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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

Kentucky: Garry Key, 70 Rank: Acting Chief Incident Date: January 10, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Zoneton Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Acting Chief Garry Key developed COVID-19 while on-duty from attending mandated fire department meetings and other fire department functions. He passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from the virus. New Jersey: John Jonker, Sr., 80 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 10, 2021 Death Date: February 10, 2021 Fire Department: Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Firefighter John Jonker, Sr., participated in a training drill at the fire department. Shortly after returning home, he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. He was unable to be revived and passed away. Arkansas: Edward Karriem, 41 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: February 13, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Little Rock Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Battalion Chief Edward Karriem was the commanding officer at the scene of a residential fire. He was found unresponsive in his vehicle and firefighters immediately performed CPR. He was then transported to the hospital where he later passed away. The cause of his death is under investigation. EMS arrived. As a result, responders on scene administered CPR on Ginter. Once EMS arrived, Ginter was transported to Geisinger Lewistown Hospital where he passed away. Pennsylvania: John Evans, 64 Rank: Fire Boat Pilot Incident Date: January 19, 2021 Death Date: February 13, 2021 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Department Initial Summary: While stationed at his assignment at the Marine Unit, Fire Boat Pilot John Evans contracted COVID-19. He passed away from the virus on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Michigan: Jeff Brozich, 57 Rank: Captain Incident Date: March 1, 2021 Death Date: March 1, 2021 Fire Department: Madison Heights Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, March 1, 2021, while on duty at the fire station, Captain Jeff Brozich suffered a heart attack and passed away. Kentucky: Ronald Ingram, 72 Rank: Captain Incident Date: March 3, 2021 Death Date: March 3, 2021 Fire Department: Woodford County Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Captain Ronald Ingram was part of a response to a shed fire. Shortly after his arrival onscene, Ingram collapsed. CPR was immediately initiated, and Ingram was then transported to a local hospital where he passed away.

Pennsylvania: Phillip Craig Ginter, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 20, 2021 Death Date: February 21, 2021 Fire Department: Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Initial Summary: While working a four-alarm fire at a local farm, Firefighter Phillip Craig Ginter became ill as he helped to pump water at a designated fill site. Ginter became unresponsive and had no pulse before Indiana: Martin "Marty" Meyers, 50 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 9, 2021 Death Date: March 4, 2021 Fire Department: Kokomo Fire Department Initial Summary: While on-duty, Captain Martin “Marty” Meyers contracted COVID-19 at the fire department. He passed away from the virus on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

SEAN PARKER Historic House in Leesburg Catches Fire

LEESBURG, FL - On July 2nd, Leesburg Station 61 was notified of a possible structure fire off Sunnyside Drive in Leesburg. Leesburg Engine 61 arrived on scene to find a two-story structure with heavy fire throughout. Engine 61 immediately started a defensive attack with a two-and-a-half inch hand line. Leesburg Battalion 60 arrived on scene and held command. Leesburg Ladder 63 arrived and laid a supply line from the road to Engine 61 while Leesburg Engine 62 remained on the roadway to assist with water supply. Multiple LCFR tankers responded to the scene to assist with rural water supply. Multiple lines were deployed to bring the fire under control. The house was deemed a total loss. No injuries were reported. This house was famously known for being in the movie “Away We Go”. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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JASON HAYNES LT JIM ROBERTS / MOUNT PLEASANT VFD

Occupant was extricated by Quincy (FL) FD and transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Crash Involving Two Cars and a School Bus in Quincy

QUINCY, FL - At 11:51 A.M. on June 16th, Mount Pleasant Firefighters were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash with entrapment at the intersection of Blue Star Highway and Greensboro Highway, near the VStop. This was a joint response with the City Quincy Fire Department.

Upon arrival personnel a multiple-vehicle crash involving two passenger vehicles, one with entrapment, and a Gadsden County School Bus. Personnel worked to extricate the driver of one of the passenger vehicles so they could be assessed and transported to the hospital for further treatment. There were students on the bus at the time of the crash, but none were injured. The bus driver was transported to the hospital as a precaution by EMS. The driver of the third vehicle was not injured.

Due to the nature of this crash a large response was initiated with multiple agencies on scene to include Gadsden EMS, Gadsden School Board, Gadsden Sheriff's Office, Gadsden Emergency Management, Mount Pleasant FD, Quincy FD, Quincy PD, Gretna PD, the Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Department of Transportation.

Additionally, the Fire Chief of the City of Midway Fire and Rescue Service who was in the area assisted personnel on scene with some Gatorade and drinks for rehab.

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- JAMES ROBERTS III

WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING

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Fully-Involved Fire Destroys Daytona Beach Church

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Daytona Beach Firefighters responded to a large working structure fire at a beachside Church in Daytona Beach late in the night on June 16th.

The fire that started in the Calvary Baptist Church quickly spread throughout the building, leaving multiple engines from Daytona Beach Fire Department, Holly Hill Fire Department and Ormond Beach Fire Department working throughout the night and into the morning to get control of the fire.

When firefighters initially made entry into the church they were met with heavy flames and had to switch to a defensive attack mode and exit the building due to the extremely dangerous conditions. Firefighters continued to battle the fully engulfed church from the exterior, working all sides and utilizing two aerial apparatuses to gain an overhead access to the flames.

According to a contractor that arrived on scene, this church was not currently in operation and was already scheduled to be demolished. The power to the building had already been disconnected for some time.

Traffic in the area had to be diverted and the streets surrounding the building closed as the roof collapsed and the structure became unstable, presenting a danger for vehicles and pedestrians going by.

Due to the suspicious nature of this fire and no immediate apparent cause, the State Fire Marshal was requested to conduct a preliminary investigation. Heavy equipment had to be brought in to attempt to make the building structurally safe until demolition begins while the investigation was underway.

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- SASHA STATON

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Daytona Beach Firefighters working a fully-involved church fire on June 16th.

SASHA STATON