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Mary Kloss and Columbiana Patrolman Kevin Kloss load Mark Stewart into the Stokes Basket as they prepare to lift him in a demonstration of rescue efforts.
Mary Kloss demonstrates lifting fellow Police Explorer Mark Stewart in the Stokes Basket, a tool used in rescue efforts.
All police departments, first responders, EMTs and ambulance companies in the Columbiana County area were invited to submit photographs and stories for this special section honoring our local heroes. The companies and departments which appear are those who responded to this request.
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Kelli Harding of Columbiana’s EMS department hands out safety materials to children.
Ryan Marshburn of the Columbiana Police Explorers demonstrates rescue operations by swimming after toy guns thrown into the tank by children at Columbiana’s annual Safety Day.
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East Palestine Police Department
Bill Ludwig Dispatcher
Brian Moore Corporal
Carl Barnett
Chris Weingart
Dennis Stock Dispatcher
Donny Johnson
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Fran Beers Dispatcher
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Patty Lacey Dispatcher
Renae Morlan Dispatcher
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Tri-CountyAmbulance
Tri-County Ambulance has been caring for the residents of Southern Columbiana County and Northern Hancock County for over 42 years. Tri-County is certified by both the States of Ohio and West Virginia to provide emergency medical care to residents in both states. It provides several levels of care, including advanced life support, basic life support, emergency and nonemergency transportation, and wheel chair van transportation. Currently Tri-County employs 23 emergency medical technicians (EMT) with more than 200 years combined experience. Of those EMTs, 12 also serve as volunteer firefighters for Chester, Wellsville, Liverpool Township, Calcutta, Highlandtown, Leetonia, Lisbon, Sebring and Bergholz Fire Departments. Tri-County also employs five full-time dispatchers with over 120 years of combined emergency dispatch experience. Tri-County is also the only ambulance company in the area that employs a full-time wheel chair van driver. The company has been owned and operated since 1970 by John Diddle, and all operations of Tri-County Ambulance are based out of our East Liverpool office on Webber Way. When an emergency call is received by a Tri-County Ambulance dispatcher through our emergency number (330-385-4903, or 911), vital information is recorded quickly, including the patient’s name, address and the patient’s chief complaint. Dispatchers will then pass on theinformation to an EMS crew, who will respond to the location. Once on scene the EMS crew will assess the patient, take vitals, apply a cardiac monitor, establish an IV, and perform any lifesaving interventions required. After the initial assessment and interventions have been performed, the patient will then be transported to the most appropriate facility for the patient’s condition. Once at the hospital, report is passed on from the EMS crew to the ER nurse or physician. The national average for ambulance response time is 12 minutes and Tri-County prides itself on consistently being quicker than the national average. Tri-County also provides non-emergency or interfacility ambulance transportation. When a patient in a hospital needs to be transported to another hospital or skilled nursing facility, EMS crews are dispatched to the sending facility, where they take over care of the patient and continue any IV medications or artificial ventilator procedures necessary. Once transportation is complete, crews provide a report to the receiving facility regarding patient condition.
Wheel chair transportation can be scheduled for trips to a doctor’s office, dialysis clinic, and physical therapy session. Tri-County offers low rates for all levels of service as well as a membership program that eliminates 20 percent of a patient’s bill. Members normally do not experience bills after their primary insurance pays.
