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Columbiana Members of the Columbiana Volunteer Fire Department are (front, from left) Chief Rick Garrity, TJ Radcliff, Rick Schmidt, Greg Burbick, Paul Kakavros, Charlie Flohr, Mike Jones, Chris Reidy, Second Assistant Chief Joe Scott; (back) First Assistant Chief Jim Douglas, Lt. Colby Garrity, Jason Wiery, Jay Groner, Captain Frank Nulf, Chris Costanzo, Nate Good, Sean Stryffeler, Monty Armentrout and Jack Dowdle. Not pictured are Tom Farley, Tim Bacon, Kevin Rance, Kevin Orwick, Mike Bettura and Bill Opsitnik. Submitted photo
LISBON - Seeing a need for a chiropractor in the Lisbon area Dr. Bill Grubbs, opened The Neck & Back Pain Relief Center at 7735 State Route 45, in the County Seat Plaza, Lisbon in March. Dr. Grubbs, who has been in practice for 12 years, also runs an office in Carrollton. The Neck & Back Relief Center accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, worker’s compensation, and personal injuries. Cash visits are also offered for $35. School and work physicals $25.00. Dr. Grubbs runs a no appointment necessary office, which means patients may drop in anytime and be seen within a few minutes. New patients will receive treatment for pain relief on their very first visit. No long term treatment plans are recommended, just what is deemed necessary.
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The Columbiana Fire Department was first organized in 1840 by residents to protect the village from the threat of fire. Named the “Hook and Ladder Company,” the 10-man roster was bound with the oath “We will fight fire and save property from that destructive element to the best of our ability.” The first fire apparatus was purchased by the village council in 1872, which also provided for a fire marshal, who was charged to inspect “all places that contained a fire” every fall before heating season. In 1884 the Hope Fire Company was established with a 24-man roster.
By 1896, newly installed water piping or mains in the village prompted the reorganization of the department into the Independent Hose Company No. 1. The reorganized company was comprised of 31 men. With the establishment of a corporation in the early 1900s the village formed the Columbiana Fire Department. It has evolved over the years to its present form. The department is currently staffed by 25 well-trained volunteers, three engines, one pumper/tanker truck and one grass truck. All staff members and trucks are prepared to respond at any time, to any emergency.
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Salem Salem Fire Department Chief Jeff Hughes Capt. Shawn Mesler Capt. Scott Mason Capt. Jeff Olinger Lt. Rod Hughes Lt. Lance Ritchie Lt. Steve Mix Inspector Aaron Lope Inspector Mike Burns Inspector Derek Day Firefighter Mike Bryan Firefighter Ken Vernon Firefighter James Vross Firefighter Dustin Lucas Firefighter Kevin Bryan Firefighter Brandon Lucas Submitted photo
On May 10, 1831 Salem’s town council established the beginning of what is now the Salem Fire Department. Jacob Snider and Benjamin Stanton were appointed to a committee to purchase a ladder and fire hooks, along with providing a place to store them. The men purchased the equipment for $100. On April 11, 1836. another resolution from town council was passed “That a committee of three be appointed to make an investigation and report to a future session of council to adopt (measures to protect) against damages by fire.” In June of 1836 council decided to purchase six scaling ladders along with a providing a shed for safe keeping. One month later council followed the committee’s recommendations and ordered that each house in town keep two fire buckets, either of leather or tin. Citizens helped raise funds to purchase a fire engine from American Hydraulic Company; they were able to raise $100 of the $250. Subscriptions for fire protection were paid into the treasury on Feb. 6, 1837. Council ordered a fire house be erected; the 10-by-12 building was erected at a cost of $100. The building was erected on property to what now is Hollyhock Way, located off of South Union between East State Street and East Pershing Avenue. On March 21, 1841, an ordinance was
passed to authorize the formation of a fire company. One month later the Salem Fire Company was organized and the first fire engine was donated to the group. Another fire engine was purchased that same year, and because the citizens donated funds so generously, the city only had to pay $166 of the $700. The engine was later remodeled and donated to the Deluge Fire Company. Twenty years later a hand engine was purchased for $1,450 and placed under the management of the Vigilant Fire Company. The town hall was remodeled and the center staircase was removed to permit the storage of the engine. In 1869, a rotary steam fire engine was purchased for $7,500 and used by the Deluge Fire Company. In 1875 a new Clapp & Jones steam fire engine was purchased and given to the Vigilant Fire Company. Firefighting in Salem was managed by three volunteer companies: The Salem Fire Company of 1841, The Vigilant Fire Company of 1869, and the Deluge Fire Company from 1865 until 1875, when the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company was organized. The fire department was managed by these companies until the completion of the Water Works, when it was discovered that the pressure from the hydrants could force water to any height likely to be required and the two existing pumpers were retired.
In 1917, the city fire department consisted of a chief and three firefighters. Five years later going by five men. Over time the department slowly grew in size and at one time consisted of the chief and 18 firefighters. Due to layoffs, the department was cut to 15 firefighters. The fire department still consists of the chief and 15 firefighters all of whom are full-time employees. With the exception of the chief, who works a 40-hour 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. The fire service is a technical occupation requiring constant education and the ability to conform to the ever changing community in which it serves. The First Responder Program is one of the most notable changes that have been made. In the past firefighters were only trained to give basic emergency first aid and CPR, it has now evolved into a more highly trained program where all of our members are now emergency medical technicians. We are unable to transport patients to the
hospital, but upon arriving on the scene we 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. Through our Fire Prevention Bureau we conduct fire inspections of commercial buildings, and public education programs. Educational programs for all age groups and public tours of the fire station are available upon request, along with materials distributed to the schools during Fire Prevention Week from the National Fire Safety Council. The types and number of incidents that we respond to is constantly changing and slowly increasing. In 2010 the Salem Fire Department responded to a total of 1,277 incidents with an average response time just under four minutes. The department’s equipment consists of a 1990 Sutphen seventy-five foot Ariel Pumper; 2001 American LaFrance Pumper; 2004 American LaFrance Rescue Pumper; 2003 Ford Brush Truck; 1996 Dodge Pickup; 2001 Jeep Cherokee Chiefs Vehicle.
