Zoar and James City County both protect historic buildings that date back hundreds of years and are popular tourist attractions. Another similarity is that JCCFD responds to the famous Busch Gardens and Anheuser Busch and someone was once looked into purchasing the fa-

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mous Zoar Hotel for the site of a microbrewery and attraction. In addition, the JCCFD was more than happy to see their former Engine 11 go to a fire department in need rather than to a broker.

Zoar firefighters performed a pump test and after the inspection was complete, funds were transferred and Zoar patches and hats were exchanged. It was also noted that the JCCFD went way beyond the call of duty to complete the paperwork for the transfer as well as arrange for funds to be received on a Sunday morning in efforts to help out the Zoar firefighters who scheduled the trip around department functions and work.

The 1992 Pierce Arrow has a 1000 gpm 2-stage pump, 750 gallon water tank, 5-KW Diesel generator, custom compartment dividers, LED warning light upgrades, Q-Siren, traffic minder arrow stick, air conditioning, and seating for 6 firefighters. They also included the deck gun tips for the monitor, fittings, ladders, hard suction, strainers, nozzles, and were extremely happy to see the truck go to a department where it would be used. In addition to the generosity of the JCCFD, the Zoar VFD was able to purchase the truck almost entirely through donations.

Late in the evening on the 27th, the engine arrived in Zoar with a department escort and was greeted by members who had been anxiously awaiting it’s arrival. In the weeks since it’s arrival, members have been transferring equipment, switching radios, and started re-lettering the engine, which will go into service as Engine 1602 in early October. Also since the arrival of the new engine, the Zoar VFD has made new friends in Virginia who have been tracking the progress on Face book. It’s also an example of the old saying the fire service is a “brother/sisterhood” and these two departments have forged a friendship that crosses several states.

- DAVID SCHLOSSER

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The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 1 Unit received the report of a car into a structure at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6211 Michaelkenny Lane. According to witnesses, they were sitting in their living room watching television when all of a sudden there was a deafening boom, which made their building shake. They opened their front door to see that a vehicle had left the road striking their apartment building. They stated the driver of the vehicle staggered out of the vehicle and would later be found to have been operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an unknown substance. The crews of Columbus Division of Fire shored and covered the open area of the four unit multi-family and the American Red Cross assisted the affected families finding temporary shelter.

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Two dumpsters fully involved The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire at 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, September 3rd at 277 Sullivant Ave. Arriving crews found two dumpsters fully involved with flames extending up the C side of a large commercial pharmacy structure. After companies confirmed no extension to the interior or exterior portion of the roof the incident was contained.

ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

A Photographic Journey through The Firehouses of the City of New York Fire Department Photography by Larry Woodcock Written and Edited by Paul Hashagen Available from: M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. 1-888-263-4702 www.mtpublishing.com Price: $42.50 This is a hard cover coffeetable book measuring 9 inches by 12 inches and has 192 pages.

The photographer is the son of a retired New Jersey firefighter and was an EMT in a large city for 10 years. Presently he works in the private sector, but since a child has had an interest in the New York City Fire Department.

His journey to expand on his interest which resulted in the desire to photograph every firehouse can be found on Page 23. The writer is retired from the New

Photographic Journey Through the Firehouses of the Fire Department of the City of New York York Fire Department after serving 25 years most of which were with Rescue 1.

He specializes in the FD’s history and his book, A Distant Fire was reviewed in this column back in 1996.

Together the two men have produced great book that no buff or firefighter or anyone for that matter with an interest in this fire department should be without.

Each boro is covered in alphabetical order and each page is loaded with one and sometimes two photos of a firehouse with information as to the company number (s), location, when it was organized, when the station was built, the neighborhood, the nickname (if any) and a list of line of duty deaths.

Stations of companies that have been closed or disbanded are not in this book. In the back of the book is an index of the line of duty deaths and what page they can be found on as well as a page listing for each fire company. But I should back up a little bit. The beginning of the book has a history about the Firemen’s Memorial with pictures followed by chapters with a dedication, a brief History of the

New York City Fire Department done by Paul Hashagen (which is 12 pages) and side stories about three memorable men, Chief Edward Croker, “Smoky Joe� Joseph B. Martin and Doctor Harry Archer which are all enjoyable.

The next section is called “FDNY Basics� in which the

makeup of the stations, assignments and working fires is explained.

After the reader gets through the various texts, he or she can relax and enjoy each page of the fire stations with added treats of apparatus from various vintages, company patches, station interiors,

fireboats and in some cases two stations from different years that a company used.

As I said earlier I believe this book is a must for anyone who has an interest in the New York Fire Department or for that matter anyone who has an interest in architecture!

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All Hands Fire Equipment & Training opens new store In May of 2014, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training moved to their new and much larger facility in central New Jersey.

Allison brings with him over 25 years of experience in the fire industry, recently serving as Senior VP for a another PPE manufacturer. Over the last few years Steve served as President & CEO of a leading education and office supply company, but is happy to be rejoining the fire service.