Tri-County Ambulance employees include:
Paramedics Jeremy Bahen, Liverpool Township Firefighter Mark Boley, Lisbon Firefighter Kevin Cibula, Leetonia Firefighter Susan Francis Matt Handley Ray Kellogg Coy Lively, Chester Firefighter Jason Lively, Chester Firefighter Kathi Meadows Jason Mitchell, Wellsville Firefighter Joe Pilarcik Barry Schroeder, Sebring Firefighter Marty Thorn, Wellsville Firefighter
Intermediates Milke Hopper Leon Huff, Chester Firefighter Matt Greaves, Highlandtown Firefighter Andrew Malcomson Chad Roe
Basics Nick Carson, Bergholz Firefighter Nick Munoz, Liverpool Township Firefighter Joe Pastore Daniel Vallera Eric Williams, Calcutta Firefighter
Dispatchers Rusty Clutter Jim Davis Barbie Fitzgerald Dave Lloyd, Retired Wellsville Fire Chief Marsha Plunkett
Wheel Chair Van Driver Matt Markus
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Ohio State Highway Patrol - Lisbon
Jodi Bowlen Trooper
David Brown Trooper
Eric Carroll Trooper
Nicholas Cayton Trooper
Ronald Cox Sergeant
Joe Dragovich Lieutenant
Troy Homrighausen Seargeant
Brian Kavanagh Trooper
Ron Kelvington Trooper
Todd McDonald Sergeant
Kenny Metz Trooper
Craig Monte Sergeant
Geraldo Muniz Dispatcher
Sandy Rafferty Dispatcher
Tammy Renfro Dispatcher
Bill Sattler Trooper
Mike Smith Trooper
Kevin Thompson Trooper
Steve Tucci Trooper
Amy Williams Dispatcher
Vic Wolfe Trooper
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Lisbon Police Department
(Front from left) Lieutenant Fred Carlisle, Patrolman Michelle Wiley, Patrolman Mike Abraham, Patrolman Shar Daub, Patrolman Dave Hilliard; (back) Patrolman Ray Harr, Patrolman Travis McDade, Chief Buck Higgins, Sergeant John Hancock, Patrolman Chris Sims and Patrolman Joe McElroy.
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8 • MORNING JOURNAL • HEROES • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 Maple Cotton Funeral Home & Ambulance Service KENSINGTON — Maple Cotton Funeral Home and Ambulance Service is the oldest/family owned ambulance service in Columbiana County. The funeral home was established by William C. Maple in 1921 and moved to its present location, 11009 state Route 644, Kensington, in 1926. It was purchased in 1967 by Edward C. Cotton Sr., who continued to provide emergency, non-emergency and patient transport. Today six paramedics, one EMT and three full equipped paramedic ambulances comprise the ambulance service. Of those those staff members three are the children of owner Mary Lou Cotton, who serves as the staff EMT. Pictured are (in no particular order) Dianna Cotton-Fisher, paramedic RT; E. Curtis Cotton Jr., paramedic; John Rumbold, paramedic; and Mary Lou Cotton, EMT. Not pictured are paramedics Linda Cotton, Cheryl Rumbold and Joel Decker.
Negley EMS NEGLEY — Formed in February 1949, the Negley Volunteer Fire Department expanded its services in 1952 with the addition of a LaSalle ambulance. The ambulance was donated by Van Dyke Swaney Funeral Home. The department expanded in 2003 by aquiring the Rogers Fire Station. With the expansion, Negley VFD and EMS provides primary fire, ambulance and emergency service to residents in Middleton Township and the Village of Rogers. The department serves 36 square miles with a population of approximatly 4,000 residents. Negley VFD and EMS is staffed by 35 active firefighters and five corporation divisions, firemen, EMS, ladies auxiliary, junior fire department, and association members. The department was founded on a vision to protect and serve its residents and after 62 years, that vision has never changed.
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Homeworth Fire Department
Members of the Homeworth Fire Department are (front from left) Josh Wilson, Albert Johnston, Todd Rodgers, Myron Corso, Tim Ruth, Don Morrow, Anthony Thomas, Chris Didick; (back) Jason Burtz, Matt Johnston, David Scott, Randy Rodgers, Alex Egli, Tracy Windham, Jim Stryffeler, Gregg Carver and Chief Brian Baker. Not pictured are John Bloor, Ryan Brown, T.J. Egli, Angie Eglie, John Eglie, Jake Stryffeler and Keith Stryffeler.
