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October 2014 Vol. 45, Issue 5

FEATURE ARTICLE

emotionalmayday

Myron GeorgeAward Recipient

911 Remberence

Chairmanof the Board

Jason Pollitt3747 Bass Road

Williamsburg, OH 45176-9768513-724-1669

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President

Tim Adams 35810 Neff Road

Grafton, OH 44044-9260888-414-OSFA (6732)

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1st Vice President

Mark Resanovich1301 Woodland Drive

Uniontown, OH 44685-9521330-896-0728

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2nd Vice President

Chris Peterson1055 Salt Springs RoadWarren, OH 44481-9618

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Secretary/Treasurer

Rodger SansomP.O. Box 400

Mogadore, OH 44260-0400800-825-OSFA

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Legal CounselPorter “Chip” Welch

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Scott Skeldon - Member614-873-8990

Resolutions - S.E.R.C.Willie Brantingham

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AuditScott McClellan - Chair

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Jerry Lupfer - Term Ex. 16614-271-3350

Budget ReviewChris Peterson - Chair1055 Salt Springs RoadWarren, OH 44481-9618

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Conference DirectorJerry Lupfer - Chair

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EducationMike “Pineapple”

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V.F.I.S. Insurance &Insurance Committee

Joe Stewart69 Foster-Maineville Rd.

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Zach Stewart - Member

Legal DefenseTrust Fund

Tim Adams – ChairmanTerm Exp. 16

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(330) 483-4923Jason Pollitt – Member

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Scholarships & AwardsBecky Mole – Chairperson35253 Grafton Eastern Rd.

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Scott Skeldon – MemberJerry Lupfer – Member

Radio FrequencyScott Skeldon

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NominationsMark Roberts - Chair

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330-351-6706Steve Skeldon - Member

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Legislative CommitteeJason Pollitt - Member

513-724-1669Mark Roberts - Member

330-351-6706Steve Skeldon - Member

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Youth AcademyGary Zehring - Acting

ChairJerald Miller - MemberVicki Miller - Member

Jim Urzykowski - MemberBrett Bowen - Member

MembershipMark Resanovich - Chair

1301 Woodland DriveUniontown, OH

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Mark Roberts – North& Northwest

Scott McClellan – North& Northeast

Jason Pollitt – South& Southwest

Rich Bromley - Central

WebmasterRodger Sansom

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Past PresidentsRichard DonleyWilliam ShroyerRaleigh JeilleratGeorge BrownKen LaughlinHarold SparksDane WilliamsRodger Sansom

Jerry LupferRoger Bair

G. Thomas ManningPaul TiemanMark RobertsJason Pollitt

IN THIS ISSUE

4 President’s Message

5 2nd Vice President’s Message6 Secretary/ Treasurer’s Message8 Fire Marshal’s Message 9 Chaplain’s Corner10 Legal Counsel14 Feature Article Emotional Mayday18 CFSI Update19 SERC Minutes24 911 Remembrance26 Smoke Alarms27 Ohio Veterans Bonus28 Jackson Township Implements New Technology 30 Washington Township Deputy Fire Marshal Honored32 Jackson Township FD Uses BWC Grant34 Firefighter Close Calls38 FEPP and FFP Programs Fully Restored40 Grill Safety & CoverPhoto House Fire Story42 Ebola Fact Sheet44 Background Checks54 Two New Training Programs from FSF58 Advertiser List

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PRESIDENT

As many of you are aware, Mark Resanovich, our 1st Vice President

spent quite a bit of time in the Cleveland Clinic. He is at home now and continues to get stronger daily. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

I want to thank Mark Roberts and his committee for all the time and effort they put into this year’s conference. It is a shame that the attendance could not have been better.

Jerry Lupfer and Rodger Sansom are chairing the next two years conferences. The 2015 conference will be in Boston Heights and 2016 will be in Columbus. Watch the magazine and the OSFA web site for all the conference information.

It’s about that time of the year when Rodger will be sending out the invoices for membership dues. I just want to remind you of a few benefits of your membership. First and foremost is the Legal Defense Trust Fund. This fund will pay your reasonable legal fees for your defense if you are charged

with vehicular homicide while operating a vehicle in a duty status. There is a one time $7 fee to become a member of the trust.

There is also a $1,000 line of duty death benefit. This is paid to the family of a firefighter or EMT that dies during or as a result of an emergency incident. To participate in this program, departments must pre-register with the Secretary/Treasurer and agree to keep current beneficiary information for their members on file.

For more information on these and other benefits of membership in the OSFA check out our web site at ohiofirefighters.org.

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Tim Adams

6035 Parkland Blvd.Mayfield Hts., OH 44124

(216) 896-3000www.parker.com


2nd Vice President

I would like to thank the 2014 conference director and committee for their hard

work, and the participation of everyone that attended this year’s annual conference. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves getting reacquainted with old friends and making connections for new friendships. It would be great to have more firefighters participate in the

2015 conference next year in Boston Heights.

Our conference offers a great opportunity to add to your education, fire, EMS, and CE. It’s a great chance to learn what’s going on in our state involving fire and EMS. This conference provides everyone a chance to meet and talk with the personnel that work for you at the state level, and a chance to meet other firefighters from around the state to trade stories and learn about different fire departments.

As we all know, fire and EMS

education are always evolving, there’s always something new and changing, so we must continue to advance and keep up with current times. Our classes at conference provide us all with a chance to educate ourselves about new ideas; new ways to improve and deal with situations in the fire and EMS services. There’s also information offered at conference that affects Fire, EMS, and CE criteria and any new requirements.

If you should have any questions concerning the conference or anything else, please feel free to contact myself or one of the other officers, our emails are available on the website.

Chris Peterson

SECRETARY/TREASURER

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and we are getting ready for cold

weather and the snow to fly.

We still have 40 departments and individual members that have not paid their dues for 2014. Invoices for 2015 will be mailed shortly after Thanksgiving. Please try to get your dues paid in a timely manner so that we don’t have addition postage costs for mailing reminder notices. When you receive your dues invoice, please remember to update the department information on the bottom portion and return it with your payment. Also, if you are a member of the Legal Defense Trust Fund, a new department roster is required.

Speaking of the Legal Defense Trust Fund, I am pleased to tell you that we have added three new member departments and a total of 154 new individual members. That brings our total number of members covered by the trust to 12350. Thank you to everyone who brought their rosters up-to-date. The trust fund continues to do well with a balance of over $410,000.

I want to thank the conference committee who worked hard to put on a very

successful conference this past August. Those of you, who missed it, missed a great time and an excellent educational opportunity.

The location for next year’s conference is going to be held at the Clarion Inn, in Boston Heights. This is located at State Route 8 and the Turnpike. The dates will be August 13-15. Information will be published in our magazine as well as posted on our website as soon as details are finalized.

The Line of Duty Death Benefit that is included with your department’s membership has been in place since January, 2008. In accordance with the rules established by the Awards Committee, your department must be registered with the Secretary/Treasurer to qualify for this free benefit. As of this writing, there are still 38 departments that have not registered their members. Registration forms are available on the Association’s website, www.ohiofirefighters.org. Remember, it’s FREE. Again, please call me if you have any questions.

We now have The Ohio Firefighter magazine available on our website, www.ohiofirefighters.org.

Once again this year, the association is providing financial support for some quality fire schools around the state. There are schools in Wilmington, Ohio and Wayne and Stark counties that offer quality fire and EMS training. Please take advantage of

these schools. The dates and registration information will be posted on our website.

As 2015 rapidly approaches, we are preparing for another important year on the state level. Please let us know what we can do to help you and your department. We need your input so we can represent your interests. Without it, we have to do what we feel is best for the biggest majority of our membership.


Rodger Sansom

CORRECTIONWe would like to apologize

for the omission of a few names from the article entitled, Past Myron George Award Winners, which appeared in the August 2014 issue. Please see the complete list below.

2002 - Myron George

2003 - Richard Donley

2004 - Harold Sparks

2005 - William Schroyer

2006 - Paul Jones

2007 - Jim Waugaman

2008 - Jerry Lupfer

2009 - G.Thomas Manning

2010 - Willie Brantingham

2011 - Tim Adams

2012 - Rodger Sansom

2013 - Scott Skeldon


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FIRE MARSHAL

This year, for the third year in a row, I was able to announce that in 2013

Ohio had the fewest number of fire related fatalities for the last 27 years with 105. However, we found that citizen fatalities aren’t the only thing on the decline. The number of civilian and firefighter injuries and firefighter fatalities is also at a 15 year low.

These decreases can be attributed to several different factors, one of them being public education. As members of the fire service, you are tasked with teaching your community about fire safety.

Thanks to your dedication, more people understand the importance of having working smoke alarms and an escape plan with at least two ways out. You’ve also partnered with local schools to teach young children about fire safety, which can open up the conversation at home with their families.

Your training has also made a difference when it comes to these statistics. Becoming better prepared for any situation has made both firefighters and the communities they serve safer. The success of our Firefighter I grant in its first year was matched again this year; $500,000 has already been dispersed to help train nearly 500 new firefighters to the 120 hour course level. This commitment to

better education will ensure Ohio’s firefighters are the most qualified to help in an emergency for years to come.

All of these factors continue to make Ohio a safer place to live and work. As the winter months approach, please continue spreading these safety messages. Make sure your communities know how to safely heat their homes and how to prepare for the cold. Also encourage them to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and test them when they change their clocks back in the coming weeks.

I hope to report for a fourth year that these numbers have dropped. Let’s keep working together to push them down even further until one day we can report zero fatalities and injuries in Ohio.


Larry L. Flowers

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

We were on vacation in Beaufort, South Carolina last week. It’s

a beautiful area filled with civil war houses, antique shops, military forts and museums – all of which Sherrie and I enjoy touring. Of course there are tourist shops that for the most part have the same trinkets you find in every tourist shop in America. We were in and quickly out of most of these places, except for one little shop on Bay Street.

This shop had a shelf filled with rectangular blocks of wood with cute phrases. The one that caught my eye simply said, ‘Be Nicer than You Have to Be’. I

thought to myself, ‘it’s not a bad way to live, even for grown up firefighters.’ It might even be a way of life that brings joy to other people and peace in our own lives.

Around the fire department there’s always tension. No matter how a decision is made or who makes it, someone is confident he or she could have done it better, and is sure to let people know it. How many times does someone mess up an assignment, forget to do a job or not do a job well, and then we have to decide how to react? Are we going to mock the guilty one behind his back, or will you decide to ‘be nicer than you have to be?’

Years ago I heard a speaker say that we all carry two buckets with us all the time. One of them has water and the other gasoline. When

something goes wrong, when anger begins to get the best of us – when the fire inside us begins to burn - we have a decision to make. Which bucket will we thrown? Will we feed the fire or work to extinguish it?

Even more than friends and coworkers at the fire station our families deserve our kindness. Too often spouses, kids and even the dog get the worst of us. We need to live to show grace to the ones we have committed our lives to – the ones we love more than any other.

Why not now, like that simple trinket in the shop in Beaufort, SC encouraged us to do, why not make the decision to be nice to people? Even more than that as your chaplain I encourage you to Be Nicer Than You Have To Be.

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Porter “Chip” Welch

Continued on page 12.

In July of this year, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office issued an opinion regarding

the use of township fire levy revenues. The question posed by the Geauga County Prosecuting Attorney was whether a board of township trustees could spend revenues generated by a property tax levy (a levy which was specifically for the fire department) for legal expenses incurred by the board to address collective bargaining issues. The Attorney General’s opinion is that a fire department property tax levy CANNOT be used for expenses incurred as part of the collective bargaining process – expenses including legal fees, transcript fees, and/or fact finder fees. The opinion is reproduced below. While this opinion is limited to township property tax levies, joint fire and ambulance districts are generally treated the same as townships in terms of their legal standing and I would argue that this opinion also applies to joint fire and/or ambulance districts.