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On Sept. 27, 1955 a group of 32 men gathered for a meeting to discuss the possibilities of securing fire protection services for the Winona community. Committees were formed to investigate the various avenues of forming a fire department. On June 28, 1956 articles of incorporation were signed officially designating the Winona-Butler Fire Department into existence. The first official fire department trustees meeting was held July 10, 1956 with the election of the first executive and line officers of the department. Those elected were: Oliver Conser, president; Clyde Bennett, vice-president; Owen Pottorf, secretary; and Walter Holmes, treasurer. The first line officers were: George Walton, fire chief; Clyde Bennett, assistant fire chief; Robert Walton, captain; William Heacock, first lieutenant; and Joseph Cooper, second lieutenant. A fire station was built along Whinnery Road and various pieces of equipment were acquired including an old Seagrave pumper from the Sebring Fire Department and an old civil defense tanker. Many fund-raisers were
held to be able to raise money to purchase equipment. A ladies auxiliary was formed, and they played a very important roll in raising such monies with the food trailer that they took to various auctions throughout the community. Over the years various pieces of equipment were purchased, utilized and eventually replaced with what is housed at the fire station today. Included today are a 3,500 gallon tanker, two first response engines, two rescue vehicles, and a grass unit. The fire station has also been renovated several times, transformed into the present structure that contains six response units. Recently added was a portable light tower that was able to be purchase through Homeland Security Grant money from the Columbiana County EMA. Several years ago, the fire department changed its name, dropped “Butler” from the records and now officially goes by the Winona Fire Department. This was done because the name led some to the mistaken belief that the department was a townshipgoverned department. The Winona Fire
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Department is a private entity with its own election of officers. The department does contract for fire services with the Butler Township trustees and the Salem Township trustees and has a combined coverage area of approximately 32 square miles and averages about 60 calls per year. Presently the fire department has 25 members who have state certified fire training requirements and continually meet the yearly minimum requirement of an additional 18 hours of recertification hours. The fire department does not run emergency medical response, but it does have the training and equipment to perform a rescue extrication at a motor vehicle accident. Medical assistance is supported by the ambulance crews of the Damascus Fire Department, the Leetonia Fire Department, and the private ambulance services in the immediate area. The Winona FD is also a member of the Columbiana County Mutual Aid agreement — if additional equipment and manpower are needed, area departments are available to respond to the department’s request and vice versa.
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The department currently has one junior firefighter. Junior membership criteria require individuals be between age 16 and 18, and members are restricted as to what functions they can perform. Also under the fire department membership are two original members, honorary lifetime members Robert Walton and James A. Rhodes Jr. Over the years the fire department has had seven fire chiefs: George E. Walton, Joe Cooper, Jonathan Gamble, Bob Walton, James A. Rhodes, Daryl Doyle and presently Willie Brantingham. Present officers of the Winona Fire Department are: Larry Bock, president; Gary Wilson, vice-president; Tom Drotleff, treasurer; and Willie Brantingham, secretary. Trustees are Dan Dustman, Kevin Gardner, Daryl Doyle, Andy Burch and Jim Conser. Line officers are Willie Brantingham, fire chief; George Brantingham, assistant fire chief/Butler Township Fire Prevention officer; Dan Dustman, captain; Thomas Ewing, first lieutenant; Andy Burch, second lieutenant; and Daryl Doyle, safety officer.
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New Waterford The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department has a staff of 26 firefighters, eight EMTs and one paramedic. The department was established in 1931 and Bryan Henderson is the chief of the NWVFD.
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New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department: Guy Bishop (volunteer firefighter) Tom Cresanto (volunteer firefighter) Greg Cusick (Lieutenant 2, volunteer firefighter) Bryan Henderson (chief) Dustin Henderson (volunteer firefighter) John Jones (firefighter 2, EMT-B, EMS Lieutenant) Allen Lacey (volunteer firefighter) Patty Lacey (volunteer firefighter, EMTB, EMS captain) Jason Lindsay (captain, volunteer firefighter) Casey McEwen (volunteer firefighter) Ron Myers (volunteer firefighter) Lisa Paskevitch (volunteer firefighter, EMT-1 EMS Lieutenant) Mike Paskevitch (lieutenant 3, EMT-B, volunteer firefighter) Shawn Peddicord (association member) Dennis Stock (paramedic) Anthony Turney (volunteer firefighter) Cindy Turney (volunteer firefighter, EMT-B) Greg VanPelt (assistant chief, volunteer firefighter) Jeff VanPelt (volunteer firefighter) Andy Walton (volunteer firefighter, EMT-B) Chris Walton (volunteer firefighter, EMT-B) Scott Walton (volunteer firefighter) Tom Watkins (lieutenant, volunteer firefighter 2) Harry Wilson (assistant chief, volunteer firefighter) Tim Wilson (volunteer firefighter) Samantha Works (firefighter 2, EMT-B)