Chief Brian Baker, firefighter 2, 15 years Assistant Chief Tracey Windham, firefighter 1, 12 years Captain Randy Rodgers, firefighter 1, 7 years Lieutenant Don Morrow, firefighter 2, 1st Responder 7 years Lieutenant Josh Wilson, firefighter 1, 11 years President Albert Johnston, volunteer firefighter, 24 years Vice President T.J. Egli, firefighter 1, 12 years Secretary Don Morrow, firefighter 2, 1st Responder 7 years State Certified Instructor Treasurer Jon Bloor, volunteer firefighter, 21 years Firefighters David Scott, volunteer firefighter, 31 years Gregg Carver, volunteer firefighter, 29 years John Eglie, volunteer firefighter, 25 years Keith Stryffeler, volunteer firefighter, 21 years Angie Eglie, volunteer firefighter, EMT, 17 years T.J. Egli, firefighter 1, 12 years Alex Egli, firefighter 1, 11 years Jim Stryffeler, volunteer firefighter, 11 years Jake Stryffeler, volunteer firefighter, 9 years Todd Rodgers, firefighter 1, 7 years Tim Ruth, volunteer firefighter, 7 years Chris Didick, volunteer firefighter, EMT 6 years Myron Corso, volunteer firefighter, 4 years Matt Johnston, firefighter 1, 3 years Anthony Thomas, volunteer firefighter, 4 years Jason Burtz, volunteer firefighter, 3 years Ryan Brown Jr., firefighter, 1 year
HOMEWORTH — For 82 years the Homeworth Fire Department has provided service to residents of Knox Township and West Townships. The department officially covers Knox Township from U.S. Route 62, south to Mountz Road, and Knox School Road, west to Mahoning Avenue. The fire department also responds to calls in Northern West Township, assists North Georgetown in the other half of Knox Township when needed, and has mutual aid contracts with neighboring communities. It was established in April 1930 and today boasts 24 firefighters who also provide EMS service. In order to provide the ability to keep equipment updated, the Homeworth Fire Company has two levies in place, which generate approximately $96,790 combined. This funding, along with grants, helps the department strive for tools and equipment.
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Leetonia Fire Department
Members of the Leetonia Fire Department are (kneeling from left) Michael Bryan, John Findley, Jim Grubbs, Bill Garlough, Collette Barnhouse, Shannon Morrow, Paula Criss, Mona Rance, Lisa Guiler, Randy Hall, Kenneth Gordon: (standing) Larry Hephner Sr. Gary Steele, Roland Hall Sr. , Brian Joy, Chris Kaneck, Williard Lutz, Dave Leffel, Chief Larry Hephner Jr. Greg Hephner, Dylan Joy, Dan Joy, Jason Hephner, Rich Rance, Ricky Beeson. Not pictured are Roland Hall Jr. Kevin Cibula, Scott Garlough, Mark Edwards, Ryan Grier, John Rohrer Sarah Traywick, Kevin Alesi, Brandon Beeson, Lisa Unkefer, Lisa Cox, Amy Ziccardi, Melissa Hartley, Holly Frankhouser
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LEETONIA — On Nov. 10, 1889 the Independent Hose company was organized in Leetonia. Around the same time the Continental Hose Company and The Hook and Ladder Company were also organized. These three organizations made up the General Fire Department which joined the Northeast Ohio Volunteer Fireman’s Association on May 14, 1890. Today the department also provides EMS service. Today the Leetonia Fire Department utilizes a mini pumper, two engines, a tanker pumper and two squads for medical transports. It deals with many situations including rescues, vehicle accidents, medical calls, storm damage and numerous types of fires. The Leetonia Fire Department with 26 active firefighters and 27 EMS some of which are also firefighters serve the Village of Leetonia the south portion of Washingtonville, the eastern portion of Salem Township and the western portion of Fairfield Township.