Many of you are probably wondering how this opinion is relevant to my department – our staff is volunteer or part-time personnel and we do not have

a union. For those departments that have unionized staff, this opinion can have a significant impact on your organization and your township’s general fund. For joint fire and/or ambulance districts, it raises the question as to how are you going to pay these legal expenses when you have no general fund to turn to? There are 88 county prosecutors in Ohio that now have to ask the question – do I have to represent the fire departments in my county in collective bargaining matters free of charge?

There are three reasons that I have brought this opinion to your attention. First – if your department does have a collective bargaining agreement, you should be aware of this opinion and discuss it with your elected officials and your legal counsel immediately. This opinion has significant ramifications for your organization. Second – every fire department that is supported in any way by property tax levies should review their current levies to ensure that they are expending funds properly and within the boundaries established by the levy language. Any future levies that your department puts before the voters should be drafted properly and reviewed by legal counsel to ensure that the levy language will allow you to expend funds to meet the needs of your department now and into the

future. Finally – this opinion reflects the fact that effective fire officers need to be involved in the political process and aware of the changes occurring in the law and how those changes impact our organizations and our operations. We do not operate in a vacuum and change is constant. We have to stay informed.

OPINION NO. 2014-028

The Honorable James R. Flaiz

Geauga County ProsecutingAttorney

Court House Annex

231 Main Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024-1235

Dear Prosecutor Flaiz:

You have requested an opinion whether a board of township trustees may expend revenues generated by taxes levied pursuant to R.C. 5705.19(I) or (J) for legal expenses incurred by the board to address collective bargaining issues involving township police officers, road workers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. Legal expenses may include the costs of legal counsel and supporting staff, as well as expenses such as fees charged by a fact finder or conciliator, stenographer fees, transcript fees, or exhibit costs.

R.C. 5705.19 authorizes a township to levy taxes in excess

1 The ten-mill limitation provides that no property may be taxed in excess of one percent (10 mills) of its true value in money for all state and local purposes, except with voter approval or as provided in a municipal charter. Ohio Const. art. XII, § 2; R.C. 5705.02. See also R.C. 5705.07; R.C. 5705.18. “Levies within the ten-mill limitation are commonly referred to as ‘inside millage.’ Levies in excess of ten mills are commonly referred to as ‘outside millage’ and must be specifically authorized.” 2009 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2009-054, at 2-404 n.1.

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of the ten-mill limitation for various purposes1. 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-369; 2012 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2012-014, at 2-117 to 2-118. Your request asks specifically about R.C. 5705.19(I), which authorizes a board of township trustees to levy a tax for fire protection services, and R.C. 5705.19(J), which authorizes a board of township trustees to levy a tax for police protection services. These statutes provide authority to levy a tax:

(I) For the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, buildings, or sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, or the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire alarm telegraph, or the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under [R.C. 145.48] or [R.C. 742.34], or the purchase of ambulance equipment, or the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company; (J) For the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police

department, or the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under [R.C. 145.48] or [R.C. 742.33], or the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, or the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department.

R.C. 5705.19.

Taxes levied pursuant to R.C. 5705.19(I) and (J) are special levies2. See 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-370; 1998 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 98-023, at 2-126. Revenue derived from a special levy must be deposited into a special fund for the purpose for which the levy is made. R.C. 5705.10(C); see also R.C. 5705.09(D); 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-370; 1998 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 98-023, at 2-127.

A township also is required to use the revenue from a special levy only for the purpose authorized by the relevant statutory provision3. See R.C. 5705.10(I); 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-370; 1998 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 98-023, at 2-127; see also Ohio Const. art. XII, § 5 (“[n]o tax shall be levied, except in pursuance of law; and every law imposing a tax shall

state, distinctly, the object of the same, to which only, it shall be applied”). It is well established that taxing statutes must be strictly construed and their application may not be extended beyond the clear meaning of the statutory language used. Clark Rest. Co. v. Evatt, 146 Ohio St. 86, 64 N.E.2d 113 (1945) (syllabus, paragraph 3). Therefore, tax revenue derived from a levy under R.C. 5705.19(I) or (J) may be expended only for the purposes explicitly authorized by the pertinent statutory language.

R.C. 5705.19(I) authorizes, in part, a tax levy for the purpose of providing and maintaining various types of fire equipment or buildings, the purchase of ambulance equipment, or the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company. Similarly, R.C. 5705.19(J) authorizes, in part, a tax levy for the purpose of providing and maintaining equipment or buildings used directly in the operation of a police department or for the payment of costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions to obtain police protection or ambulance or medical services operated by a police department. These provisions authorize the use of proceeds of a tax levy for specific types of equipment used for fire protection and police protection services, as

2 While the term “special levy” is not defined for purposes of R.C. Chapter 5705, opinions have stated that “a special levy is ‘a levy for a specific purpose, as opposed to a general levy for current expenses.’” 2010 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2010-028, at 2-205 (quoting 1992 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 92-058,at 2-239 n.1).3 The resolution and ballot language placing a special levy, including a levy authorized by R.C. 5705.19(I) or (J), before the voters may be narrower than the statutory language authorizing the levy. See 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-370 n.3; 2012 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2012-014, at 2-119 (“special levies may be further limited to a specific purpose by resolution or ballot language”); see also R.C. 5705.25. “When this occurs, the narrower language appearing in the resolution and on the ballot ‘restricts the permissible expenditures of levy moneys.’” 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-370 n.3 (quoting 1990 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 90-069, at 2-292).


well as costs incurred as a result of contracts with other political subdivisions for the provision of specified police protection services. These provisions do not authorize a board of township trustees to expend tax revenues for legal expenses incurred by the board to address collective bargaining issues.

R.C. 5705.19(I) and (J) also authorize a tax levy for certain personnel expenses for fire protection and police protection services, respectively. R.C. 5705.19(J) authorizes “the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under [R.C. 145.48] or [R.C. 742.33].” (Emphasis added.) This provision explicitly limits payments to salaries of certain personnel, including employer contributions required by the Public Employees Retirement System or the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Therefore, it does not authorize a board of township trustees to expend tax revenues for legal expenses incurred by the board to address collective bargaining issues.

R.C. 5705.19(I) similarly

authorizes “the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under [R.C. 145.48] or [R.C. 742.34].” Although the statute does not state explicitly that payments of a firefighting company or the payment of specified personnel are for salaries, as stated in R.C. 5705.19(J), we believe the intent of this language is to authorize paying the salary or compensation of the specified personnel or to authorize paying a firefighting company for the provision of fire protection services. Payment of legal expenses incurred by a board of township trustees to address collective bargaining issues is not the payment of a firefighting company nor is it a payment to the personnel specified by the statute.

You also ask about the payment of legal expenses incurred by a board of township trustees in addressing collective bargaining issues for road workers. R.C. 5705.19(I) and (J) authorize a tax levy for the provision of fire protection and police protection services, respectively. Road workers are

not mentioned in either R.C. 5705.19(I) or (J). See generally 2013 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 2013-036, at 2-371 to 2-372 (concluding that township is not permitted to use tax revenue derived from a levy under R.C. 5705.19(I) to purchase a motor vehicle used to remove snow and ice from township roads and discussing a township’s duty to maintain roads). Therefore, neither provision authorizes the use of proceeds of a tax levied pursuant to either provision for legal expenses incurred by a board of trustees in addressing collective bargaining issues involving road workers.

On the bases of the foregoing, it is my opinion, and you are hereby advised that a board of township trustees may not expend revenues generated from taxes levied pursuant to R.C. 5705.19(I) or R.C. 5705.19(J) for legal expenses incurred by the board to address collective bargaining issues involving township police officers, road workers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

This article is provided for educational purposes ONLY and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact competent legal counsel for your organization.


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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard after a department suicide, “We

noticed something wasn’t right.” We all know our partners better than anyone else. Day in and day out we spend our time with them and yet they can slip into an emotional mayday that leads to tragic consequences without

any intervention from those closest to them. I can say

in my 12 years as an active firefighter I have never seen this topic discussed or even mentioned in a training, at a company meeting, or just in passing at the station. We have no plan in place to rescue a partner in trouble. We have this overwhelming sense that we’re unstoppable and can handle anything that comes our way.

Meanwhile, everything about this job has burnout written all over it. Whether you’re a paid firefighter working double shifts and short staffed or a volunteer

who’s working a full time job and holding a company office, usually the effects of the job catch up to you before you even notice and it’s too late.

Part of being a firefighter is looking out for each other. The “two in and two out” rule should apply on and off the truck. It’s one of our defining practices based on the urgent realities of what we do. We wouldn’t leave our partner in a burning building.

But why then, would we leave them with an emotional mayday? Though we may not be able to solve their problems, we can help guide them to the


Helping a firefighter who is having an emotional

mayday

resources that do. Just a very simple, “hey man, I noticed you’re not all together lately, why don’t you give this number a call” could go a long way. The sad thing is that the resources are there, ready and waiting.

Psychological stress and mental health issues can range from minor to severe, but all are actionable. They should be handled the moment we notice “something’s not right.” Taking the proper steps and intervening when the signs of psychological stress are present may be the key to helping before it’s too late. Here are a few helpful steps that you can use:

Watching: Be Aware of the Warning Signs

Be aware of what your partners are doing and how they are behaving. As a friend you could be one of the first to become aware of changes in behavior.

Warnings signs to watch out for may include, but are not limited to:

· Withdrawing from family and friends

· Having difficulty concentrating and thinking clearly

· Sleeping too much or too little

· Feeling tired most of the time

· Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight

· Talking about feeling hopeless or guilty

· Talking about suicide or death

· Self-destructive behavior like drinking too much or abusing drugs


· Losing interest in favorite things or activities

· Mood swings

Showing:Show You Care

Let your partner know that you’re there for them. Ask about your partner’s feelings and listen carefully to what they have to say.

Asking: Are You Thinking About Suicide?

Talking with a partner about suicide will not put the idea into their head. Be direct in a caring, non-confrontational way.

Here are some ways to ask the question:

“Have you ever thought about suicide?”

“Do you want to die or do you just want your problems to go away?”

Helping: Going That Extra Step, Giving or Seeking Help

If a partner tells you they are thinking of suicide, never keep it a secret, even if you’re asked to. Do not try to handle the situation on your own. You’re more helpful by referring your partner to someone with the professional skills necessary to provide the help that he or she needs. You can continue to help by offering support.

Here are some ways to talk to your partner about getting help:

“I know where we can get some help.”

“Let’s talk to someone who

can help. Let’s call the help line now.”

“I can go with you to get some help.”

If a partner mentions suicide, take it seriously. If they have expressed an immediate plan, or have access to prescription medication or other potentially deadly means, do not leave them alone. Get help immediately from your department or another medical professional. If necessary, take your partner to the nearest hospital.

Usually the writing is “on the wall” well before the breakdown or suicide. Often days and months before, their partners suspect a problem.

Because traumatic events, long hours, short staff, and other problems are everyday life for firefighters, every


department should have an action plan in place to address a psychological mayday.

There are many different resources available to help departments address such issues. Reach out to one of these resources and put a plan in place or encourage your department to devise and put a plan in place. We wouldn’t send a firefighter in harm’s way without the best training they could have. Why not have the best mental health resources at your disposal? Every resource on the list below is free for departments.