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East Palestine The earliest records showing a movement to create a fire department in East Palestine are found in council minutes from 1881. Records show that 25 community members petitioned council to supply them with a hook and ladder cart, water, and a place to house it. It took council members eight months to purchase a lot at the corner of East Main and Sumner Streets for the price of $275. In the cost to start the fire department was $2,839.50, which included equipment and building renovations. The fire house was dedicated in September 1882. On Easter Sunday 1884, a stable belonging to the Rev. Winter of the town’s Presbyterian Church caught fire and according to newspaper reports the fire tions at 75 E. Main St. and 67 E. Clark St. 2011 East Palestine Fire Department caused $350 in damages as the extinguishRoster ers were improperly charged. Following Kim Sansenbaugher this council added more equipement and Jim Akenhead began training for residents. Tim Griffith At age 21, Joe Hay, became the departBarb Greaves ments first fire chief. He was elected on Jason Sevacko May 5, 1886. During those early years firemen wore scarlet shirts with E.P. Fire Co., Ashley Morelli ordinary trousers, leather hats, and boots. Dave Early Eventually gum coats were purchased in Eric Crowl 1980. Josh Foster The first offical call was a small house Richard McElroy fire on the corners of Market and Rebecca James Franklin Streets. The alarm was raised as a large Dawn Carsey amount of smoke was coming from the Nicki Hazen house due to tenant Dave Henderson smokTom Toporcer ing out bedbugs. By the time firefighters David Lee had arrived everything was under control. Michell Knopp A fire at the Presbyterian Church was John Jurjavcic the departments first offical fire. The buildJohn Simon ing was saved with the help of the bucket Shannon M. Campy brigade. The department’s original alarm Brian Rutledge was activated by a button from the home of William Ludwig Kenneth Pierce until 1966. At that time it Susan Dunlap was moved behind the city light building Michelle Turner and operated by the police and fire disJon Rettig patcher. Brett Sansenbaugher For their work, firefighters received 50 Rick Gorby cents, occassionally, for attending fire pracKenneth Faust tice. After 1922, a regular amount of $1 an Denny Griffith hour while at a fire was established. The Zach Gorby pay gradually increased, reaching $2.58 for Joe Toporcer the first hour and $2.06 there after in 1960. Currently the department has two locaBrett Todd
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North Georgetown The North Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department became a part of this rural community in November of 1944. Through the concerns of a few local residents for the fire protection of homes and farm buildings they formed a fire department with no money in the bank. The word volunteer was not used much. It was the caring, neighbor for neighbor that brought it all about. They set a special meeting time each month, elected officers and discussed plans to earn money for a fire truck, equipment and a building to house them in. The department became incorporated in September 1946. The volunteers had a lot of ideas and a lot of support from the entire community— anything that could raise money such as bingo, card parties, chicken shoot, dances and fall festivals. The first fall festival was held at Lake Placentia. Then the women’s auxiliary got started. They cooked and baked for weeks getting ready for the eating part of the festival. The festival drew people from as far as Youngstown and Canton. A fun time and a full tummy, everyone left happy! From the first truck, 12 14-quart buckets, the department has now grown to seven trucks, a rescue truck, a fire house and a community meeting place. The volunteers are now well trained and leave their jobs, their beds and their homes whenever the call comes. The local fire departments all cooperate with each other.
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Members of the North Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department (from left) Troy Kinser, Rob Hardy, Dave Desanzo, Randy Suter, Jim Stryffeler, Raymond Zurbrugg, Ed Reichenbach, Doug Jarvis, Larry Chilson, Ed Barnhart, Dale Stryffeler, Mike Estock, Bob Stryffeler and Joe Olinger. Not pictured are Zack Bloss, Jake Stryffeler, Matt Springer, Zack Wagner, Jared Batsin and Steve Smith.
Thanks to the community, the volunteers and the residents who now support the tax levy that supports the North Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department. North Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department: 41 years: Ed Reichenbach. 38 years: Randy Suter.
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Beloit The Beloit Fire Department was started in the fall of 1952. A few years later a community need for an EMS (emergency medical system) in Beloit arose. In 1980, the late Don McDaniel, owner of MPI Labels, donated the first EMS van. The first class of 15 EMS volunteers consisted of men and women. Since then, the Beloit FD has grown to six medics, nine EMT-Bs, four firefighter/EMT-Bs, 14 firefighters, and four junior firefighters. Most of the medics and EMT-Bs are in the medical field or are in school to become full time in the medical field. Here is a time line of svents 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 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. All volunteers are required to maintain continuing education classes for state required certification cards. For the year of 2010, Beloit FD went out on 389 calls. Some of which was mutual aid with Sebring, Damascus, North
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Georgetown, Homeworth and Deerfield. For the year of 2011 through May, the departments has had 129 calls, well above the previous year. Year to date mutual aid calls are as follows: Sebring (20 calls) Damascus (eight calls) North Georgetown (three calls) Homeworth (0)Deerfield (0) Response areas: Beloit Sebring Knox Township Smith Township North Georgetown Mutual aid is an important part of EMS service. The whole EMS program is completely done by subscription plan (which is in its 31st year), 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. The new sign at Station #2 was donated by the late Don McDaniel.
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Members of the Beloit Volunteer Fire Department are (from left) Jim McNatt, EMT-firefighter; Larry Barnett, chief-firefighter; Homer Sanor, EMT-firefighter; Mike Dick, firefighter in training; Shelia Herold, EMTfirefighter; Chris Deitz, EMT; Karen Kampher, firefighter in training; Tim Beadnell, EMT-firefighter.