MORNING JOURNAL • HEROES • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 • 11 KLG Mobile Intensive SALEM — KLG Mobile Intensive Co. has been in Salem since 1999. Providing ALS and BLS ambulance services as well as Mobile Intensive Care Unit (critical care) and ambulette (wheelchair van) services, KLG has grown through the years with additional stations in Lisbon and Boardman. The main office is at 1516 B S. Lincoln Ave., Salem; with the Lisbon station at 127 N. Market St.; and the Boardman station at 8597 Market St. KLG provides 24-hour emergency services as well as nonemergent transport. KLG is staffed by a multitude of employees that work as EMT’s, RN’s, dispatchers, ambulette drivers and office personnel. Staff members include, but are not limited to: Colette Barnhouse, EMT-I; Gary Barton, EMT-B; Timothy Beadnell, EMT-B; Lorrie Boston, office; Matthew Burns, EMT-B; Ryan Caron, EMT-P; Lisa Cox, EMT-B; Machelle Davis, EMT-B; Mark Boley, EMT-B; Joseph Dixon, EMT-P; Stephanie Gaskell, EMT-P; Ryan Greier, EMT-P, CC; Jason Griffiths, EMT-P; Karl Griggs, EMT-P; Wendy Griggs, office; Lisa Guiler, EMT-B; Austin Haag, EMT-B; Marcella Hinzman, EMT-P; Jennifer Lease, EMT-B; Dan Joy, dispatcher; Dylan Joy, EMT-P; John Martin, EMT-B; Jeff Matthew, EMT-B; Kassi McCoy, ambulette; Sandra Messimer, EMT-B; Andrew Miller, dispatcher; Amanda Moore, EMTB; Anthony Pilolli, EMT-P, CC; Terrence Price, EMT-B; Belinda Puchajda, public relations; Joshua Quesenberry, ambulette; Michael Reynolds, ambulette; David Sepe, EMTP; Brian Smith, EMT-P, CC; Michael Sobieraj, EMT-B; John Southall, EMT-B; Renee Stoica, office; and Anita M. Ziemak, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM, medical director.
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Goshen Township Police Department
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Lifeteam EMS Exciting things are happening at Lifeteam EMS. On Sept. 1 of this year, Lifeteam EMS was purchased by Ken Joseph of Carrollton. Ken, is himself, a paramedic and owns and operates EMT ambulance in Salem, Lisbon, Alliance and Carrollton around the area. Lifeteam EMS will remain Lifeteam and will maintain garages in East Liverpool and Calcutta. “From an operational standpoint, Ken was able to consolidate some of the ancillary services such as billing, the answering service and dispatch, so we could concentrate more on providing the highest quality service possible for our patients” said Bob Swickard, newly named General Manager for Lifeteam EMS operations.
Members of the Goshen Township Police Department are (seated from left) Officer Kevin Ragan, Corporal Joe Olinger, Detective Kevin Stratton, Officer David Eck; (standing) Officer Karl Balasz, Detective Craig Crider, Lieutenant Mike Golec, Officer Brenda Golec and Officer Matt Beck. Not picture are Corporal Rob Wittensoldner, Desk Officer Katie Glasser and Officers John Calko, Kevin Johnson, Mike Wirkner, David Yohman, Troy Mackall, Daniel Breen, Mitchell Gobely and Anthony Pilolli.
Lifeteam EMS has been in business since 1967 and is the oldest serving ambulance company in the tristate area. We offer 24 hour paramedic coverage in East Liverpool, Calcutta, Glenmoor, Wellsville, Highlandtown, Salineville, West Point, Chester and Newell areas. We have 24 employees with literally hundreds of years of experience and have recently hired two more crew members and plan on adding two more this year. “With such a large coverage area, we decided to reinvest the savings into expanding our coverage area and crews so we can be closer to the caller at the time of an emergency, every minute saved could make a difference between life and death,” says Ken. Besides optimizing and expanding our crews, we will still offer all of the same things that we have had in the past. We are one of only two American Heart Asso-
ciation training centers in Columbiana County and offer multiple classes for both the healthcare provider and the general public, also First Aid classes. Lifeteam EMS is always available for standby’s at local events, and to schools for demonstrations for kids. We will continue to offer our Family Plan which in this turbulent world of healthcare costs might be the best investment you ever make. We have also added an additional Emergency Phone Number for ease of remembering; 330-3850000, in addition to the 330-386-5505. For further information call our non-emergency business line at 330386-9284.