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All Hands Fire Equipment & Training has been serving the fire service since 2001. Initially started as a hobby, All Hands Fire quickly developed into fulltime business with a popular and highly visited website – www.AllHandsFire.com. They represent and are authorized distributors for many of the top fire and rescue equipment manufacturers. In addition, they offer extremely competitive pricing.

All Hands Fire Equipment & Training is also a New Jersey State Contract Vendor for - HAIX Boots, Thorogood Boots, Cutters Edge, LION/Janesville Turnout Gear, MSA/Cairns Helmets and Shields, Majestic Protective Hoods, Stanfield/Lifeliner Protective Hoods, Tempest and more.

With over 13 years of experience in offering emergency service products, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training has grown and adapted to the constant changes seen in emergency services.

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Fire-Dex Announces Steve Allison as New Director of Sales Medina, Ohio. Fire-Dex, a leading manufacturer of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), today announced the appointment of Steve Allison as the Director of Sales, effective August 25, 2014.

The new location, at 7 Third Avenue in Neptune City, features a large showroom, dressing rooms, business offices, a shipping/receiving section, a training classroom and hands-on training center.

“It has always been our vision to welcome customers to a store with a showroom and selection of emergency service supplies, and also to have a facility where they could receive instruction and training. That vision has now become reality”.

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"Fire-Dex is on the cusp of achieving great things," said Allison, "their growth and success in positioning themselves as a global leader in PPE is impressive; with industry-leading manufacturing processing, a talented field sales organization and a strong leadership team - it was an easy decision to join Fire-Dex" As a member of the executive staff, Allison will manage all sales functions including management of the regional sales team.

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Steve join Fire-Dex," said Allen Rom, Senior Regional Sales Manager at Fire-Dex, "his experience and knowledge of the industry is incredible and his approach and enthusiasm is exactly what Fire-Dex needs to help us continue our momentum."

In this role, Allison will report to Bill Burke, President of Fire-Dex. "Steve is exactly what Fire-Dex needs to continue our success and achieve our aggressive growth goals," said Burke, "we are extremely fortunate to have him on the team and look forward to great things."

About Fire-Dex A privately held company, Fire-Dex is a quality manufacturer of protective firefighting clothing, emergency response apparel, premium quality NFPA hoods, gloves, helmets and boots. Fire-Dex is proud to be the service leader in the fire service including owning the industry's best custom turnout lead times and offering such industry leading tools as GearTracker and FireWriter2. Visit www.firedex.com for more information.

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FACES If you have photos you would like to see in our Faces feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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Captain Chad Hains of the West Lafayette Fire Department inspecting a structure.

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Plane crash training scenario The companies of Washington and Norwich Township Fire Departments conducted a plane crash and rescue at the Washington Township Fire Department training grounds on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

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John Malcolm, Charlie Meiser, Jason Marzilli, and Chris McCoury after 21 hours and 1060 mile road trip that brought a new engine to Zoar.

IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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Heavy smoke showing

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North Lawrence's Mini-Medic sits ready in the early hours of the Warrior Dash

The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 2 Unit received the report of a fire around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 214 at 1059 Highland Street. Arriving crews reported heavy smoke showing from the single family structure and the fire was located in the basement, which was knocked down. The American Red Cross was called to assist the family.

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IFT Ambulance Runs EMS ISSUES CHELLE CORDERO

Inter-facility ambulance crews know that sometimes a routine run doesn’t go as expected. Often looked down upon by their peers, transport EMTs and paramedics are trained to the same level as 911 crews and are capable of handing the unexpected during a sometimes long journey.

In reality, the principles of transport are the same for pre-hospital and inter-facility runs including the original assessment of the patient condition, the advantage of the transport, the support staff to care for the patient and the equipment and resources which will be needed.

“When you’re picking a patient up at one facility for transport to another, you know that you are picking up a patient who has conditions which require constant medical supervision,” says one EMT (who didn’t want to be identified), “and if something happens along the way, we have to rely on the same BLS skills that every EMT is trained in.”

Every transport run can easily turn into a crisis that requires the same lifesaving skills that 91-1 crews pride themselves on.

Transporting critically ill patients is necessary for many diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, or advanced interventions not available at their current place of care.

With the increasing specialization of institutions, the incidence of transporting critically ill patients is increasing.

However, transporting a patient may be associated with risk.

The originating facility will send the patient and necessary medical records on to the receiving destination.

Depending on the patient’s medical condition, the crew may have to deal with equipment that is not normally included in their part800 ambulance inventory.

The transport crew will also receive medical orders for the interim treatment of the patient; all patients need to be continuously monitored throughout the trip.

Inter-facility Transport teams are still required to follow all privacy rules and HIPAA regulations.

The crew is staffed with providers whose scope of practice meets or exceeds the needs of the patient; sometimes a facility will send additional medical staff along if there is need for specialized treatment.