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Homeworth Like other surrounding communities, the Homeworth Fire Department uses state-ofthe-art technology to fight fires. The fire service has actually become a fire science that has grown and entwined out of the arts and crafts of years gone by. In today’s technology, the fire department’s new equipment bridges the fire service with that of a 1929 Model “A” pumper that was purchased through memberships sold to village residents in April 1930. Chief Harry Heffner was selected as the first fire chief of the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company, and an established department became a reality. From the humble two-truck station that housed the Model “A” and other trucks on North Street, to the current fire house, built in 1963 directly behind the old fire station, Homeworth Fire Company has grown with time to establish a working company of 24 state-certified firefighters. Equipment includes a 1969 grass fire truck, a 1998 Pierce engine, a 2005 Pierce engine that can extinguish with foam, a 2010 3000-gallon tanker truck, and, yes, the 1929 Model “A” is still in working condition and housed in the original fire station on land donated by Jean McGarry. McGarry also assisted the department over the years in her own way by baking, cooking, quilting and spreading the alarm by telephone before dispatch radios were used. When the alarm drops, these fighting men and women are able to respond, train, and utilize today’s technology. The firefighters have equipment such as new Scott Air packs, a thermal imaging camera to help in rescue operations, jaws of life used in many vehicle accidents and a grain bin rescue tube that was received in a nationwide grant last year. Communication upgrades on the MARCS Tower located at the Knox Township garage have helped the department as well. All of these tools make department personnel more reliable once on the scene to establish safety for all involved. The Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company covers half of 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
Members of the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Department.
Georgetown in the other half of Knox Township when needed and has mutual aid contracts with neighboring communities. 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 that aid the proactive manner in today’s fire service. The past 81 years have seen many proud faces serve the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company from the men washing trucks, fighting the fires, or cutting an accident victim from a car to the special personnel using their EMT experience at the scene. Families, friends and residents of the Homeworth community have also responded at a moment’s notice to lend a hand building the fire house, helping at a homecoming, or directing traffic until the fire engines were on the scene. Using the backbone of community involvement to instrument a bright future, the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company was established back in April of 1930 because of the ravages of fire, loss of prop-
erty and life. Today, the Homeworth Volun- er, 20 years teer Fire Company has grown successful Firefighters because of their hard work, dedication, comDavid Scott, volunteer firefighter, 30 munity help and pride that will continue to grow and serve the residents of Homeworth, years Gregg Carver, volunteer firefighter, 28 Knox Township, and surrounding commuyears nities well into the 21st century. John Eglie, volunteer firefighter, 24 Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company years Keith Stry, volunteer firefighter, 20 officers and firefighters: years Officers Angie Eglie, volunteer firefighter, EMT, Chief Brian Baker, firefighter 2, 14 16 years years Tracey Windham, firefighter 1, 11 years Assistant Chief T.J. Egli, firefighter 1, Alex Egli, firefighter1 10 years 11 years Jim Stry, volunteer firefighter 10 years Capt. Randy Rodgers, firefighter 1, six Jake Stry,volunteer firefighter eight years years Tim Ruth, volunteer firefighter six years Lt. Todd Rodgers, firefighter 1, six Chris Didick,volunteer firefighter, EMT years Lt. Josh Wilson, firefighter 1, 10 years five years Myron Corso, volunteer firefighter three President Albert Johnston, volunteer years firefighter, 23 years Matt Johnston, firefighter 1, three years Vice President T.J. Egli, firefighter 1, Anthony Thomas, volunteer firefighter, 11 years Secretary Don Morrow, firefighter 2, three years Jason Burtz, volunteer firefighter, two 1st Responder six years years State Certified Instructor Ryan Brown, Jr. firefighter Treasurer Jon Bloor, volunteer firefight-
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Green Township The Green Township Volunteer Fire Department is proud to serve Greenford and all of Green Township. The department was organized in 1943 with 51 charter members who felt the need to organize the department. Much of their early training came from the Canfield Fire Department which allowed them to use its equipment. Through hard work and dedication they learned all that was necessary to start obtaining vehicles. In 1945 they bought their first fire truck. Soon after many more were purchased. The department is very committed to the upkeep and purchase of newer vehicles. Equipment includes the following: 1968 Jeep grass fire unit with a 250 gallon-perminute (gpm) pump and 60 gallons of water, 1990 Ford E-350 McCoy Miller Type III ambulance, 1994 International hydrant truck with a 1,000 gpm pump and 300 gallons of water, 1996 KME 1,500 gpm pumper-tanker with 3,000 gallons of water, 2001 International 1,000 gpm tanker-pumper with 2,150 gallons of water, 2003 KME 2,000 gpm pumper-tanker carrying 1,270 gallons of water and 30 gallons of class A foam, 2007 Ford E-450 Braun Type III ambulance, 2010 KME ISOO gpm pumper carrying 1,011 gallons of water and 31 gallons of class A foam With the above equipment, excellent training and mutual aid from neighboring fire departments, the township has a Class 5 Insurance Office Rating for Green Township. This saves the township residents every year on fire insurance. The department currently has 33 active