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Beloit Emergency Medical Services
Larry Barnett, Chief, firefighter Mike R. Wyss, Assistant Chief, firefighter Mark Sanor, Fire Captain, firefighter Phil Dickens, Fire Lieutenant, firefighter Ron Armitage, firefighter Tim Atherton, firefighter Karen Kampher, firefighter (In Training) Bud Sanor, firefighter Jerry Sanor, Jr. firefighter Matt Hutton, firefighter Jeff Tolson, firefighter Desi Sanor Jr. firefighter Hannah Herold, Jr. firefighter Brian Hedrick, firefighter Courtney Stowe, Jr. firefighter Mike Dick, firefighter (In Training) Kyle Blaine, firefighter Natalie Springer, EMS Captain, EMT Kevin Bartchy, EMS Lieutenant, EMT (Medic in Training) Homer Sanor, EMT, firefighter Jim McNatt, EMT, firefighter Chris Deitz, EMT Tim Beadnell, EMT, firefighter (In Training) Pam Hiles, EMT Becky Estep, EMT Tina Sanor, EMT Mark Reich, EMT, Chaplain Terry Price, EMT Dan Patterson, Medic Beth Taylor, Medic, Instructor Nancy Slifken, Medic Debbie Bartchy, Medic John McGuire, Medic
Among members of the Beloit Fire Department are (from left) Jim McNatt, EMT/firefighter; Larry Barnett, Chief/firefighter; Homer Sanor, EMT/firefighter; Mike Dick, firefighter in training; Shelia Herold, EMT/firefighter; Chris Deitz, EMT; Karen Kampher, firefighter in training; and Tim Beadnell, EMT/firefighter.
BELOIT — The Beloit Fire Department was started in the fall of 1952 and since that time a community need for EMS (Emergency Medical System) in the arose. In 1980, the late Don McDaniel, owner of MPI Labels donated the department’s first EMS van. The first class of 15 EMS volunteers was men and women. Since then, the Beloit department has grown to six medics, nine EMT-B’s, four firefighter/EMT-B, 14 firefighters, and four junior firefighters. Most of the medics and EMT-B’s are in the medical field or are in school to become full time in the medical field. To date the department has two fully-equipped medic squads (B7, B10), one basic squad (B2), and three fire trucks that carry a basic first aid jump bag in them. All volunteers are required to maintain their continuing education classes for their state required certification cards. For the year of 2010, Beloit Fire went out on 389 calls. Some of which was mutual aid with Sebring, Damascus, North Georgetown, Homeworth and Deerfield. For the year of 2011 through May, the department 129 calls to date. Response areas: Beloit, Sebring, Knox Township, Smith Township and North Georgetown Mutual aid is an important part of EMS service, with the program completely done by Subscription Plan, billing, and donations. The Beloit EMS Program does not rely on any tax money or has it ever received any tax money to fund the EMS program.