With a little collective effort we can start working together to make sure every firefighter lives a happy and healthy life. Nominate one person in the department to start putting an action plan together. Attend mental health trainings when

available. If trainings aren’t available then reach out to an organization on this list and they will work with you to be proactive instead of reactive.

Organizations• National Volunteer Fire

Council: www.nvfc.org

• Life Safety Initiative 13: everyonegoeshome.com

• Counseling Service for Fire Fighters: csff.info

• Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance: www.ffbha.org

• Firefighters Support Foundation: www.ffsupport.org

• North American Fire Fighter Veteran Network: firefighterveteran.com

• Federation of Fire

Chaplains: firechaplains.org

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation: icisf.org

• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: www.firehero.org

• The Code Green Campaign: codegreencampaign.org

• N.V.F.C Member Assistance Program: americanaddictioncenters.org/fire-services

Mark Lamplugh Jr. is a fourth generation firefighter and former captain with the Lower Chichester (PA) Fire Company. He is now a national treatment consultant with American Addiction Centers specializing in First Responder Services. Mark has placed and referred hundreds of firefighters nationwide. He can be reached for comment at [email protected].


The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is proud to

announce that Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD) has been selected as the 2014 CFSI Legislator of the Year.

Throughout her distin-guished career in Congress, Senator Mikulski has been a leading advocate for the nation’s fire and emergency services. The current chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she has been very influential in securing and maintaining funding for a number of fire service programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. Additionally, she has been a leading proponent of the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

“Senator Mikulski has always recognized that the federal government has an

important role in addressing the needs of our nation’s fire and emergency services and has exercised extraordinary leadership to secure funding for our programs,” said Bill Webb, CFSI’s Executive Director. “It is a distinct honor for CFSI to be able to recognize a leader who has fought tirelessly every day of her congressional career to support our nation’s firefighters.”

“Thank you for honoring me, but I want to honor you for being on the frontlines for communities across America every day and in every way,” Senator Mikulski said. “That’s why I fought to create the Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program in 2000, because whether you are running into a burning home, responding to a tragic highway accident, responding to a senior citizen who has fallen, or providing life-saving medical care, you deserve to know that you have a government that’s on your side and at your side.”

FIRE CAUCUS LEADERSHIP PRESENTS FLAGS TO NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION

On Wednesday, September 10th, leaders of the

Congressional Fire Services

Caucus presented 107 American flags to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in a ceremony on the west lawn of the United States Capitol. The flags had been flown over the Capitol Building in honor the fallen firefighters who will be recognized at the 2014 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on October 12th. The flags will be given to the surviving family members during the memorial service.

Delivering remarks at the ceremony were four co-chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus: Congressman David Reichert (WA-8), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Congressman Peter King (NY-2), and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9).

“Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to honor those who died in the line of duty and provide support to their survivors,” explained Bill Webb, Executive Director of Congressional Fire Services Institute and Vice Chair of the NFFF Board of Directors. “This ceremony allows a formal and respectful transfer of the flags from Congress to Emmitsburg and ultimately to the families of our fallen heroes.” Webb served as the Master of Ceremonies for the program.

The flags will now be displayed in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel until the memorial service in October.

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SERC MinutesTo: State Emergency Response

Commission (SERC)

From: Cindy DeWulf, DAPC & SERC Co-Chair

Subject: June 11, 2014 SERC Meeting Minutes

Date: July 29, 2014

The June 11, 2014 State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) meeting was called to order at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency in Columbus, Ohio by Cindy DeWulf, SERC Co-Chair (Ohio EPA).

13 Voting Members were present:

Cindy DeWulf, Ohio EPA, SERC Co-Chair

Nancy Dragani, Ohio EMA, SERC Co-Chair

Tim Kern, AG Office

Dan Fisher, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Jeff Leaming, State Fire Marshal’s Office

Randy Van Dyne, Environmental Representative

Jennifer Klein, Industry Representative

Don McDonald, County Interest Representative

Al Phillips, Ohio Department of Transportation

Russ Decker, LEPC/EMA Representative

Michael Snee, Ohio Department of Health (alternate)

Richard Hughes, Industry Representative

Staff Lieutenant Kenneth Kocab,State Highway Patrol

3 Voting Members were not present

Toby Wagner, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Willie Brantingham, Volunteer Firefighters’ Representative

Rick Hoffman, Professional Firefighters’ Representative

3 Members not appointed by Governor

Municipal Corporation Representative (Vacant)

Environmental Representative (Vacant)

Fire Chief Representative (Vacant)

Waive the 24 Hour Rule:

Randy Van Dyne made the motion, seconded by Al Phillips that the 24-hour rule be waived.

Record of Vote: 13 - For

0 - Against

0 - Abstain

Approval of April 9th, 2014 SERC Meeting Minutes:

Cindy asked for a motion to accept the April 9th, 2014 SERC meeting minutes. A motion was made by Dan Fisher. Motion to accept was seconded by Russ Decker.

Record of Vote: 13 -For

0 - Against

0 - Abstain

SERC Committee Reports:

Executive:

Cindy DeWulf stated that the Executive Committee met prior to today’s meeting.

The membership issue was discussed. Clyde McKenzie (Fire Chief’s) submitted his resignation from the SERC. The Fire Chief’s Association


has nominated a replacement for Clyde McKenzie and that individual has applied to the Governor’s Office of Board and Commissions. Cindy mentioned that there still remain 2 vacant positions as well.

Cindy continued with announcing that Al Phillips (ODOT) has announced his retirement from state government. Mr. Phillips initially started on SERC representing the SHP. Cindy presented Al with a certificate of appreciation, and thanked him for his service to the SERC.

Nancy Dragani mentioned that the exercise issue remains in a pending status and that she plans to designate the issue to someone within Ohio EMA to move forward.

The committee discussed proposed legislative language regarding oil & gas and the potential impact to the SERC. Cindy is working with Ohio EPA legislative liaison to address our concerns.

Cindy continued with a briefing on a May 7th, 2014 USDOT Executive Order requiring all railroads operating trains carrying more than 1 million gallons of Bakken crude oil, or approximately 35 tank cars, to notify State Emergency Response Commissions about the expected weekly train movements through their respective state.

The notification must include estimated volumes of Bakken crude oil being transported, the frequency of expected train traffic, and the route through which Bakken crude oil will be transported. In addition, the order requires each railroad to provide contact information for at least one individual responsible for responding to emergency responders about the shipments.

The option for the SERC to designate the State of Ohio Fusion Center as the repository for notifications and revisions/updates to the notifications was discussed. The Ohio Fusion Center has the ability to maintain the notifications and distribute the notifications to state, LEPCs and local emergency responders, and is willing to administer the notification program in Ohio.

The Emergency Order and a brief description of the option to designate the Fusion Center as the recipient of the notifications were e-mailed to all the statewide LEPCs asking for their feedback and there were no concerns expressed as a result of our e-mail. Several responses were received in support of designating the Fusion Center.

Tracy Proud, Chief of staff, Ohio Homeland

Security, provided a brief overview of the State’s Fusion Center. Most states have such similar centers as a means to collect and distribute multi-dimensional information between the federal, state and locals. Their mission is to protect infrastructure within Ohio and to distribute information statewide. The Fusion Center has mechanisms in place to address confidential and/or sensitive information that is in its possession. Information received by the Fusion Center is placed within a secure site. The notification system has the ability to distribute information to very limited groups and to broader grouping depending information being distributed. The Fusion Center is not a 24 hour 7 day operation, but it is tied in with the State Highway Patrol afterhours call center which can provide information in an emergency situation. Information held under the control of the Fusion Center is kept for a period of time and is purged in accordance with record retention schedules

The administration of the Emergency Order as discussed falls within the Fusion Center’s mission. In order to distribute the information to the LEPCs, the Fusion Center would need to be provided with the e-mail addresses of the statewide LEPCs. The LEPCs will have to register with Fusion Center prior to receiving any information. Once an LEPC representative is registered and approved, the LEPC representative shall receive an e-mail notification with login information to an account. The Fusion Center receives public request for information, however, most of the information maintained by the Fusion Center is protected under the Public Information Law. Tim Kern sent out a letter to all LEPCs that addressed the confidentiality issue regarding notifications received under the Emergency Order. He provided legal citations that protect the information as being sensitive and the notifications are not to be considered to be subject to public record requests.

Cindy asked for a motion to accept SERC Resolution 2014-68, USDOT EO: Bakken Oil Rail Shipping approving the designation of the State of Ohio Fusion Center as the repository for notifications and revisions/updates to the notifications resulting from the Emergency Order as discussed. A motion was made by Jeff Leaming. Motion to accept was seconded by Russ Decker.


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0 - Against

0 - Abstain

The Committee continued a discussion of the lock box rule that was discussed at the last meeting. The pending concern voiced by Don McDonald was withdrawn. Willie Brantingham indicated by e-mail that the rule was discussed at the April 12, 2014 meeting of the Ohio State Firefighter’s Association Executive Board. The Executive Board passed a resolution in support of the lock box rule. Given the support of the Ohio State Firefighter’s Association, Cindy asked for a motion to forward the rule to JCARR with no changes. Nancy Dragani made motion. Motion was seconded by Randy Van Dyne. All vote yes. 13 - 0 vote.

The final item discussed was the Executive Order 13650 issued by the President regarding information sharing and improvements to chemical reporting. The Order resulted in a 120 page final report which included the recommendation for US EPA to develop web-based reporting for chemical inventory reports. There were no timelines established within the

final report for the web-based system. Ohio EPA will continue to monitor the actions taking place at federal level as a result of the final report.

Administrative & Funding:

Cindy asked for a motion to accept SERC Resolution 2014-64, Allocation of the Emergency Planning Fund. A motion was made by Dan Fisher. Motion to accept was seconded by Jennifer Klein.


0 - Against

0 - Abstain

Cindy asked for a motion to accept SERC Resolution 2014-65, SFY 2015 LEPC and Training Grant. A motion was made by Al Phillips. Motion to accept was seconded by Jeff Leaming.


0 - Against

0 - Abstain

Cindy asked for a motion to accept SERC Resolution 2014-66, SFY 2015 Funding (Ohio EMA). A motion was made by Randy Van Dyne.


Motion to accept was seconded by Russ Decker.


0 - Against

1 - Abstain (Nancy Dragani- Ohio EMA)

Cindy asked for a motion to accept SERC Resolution 2014-67, SFY 2015 Funding (Ohio EPA). A motion was made by Kenneth Kocab. Motion to accept was seconded by Nancy Dragani.


0 - Against

1 - Abstain (Cindy DeWulf- Ohio EPA)

The Committee discussed the need to move forward with drafting administrative rules to address penalties for non-performing LEPCs. The committee identified three areas that should be addressed by administration, reporting and functional actions such as plan development and exercise. The penalties for non-performance will include reductions to LEPC grant award. This issue will not apply to majority of statewide LEPCs. Randy Van Dyne asked if we continue to have contact and/or correspondences with the County Commissioners. Russ Decker indicated that most Commissioners rely on the county EMA Director to inform them as to the LEPC activities and production. Cindy DeWulf indicated that SERC does and has contacted County Commissioners in the past and plans to continue this communication.

Russ Decker indicated that June 21st is the scheduled date for a full scale exercise between 4-5 NW area LEPCs and Paulding County.

Operations & Issues:

Russ Decker stated that the Committee met May 14th at Ohio EMA. Those in attendance discussed the issue of “Navigable vs Waters of the State” as discussed briefly at the last SERC meeting. There seemed to be no downside to making the change for consistency, clarification and clearing up any confusion between the two that may be taking place amongst our statewide industry. The committee recommends that SERC with its legal counsel give further consideration to seeing how to move the issue forward. If it requires a change to Revised Code, then the change may be more involved. Tim Kern is in favor of looking into the issue on behalf of the SERC membership.