members. Of those members, most are trained both as firefighters and EMTs. Every firefighter and EMT goes through training and continuous education to stay current not only with the state standards but with those required of the department. Firefighters and EMTs hold the annual Firemen’s Festival the first Saturday of August starting at 5 p.m. A pancake and sausage breakfast is held on the third Saturday of March from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at the fire station. These fund raisers help purchase equipment and supplies. FEMA grants were received in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009 for equipment, air cascade fill station, SCBAs, radios and turnout gear. The ladies auxiliary of Green Township and the Greenford Ruritan help with purchases of equipment and supplies along with donations and grants from several sources. Green Township is proud of its response time. Members are usually enroute to the station and in emergency vehicles before the three minute fire siren is done. In any emergency, members know that every minute counts regardless of how severe the situation may be. If you are 18 years of age and live in Green Township or within one mile of the township and would like to join stop in on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. We are looking for volunteers. Also, visit its Facebook page: Green Township Volunteer Fire Department to stay updated with current activities. Green Township Fire Department mem-
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2/EMT/CFSI/fire instructor/FD chaplain; Becky Chamberlain, EMT; Tim Chamberlain, firefighter l/EMT; Heather Gilbey, firefighter 2/EMT-P/CFSI; Carol Sinn, EMT; Kim Garrett, EMT; Robert Doepker, firefighter 1; Matt Baird, firefighter l; Eric Hammer, firefighter 1; Dave Blevins, firefighter 2/EMT; John Blankenship, firefighter 2; Dave Moore, paramedic; Kara Noble, EMT-B; Leasa BeachleyEMT-P; Dave Hardesty, probationary EMTB; Wayne Greier, probationary EMT-B; Mike Hudak, probationary firefighter 1; Ron Burkholder, probationary
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Perry Township For many years Perry Township had a special situation when it came to fire protection. It had a contract with the city of Salem to provide fire protection to residents and businesses. The township purchased a pumper truck, and it was stored in the fire station at Salem City Hall and manned by Salem firefighters. That process came into question in the spring of 1987 when Salem City Council stunned the township trustees and residents by announcing they were going to raise the amount of the fire protection contract from $15,500 in 1987 to $145,000 when the contract expired that December. 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 then held to see if there was any interest in forming a township department. More than 50 residents attended the meeting with about 30 residents coming forward and signing applications. For the next several months these people put in numerous hours of work and in-house training on top of the state mandated 36 hour volunteer firefighter training course due to the fact that most of them had little or no previous fire experience or training. They secured two vacant houses to practice their skills, with help and instruction from firefighters of neighboring departments; Damascus, Winona and Leetonia. Though the department officially was formed in November 1987 and received its state charter in December, fire-
fighter had to wait until 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 1988, to start responding. The first emergency call came on Jan. 2 for a chimney fire at a residence on Country Club Lane. The department consisted of 25 firefighters, and the fleet consisted of a 1977 Sutphen pumper and a 1957 Ford Pumper. The department responded from the township garage on Depot Road. A lot has changed over the years since the department’s inception. One of the first was the addition of a new station on the north side of the township. With this addition, the department was able to cover the township better, thus reducing response times. Some other changes seen over the years have been the addition of new members, equipment, turnout gear, fire trucks and the calls themselves. Probably one of the biggest changes has been training. The state of Ohio now requires firefighters to complete a certain number of training hours to maintain their certification, regardless of training level. Plus those with other certifications also have to have a certain amount of continuing education hours to keep those current as well. There have been three chiefs to lead the department. Al Hofmann served as the first chief and served in this capacity until 2007. He was then followed by Phil Panezott from 2008 – 2010. Today, the department is led by Chief Kevin Bryan and currently consists of 24 members, of which four are charter members. Of the 24 members, the department has seven firefighter IIs, one fire-
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Members (front, from left) are Assistant Chief Bruce Whitcher, Firefighter Barb Fink, Probationary Firefighter Josh Quesenberry, Firefighter Kyle Kyser, Firefighter Phil Panezott, Captain Brandon Smith, Chief Kevin Bryan; (back) Firefighter Al Hofmann, Firefighter Brandon Planisky, Probationary Firefighter Glen Randall, Firefighter Jerry Lease, Firefighter Matt Williams, Firefighter Tony Constantino.
fighter I, 13 firefighter 1As, eight EMTbasics, two first responders, three haz-mat technicians, one fire instructor, one fire inspector and one arson investigator. We currently have one member enrolled in the firefighter II (2) class and 2 taking the firefighter I class. Besides training for certifications, members also have taken classes on RIT (rapid intervention team), firefighter safety and survival, confined space, incident command, railroad emergencies, haz-mat operations, first aid, CPR and AED. The 2011 roster includes Chief Kevin Bryan, six years (13 years in fire service); Assistant Chief Bruce Whitcher, 18 years (28 years in fire service); Capt. Dave Panezott, 10 years; Capt. Brandon Smith, 9 years; Firefighter Karen Hallewell, nine years; Firefighter Bob Brown, 21 years; Firefighter Dave Hardesty, less than one year (22 years in fire service); Firefighter Brian Houshour, six years; Firefighter Jason Julian, 13 years; Firefighter Kyle Kyser, four years; Firefighter Brady Hank, three years; Firefighter Matt Williams, eight years; Firefighter Pat Kelton, 18 years; Firefighter Brandon Plansiky, four years (six years in fire service); Firefighter
Phil Panezott, 23 years; Firefighter Pete Zeigler, seven years; Firefighter Tony Constantino, 13 years; Firefighter Tim Chamberlain, 12 years; Firefighter Barb Fink, 23 years; Firefighter Al Hofmann, 23 years (39 years in fire service); Firefighter Jerry Lease, 23 years; Probationary Firefighter Glen Randall, less than one year; Probationary Firefighter Hannah Fast, less than one year; Probationary Firefighter Josh Quesenberry, less than one year. The current fleet includes Unit 711995 Dodge grass fire truck, Engine 721977 Sutphen pumper, Rescue 73- 1995 International Heavy Rescue, Tanker 741999 International Tanker, Engine 762004 KME pumper. New members are always needed. Anyone interested in joining the department or wanting more information can either stop by the south station (township garage, Snyder and Depot Road) or the north station (administrative building on North Ellsworth) on Thursdays at 7 p.m., or call 330-332-4676 and leave a message. Training is paid for by the department and all necessary equipment is provided.
