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October 2006
CRASH IN LOCKLAND SENDS 6 TO HOSPITAL
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10/28/06:
Southbound I-75 in Lockland has reopened after it
was closed early Saturday morning due to a three-car accident. One
person was trapped inside one of the vehicles for a short-time. An
officer on the scene said a car going northbound in the southbound lane
caused the accident. Investigators say there were no serious injuries
although six people were taken to the hospital. (wcpo.com) Units: Command: |
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RONNIE REAGAN HWY ENTRAPMENT HANDLED BY SPRINGFIELD TWP COMPANIES
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10-24-06:
West Bound Ronald Reagan Hwy just East of Galbraith Rd for a two
vehicle crash with entrapment is dispatched for the 79's. The car
located in the median was struck in the rear going west-bound on
Ronald Reagan. There was one occupant in the drivers seat and one
in the rear seat, both trapped and transported to University
Hospital. The other driver was not injured. Neither of the
occupants injuries appeared to be life threatening. WB Ronald
Reagan was shut down for about 2 1/2 hours.
Units: Engines 75, 79 Rescue 79 Medics 75,79 Command: 7908 (J. Leininger) |
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CRASH ON I-74 BRINGS WHITEWATER AND HARRISON UNITS - 2 INJURIES
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10/17/06: A 3 vehicle crash Tuesday morning around 07:30 on I-74 east bound at the 5 mile marker stopped traffic in both directions for over an hour. Both Harrison and Whitewater Twp were dispatched. Two people transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Units: Engines 57, 105 Rescue 56 Squads 56, 57, 105 Medics 56,105 Command: 5603 (Chetwood) |
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LOVELAND SYMMES COMPANIES RESPOND TO HOUSE FIRE ON THISTLEHILL DR
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10/22/06:
Just before 1300 hours,
Loveland Symmes FD was dispatched for a reported house fire 3 doors down
from an address on Thistlehill Dr. Tower 61, E-62 and Capt 63-2 arrived
to find a one story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from
the roof. Fire crews quickly placed hand lines in service thru the front
door to the living room and attic, a third crew went to the roof and
vented. Sycamore E-93 arrived as the RIT team and Montgomery E-73 was
requested for manpower/area coverage. Homeowner was burning wood in his
fireplace when the fire extended out of the chimney and into the wall
and ceiling. All units cleared the scene by 15:00. Units: Engines 60, 62 Ladder 61 Rescue 62 Medic 63 Special Call: Engines 73, 93 Command: Captain 62 (Books) |
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FAIRFIELD FAO DUE IN COURT FOR FATAL CRASH ON ROUTE 4
| 10/18/06: A Fairfield firefighter charged in connection with a deadly crash is due in court Wednesday afternoon. Investigators said Matthew Schumann failed to make sure the intersection of Route 4 and Michael Road was clear when he drove his fire truck into it in August. His truck hit Rayann Cavin's car, killing her. Schumann claimed the device that was supposed to give him a green light at the intersection was not working. He is charged with vehicular homicide. The hearing is set for 2:30 p.m. in Butler County. (wcpo.com) |
EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN ANDERSON TWP
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10/18/06:
Firefighters worked hard to put out a fire in Anderson Township
overnight Tuesday. When they arrived to the home in the 6900 block of
Copperglow, the attic was in flames. The family noticed the glow coming
from upstairs after they got up to get ready for work. They managed to
get out safely. Crews were able to put the flames out quickly. Units: Command: |
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CRASH IN DOWNTOWN HARRISON SENDS 3 VICTIMS TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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9/22/06:
At 01:34 hours Squad 56 was dispatched to an MVC at Harrison Ave &
Walnut St. HCCC updated to Multiple injuries with one entrapment. Rescue
56 extricated the one victim through the back of the black car, the
other 3 were able to get out on there own. Three victims were
transported to UC by EMS Units. Units: Rescue 56 Squads 28, 56, 57 Command: 5601 (Hursong) |
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ARSON FIRE IN SYMMES TOWNSHIP BRINGS SECOND ALARM
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10/9/06:
Crews dealt with a
peculiar fire scene in Symmes Township early Tuesday morning. Police say
they were first called to
Sleepy Ridge Drive around 2 a.m. for a report
of a person lying in the street. But, officers did not find anything.