A timeline of events for the Beloit EMS: July 15, 1982: Beloit Squad #3 was a Van 1984: started the Subscription Plans 1993: second squad was a van 1993: Beloit Squad #2, Modular type 2001: Station #2 was built 2005: Beloit Squad #10 Modular type 2009: Beloit Squad #7 Modular type
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Leetonia Police Department Chief John Soldano, Nov. 1, 1989 Sergeant Rick Dattilio, Feb. 19, 1990 Ed Anderson, July15, 1993 Terry Barnes, June 26, 1989 George Long, Feb. 7, 1996 Anthony Turney, Aug. 27, 1997 Rebecca Nicholson, May, 3 2000 Curtiss Wetzel, June 1, 2005 Brian Deack, Oct. 21, 2009 Daniel Soules, Feb. 17, 2010 John Nelson, June 17, 2010 Rachel Russell, Sept. 26, 2011 Dispatchers Tracy McCreary, May 21, 1993 Becky Shearer, Oct. 21, 1996 Angela Brooks, Sept. 5, 2005 Barbara Stover, Sept. 18, 2007 J.T. Rober, Oct. 20, 2010
New Waterford Police Department (Row 1, L to R) Chief Daniel A. Haueter Full-Time; 17 years with department (hired 1995, promoted to chief 1996) Sergeant. Jay A. Coulter Full-Time; 17 years with departmen (hired 1995, promoted to sergeant 1997) Patrolman Chris D. Weingart Full-Time; 17 years with department (hired 1995) Patrolman Jeffrey A. Farkas Part-Time; 20 years with department (hired 1992) (Row 2, L to R) Patrolman Justin L. Morris Part-Time; 10 years with department (hired 2002) Patrolman Robert J. Schaeffer Part-Time; 4 years with department (hired 2008) Patrolman Matthew W. Jones Part-Time; 3 years with department (hired 2009) Patrolman Brandon W. Ericsson Part-Time; 1 year with department (hired 2011)
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Perry Township Fire Department
SALEM — The Perry Township Fire Department was formed in November 1987 after Salem City Council ruled it would raise the amount of its fire protection contract with the township from $15,500 in 1987 to $145,000. After several attempts to negotiate contract amounts with the city failed, the initiative to start the township’s own department was born. A public meeting was held with over 50 residents attending and 30 of those signing applications. The department received its state charter in December 1987 and officially began responding to calls at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 1988. There have been three chiefs to lead the department. Al Hofmann served as the first chief until 2007. He was then followed by Phil Panezott from 2008-10 and Kevin Bryan in 2011. Today, the department is led by Chief Bruce Whitcher. Besides training for certifications, our members also have taken classes on RIT (Rapid Intervention Team), Firefighter Safety and Survival, Confined Space, Incident Command, Railroad Emergencies, HazMat Operations, First Aid, CPR and AED.
Firefighter/EMT Kevin Bryan — 6 years (13 years in fire service) Chief/EMT Bruce Whitcher —18 years (28 Years in fire service) Ast. Chief Dave Panezott — 10 years Captain/EMT Brandon Smith — 9 years Firefighter Karen Hallewell — 9 years Firefighte/EMT Doug Messimer Firefighter/EMT Dave Hardesty — less than 1 year (22 years in fire service) Captain Brian Houshour — 6 years Firefighter/EMT Sandy Messimer Firefighte/EMT Brady Hank — 3 years Firefighter/EMT Matt Williams — 8 years Firefighter Pat Kelton — 18 years Firefighter Brandon Planisky — 4 years (6 years in fire service) Asst. Chief Phil Panezott — 23 years Firefighter Pete Zeigler — 7 years Firefighter Tony Constantino — 13 years Firefighter/EMT Tim Chamberlain — 12 years Firefighter Jerry Lease — 23 years FirefighterTyler Turbull Firefighter Hannah Fast —2year Firefighter Sara Houchins Firefighter Gretchen Hallewell Firefighter Cody May
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Salem Police Department
Row 1 (L to R) Dispatchers: Tina Cutright, Ann Brantingham, Dawn Shrontz, Jennifer Mills, Lela Roof, Row 2 (L to R) Ptl. Gary Poage, Ptl. David Banar, Ptl. Austin French, Ptl. Brent Slider, Ptl. David Talbert, Row 3 (L to R) Ptl. Richard Miller, Ptl. Danny Green, Ptl. Brad Davis, Ptl. Robert Keister, Ptl. Brandon Smith, Row 4 (L to R) Ptl. Steve LaRosa, Detective David Talbert, Chief Robert Floor, Lt. Don Beeson, Lt. Dave Casto, Row 5 (L to R) Lt. Charles Shafer, Sgt. JT Panezott, Sgt. Chris Gallo, Sgt. John Scheets, Sgt. Karl Toy
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Salem Township Police Department
Salem Fire Department
SALEM — On May 10, 1831 Salem’s town council established the beginning of what is now the Salem Fire Department. Over the years the department has grown and now includes a First Responder Program. The program no longer provides firefighters with only basic emergency first aid and CPR, it has evolved into a more highly trained program where all members are now emergency medical technicians. Department members are unable to transport patients to the hospital, but upon arriving on the scene they can provide the necessary patient care and obtain critical information that can help in the treatment of that patient. Other specialized training in which we have include the following; Hazardous Material Technicians, Confined Space Rescue, Rapid Intervention Team, Auto Extraction, and Firefighter Survival. The fire department consists of the chief and 15 firefighters all of whom are full-time employees. With the exception of the chief, who works a 40hour work week, the firefighters are split into three different shifts. Each shift is consists of a captain, lieutenant, inspector, and two firefighters who work a 24-hour period followed by 48 hours off. There is always a minimum of four firefighters on duty at any given time. In the event of a major incident the off-duty firefighters can be called back to work to provide assistance to the duty crew. In 2011 the Salem Fire Department responded to a total of 1,415 incidents with an average response time just under four minutes.