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Damascus The Damascus Fire Department (DFD) is a 100 percent volunteer department that takes pride in its ability to provide fire protection and full EMS services in a twocounty area (Mahoning and Columbiana). DFD provides fire protection for all of Goshen Township and the north part of Butler Township, responding to about 500 calls annually. EMS services are provided to all of Goshen and Butler township communities. Based on an agreement with North Georgetown Fire Department, EMS services are also provided to the east part of Knox Township (from Knox Township Road east). DFD operates out of two stations, one on state Route 534 near the ColumbianaMahoning county line and one on Stratton Road in Goshen Township. Between the two stations, the department is comprised of 33 members (23 firefighters, six paramedics, and 18 EMTs). The Damascus Fire Department was founded in 1944, with the first chief being D.T. Callahan. Since 1944, many things have changed, but the passion for serving the community has not. The bill for protective wear (turnout gear) for the fireman for all of the members in 1944 totaled $144.85. Today it cost $2,500 per member to outfit a firefighter in turnout gear to proper standards. EMS was introduced to the department in 1979, with lifetime member Jerry Allison being instrumental in its
implementation. Currently, DFD is lead by Chief John Bricker and Assistant Chief Derek Day. Bricker will have 30 years of service to the department this coming year, and Day will hit 20 years this coming year as well. In addition to the chiefs, DFD also has one captain, Bill Hofmann, and two lieutenants, G.R. Vernon and Tom Mather. DFD goes beyond fire and EMS, members are also active in community service. From passing out candy at the elementary school harvest party, to the traditional delivering of Santa Claus on a fire truck every Christmas for the past 50 years. The department is always looking for new members wishing to volunteer. Those members of the community interested in volunteering can contact Day at 330- 853-4418 or by email A few current members of the Damascus Fire Department are pictured above, from left are (front) Lt. Tom Mather, Ben Hardy; (middle) Travis at dday@damascusfire.org. McDonald, Rylee Farmer, Linda Murphy, Chief John Bricker, Dave Miller; (top) Candice McDonald. Damascus Fire Department John Bricker, chief, 29 years; Derek er/EMT/trustee, 20 years; Tom Rhodes, fighter/EMT, three years; Trevor Mathey, Day, assistant chief, 19 years; Bill Hofman, firefighter/EMT, 35 years; John McGuire, EMT, one year; Cory Palmer, firefightcaptain, eight years; G.R. Vernon, lieu- medic, one year; Jeff Riesner, firefight- er/EMT, one year; Rylee Farmer, EMT, one tenant, five years; Tom Mather, lieutenant, er/trustee, 21 years; John Mercer, firefight- year; Neil Brown, Firefighter, one year; Jes41 years; Kenny Vernon, firefighter/EMT, er, 21 years; Larry Elasivich, firefight- sica Boothe, EMT, one year; Ben Hardy, five years; Linda Murphy, medic, four er/trustee, 20 years; Mike Wyss, firefight- Probationary, one year; Chris Patterson, years; Shawn Mesler, firefighter/EMT, 20 er/medic, two years; Brandon Beeson, fire- Firefighter, one year. years; Wayne Bailey, medic, 11 years; Bri- fighter/medic, four years; Cris Ruthrauff, an Blevins, firefighter/medic, three years; firefighter/EMT, 19 years; Sue Davidson, Life members having 30 years or more: Michelle Miller, firefighter/EMT, nine EMT/trustee, 20 years; Dave Witherspoon, Earl Mather, Tom Mather, Abe Bricker, years; Travis McDonald, firefighter/medic, firefighter, seven years; Shannon Gardner, Robert Hofferman, Walt Greenaymer, Jerry four years; Dave Miller, firefight- EMT, seven years; Candice McDonald, fire- Allison, Don Saltsman
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The Newell (W.Va.) Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1907 and has been serving the citizens and visitors of Newell for 104 years. Currently the department has a membership of 20 active volunteers along with several honorary members whom still answer emergency calls. The department services 12.2 square miles including the Ohio River from Chester City limits to New Cumberland City limits. A mutual aid agreement also exhists with all departments in Hancock, Columbiana and Beaver Counties. Apparatus include: engine/rescue 70, engine 72, engine 76, tanker 75, squad 73, and river rescue 7. Officers include: Chief Scott Wilson, Assistant Chief Tim Steele, Capt. Todd Wolfe, First Lt. Brian Cunningham and Second Lt. Donald Tharp. The members of the Newell VFD are proud to serve the citizens and businesses of Newell.
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The Beaver Township Fire Department, 601 W. South Range Road, began official activities in 1927 with 25 members on the roster. The department’s first pumper was purchased for $4,750 and housed in a livery stable that was later purchased by Beaver Township and converted to a fire station. In 1939, the township purchased a second truck from the Seagrave Corp. in Columbus for $3,699.27. The department now had 12 years of experience. Economic conditions at this time were such that fires of unknown origin were a daily occurrence. The dangers involved made firefighting the most deadly occupation, with more fatalities than police work or mining. On July 21, 1940, the fire chief and seven firefighters responded to a call in the new Seagrave truck. The truck failed to negotiate a curve, killing the fire chief and two firefighters. Four other men were severely injured, one suffering permanent disability. Beaver Township Fire Department began ambulance transport in the 1940s. Originally conceived to transport injured firefighters to then distant hospitals, the “squad” soon began transporting township residents to area hospitals as well. In 1951, the department was charged with the protection of 3,700 residents of Beaver Township. It answered 22 calls. By 1971, the department responded to more than 250 calls a year. In 2010, fire and EMS responses totaled 667. In 1978, a new fire station was built on South Range Road with an addition added in
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Hanover Township The Hanover Township Fire Department was founded on Feb. 13, 1946 with the purchase of a 1946 Ford cab and chassis. It was founded with the sole purpose to protect the people of the community. The original fire station was built in Guilford on land donated by Jim Gruber. The staff in the early days of the department was small and most were area farmers. Eventually a second station was added in Hanoverton, and by 1958 the department was turned into a corporation. Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department now has 32 vol-
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unteer firefighters, eigth trucks and two stations, to cover 68 square miles. The population on average for the area is 7,100 residents, a number that changes with the seasons due to Guilford Lake State Park. United Local is also in department’s coverage area, housing 1,700 students and teachers. The department has contracts with West Township, East Township and Center Township. The department also works with many other fire departments for mutual aid and their support, along with the community’s makes the department more able to help our community.