Training and Education:

The Committee met the morning of the SERC meeting.

Don McDonald indicated that the agenda had to be revamped slightly from last meeting due to our keynote speaker had to cancel. The conference is set for Friday September 5th at the Fire Academy. Jeff Beattie will e-mail the agenda and registration material soon. Our goal is to have the conference over at 2:30 pm.

Agency Reports:

EMA

Ohio EMA indicates that there are 17 LEPC Exercise up for SFY 2014 Exercise Concurrence. Jeff Leaming made a motion to approve Resolutions 2014-39 thru -55 as documented. Kenneth Kocab seconded the motion. No discussion.

Record of Vote: 13/12 - For

0 - Against

0/1 - Abstain (Russ Decker- Allen County LEPC)

EPA

Cindy DeWulf introduced “2013-2115 LEPC Membership Appointment” Resolutions 2013-56 thru -63, appointing new members for Athens, Auglaize, Coshocton, Mercer, Shelby, Stark, Tuscarawas and Washington counties. Russ Decker made a motion to approve. Kenneth Kocab seconded the motion.


0 - Against

0 - Abstain

LEPC meeting minutes were provided for Defiance, Gallia, Guernsey and Montgomery-Greene planning districts.

ODNR: No in attendance.

PUCO: No report.

Health: Michael Snee noted that Steve Wagner is no longer with the Ohio Health Department. Until further notice, he shall be the designated alternate.

SHP: No report.

SFM: The date has been reserved at the Academy for the LEPC Conference. On June 28th, the Academy shall host an open house that should prove to be kid friendly and will have antique fire apparatus on display.


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ODOT: Al Phillips stressed that it is summer road construction time and encouraged everyone to be careful. Use social media as a resource. He thanked everyone again for friendships that he has had since being put on the SERC, beginning many years ago when he was with SHP.

AGO: No report.

Other: Nothing from the audience.

Meeting adjourned.

The Rookie Stopped

Stopped on a stair, breath arrested;

Straining to hear,

Through crackling fire;

Staring to see,

Through face mask and smoke;

Searching for one missing,

Short of air.

Fear clutching legs and heart,

Fear all around, Freezing action,

Freezing thoughts.

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By Lynn Bruno

American Legion Paschall Post 164 will hold its 2014 Patriot Day “9/11

Prayer and Remembrance Ceremony” at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11, 2014 at Jackson Township Fire Division Station 204, 4900 Buckeye Parkway in Grove City, Ohio. Station 204, which opened in May 2014, was selected as the location for the remembrance ceremony because of its 9/11 Memorial complete with an I-beam recovered from World Trade Center ashes in New York City.

Legion Commander Jeff Shipley said the ceremony is in remembrance of fire personnel, police officers, first responders and members of the armed services.

“We started having a ceremony because we noticed no one else in the area was having a 9/11 memorial,” Shipley said. “It’s just to remember the day.”

Joining American Legion members, Jackson Township Fire Division personnel and township officials will be Ohio Rep. Cheryl Grossman, officials from the City of Grove City including representatives from the Grove City Division of Police.

“Every year, Sept. 11 reminds us that evil still exists in many parts of the world,” said Jackson Township Fire Chief Rick Dawson. “In the wake of unspeakable human tragedy that day and the days that followed, we were reminded of

the goodness of humanity. Let us never forget their bravery and courage.”

The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute, 24-note “Taps”, which expresses gratitude when words fail, and a moment of silence at 8:47 a.m.

“On 9/11, we pause to reflect on the commitment of our first responders who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice, putting the safety of those they serve above their own,” said Grove City Division of Police Chief Steve Robinette. “We have a duty to honor their service and courage on that fateful day. We should also show our gratitude to our men and women in the armed services who stood up in the wake of events on 9/11 to protect the freedom we treasure as Americans.”

About Jackson Township Fire Division

The Jackson Township Fire Division provides fire and emergency medical services to 40,608

residents in the City of Grove City, village of Urbancrest and unincorporated area of Jackson Township. The division has four fire stations and employs 110 personnel including firefighter/paramedics, fire inspectors, prevention officers and administrators. The Jackson Township Fire Division, which responds to an average of a combined 8,358 fire and EMS calls per year, has four emergency medical vehicles; four fire engines, two with heavy rescue equipment; and a ladder truck.

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives...IF Properly Maintained

The 2014 Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) theme – “Working Smoke Alarms

Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month” – echoes Benjamin Franklin’s advice published in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1735 that an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to preventing fires and the loss of life. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) urges citizens to install smoke alarms and to inspect and maintain them on a regular basis. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics support that working smoke alarms double the chance of surviving a fire. A working smoke alarm does save lives.

Smoke alarms are such a common feature in today’s homes and businesses that many owners and residents overlook them or take for granted that they work. It is easy to neglect the maintenance on the devices, but this is a very dangerous mistake. Missing or non-operating smoke alarms cannot help you in the event of a fire. The NFPA reports that three of every five home fire deaths between 2007 and 2011 occurred in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

A simple “ounce of prevention” each month by testing the device will help ensure proper warning in the event of a fire. For those

with alkaline battery smoke detectors, the batteries should be replaced every year. Humans are creatures of habit; a suggestion might be to link the smoke alarm maintenance schedule to a special occasion or reoccurring event to make it easier to remember.

Several states and cities have adopted legislation mandating the sale and use of 10-year smoke alarms. 10-year smoke alarms, such as those manufactured by First Alert (www.firstalert.com), contain a non-replaceable, non-removable battery that is capable of powering the device for 10 years. The life span of these smoke alarms fits with NFPA guidelines that recommend smoke alarms be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacture.

Properly functioning smoke alarms can provide adequate warnings for individuals to act in a timely manner to keep the loss of life and property to a minimum. They can also lessen the burden on firefighters and first response personnel. The smoke alarm can alert the homeowner of a situation that needs attention before something severe occurs.

In addition to testing the smoke alarm each month, families and businesses should also review and practice their escape plan. Educating and involving the whole family on the importance of fire safety, such as how to use a fire extinguisher and proper maintenance of smoke alarms, give individuals the confidence to follow the safe route in a fire emergency. It is also critical to know how and when to call for assistance from the fire department.

Utilize the following tools and resources to advocate for proper smoke alarm use and maintenance in your community:

• Smoke Alarms: This section of the NFPA web sites includes statistics, resource guides, videos, smoke alarm installation instructions, and more to help fire departments, educators, and community members reduce fire deaths and injuries.

• Fire Prevention Week 2014: Find materials and resources to help promote the theme “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives” and educate the public on important smoke alarm and fire safety information.

• Install. Inspect. Protect.: This campaign from the U.S. Fire Administration urges residents to install smoke alarms in their home and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis.

• Fire Corps: Resources available include tools to help implement a smoke alarm installation and home safety check program inyour community


The Ohio Veterans Bonus is a thank-you from the citizens of Ohio to all the members of the Armed Forces who served anywhere

in the world during the time of the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War. But it won’t be around forever – veterans of the Iraq War era have until December 31, 2014 to apply. No end date has been announced for veterans of the Afghanistan War era.

The Ohio Veterans Bonus is available to military service members and veterans who entered the military from Ohio and are an Ohio resident at the time they apply. They must have served under honorable conditions for greater than 90 days on active duty, not for training, anywhere in the world during one of the following periods:

Iraq: March 19, 2003 through December 31, 2011 (application deadline: December 31, 2014)

Afghanistan: Oct 7, 2001 through a date to be determined by the President

The Bonus pays $100 per month for service in Afghanistan or Iraq during the eligible periods,

and/or $50 per month for service anywhere else in the world during those times. The total individual award cannot exceed $1,500.

The next-of-kin of eligible service members who are killed or die as a result of injuries or illness sustained in Iraq or Afghanistan may also receive the Bonus. Next-of-kin may be compensated $5,000, plus whatever the service member would have received. Next-of-kin of service members, who died on active duty, but not as the result of injuries or illness sustained in the areas named above, may be compensated whatever the eligible service member would have received.

The Ohio Veterans Bonus is not taxed by either the federal government or Ohio.

Don’t delay; find out more by calling 1-877-644-6838, select option 2; or visit:www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov.

Information about the Ohio Veterans Bonus is also available on the Ohio Department of Veterans Services mobile app. Search any mobile device’s app store using the keywords, “Ohio Vet” or visit: http://dvs.ohio.gov/HOME/Welcome

If you’re a veteran of any era of military service and have questions about the benefits you’ve earned, contact your county veterans service office.

Find yours by calling 1-877-OHIOVET (644-6838), option 1, or see the map at: www.ohio.vet.gov.

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP PARAMEDICS IMPLEMENT NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL SAVE TIME, MONEY AND LIVES

by Lynn Bruno

Jackson Township Fire Department in Grove City Ohio is rolling out a new

software program this month, that will allow paramedics to complete Patient Care Reports in a fraction of the time taken to do the same type of report just a few weeks ago.

Patient Care Reports are a vital part of an EMS Transport, something that Jackson Township paramedics do nearly 7,000 times a year. They not only provide vital patient information to the receiving hospital and provide a history that is available to the department for future patient interactions, but they also provide key data to the state trauma registry that, in turn, enables agencies to receive grant funding. It is that grant funding that helps departments pay for new equipment and stay on the cutting edge of pre-hospital patient care.

ENcharge, by Columbus based Emergency Networking, is a program that was designed by three central Ohio Firefighter/Paramedics who knew they could make an important part of their job more efficient and in their words, “We can spend less time doing paperwork, and more time saving lives.” Company Chief Executive Officer Chris Schultheis knew that if his team could design a program

that operated on a user friendly platform and flowed in the way a typical EMS run evolves, then users could dramatically reduce hospital turn-around time and return to service faster. “When we do that we save more lives, it’s just that simple” says Schultheis.

THE iPad WAS THE NATURAL CHOICE

Schultheis knew that everyone in the firehouse was already proficient on the iPad. “All you had to do was look around the day room in the station during any kind of down time and the crews I work with were either on their personal iPad or iPhone” (iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.). So we went and designed our software using the interface that the crews were already extremely adept in using. Apple provided us with a platform that was just as tough and durable as the laptops that crews were previously using but administrators could buy 6 iPad(s) with the data network needed and protective cases for the cost of just one of the laptops they were using prior. “It became evident quickly as we showed the technology to departments that the paramedics instantly loved the ease of use and speed, their supervisors were drawn to ENcharge’s Back Office that allows then to easily do quality control and reporting, and administrators were blown away by the cost savings associated with both the hardware and

software. I think we just coined the WIN,WIN, WIN”

Jackson Township Fire Chief Rick Dawson had over 2,000 reports that were backlogged in their previous system and not submitted to the state due to technological glitches that grew very frustrating. He is anxious for ENcharge to change all that. “It’s a solution that has been tested and proven, it was designed by guys who do our job, they know what we need and they built it. We are very excited.”

Every paramedic ambulance and advanced life support fire apparatus in the township will now have an iPad that is synched with the alarm office, so as a unit is dispatched the incident address and run times will auto populate in the report being generated by the paramedic. Pictures of a car accident scene or a damaged motorcycle helmet, for example, can be taken and attached in a fully HIPPA compliant form to the Patient Care Report. Those photographs can be invaluable to a trauma team at the hospital and now they will be imbedded right into the chart.

“We are excited to partner with Jackson Township and continue to grow our business at the same time. We are proud of our PCR, but we aren’t stopping there, we are developing a suite of partner product solutions that will allow departments to write fire reports and manage personnel training hours as well.” Schultheis says.. “It just makes sense”.