Each crew member is responsible for treating the patient to the standard of care of his/her level of certification; it’s crucial to provide continuity of care, EMTs monitor patients needing BLS care, critical care and paramedics accompany patients requiring ALS skills.

For a transport without incident, patient care during transport is the responsibility of the transfer-

ring physician/hospital, until the patient arrives at the receiving facility.

The transferring physician is also responsible for the order to transfer and for the treatment orders to be followed during the transport.

Unfortunately, the patient doesn’t always follow directions.

There’s always the potential for the unexpected happening during transport–adverse effects during and after transport of critically ill patients are frequent.

Sometimes, the emergency may have nothing to do with the original complaint or illness.

Depending on the available equipment and results of interventions, the crew may decide to divert to the nearest hospital to further stabilize the patient.

When necessary they will contact their Medical Director.

If the transport takes place into another region or state, the crew will generally try to reach the closest doctor for medical direction, this

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IN SERVICE may be either the doctor at the originating facility or at the receiving facility.

Alasdair K.T. Conn, MD says "Out-of-facility care is an integral component of the health care system. EMS focuses on out-of- facility care and also supports efforts to implement cost-effective community health care. By integrating with other health system components EMS improves health care for the entire community, including children, the elderly, and others with special needs."

EMS is integrated with other health care providers, including health care provider organizations and networks, and primary care physicians.

As a health care provider, EMS, with medical direction, facilitates access for its patients to appropriate sources of medical care. (from The EMS Agenda for the Future by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1996)

If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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The Columbus Division of Fire has taken delivery of a 2012 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor that was placed into service as K9-4.

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Vehicle News

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The Columbus Division of Fire has taken delivery of a The Dover Fire Department recently placed this 1985 The North Canton Fire Department recently placed this 2013 Ford F-150 4x4 that was placed into service as Pre- Spartan/Custom Fire Haz-Mat/ heavy Rescue into serv- 2014 Ford Explorer Interceptor into service as Chief 1. vention 18. ice as R-206.

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Columbus recently took delivery of a Sutphen 1500-750, The Clinton Twp. Division of Fire recently placed this 2013 The Dover Fire department recently placed this 2014 which is used as Engine 31.

Ford/Braun ALS ambulance into service as Medic 61.

Dodge/Braun ALS Ambulance into service as Medic 210.

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Port Columbus International Airport Res404cue 2014 CFD RSU-19 2014 Farber Specialty Paystar IH-Navistar Port Columbus International Airport Res409cue 2014 Rosenbauer Panther R600 1,850 - 3,000 - 400 - 500 Dry Rosenbauer Airwolf Class 2 RIV Ford F-550, 300 gal Chem 54' HRET Stinger w-recessed piercing nozzle water, 10 gal foam, 500 Lbs. Dry Chem

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From builders who are proud to offer discounted pricing and added amenities on new construction projects, to real estate agents and home sellers who are willing to offer concessions to show their appreciation to the heroes in their communities, the Heroes Certified Homes promises to be a ground breaking initiative as it grows across the country.

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Central Ohio Fools Motts Military Museum Poker Run On Saturday, August 9, 2014, the Central Ohio Fools completed a poker run to help raise money for the estimated $500,000 building at Motts Military Museum, which will house FDNY Ladder 114 and other artifacts secured from 9/11. A check for $600 was later presented to Warren Motts.

For Sale Two (2) - 2006 Ford Type II Van Ambulance Built by AEV $7,500 - Well Maintained For more information please contact John Gopoian at 203-537-6201

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For Sale 2002 E-One HP 75 220” Wheelbase, 2000 gallon Hale pump 30 Gallon Foam Tank 8 man cab • 21,519 miles Aerial hours used: 59 hours on waterway Burnham Fire Company Truck 1 Contact Travis Bunch for more information. 717-250-8928

1996 Seagrave 100 foot Rear Mount Fire Apparatus.

Sale is subject to a mandatory referendum. Accepting sealed bids until 4:00 p.m. on September 16, 2014. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). For more specific information, contact the District Secretary, Joyce L. Nolan at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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For Sale First Priority Renaissance Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulance on a 2014 Chevrolet K3500 4x4 Diesel Chassis. This unit was completely refurbished. Some upgrades include new FPEV RCT Electrical System, hoseline 12v Heater/AC Unit, new LonPlate Mica Grey Floor, Interior LED Lighting. $115,000 For additional information or photos, email vsales@emergencyvehiclecenter.com or call 800-247-7725.

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Stubborn fire doused The Columbus Division of Fire Alarm Office 1 Unit received the report of a fire located at 1394 Chesterton Square S around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2014. Arriving companies reported heavy smoke from the C side of the single family dwelling declaring a working basement fire. The seat of this fire after it was located was very stubborn to contain. The Red Cross was requested for the family while the investigation into items located in the basement continued.

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