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Lisbon The Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department members include (l-r) Chief Dave Lewton, Assistant Chief Jim Ackley, Mark Boley, Capt. Al Fitch, Mike Branch, Mike Smith, Richard Thomas, Doug Rohm and Bob Cosma. Capt. Alfred Fitch has been with the department over 50 years and firefighter Bob Cosma is a third generation firefighter.
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West Point The West Point Fire Department members include (kneeling, from left) Steven Dixson, Dave Stock, John Conrad, Vicki Cornell, Joe Spurlock and Don Ketchum; (standing, from left) Erik Kelly, Sam Conrad, Denver Mays, John Duris, Ralph Wilson Jr., Phillip Pelley, Chief Wayne Chamberlain and Assistant Chief John Barrett.
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East Liverpool Leetonia The East Liverpool Fire Department has proudly and professionally served the citizens of East Liverpool as a full-time career fire department since 1896. Manpower level has varied throughout the department’s 115 years. Currently the department is staffed by 12 full-time firefighters, who combine for over 286 years of experience. All East Liverpool firefighters begin their career with 260 hours of classroom instruction that has to be completed within the first year of employment. To maintain their certifications each firefighter must attend 18 hours a year of continuing education. In addition to firefighter training, all members are hazardous materials technicians, medical first responders and CPR/AED trained. Some firefighters are additionally certified as EMT’s, paramedics and fire inspectors. Over the past two years a lot of changes have taken place within the department. Among those include new Fire Chief William Jones and the utilization of the department’s current HASMAT team to create a regional HAZMAT team to better serve the City of East Liverpool, Northern Hancock County and soon all of Columbiana County. Department members recently participated as a Regional HAZMAT team with participating fire departments from Hancock County, and other various emergency response agencies from Hancock County at the Ergon Plant in Newell, W.Va. The department is planning to give a firefighter’s entrance exam in December to create an eligibility list to possibly hire firefighters from in the future. People interested in taking this test should watch in the legal ads of the newspaper for more information on how to register for this test. East Liverpool Fire Department Ros-
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ter Chief William F. Jones—20 years of service Assistant Chief Tim Walker—32 years of service Assistant Chief Eric Croxall—21 years of service Assistant Chief Jeff Kreefer—20 years of service Firefighter Jeff Zehnder—32 years of service Firefighter Bill Miller—30 years of service Firefighter Jeff Southall—30 years of service Firefighter David Edgell—21 years of service Firefighter Chris Harrison—20 years of service Firefighter Craig Connor—20 years of service Firefighter Bob Smith—20 years of service Firefighter Jim Allmon II—20 years of service
The Leetonia Fire Department started in 1890 and currently covers all of Leetonia and the south side of Washingtonville and has contracts with Salem Township and Fairfield Township. In 2005 the department added an EMS service to serve the community, since then it has added two ambulances. Leetonia house four main fire trucks: 90 Pierce mini pumper, a 95 Pierce custom cab pumper, a 98 KME pumper, and a 2009 Toyne pumper tanker. The department also has a diving team. The roster consists of 22 active firemen ranging from 42 years of service to current. Lawrence Hephner Sr. 42 years of service Gary Steele 41 years of service Ron Hall Sr. 41 years of service
William Garlough 36 years of service Johnny Rohrer 36 years of service Jim Grubbs 34 years of service Willard Lutz 32 years of service Lawrence Hephner Jr., chief, 27 years of service Scott Garlough 23 years of service Ron Hall Jr. 23 years of service Dave Leffel 20 years of service Greg Hephner 17 years of service Jason Hephner 16 years of service Rich Ranee 16 years of service Randy Hall 16 years of service Mike Bryan 11 years of service Chris Kaneck 11 years of service John Finley 6 years of service Kevin Cibula 6 years of service Mark Edwards 6 years of service
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Ellsworth Established on July 10, 1951, in response to the needs of a growing township, 17 dedicated volunteers met with the township trustees to form the all-volunteer Ellsworth Fire Department. The department supplies primary fire protection and rescue services for the 25-square-mile area of Ellsworth Township as well as automatic aid to Berlin Township. The total population of these two townships was 4,474 according to the 2010 census. The department also provides mutual aid to neighboring Canfield, Damascus, Green, Jackson and Craig Beach fire departments which increases the response area by an additional 141 square miles with a total population of 27,629. Ellsworth also responds to any other Mahoning County fire department, as requested. Thirty volunteer firefighters make up the department, operating out of one station located near the center of the township. The department requires all firefighters be trained to certification levels which meet the requirements of the state of Ohio. However, attending additional training programs that lead to the attainment of higher levels of certification is a hallmark of the volunteer members, with many firefighters completing the highest level of training available within two years of joining the department. All firefighters are also Haz-Mat trained at various levels. In January of this year the department added a fully-equipped ambulance for response and transportation directly to area hospitals. This additional service has shortened the response time transporting accident victims and residents to needed emergency medical services. The department has members who are trained as both firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Ellsworth is also home to an active and thriving new Fire Corps program. The Fire Corps is a nationwide partner organization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Citizen Corps. Ellsworth Fire Corps supports the department by recruiting, training and utilizing interested community volunteers in non-operational fire department activities. Assisting the department
with these activities enables firefighters to better focus their efforts on preparing for and responding to life-threatening situations and other safety issues in the community. The Ellsworth Fire Corps was singled out for distinction by the Ohio Fire Corps as the “Ohio Fire Corps Program of the Year” for 2011 during a ceremony at the Ohio Fire Academy in August. Although Ellsworth is a rural community, it is not without special firefighting challenges. Located in the township are three petroleum distribution pipelines, two natural gas distribution pipelines and a propane gas distribution center. There are also more than 150 gas wells with storage tanks located on private properties throughout the township; some near crops, animals and structures, while others are located deep in heavily wooded or undeveloped areas accessible only by four-wheel-drive or all-terrain vehicles. Additional critical infrastructure includes four cellular towers, a television broadcast facility and an electrical power sub-station. Baird Brothers Lumber Mill, one of the largest providers of construction hardwoods in Ohio, is also located in the township. Because Ellsworth is not tied into a municipal water system, there are no fire
hydrants. However, there are 11 dry hydrants which utilize lakes to serve as water sources for the fire department. In addition, Baird Brothers Lumber has installed its own water source system which the department can use should a fire occur there or anywhere within the response area. Approximately 5,000 acres of the Berlin Lake Wildlife Area in Berlin Township are designated public hunting and fishing grounds. Most of the wildlife area is brushy grassland with open wet meadows and woods dominated by second growth hardwoods all of which makes access with emergency vehicles extremely difficult. According to the National Association of Volunteer Firefighters, there are an estimated 1.1 million firefighters in the U.S., 71 percent of whom serve with volunteer fire departments. For more information about the Ellsworth Fire Department and Fire Corps, visit the department’s website at www.ellsworthfire.com.