Washington Township Deputy Fire Marshal Honored

Washington Township (Franklin County) Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Skeldon was recently honored by the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association as the 2014 Myron George

Distinguished Service Award recipient.

Deputy Fire Marshal Skeldon was presented the award at the 2014 OSFA Conference in Wadsworth by OSFA President Tim Adams.

The award is named for Myron George, a longtime member of the OSFA, whose many outstanding contributions to Ohio’s fire service set the benchmark for Ohio’s fire service leaders.

President Adams stated that Deputy Marshal Skeldon serves on several OSFA committees and has a history of public service as a Special Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, past volunteer firefighter with the Jefferson Township Fire Department in West Jefferson and still serves as a part-time fire investigator for the Jerome Township Fire Department in Union County.

Deputy Marshal Skeldon also is active in other fire associations, being a member of the Ohio Fire Chief Association, Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters, Past-President of the

Franklin County Firefighters and currently serves as the President of the Central Ohio Fire Prevention Association.

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Jackson Township (Stark County) Fire Department Firefighter/Medic John Kleinbeck, Firefighter/Medic Jeremy Marzilli, Captain Dave Seibert, Firefighter/Medic Joey McKnight, Personnel Assistant Michelle Caldwell, Deputy Chief Tim Berczik and Fire Chief Tracy Hogue stand with one of two cardiac support pumps purchased with the help of a safety grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Photo credit: Michelle Gatchell, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Compensation.

Here’s a close-up look at a cardiac support pump, which delivers consistent chest compressions until a patient arrives at the hospital. It is the same type the Jackson Township Fire Department in Stark County purchased with a BWC safety grant.Photo credit: Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Jackson Township FDuses BWC grant to purchase devices that prevent injuries andsave livesSubmitted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Mall shoppers thought it was a training exercise, but they were watching

a real medical emergency unfold.

First responders with the Jackson Township Fire Department in Stark County were using one of two new cardiac support pumps, two-foot-tall devices that strap onto a patient’s chest and deliver consistent chest compressions until the patient arrives at the hospital.

“We’ve had to do a lot of explaining to people,” said Deputy Fire Chief Tim Berczik, referring to the new equipment, which was purchased with the help of a


$20,000 Safety Intervention Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. “Once you explain it to them, they’re impressed.”

In the first two weeks alone, the fire department used the cardiac support pumps 12 times.

“We only have two, and we have five fire stations,” Berczik said, adding that the cardiac support pumps are kept aboard two vehicles at the fire department’s main station, which assists the other four stations on all major runs. “Everybody wants it at their station.”

The pumps are not only more effective than manual CPR, according to Berczik, but they also help prevent workplace injuries. That’s the reason behind the safety grant funding, which provides a 3-to-1 match of up to $40,000 in hopes of preventing workplace injuries.

Besides this type of equipment, many fire departments across Ohio have used BWC safety grant funds to purchase powered load and powered cot systems, which reduce the risk of injuries related to lifting and transferring patients into and out of emergency vehicles.

“We were grateful that workers’ comp made the grant available,” Berczik said. “It’s easy – all you have to do is apply.”

There’s more safety grant

money available now than ever before. In 2013, funding for the safety grant program increased from $5 million to $15 million.

To apply for a safety grant, your department’s employer must pay into the State Insurance Fund, be current on money owed to BWC and demonstrate a need for a safety intervention. The maximum

grant amount per employer is $40,000 and is available once per grant cycle. Grants are awarded year-round, so there’s no set deadline to apply.

Learn more about the BWC’s Safety Intervention Grant Program and apply online at https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/employer/programs/safety/EmpGrants.asp.


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Lawsuit claims training gap in crash where firefighter lost his legsMonday, August 11, 2014

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ohio Firefighter who lost both legs when one tanker truck rolled into another at a house fire fought by several neighboring departments says the Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department failed to provide enough safety training to its volunteers.

The Fifth District Court of Appeals will be asked Thursday to decide whether a Richland County judge made a legally sound ruling when he released Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department fire Chief Craig Roberts and Jefferson township trustees from liability in a pending lawsuit.

Josef “Joe” Tadijanac, a Washington Township volunteer firefighter, was stationed at the rear of a Troy Township Fire

Department tanker, at a mutual aid house fire at 3695 St. James Road on June 24, 2012, when a tanker belonging to Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department rolled forward. Tadijanac, who suffered crushing injuries, had to have both legs amputated and is now legally blind.

He brought a lawsuit seeking damages from the Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department; Jefferson trustees; Jefferson fire chief Roberts; and Scott Gerhart, the Jefferson volunteer who had been driving the tanker that rolled forward. Jefferson Township volunteer Isaiah Finley, also initially named, was dismissed earlier this year by the plaintiffs as a defendant.

Troopers: Ambulance driver distracted before fatal crash - OhioTuesday, August 19, 2014

MANSFIELD, Ohio — The FOX 8 I-Team has learned that an ambulance driver has admitted to investigators that she was using the GPS on her phone, at the time of a deadly crash.

The accident happened on Friday night, when a Community Care Ambulance transporting 56-year-old Michael Willis from University Hospitals to a Columbus hospital, veered off I-71 South near the Route 13 exit outside Mansfield, crashed through a guardrail, careened down an embankment and then rolled over several times.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Michael Willis was ejected from the ambulance and thrown a considerable distance. The Richland County coroner says Willis died from blunt force trauma to his body.

The driver of the ambulance, 30-year-old Amber Brown of Cleveland, and EMT James Phillips of Garfield Heights, were treated for their injuries and released.

Investigators say when Amber Brown was questioned by troopers, she admitted that she was distracted at the time of the deadly crash. Lt. Chad Enderby told the I-Team, “she was looking at a GPS device, stated that she was attempting to get their time of arrival in Columbus, when she drifted off the right side of the roadway.”

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Amber Brown’s phone has been seized by investigators,

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who will now try to determine if it was also being used for texting or a phone call at the time of the accident. “We will send that to our computer crime unit in Columbus and they will analyze that, and verify if that statement is true,” said Lt. Enderby.

Investigators are also checking the vehicle’s on-board computer, to try and establish how fast it was traveling at the time of the crash.

Community Care Ambulance, based in Ashtabula, issued a statement on Saturday that reads, “we want to express our sorrow and sadness about the situation. We are doing everything we can to cooperate.”

Industrial explosioncaught on tapeSunday August 24, 2014

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — It was the dispatchers reports of the potential “secondary” explosion that raised further concerns as fire companies from Evendale (Hamilton County suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio) and a dozen or so other departments responded to this multi-alarm incident on Friday.

Check out the initial explosion caught on tape at:

www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/evendale/dispatch-explosion-at-central-soya-grain-silo-in-evendale

See a follow-up video at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=49qIP636dtc

This is a great reminder of the hazards related to industrial elevators-and the CRITICAL impor-tance of pre-plans and related response drills.

Rescue water craft flips in a close call for resuers searching for an 8 yearold childTuesday, September 2, 2014

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A rescue craft overturned late today-but all rescuers are ok-in

their search for an 8 year old child missing and presumed drowned since Monday in Hamilton County, Ohio near Cincinnati.

Rescuers have now paused their search this evening in the Great Miami River in Whitewater Township due to high water and dark skies.

Sonar had “hit” an unidentified object at the bottom of the river during the afternoon.

Hamilton County emergency crews have been searching for Bryan Nolasco Morales in the river along US 50, between US 128 and Kilby Road, since about 4 p.m. Monday.

Harrison Fire Chief William Hursong said search dogs “hit on one spot in the river real hard” about 24 hours later Tuesday. He said sonar later showed signs of an object near the area where the Great Miami and Whitewater rivers meet, close to where the boy was last seen.

Just after 5:30 p.m., Hursong said divers still didn’t know what the object was.

Ohio firefighter continuing to improve after lightning strikeTuesday, September 9, 2014

COLUMBUS — A central ohio firefighter who went into cardiac arrest when lightning struck outside a soccer stadium in June is improving.

The Columbus Division of Fire said Tuesday that Lt. Stu Tudor is alert and has all his memory, but still is unable to talk. However, he’s able to move his mouth to form words and shake his head to simple yes-or-no questions.

The agency says Tudor is working with therapists, and his body movements continue to slowly improve.

Authorities believe the off-duty firefighter was struck by lightning while attending a charity event before an MLS game at Crew Stadium in Columbus on June 28.

He initially was put into a medically induced coma.


Man dies in vehicle; responding ambulancehit by truckSunday, September 7, 2014

MARION – A pair of crashes along ohio 423 killed one and injured two Thursday afternoon.

Anthony H. Smith, 34, of Marion, was found unresponsive in his vehicle, which was in a ditch south of Marion Cardington Road, around 12:45 p.m., according to the ohio Highway Patrol.

Troopers from the Marion post believe Smith, driving a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, may have suffered a medical condition while traveling southbound. The vehicle went off the right side of the road and traveled into a ditch before striking an embankment.

Sgt. Rich Logsdon said the crash is being treated similar to other fatal crashes because, “even if it’s something medical, the van still struck something.” An autopsy report is pending as the fatal crash remains under investigation.

Smith was transported to Marion General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Prior to this crash, there had been 12 motor vehicle fatalities in Marion County this year, according to the patrol.

The second crash was reported at the site at about 1:15 p.m. after the Pleasant Township Fire Department responded to the crash. The ambulance, parked in the northbound lane, was struck from behind by a 2007 Ford Explorer.

Two Pleasant Township firefighters sustained lower back injuries in the crash. Fire Chief Clint Canterbury said they are OK.

“This was a disaster in the making,” he said. “This guy was lucky they hadn’t exited the vehicle yet.

“If he would have missed the squad, he would have hit the victim we were going to.”

The name of the driver of the Explorer has not been released.

The cost of damage to the squad vehicle, which Pleasant Township purchased at the start of the year when it launched an ambulance service, has not been determined.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by Marion Township Fire Department, Marion County Coroner’s Office and the ohio Department of Transportation.

FIREFIGHTER LODD-MedicalFriday, September 5, 2014

CINCINNATI — We regret to advise you that Kevin Ollier, 60, a veteran Firefighter Paramedic in Anderson Township (Cincinnati, ohio area) died in the Line of Duty this morning.

Ollier joined the township in February 2001, and served the Anderson Township community as a firefighter/paramedic for the Anderson Township FD.

Before coming to Anderson Township, Ollier served as a firefighter/paramedic with the Union Township Fire Department, starting part time in 1990 and working fulltime there starting in 1992. Additionally, he worked at UC Mobile Care from 1994-2012.

Besides his job with Anderson Township, Ollier was as a nurse at University Hospital.

Ollier, a Union Township resident, was 60 years old. The cause of death is unknown other than a medical emergency.

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LegislativeVictory!FEPP and FFPProgramsFullyRestored

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) have reached an agreement that will allow for the full resumption of the Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property (FFP) programs. FEPP and FFP allow for the transfer of excess military vehicles and equipment to local fire departments. In June, the Department of Defense (DoD) suspended the programs over concerns that transferring equipment to state and local entities violated the waiver from federal emissions standards that DoD receives for military equipment.

According to DLA’s Office of Legislative Affairs: “DLA and EPA reached an agreement which allows DLA to resume all prior practices and procedures utilized for the disposal of excess military equipment that are covered by an NSE issued by EPA. This agreement re-institutes all processes and authorities; to include Transfers, Donations, and Public Sales previously available to program

participants (LESO, FPP and FEPP). Specifically, this resets the original accountability requirements and continues the transfer of title to program participants.”

The NVFC has confirmed with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), which administers FEPP and FFP, that the programs have been fully restored.