Around 2:45 a.m., police got a domestic violence call, responded and
found a man arguing with his father. Officers used a taser on the
younger man, Joseph Paul Policani. While there, someone smelled smoke
and crews found a fire in the basement where the son lives. Police
arrested Policani, and he is now charged with arson and obstructing
official business. (wcpo.com) Units: Engine 60 Ladders 61, 63 Medic 62 Second Alarm: Quints 73, 93 Command: (Books) |
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BASEMENT EXTINGUISHED IN FOREST PARK "D" SECTION OF TOWN
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10/6/06:
Forest Park unit's on scene for another
basement fire in less than a week at a single story residence. Crews
arrived to find smoke showing. All occupants reported out of the
structure. Crews completed a quick search and ventilated the structure
while two hand lines were deployed to the front and rear of the house.
Crews encountered heavy smoke and clutter hindering access into the
basement. Extinguished and overhaul completed. No injuries. Fire
damage at $30,000. Cause was a malfunction in an aquarium water pump
close to wood paneling.
Units: Engines 42, 79 (RIT), 90, 96, 109 Ladders 42, 48 Medic 42
Command: 4202 (Assistant Chief Rupp) |
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VILLAGE OF GLENDALE NAMES FIRE CHIEF - MIKE FINNEY FROM GREAT OAKS PSS
| 10/3/06: They went looking for a chief to re-establish the village's fire department after months of controversy and found a man with a background in firefighting, economics and divinity. Michael Finney, director of public safety services programs for Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development in Sharonville, said he took the part-time job to get back into more direct community service. A firefighter and deputy chief years ago in his native South Carolina, he has since spent time teaching firefighting and writing about fire training. His first step, he said Tuesday, would be to hire an assistant chief. After that, they'll focus on recruiting volunteers. He envisions developing a department that needs people for more than just responding to calls. In a village the size of Glendale (population 2,188), he said, you have to think more broadly. "We're going to look for people who want to volunteer in any number of ways," said Finney, 38.Glendale deactivated its fire department early this year after a consultant found it to be suffering from chronic dissension and staffing shortages. Officials have met for months to talk about what kind of department should replace it. They decided on a paid, but part-time, chief; and that volunteers would be paid $20 per run and training session. Calls are now handled by Woodlawn and Springdale. Finney, who lives in Springdale, was curriculum coordinator for the South Carolina Fire Academy, a deputy chief in Glencoe, Okla., and manager of curriculum for the International Fire Service Training Association in Stillwater, Okla. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in divinity from Columbia International University and is finishing a doctorate in education at Oklahoma State University. He started at Great Oaks in 2002.He started immediately in the new chief's job, which pays $16,500 a year to start, with a possible increase to $18,000 if his six-month performance evaluation is good. |
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October 7, 2006 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The event of the year is upon us! No, it’s not Thanksgiving yet and it is still a couple of weeks too early for the beginning of the Christmas season. So what is it? It is the hottest event of the year brought to you by the hottest department in Montgomery. It’s the annual “Chili Festival” As we begin to prepare for the cooler weather to come, the thought of a nice bowl of hot, spicy chili crosses everyone’s mind. So dig up those recipes and dust off your secret spices and enter a gallon of your best chili in our festival. Non-cooks also are invited to attend to taste and judge the chili. The Festival also features Skyline chili and cheese conies, pop & beer! The entire fire department will be there with several hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. As in past years, this event will be held at Swaim Park in conjunction with the Harvest Moon celebration that also features many family oriented events. Proceeds from food and beverage sales will be used to purchase fire & EMS equipment. Those interested in entering the chili contest must register with the fire department at 985-1633 by 5:00 P.M. on Friday October 6, 2006. Each entrant must provide between one and two gallons of their chili (preheated) in pot, crock pot or a non-returnable* container by 5:00 PM at the Chili contest table at Swaim Park. The container should NOT have your name visible on it. You may cook the chili with any ingredients you deem proper to enhance the recipe, including your choice of meat. Judging results will be announced at 8:00 PM. Register on-line at: |
