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In this issue... House Fire Stopped The Three Rivers Fire Department was paged out for a house fire discovered by a Coshocton County Deputy.
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
How Are Your New Recruits Doing? In New York, the Fireman’s Association of New York has been encouraging fire departments throughout the state to hold a RecruitNY weekend. I am always amazed at the number of people who stop by the firehouse for this event and had no idea that, according to the National Fire Protection Association, 70 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. This number used to be higher. I joined the volunteer fire service almost 30 years ago. As a kid who grew up in New York City, my wife had no idea that the fire service in our community was 100 percent volunteer. When I decided to join my department — with my wife's blessing of course — we soon realized that being a volunteer firefighter involved a lot more that riding on a truck and fighting an occasional fire. Almost 30 years have passed, and I still find my love for my department is still going strong. Unfortunately, my health has gotten in the way of being first due. I am still active in other ways and try my best to support the members who have followed in my footsteps. Before you take on new members, it is imperative that the Chief of Department sits down with the perspective new member to explain what their obligation to the community entails. I know most
departments do this. Unfortunately, the new member doesn’t always realize that he or she may not have the time to volunteer. I joined at a time when my two children were active with school and community sports. I worked 50 miles away from my home. There were many nights that I arrived back home and found myself attending training classes at either my department or at the county fire academy. After I finished the basics, I realized that training never stopped. To maintain active status like most volunteer firefighters, you must participate and maintain your training, drills and response percentages throughout the year. This is where new recruits, no matter what their age, become a problem. I know I am speaking to the choir. If you are reading this, you are aware of the responsibilities of being a first responder. The problem I see is that when we take on new members they really do not understand how much time they need to fulfill their obligation to the fire service. In my early years I always had to work a second job to pay the bills. Volunteering in the fire service is that second job that pays no bills. If you take on this second occupation, you must be passionate about your decision to protect the com-
munity! As a recruiter for the fire service, what do you do to make the person fully understand what their obligation is to your department and to the community that you serve, before they sign on the dotted line? If you find that your new recruits are not living up to your expectations, do not let poor service go by without addressing it immediately. Recruiting volunteers takes time. Maintaining active, well-trained volunteers can be difficult. Volunteer recruitment is hard work! Volunteer retention is even harder work. Motivating and maintaining new recruits is the job of every member in your department. - Dennis
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Warren Structure Fire
Recently, the Warren Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 800 block of Meadowbrook SE. Upon arrival, crews had light smoke showing and Car 12 reported a working fire. Ladder 6, Rescue 1, Engine 5 and Engine 6 responded. - Photos courtesy of Warren Professional Firefighters Local 204
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House Fire Stopped
The Three Rivers Fire Department was paged out for a house fire that was discovered by a Coshocton County Deputy. Mutual aid was provided by Coshocton and Jackson Twp. - Fire News photos by Jim McKeever
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Exposures Saved
Recently, the Steubenville Fire Department, along with mutual aid agencies, responded for a fire in a 2-1/2 story house with two exposures. An aggressive attack definitely saved both exposures. No serious injuries were reported. - Photos courtesy of Wintersville F&R
Nice Stop at Kitchen Fire Recently, American Township crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of West Robb Avenue for a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and made an interior attack and extinguished the fire, which appeared to be an accidental kitchen fire. One civilian was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Fire crews were able to successfully rescue two dogs that were trapped in the fire. Crews were on scene for about an hour. - Photo courtesy of American Township FD
Willoughby Responds for Roof Fire Willoughby Stations 1 and 2, along with auto mutual aid crews, responded to a possible roof fire at Ballantine’s on April 14, 2022. - Photo courtesy of Willoughby FD
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Fight Goes Defensive in Wintersville
Wintersville Fire and Rescue crews, along with area mutual aid, responded to a working house fire on March 29, 2022. Interior attack was started upon arrival by the first-in engine but conditions
changed quickly and an evacuation order was given. The fire was under investigation. - Photos courtesy of Wintersville F&R
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Looking Back Ohio-Michigan Fireman’s Field Day - 1956
Sylvania firefighters at the Ohio-Michigan Fireman’s Field Day, on June 3, 1956 - Photo courtesy of Sylvania Fire-EMS
Englewood & Butler Township 2021 Englewood crews from A-shift responded to assist Butler Township with a house fire on the morning of May 22, 2021. - Photo courtesy of Englewood FD
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Junker Fire in Coshocton
On April 9, 2022, the Coshocton Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire on the 500 block of South 7th Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found an upside down junked SUV on fire. Firefighters pulled a handline and doused the fire, which had spread throughout the entire vehicle. - Submitted by Jim McKeever
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Quick Stop at Truck Fire
Recently, Willoughby Stations 1 and 2 responded for, and were able to quickly contain, a truck fire, with no extension to the trailer or
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building. No injuries were reported. - Photo courtesy of Willoughby FD
American Twp. Handles Rollover Recently, American Township crews were dispatched to US 30 near the Gomer Road overpass for reports of a car in the ditch. Upon arrival an SUV was found rolled over on its top in the waterway. No occupant was found in the vehicle. The Allen County EMA were called due to gas and oil in the waterway. Crews were on scene for about an hour. - Photo courtesy of American Township FD
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Milton Twp. Handles I-76 MVA
Milton Township Fire crews responded to an MVA involving a tractor-trailer recently on the Interstate-76. - Submitted by Lt. Dave Dunn, Jr.