“FEPP and FPP are a lifeline that make it possible for the volunteer fire service to be this nation’s first line of defense against wildland fire,” said NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. “I’d like to thank the NVFC’s membership for contacting your elected representatives in Congress to let them know how important these programs are. I’d also like to thank the U.S. Senators and Representatives who weighed in with Defense Secretary Hagel to ask him to fully restore FEPP and FFP.”

In July, the NVFC issued action alerts directing members to use our Engage advocacy tool to contact their members of Congress to ask them to sign onto a letter that Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Representative Tim Griffin (R-AR) were circulating in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. As a result, nearly 3,000 direct communications were sent to Senate and House offices.

How FEPP and FPP WorkThe FEPP program refers

to U.S. Forest Service-owned property that is on loan to State Foresters for the purpose of wildland and rural firefighting. Most of the property originally belonged to the Department of Defense (DoD). Once acquired by the Forest Service the equipment is loaned to State

Cooperators for firefighting purposes. The property is then loaned to the State Forester, who may place it with local departments to improve local fire programs. State Foresters and the U.S. Forest Service have mutually participated in the FEPP program since 1956.

The FFP is a special DoD program where fire departments can take ownership of excess equipment after it has been in use for a specified period of time. FFP is managed by the Forest Service with cooperation of the State Forestry Agencies.

State and Local ImpactBetween the two programs,

state foresters and local fire departments obtained, on average, more than $150 million worth of equipment annually between 2008 and 2012. In many states, vehicles obtained through FEPP and/or FFP represent a significant percentage of the fire apparatus operating in rural areas, including:

• The Kansas Forest Service has 442 vehicles operating in 81 Kansas counties.

• The Montana Division of Forestry has been using federal excess property since 1967 and has approximately 360 currently operating that originated as federal excess property.

• There are more than 550 pieces of FEPP and FFP equipment in use by approximately 245 rural fire districts across Nebraska.

• Approximately 40 percent of the wildland firefighting equipment in Wyoming is FEPP. Wyoming currently has 382 pieces of FEPP equipment in the state.


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New Free “Neural-Based Learning for Fire Fighters” Program Available

The Firefighters Support Foundation (FSF) has released Neural-

Based Learning for Fire Fighters, a unique training program that details several techniques based on advances in neuroscience that can immediately enhance a firefighter’s performance under extreme stress.

The presenter is Marcus Wynne, a prominent training designer for high-stress occupations. He is a military veteran and a federal law enforcement veteran who served with the Federal Air Marshal Program. He has taught at hundreds of law

enforcement and military academies and his work has been adopted at the national level in South Africa, Sweden, and Norway. He continues his research in consultation with DARPA, NASA, Naval Research, and other cutting-edge military research institutions in the U.S. and abroad.

The 36-minute video demonstrates five techniques in real time: increasing peripheral vision, using kinesthetic awareness to improve performance, visualization skills, mistake mitigation, and stress breathing (“reset breathing”). Each of these techniques can be used by the viewer immediately after watching the program.

This program is free to all members of public safety andemergency management agencies.

Go to www.ffsupport.org to download your copy.

About the Firefighters Support Foundation

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters, emergency management, EMS, and Search & Rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely. A portion of funds are also set aside to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.


Grilling Safety Brochure Available from Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores

Did you know that from 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded

to an average of 8,800 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues per year? These fires caused an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 140 civilian injuries, and $96 million in direct property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

In order to reduce these alarming statistics, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) partnered with Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc. (SHOS) to offer a grilling safety brochure with tips and ideas so your fun-filled cookout stays a safe one. The brochure also informs residents how they can volunteer with their local fire department. Download the brochure at www.nvfc.org/files/documents/SHOS_Grilling_Brochure.pdf or pick one up at your local SHOS store.

The grilling safety brochure is part of the SHOS “Salute to Local Heroes” campaign, which raises money for local fire departments in SHOS communities. The donations collected in stores provide firehouses with critical funds to improve resources for training, equipment, and other support where the local firefighters need it most. The campaign has raised more than $200,000 for local fire departments. In addition, SHOS and the NVFC are working together to bring community members information on home fire safety, how to join their local department, and how to donate funds to support local heroes.

Fire destroys home in Ringgold(Cover Story)Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 6:29 pm | Updated: 11:46 pm, Mon Sep 15, 2014 on www.circlevilletoday.com. Reprinted with permission.

By Nancy RadcliffWALNUT TOWNSHIP — A passerby is credited for alerting and helping get several children

out of a burning house Saturday night in Ringgold.

The orange glow above Ringgold could be seen for miles as fire destroyed the two-story home.

Deputy Phillip Relli of the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office said a passerby called in the fire at 9228 state Route 188 in Ringgold at 9:21 p.m.

Relli said the passerby managed to alert the children and help get them out safely. Reports indicate that there were six children inside the home. The home is owned by Kit Zealer, who was not at home when the fire started.

Chief Eric Edgington of Harrison Township Fire said the fire started on the porch on the back half of the two-story structure. He gives credit to the passerby who alerted the children. Chief Edgington said the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Harrison Township received mutual aid from Circleville, Clearcreek Township, Amanda Township, Bloom Township, Pickaway and Southwest Pickaway.

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Ebola HemorrhagicFever: A Fact Sheetfor Ohio EMSAugust 9, 2014

As communicated by multiple media outlets,a deadly epidemic of Ebola hemorrhagicfever (Ebola) is occurring in several

western countries in Africa. Two American healthcare workers who contracted Ebola recently returned to the United States and are receiving medical care. Within the general public, there is fear that the epidemic will spread globally from individuals engaged in international travel. There have been several cases of patients who have entered our healthcare system, some via EMS, that have been suspected to be infected with Ebola. None of these cases have been confirmed thus far.

The risk of the Ebola virus spreading to the United States is extremely small. Nevertheless, knowledge is power, and it is imperative that Ohio EMS, as first-line responders, must be cognizant of the facts.

3 Ebola is a viral infection that causes severe illness with a 50-90% mortality rate

3 The signs and symptoms of Ebola include:

• Fever

• Headache

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Sore throat

• Joint and muscle aches

• Weakness

• Abdominal pain

3 The onset of signs and symptoms of

Ebola occurs suddenly

3 The incubation period of the virus is 8-10 days, but can range from 2-21 days3 A person infected with Ebola is not contagious until they exhibit signs and symptoms3 Transmission of the Ebola virus occurs through:

• Direct contact with blood and body fluids of an infected person• Exposure to objects that are contaminated by an infected person (e.g. needles)

3 The Ebola virus is not transmitted through air, water, or food3 Treatment of Ebola is supportive (IV hydration and electrolyte replacement)3 A vaccine for immunization against Ebola does not currently exist

Ohio EMS transports hundreds of patients per day with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea to emergency care facilities, and it is impossible to determine the exact etiology of these illnesses in the prehospital setting. Regardless of the cause of the illness, the Ohio EMS provider will obtain a patient history that typically includes the onset and severity of symptoms, medications, history of travel, and potential exposures. The prehospital patient care delivery will usually include stabilization of vital signs, fluid resuscitation, and transport.

Likewise, the measures taken to prepare ourselves to deliver patient care have not changed due to the Ebola epidemic in Africa. The best avenue to protect the patient, the public, and ourselves is to consistently utilize universal precautions. We must always don the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and exercise mandatory hand washing during every patient encounter.

As always, thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of Ohio. I am always proud of the response and the positive contributions of Ohio EMS during the challenges facing our healthcare system and our nation. Please remember that the Ebola virus is only transmitted through direct contact, so don your PPE, wash your hands, and don’t let Ebola get to you.

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The Importance of Using and Understanding Background Check ScreeningsBy Todd R. Carpenter, IntelliCorp President

Background screenings are a critical component of reputation and liability management for a fire department,

whether volunteer or career. This article from IntelliCorp president Todd R. Carpenter reviews basic principles and guidelines surrounding background screenings. Please note, NVFC members receive a discount off of IntelliCorp background screenings for department members.

Part of building a successful company begins with hiring qualified employees that fit into your company’s culture. Good hiring decisions help position a company for success. Poor hiring decisions can jeopardize revenue, lead to inefficiency, and increase your exposure to risk. Therefore, the pressure organizations face to make correct hiring decisions is increasing.

Comprehending the Art of Background Screening

Employment screening is your first line of defense in protecting your staff and company assets. Being proactive and implementing a consistent and compliant screening policy helps you establish guidelines for reasonable background screening standards for the different positions in your organization.

Since not every position requires the same level of investigation, you need to obtain information about each of your applicants that depends on the job for which they are applying. Most basic background checks involve criminal reports, Social Security

number/address history, and education and employment verifications. The option always exists to expand a search beyond the basic screening components. Depending on the position, you can add additional searches such as motor vehicle reports, professional licenses, credit history, and drug testing.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

A key component of any background screening program is remaining compliant with the FCRA. Because FCRA regulations were designed to protect applicant privacy and contribute to fair hiring practices, employers who follow the requirements will be offered greater protection from lawsuits. Employers must understand their obligations under the FCRA rules and regulations, as well as the responsibilities of consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) that provide pre-employment screening services under the same act.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

When was the last time you updated your anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies? If you haven’t done so recently, now may be a good time. EEOC laws are enforced on the federal level, making it illegal to discriminate against a job candidate or employee due to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. It’s also against the law to discriminate against an individual because he or she complained about discrimination, filed a discrimination charge, or engaged in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The EEOC laws are applicable to any type of work situation; hiring, firing, promotion, harassment, training, benefits, and wages.

More Rules and RegulationsIt seems each year new rules and

regulations are enforced affecting the use of background checks by employers, and 2012 was no exception. Employers need to stay on top of the changes and make adjustments accordingly to protect themselves from potential liabilities. A summary of the major changes in 2012 are noted on the next page.


ØThe E-Verify system was to expire in September 2012, but is continuing through September 30, 2015.

ØConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) amended three forms:

· Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

· Notice to Furnishers of Information

· Notice to Users of Consumer Reports

ØMore states have restricted the use of credit reports for employment screening, but there are exceptions.

ØThe EEOC issued new enforcement guidelines on employer use of arrest and conviction records in making employment decisions.

Laws also vary from state-to-state as to how background screening results can be used in the selection process. Due to the varying levels of legislation that impact background screening, employers should check with their legal counsel to help ensure compliance with the laws.

Social Network Screening— the Big Debate

Social networking has become a large part of our society, which has propagated much debate over its use for background screening purposes. It seems some applicants are less willing to take a job offer after being notified they were screened through social media networks. Applicants perceive the action

to reflect negatively on the organization’s fairness and treatment of employees. They also feel their privacy is being invaded.

While a company’s intention may be to ensure the best hire, the result could drive away quality job candidates. The legality of screening applicants through a social media network also faces an uncertain future, as some states have begun banning the practice of asking for password and other confidential information. Thus far, no evidence has surfaced that using social media as a screening tool results in better hires. To avoid complications, the best practice may be to eliminate this type of screen from the background check process. Instead, focus on more objective and realistic standards to judge applicants, such as criminal background checks, Social Security number verifications, and education/employment history checks.

General Best PracticesBy implementing a formal screening

process, you can significantly reduce bad hires and protect your organization from risk. Develop a tailored written policy and procedure for screening applicants and employees for criminal and other misconduct. Ensure your policy is applied equally to all individuals; background checks are job-specific and protect the privacy of applicants and employees. While the scope and method of employment screening can differ among businesses, the purpose remains the same; to hire the most qualified candidates.


“Charles J. Getz” O.S.F.A. Firefighters’ Scholarship Award

OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.“Charles J. Getz” Firefighter Scholarship

Application Form - Please type or print!