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Ellsworth Fire Department roster Robert D. Sternburg, fire chief; Tom Powell, battalion chief; Ken Hernan, assistant chief-EMS; Jeremy Blosser, assistant chief; Brian O’Neil, captain-EMS; Tim Ramsey, captain; Dave Igo, lieutenant/EMT; Tom Toporcer, lieutenantEMS/paramedic; Joe Chizmar, lieutenant/EMT; Erika Goddard, firefighter; Shannon Blosser, firefighter; Matt Baird, firefighter; Aaron Byers, firefighter; Brad Herman, firefighter/EMT; Dave Blevins, firefighter/EMT; Ted Smith, firefighter/EMT; Joe Toporcer, firefighter/EMT; Bob Patrick, firefighter/EMT; Gary Duraney, firefighter/EMT; Trisha Brown, firefighter/EMT; Josh Kirkpatrick, firefighter; Jeremy Hartman, firefighter; Marissa Sternburg, firefighter; Randy Acierno, firefighter; Nicholas Winkler, firefighter; Dean Stevens, firefighter; Jenny McCullough, EMT; Josh Bartek, firefighter; Sherman Yeager, firefighter/first responder; Craig Heinz, firefighter; Christopher Brocious, PIO/photographer.
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Sebring Sebring Fire and Rescue runs EMS so it can transport to Salem Community Hospital, Alliance Community Hopital, Canton, Youngstown and Boardman hospitals said Fire Chief Jim Cannell. “We average one and a half calls a day. We have two fire stations, one on the north side of the railroad tracks and one on the south side of the railroad tracks. They both have fully stocked ambulances and heavy duty pumper trucks with Jaws of Life on both pumpers. “There are approximately 76 trains a day that go through Sebring. We have good mix of firefighters, EMT and pumpers on both sides of the tracks. I’m very proud of the men of the Sebring Fire Department,” said Cannell. Of the 5559 calls in 2010, 491 were
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EMS, the balance were 24 fires, six hazards and 38 auto accidents. During Fire Prevention Week, the “Fire Prevention Feed” for firefighters begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Station #1. The Sebring Fire Department roster includes Chief James Cannell, Assistant Chief Rick Springer, Capt. John Cannell, Capt. Don Fryfogle, Capt. Wayne Bailey, Lt. Bob Goodrich, Lt. Brad Harlan, Brian Anderson, Brock Bailey, Bryan Bailey, Joel Cardinal, Jeff Dennis, Brian Ewing, Jim Hubbs, Dave Martin, Ron McDonald, Chris Phillips, B.J. SchroederMike Seruch, Steve Smith, Joe Springer, Matt Springer, Mike Springer, Mike Stryffeler, Steve Thomas, Scott Warner, Brian Waughman, Trent Woods.
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Negley In February 1949 between 50 and 60 Negley residents met at Whislar’s Tavern to discuss the formation of a village volunteer fire department. At the time Negley was receiving fire protection from the neighboring East Palestine Fire Department. But, due to the lack of communication equipment and the long response time, several homes were destroyed before the fire department could arrive. Villagers felt that forming a department would be the answer to the problem. When the department was finally organized, there were 30 active firefighters on the roster. Department members met at the Middleton Township Fish and Game until 1951 when the first 40-by-60 portion of the current station was built. A majority of the money for the construction came through donations. Since its establishment, the Negley VFD has had two fire stations. The original is located in Negley and houses a 1993 Sutphen pumper, 2001 Freightliner Tanker,
1996 Dodge attack/rescue truck, a Dodge brush truck, and a 2001 and 2008 Ford Braun Ambulance. The Rogers Station which was acquired in 2003 houses a 2004 E-One pumper, 2007 Freightliner tanker, and a 1999 GMC jack rabbit attack truck. Today the Negley Fire/EMS supports 35 active firefighters and EMTs to provide primary service to Middleton Township and the village of Rogers. The department’s coverage area is 36 square miles, home to 4,000 residents. All members belong to the Negley Volunteer Fire Department Association Inc. The corporation owns the buildings, equipment, and consists of five divisions. Divisions include; the fire department, emergency medical services, ladies auxiliary, junior fire department, and association only members. Association only members help with fundraisers and are part of a community service.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” Ambrose Redmoon Thank you for being courageous enough to make our community safer by committing your time, energy and lives to the people of West Point and surrounding areas. You are our local heroes!
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