Patient Medevac Transfer in Coshocton
On March 29, 2022, MedFlight 4, based in Coshocton, was on final approach to the helipad at Coshocton Regional Medical Center for a patient transfer. - Submitted by Jim McKeever
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American Twp. Handles MVA
American Township crews responded after an SUV struck and broke a pole and rolled onto its top. The power was knocked-out in the area for several hours. There was one occupant in the vehicle, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. - Photos courtesy of American Township FD
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Thorn Fire Assists at MVA
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Thorn Township Fire and EMS crews assisted the Refugee-Canyon Joint Fire District at an MVA. Crews arrived to find one car with heavy driver-side damage. - Photos courtesy of Thorn Township F&E
Single-Car MVA into Pole
Recently, South Zanesville Fire Department (SZFD) was dispatched for a single-vehicle into a telephone pole with the car possibly on fire in the 1300 block of Coopermill Road. Upon arrival, Engine 1415 found a single-vehicle accident but no fire. Crews checked out the driver, who was uninjured. Due to extensive damage to the pole
AEP cut power to area until a new pole could be set. SZFD was assisted by Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, AEP and Clevers Towing. - Photos courtesy of South Zanesville FD
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Ice Rescue Training On February 6, 2022, Piketon-Seal Township Fire Department Ice Water Rescue Unit hosted an ice water rescue training exercise. This allowed our rescue team the opportunity to familiarize themselves with ice rescue techniques and equipment. This also allowed our team to create new strategies for implementing our two hovercrafts as well as our search and rescue drone. - Submitted by Piketon/Seal Township FD
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Groton Twp. Trains
Groton Township crews conduct an extrication training with electric Hurst equipment. - Submitted by Kerry D. Jett, Road Supt./Fire Chief, Groton Township
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Practice Makes Perfect
Glendale Fire Department firefighters performed in-service training recently in the Village Square, working on deploying hoselines and area familiarization. - Photos courtesy of Glendale FD
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Pump Ops Training for Hinckley
Hinckley Fire crews taking advantage of a beautiful day by having Pump Operation Training. - Photos courtesy of Hinckley FD
Gorham-Fayette Nozzle Time
Taking full advantage of the weather recently, Gorham-Fayette firefighters conducting dry hydrant testing and a little nozzle time. - Photo courtesy of Gorham-Fayette FD
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Extrication Training
Recently, area firefighters attended Crash Course Village. A twoday intensive extrication training consisting of 10 different stations covering a variety of scenarios. - Photos courtesy of Newton Township FD
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OSFA Live Fire Training
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Recently, members of Hinckley Fire, along with Brunswick Hills firefighters, Brunswick City and Valley City took part in live fire training taught by the Ohio State Fire Academy. - Photos courtesy of Hinckley FD
SUTPHEN CORPORATION DISPLAYS NEW TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL AT FDIC
Sutphen Corporation, the largest familyowned fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, officially unveiled its new tractor drawn aerial at FDIC. The Sutphen SLTDA 105, on display in Sutphen Booth 3324 at FDIC International, adds to Sutphen’s dynamic product lineup and is the company’s first TDA since the 1990s. “Every build is important to us,” said fourth-generation family member and Sutphen Vice-President, Julie Sutphen Phelps. “But the focus and dedication put into a new product is an unmatched process. This truck has been under a microscope since the idea first formulated.” The truck, destined for DeKalb County Fire and Rescue in DeKalb County, Georgia, is available for all FDIC attendees to see within Sutphen Booth #3324 in the Indiana Convention Center. “This is an opportunity for customers both new and old to see our dedication to the fire service and the innovative spirit that runs deeps in our family,” said fourth-generation family member and Sutphen president, Drew Sutphen. “This truck is the talk of the show,
and we hope that everyone gets the opportunity to visit our booth, see the TDA and learn about the Sutphen family.” The truck was built in close partnership with DeKalb County Fire and Rescue, a
Sutphen customer since the 1980s. “Seeing DeKalb County Fire Rescue’s new Sutphen TDA on the FDIC show floor is a culmination of hard work and dedication from both Sutphen and DeKalb County Fire Rescue. The opportunity to showcase our new apparatus to fire departments from across the world is an honor and brings this entire project full circle,” said DeKalb County Fire Rescue Captain Bryan Dobson. “From hypothetical concept to the reality of a
Sutphen TDA serving the citizens of DeKalb County, I cannot understate what a privilege it has been to work so closely with both Sutphen and our dealer, Williams Fire Apparatus.” Customers are encouraged to visit www.Sutphen.com or contact their local Sutphen dealer for more information. View Sutphen SLTDA 105 Video Here: h t t p s : / / w w w. d r o p b o x . c o m / s / fmjkfrh5be5ytnu/Sutphen%20SLTDA%201 05.mp4?dl=0* Customers can find their Sutphen dealer by following the link here: https://www.sutphen.com/locations/ Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio-based, privately held, family-owned business that has manufactured the highest-quality, heavyduty, custom-built emergency response vehicles since 1890. The company’s headquarters are located in Dublin, Ohio, a northwest suburb of Columbus.
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Whitehouse, Providence, Waterville Train
Whitehouse “C” Shift got some training in recently during the cool weather. Firefighters practiced hose advancement in tight areas simulating a hoarder house, some confined space search and rescue, thermal imager operations, and pump operations. They of course
invited the neighbors Providence Township Fire & Rescue and Waterville Fire Departments to come train as well. - Photos courtesy of Whitehouse FD
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Rittman Breakfast with the Bunny
Rittman Fire Department members prepare for the “Breakfast with the Bunny” community event at their station just before this past Easter holiday. - Photos courtesy of Rittman FD
Rittman, Chippewa Joint Training Rittman Fire & EMS crews conducted a joint training with Chippewa Township Fire at the training facility recently. - Photo courtesy of Rittman Fire & EMS
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