NAME _____________________________________________________ AGE __________ S.S. # ___________________________

HOME ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________ HOME PHONE ________________________ SINGLE _______ MARRIED _______

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS _______________ OWN/RENT HOME _____________ LIVE WITH PARENTS ___________________

OCCUPATION __________________________________________________________ ANNUAL INCOME _____________________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL __________________________________________________________ YEAR GRADUATED __________

NAME OF FIRE DEPT. ___________________________________________________________ RANK ________________________

OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE TO YOUR FROM DEPARTMENT, CITY, TOWNSHIP, ETC.: __________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF FIRE DEPT.: PAID ________ VOL ________ CITY _______ VILLAGE _______ TOWNSHIP _______ PRIVATE _______

DATE YOU ENTERED FIRE SERVICE ______________________________ TOTAL YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE ________________

LIST OTHER FIRE SERVICE AFFILIATIONS: ______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIST ANY OTHER FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE DEGREES OR ACCREDITATION: ___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION

INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________ PHONE __________________

COURSE TITLE FROM CATALOG ______________________________________________ COURSE # _______________________

COURSE BEGINS __________________________ ENDS _______________________ FULL TUITION COST ___________________

TYPE OF DEGREE OR ACCREDITATION _________________________________________________________________________

A PHOTO COPY OF COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM THE COURSE CATALOGMUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION!

* Recipient of scholarship may be subject to receive a 1099. Continued on next page.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:• The applicant must be a member of a Fire Department

belonging to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association.• The applicant must be physically attending an accredited

school, no online courses will be funded with this scholarship.• The applicant must be recommended by the fire chief.• The applicant must be a high school graduate.• The applicant must be 18 years old. (minimum age)• The applicant must show interest in the fire service.• The applicant must write a resume of their Fire Service

background and future goals.• The applicant must submit a completed “Official Application for

Scholarship”

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT:• $2,000.00 may be applied toward tuition and other course

charges including books and lab fees.

• Yearly increments are limited to $500.00 a year for four years. (Course must be completed within 5 years from the date of the

award.)• Cost of courses will be paid to the individual upon presentation

of passing grades and tuition bills.

SELECTION COMMITTEE:• Candidates shall be selected from those applicants that meet

all general requirements, and including, good character, dedication to the fire service, and financial need.

COLLEGES:• The candidate must attend an accredited college presenting an

“Associate Degree in Fire Technology”.

Scholarship Committee: Becky Mole, Chairman 440-308-6192


“Charles J. Getz” Firefighter ScholarshipTO: SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE:In applying for consideration, I am aware that any grant will be applied against my tuition, books, and other course costs. In the event my course does not cost the full amount of the grant, I am only eligible for the amount of the tuition and I have no claim against the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association, the donor, or the college for the remainder. I agree that no scholarship money will be used for travel expenses, meals, child care or any other expenses not connected with the tuition and a maximum of only $500 of the awarded scholarship may be used for each school year. I agree that no scholarship monies may be used for any schooling prior to the awarding of this scholarship or for any EMS/Paramedic training. I am aware that I have up to five years to make use of the awarded scholarship. Any unused money after the five year period will revert back to the Firefighters Scholarship Fund. I declare that all statements herein are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that if any scholarship monies not used for the purpose of which it was intended, it will be returned to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association. Any deviation or non submission from the required application information may be subject to applications removal from consideration for scholarship. All fields are mandatory, including requested signatures.

Applicants Signature _____________________________________________________ Dated _____________________

ENDORSEMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, REGARDING SAID COURSERECOMMENDED FOR COURSE _______________ NOT RECOMMENDED __________________

DETAILED REASONS ______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF FIRE CHIEF _____________________________________________ DATED ____________________

SPECIAL NOTES, CONDITIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SCHOLARSHIPNOTE: If application is approved, the following documents must be submitted to the scholarship committee for reimbursement.

1. Evidence of Satisfactory completion of course. 2. Copy of paid tuition bill (from College) 3. A copy of bill for books and/or other course charges 4. A summary report regarding course substance, quality of instruction and copy of grades.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out this form, complete with required signatures. Include a resume of your fire service background, career and education. Include the reasons for wanting the course mentioned and this scholarship. Attach all sheets to this form and forward to the Selection Committee of Scholarships.

Chairman Becky Mole, 35253 Grafton Eastern Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044, phone 440-308-6192

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships will only be awarded for college courses providing Academic College Credits. Certificate or“short” courses are not eligible for consideration.

ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 30TH, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS YEARS SELECTION.ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:

Recommended ________________ Amount Awarded _____________________ Not Recommended _______________

REASONS _______________________________________________________________________________________

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CHAIRMAN’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________ DATED _______________


Paramedic Scholarship

OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.Paramedic Scholarship

Application Form - Please type or print!

NAME _____________________________________________________ AGE __________ S.S. # ___________________________

HOME ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________ HOME PHONE ________________________ SINGLE _______ MARRIED _______

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS _______________ OWN/RENT HOME _____________ LIVE WITH PARENTS ___________________

OCCUPATION __________________________________________________________ ANNUAL INCOME _____________________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL __________________________________________________________ YEAR GRADUATED __________

NAME OF FIRE DEPT. ___________________________________________________________ RANK ________________________

OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE TO YOUR FROM DEPARTMENT, CITY, TOWNSHIP, ETC.: __________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TYPE OF FIRE DEPT.: PAID ________ VOL ________ CITY _______ VILLAGE _______ TOWNSHIP _______ PRIVATE _______

DATE YOU ENTERED FIRE SERVICE ______________________________ TOTAL YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE ________________

LIST OTHER FIRE SERVICE AFFILIATIONS: ______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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LIST ANY OTHER FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE DEGREES OR ACCREDITATION: ___________________________________________

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INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION

INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________ PHONE __________________

COURSE TITLE _____________________________________________________________ COURSE # _______________________

COURSE BEGINS __________________________ ENDS _______________________ FULL TUITION COST ___________________

A PHOTO COPY OF COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM THE COURSE CATALOGMUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION!

* Recipient of scholarship may be subject to receive a 1099. Continued on next page.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:• The applicant must be a member of a Fire Department

belongingtotheOhioStateFirefighters’Association.• Theapplicantmustberecommendedbythefirechief.• The applicant must be a high school graduate.• The applicant must be 18 years old. (minimum age)• TheapplicantmustshowinterestintheEMSfield.• The applicant must write a resume of their Fire Service

and/or EMS background and future goals.• Theapplicantmustsubmitacompleted“Official

Application for Scholarship” and supporting documents. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT:• $2,000.00 may be applied toward tuition and other

course charges including books and lab fees.• Coursemustbecompletedwithin3yearsfromthedateoftheaward.

• Costofcourseswillbepaidtotheindividualuponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.

SELECTION COMMITTEE:• Candidates shall be selected from those applicants

that meet all general requirements, and including, good character, dedication to the Fire or EMS Service, and financialneed.

Scholarship Committee: Becky Mole, Chairman 440-308-6192


Paramedic ScholarshipTO: SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE In applying for consideration, I am aware that any grant will be applied against my tuition, books, and other course costs. In the event my course does not cost the full amount of the grant, I am only eligible for the amount of the tuition and I have no claim against the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association for the remainder. I agree that no scholarship money will be used for travel expenses, meals, child care or any other expenses not connected with the paramedic tuition. I agree that no scholarship monies may be used for any schooling prior to the awarding of this scholarship. I am aware that I have up to two years to make use of the awarded scholarship. Any unused money after the three year period will revert back to the Paramedic Scholarship Fund. I declare that all statements herein are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that if any scholarship monies not used for the purpose of which it was intended, it will be returned to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association. Any deviation or non submission from the required application information may be subject to applications removal for consideration for scholarship. All fields are mandatory, including requested signatures.

Applicants Signature _____________________________________________________ Dated _____________________

IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE FIRE CHIEF SIGN THIS APPLICATION BELOW!

ENDORSEMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, REGARDING SAID COURSE

RECOMMENDED FOR COURSE _______________ NOT RECOMMENDED __________________

DETAILED REASONS ______________________________________________________________________________

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SIGNATURE OF FIRE CHIEF _____________________________________________ DATED ____________________

SPECIAL NOTES, CONDITIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SCHOLARSHIPNOTE: If application is approved, the following documents must be submitted to the scholarship committee for reimbursement.

1. Evidence of Satisfactory completion of course. 2. Copy of paid tuition bill (from College) 3. A copy of bill for books and/or other course charges 4. A summary report regarding course substance, quality of instruction and copy of grades.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out this form, complete with required signatures. Include a resume of your fire service background, career and education. Include the reasons for wanting the course mentioned and this scholarship. Attach all sheets to this form and forward to the Selection Committee of Scholarships.

Chairman Becky Mole, 35253 Grafton Eastern Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044, Phone 440-308-6192

ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 30TH, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS YEARS SELECTION.

ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:

Recommended ________________ Amount Awarded _____________________ Not Recommended _______________

REASONS _______________________________________________________________________________________

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CHAIRMAN’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________ DATED ____________________

OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERSASSOCIATION, INC.

Outstanding Fire Service Award Nomination FormQualifications Required: Minimum of 25 years of Service

Fire Department must be a current OSFA Member

Date:__________________

I wish to nominate:___________________________________________________________ of the

__________________________________________________________________ Fire Department

Dept. Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Nominee is Living: ________ Active: ________ Retired: ________ Deceased: ______________

Fire Service Occupation or Rank: __________________________ Years of Service: __________

Please list and explain the major contributions the nominee ha made to the fire department. Use second sheet if needed.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Member of Organization making nomination:__________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _____________________________ Signed: ___________________________________

Date Award to be presented:____________________

Please return completed for to: Becky Mole35253 Grafton Eastern Road • Grafton, Ohio 44044

If any questions please call: 440-308-6192


HistoryThe Ohio State Firefighter’s Association (OSFA) was or-ganized in 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio by firefighters whohad the interest and the welfare of all firefighters in theState of Ohio in mind. The OSFA has benefited more fire-fighters throughout the State of Ohio over the years thanany other group. The association membership voted, inAugust of 1985, to change the name of the association tothe Ohio State Firefighters’ Association due to the everincreasing number of women joining the fire service, EMSand our Association.

Mission StatementThe Ohio State Firefighters’ Association was organized for:

• The general improvement of the fire service throughoutthe State of Ohio; in order to form a statewide organiza-tion, to establish harmony and to ensure prosperity andsuccess.

• To provide group benefits, obtain and compile statisticsto provide information to the fire service.

• To assist in affording protection to disabled firefighters,and those dependent upon them, through legislative en-actment.

• To create and maintain brotherly and fraternal fellow-ship among firefighters of the State of Ohio, through ed-ucational seminars and programs.

Representation on Boards and CommitteesRecognized as one of the leaders of Ohio’s Fire Service,the OSFA represents its membership by serving on sev-eral Boards and Committees, which has an impact on de-cisions which affect Ohio’s fire service, they are:

• Three members on the Ohio EMS Board• Three members on the Fire Sub-committee to the EMS

Board• Member of the Educational Task Force• Member Trauma Advisory Group• Co-founder and member of the Ohio Fire Alliance• Member of the Ohio Rural Fire Council• Member Ohio Rescue Task Force• Member Emergency Response Commission• Member Public-Safety Communications Task Force• Member EMS Privatization Task Force• Ohio’s delegate to the National Volunteer Fire Council• The Board of Visitors at the National Fire Academy• The Joint Council of Fire Service Associations• NFPA Committees• The Federation of World Volunteer Firefighters Associa-

tion• Provides representation at the Ohio Fire Commission

meetings• Sends a delegation each year to the National Fire &

Emergency Services Caucus in Washington, D.C.• Legislation-over 275 laws have been enacted, changed,

or revised with assistance of the OSFA.