Chief Daniel K. Valentine Chief Valentine has been with the Salem Township Police Department for 21 years and also serves as the Fire Marshal. He had served on the Leetonia Fire Department for 11 years and was an EMT for 15 years.
Chief Jeff Hughes serving since 1990 Captain Shawn Mesler serving since 1996 Captain Scott Mason serving since 2002 Captain Jeff Olinger serving since 2003 Lieutenant Rod Hughes serving since 1990 Lieutenant Lance Ritchie serving since 1994 Lieutenant Steve Mix serving since 2000 Inspector Aaron Loper serving since 1998 Inspector Mike Burns serving since 1992 Inspector Derek Day serving since 2005 Firefighter Mike Bryan serving since 2005 Firefighter Ken Vernon serving since 2007 Firefighter James Vross serving since 2008 Firefighter Dustin Lucas serving since 2008 Firefighter Kevin Bryan serving since 2009 Firefighter Brandon Lucas serving since 2011
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Sebring Fire Department
Sebring Police Department Full Time Officers: Chief Ray Heverly, Sgt. Bill Faudree, Det. Ray Harris, Ptl. Mark Lowman, Ptl. Dan Guy, Ptl. Michelle Bush. Part Time Officers: Res. sgt. Richard Wheeler, Ptl. Paul Ceresna, Ptl. Isaiah Thomas, Ptl. Joe Amabeli, Ptl. Shane Tallman. Dispatchers: Supervisor Pam Dixon, Shana Conner, Joe Richards, Jamie Hodge, Tracy Wheeler, Markie Peters.
Washingtonville Police Department Sebring Fire Roster Chief Jim Cannell Assistant Chief: Don Fryfogle Captain Brad Harlan Captain Bob Goodrich Captain Wayne Bailey Lieutant Bryan Bailey Lieutant Mike Springer Brian Anderson Brock Bailey Joel Cardinal Jeff Dennis Brian Ewing Jim Hubbs David Martin Ronald McDonald Travis McDonald Chris Phillips Mike Seruch BJ Schroeder Steve Smith Joe Springer Matt Springer Rick Springer Mike Stryffler Steve Thomas Scott Warner Brian Waugaman Have run 520 EMS and Fire calls already in 2012. Teach Fire Prevention to over 700 kids. Fire Prevention is the week of October 7th through the 13th. The topic is Know 2 Ways Out! Sebring Fire Prevention is supported soley by Sebring Area Business Donations
Members of the Washingtonville Police Department are (front from left) Patrolman Bill Webb, Patrolman Gino Fabian, Patrolman Bill Beaver; (back) Patrolman Ron Craig, Corporal Chris Kupec, Chief Ken Faust, Assistant Chief Mark Husk, and Patrolman John Nelson. Not pictured are Patrolman Gary Search, Patrolman Troy Mackall and Patrolman Dan Breen.
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