Membership DuesThe dues in the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association are payable to the Secretary/Treasurer. Beginning in2013, dues are $100.00 per year for each organized fire department or fire brigade. A five-year department membership is available for $425. Individual member-ships are available for $25.00. The yearly rate forDealer/Corporate/Equipment Sales Groups is $100.00.

Membership Type ____ Department ____ Individual ____ Dealer/Corporate/Equipment Sales

___________________________________________________________________________________________________Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________Chief’s Name Dept Fax Dept Phone___________________________________________________________________________________________________Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address (If different than street address)___________________________________________________________________________________________________City County Zip___________________________________________________________________________________________________Email Address Number of Members

For more information contact the OSFA at our web site or fill out the information above and mail it to the OSFA at:

Ohio State Firefighters’ AssociationP.O. Box 400 • Mogadore, OH 44260 • (330) 388-4307

Ohio State Firefighters’ AssociationMembership can be your voice helping to change Ohio’s fire service

Ohio State Firefighters’ Association Membership form

• Membership• Legal Defense

Trust Fund• Insurance Plan• Group Life Insurance• Charles J. Getz Scholar-

ship• Paramedic School Schol-

arships• Web Page

• Firefighter of the Year Award

• Statewide Radio Licens-ing

• Ohio Firefighter Publica-tion

• Youth Academy• Ohio Fire Alliance• Annual Conference• Line of Duty Death

• Two members on the Ohio Medical, Fire & Transportation Board• Two members on the Fire Sub-committee



Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar475 North Houk RoadDelaware, OH 43015

(740) 363-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com

LaRosa’s Pizzeria

11711 Princeton PikeSpringdale, OH 45246 • (513) 347-1111


4704 Darrow Road, Suite #1

P.O.Box 2230

Stow , OH 44224

Office (234) 231-1004

Equity Oil & Gas Funds


The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) two newest training programs

are now available — Active Shooter: Rapid Response and Treatment Model, Operational Detail and Rapid Response and Treatment Model - the Ten Top Questions. Both provide more insight on the Rapid Response and Treatment Model (R2TM).

The two new courses are a follow-up to last year’s introductory course, Active Shooter Response: The Rapid Response & Treatment Model. Developed and de-bugged in several large-scale simulations, the Hillsboro, OR-developed R2TM is the only practical model to address the main concern at most active shooter events: getting the wounded to definitive care as soon as possible. The R2TM model does not require large outlays of money for new equipment and does not entail any significant training in extra skills or cross-training for police, fire, or EMS. FSF believes that the R2TM model will be the standard active shooter response model nation-wide in a few years. The conceptual foundation for the R2TM is that the shooter is usually dead or kills himself when law enforcement arrives on-scene. The main problem at most of these rapid mass murder scenes is getting aid to the wounded as fast as possible, without waiting for the “all clear,” while keeping EMS personnel safe. The R2TM borrows two easily implemented concepts from the military—the Forward Operating Base and

the Casualty Collection Point — to accomplish this goal. Active Shooter: Rapid Response and Treatment Model, Operational Detail is presented by R2TM model developers Sergeant Craig Allen of the Hillsboro police department and Engineer Jeff Gurske of the Hillsboro fire department. It consists of a 60-minute video presentation and an accompanying 26-slide PowerPoint. Viewers should watch the earlier introductory program first to get the most out of the new course. Topics discussed in the course include the data-driven goals of fire and law enforcement, tactics for working in the “fog of war,” the response timeline, law enforcement response priorities, the casualty collection point, and much more. Rapid Response and Treatment Model - the Ten Top Questions is a 30-minute, 26-slide presentation answering the top ten questions that Sergeant Allan and Engineer Gurske get during the many calls they field every week. Questions answered include: Does law enforcement triage patients? How do law enforcement and fire/EMS work in the casualty collection point? Where does R2TM fit into ICS? What additional resources does R2TM require? How about small agencies? The programs are free to all members of public safety and emergency management agencies. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your copy.

About the Firefighters Support Foundation

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters, emergency management, EMS, and Search & Rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely. A portion of our funds are also set aside to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.

Two New Training Programs Available from FSF on Responding to Active Shooter Incidents

Pray For Firefighters

They are out fighting firesThat’s why they are not homeBut please don’t worryThey are not alone.

There are many of themVolunteering their timeTo help save the forestYour house or mine.

It could be your neighborA woman or a manWho helps to protect usDoing all that they can.

Let’s all help keep them safeWith prayers from our heartsAsking for protection for them allFrom each fire that starts.

Keep praying the firefighterComes back from each callUnharmed and feeling proudThey protected us all.

by Connie WebbSubmitted: Saturday, June 28, 2008www.poemhunter.com

B.O.S. Services Company

4741 East 355th StreetWilloughby, OH 44094

(440) 946-5101

Kroger Market Place

6417 Columbus Pike

Lewis Center, OH 43035

(740) 888-1270

2206 Lee RoadCleveland Heights, OH 44118(216) [email protected]

299 Cramer Creek CourtDublin, OH 42017

(614) 889-5722


PatronsAlpha Graphics1701 East 12th StreetCleveland, OH 44114(216) 623-1005

Eli Mahler & Associates3947 West Ash LaneOrange, OH 44122(216) 831-3947

J S Automatic Company9380 Mercantile DriveMentor, OH 44060(440) 639-4409

Macedonia Glass Services865 East Aurora RoadMacedonia, OH 44056(330) 467-5717

Quaker Steak & Lube5935 Canal RoadValley View, OH 44125(216) 986-9500

Springdale Cleaners9300 Kenwood RoadBlue Ash, OH 45242(514) 984-5440

T & W Mart15239 TriskettCleveland, OH 44111(216) 251-0107

Y Pay More21932 Lakeshore Blvd.Euclid, OH 44123(216) 289-8970

Become a Patron!Call: 1-800-825-OSFA

SponsorsArrabiata’s6169 Mayfield RoadMayfield Hts., OH 44124(440) 442-2600

Capital CityManufacturing Company3881 Groveport Road Obetz, OH 43207(614) 491-1192

Chagrin Falls Panini’s Grill540 East Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44022(440) 247-7200

Chagrin Yoga524 East Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44022(440) 247-4884

Clement Construction1654 West 130th StreetBrunswick, OH 44212(330) 273-4547

Coldwell Banker - King Thompson3160 Kingdale CenterUpper Arlington, OH 43221(614) 451-0808

Croation Tavern3344 St. Clair AvenueCleveland, OH 44114(216) 771-4727

Dr. Paul Smith, Jr., DDS20119 Farnsleigh Road,Suite 207Shaker Hts., OH 44120 (216) 751-3800

Gallery of Flowers37812 Vine Street, #B Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 269-1000

Harddbox Corporation11449 Lebanon Road Sharonville, OH 45241 (513) 769-5533

Identity Systems1324 Stimmel RoadColumbus, OH 43223(614) 481-0741

Kenilworth Tavern 18204 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 (216) 226-6882

Ritenour Industrial 2066 Case Parkway Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 425-3232

Safety Auto Service 36095 Lakeshore Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095 (440) 951-2000

Shoreline Transportation20137 Progress DriveStrongsville, OH 44149(440) 878-2000

United Truck & Trailer Repair22801 Aurora Road, Suite 6A Bedford, OH 44146(216) 518-3387

Become a Sponsor!Call: 1-800-825-OSFA


Either standard mail or email, please contact:

Rodger Sansom • P.O. Box 400 • Mogadore, OH 44260-0400

1-800-825-OSFA or [email protected]

Berea’s Style Studio & Spa34 Beech StreetBerea, OH 44017(440) 234-6750

Paddy’s Pour House922 East 222nd Street

Euclid, OH 44123(216) 289-2569

Woodland Mulch2194 East Waterloo Road

Akron, OH 44312(330) 784-1771

Radick’s Landscaping9925 East Washington Street.

Chagrin Falls, OH 44023(440) 543-9400

The Craun-Liebing Company11801 Clifton Blvd., Suite 3

Lakewood, OH 44107(216) 228-7900

Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons5393 Pearl RoadParma, OH 44129(440) 842-8442

Blagoi’s International Car Service3816 East Livingston Avenue

Columbus, OH 43227(614) 235-1811

Deemsys, Inc.800 Cross Pointe RoadGahanna, OH 43230

(614) 322-9928

The C Store31905 Vine Street

Willowick, OH 44095(440) 944-0313

Aurora Plastics9280 Jefferson Street

Aurora, OH 33241(330) 422-0700

Central Aluminum2045 Broehm RoadObetz, OH 43207(614) 491-5700

DuBose National Energy Services18737 Sheldon Road

Middleburg Hts., OH 44130(216) 362-1700

Michael J Moran, Attorney234 Portage Trail

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221(330) 929-0507

Schoedinger Funeral& Cremation Service1740 Zollinger Road

Upper Arlington, OH 43221(614) 457-5481

Globe Window Cleaning4051 Business Park Drive

Columbus, OH 43204(614) 586-1056

Visimax Technologies, Inc.9117 Dutton Drive

Twinsburg, OH 44087(330) 405-8330


AHP, LLC. 002259 ...................................................................15Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons 002287 ................................57Alpha Graphics 001405 ...........................................................56Alvis House 002285 .................................................................43Applebee’s Bar & Grill 002267 .................................................23Area Wide Protective 002286 .....................................................7Arrabiata’s 002300 ..................................................................56ASI International. LTD 002256 ................................................33Aurora Plastics 002310 ...........................................................57B.O.S. Services Company 002297 ............................................55Berea’s Style Studio & Spa 001420 ..........................................57Blagoi’s International Car Service 002250 ................................57Boyd’s Westerville Goodyear Tire Center 002303 ......................43BRG Apartments 002292 .........................................................31Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 002117 ....................................53Burnham & Flower Insurance Group 002209 ..........................39Capital City Manufacturing Company 001398..........................56Central Aluminum 001412 ......................................................57Chagrin Falls Panini’s Grill 002274 .........................................56Chagrin Yoga 001439 ..............................................................56Cincinnati Sub-Zero 001393 ....................................................43Clement Construction 002255 .................................................56Coldwell Banker King Thompson 002261 .................................56Croation Tavern 001432 ..........................................................56Deemsys, Inc. 002281 .............................................................57Diamond Products, Limited 002263 .........................................19Dr. Paul Smith, Jr., DDS 001430 .............................................56DuBose National Energy Services 001426 ................................57Eli Mahler & Associates 002290...............................................56Equity Oil & Gas Funds 002262 ..............................................53Euclid Chemical Company 002280 ..........................................21Excelsior Marking 002275 .......................................................53Feintool Equipment Corporation 002279 .................................53Filtrexx International 002270 ..................................................43Fire Force 002249 ...................................................................23Fresh Butcher Deli Café 002268 ..............................................27Gallery of Flowers 001440 .......................................................56Gano Tavern 001416 ...............................................................41Gateway Distribution 002289 ..................................................21Giant Eagle - Broadview Hts. 001425 .......................................39Giant Eagle - Brooklyn 001428 ................................................43Giant Eagle - Hilliard 001433 ..................................................41Globe Window Cleaning 002304...............................................57Go Bananaas Comedy Club 001394 .........................................39Great Traditions Homes, LTD 001417 ......................................14Hamby Young 002218 .............................................................16Harddbox Corporation 001418 ................................................56Holiday Inn - Columbus Worthington 002092 ..........................23Holub Recycling 002305 ............................................................9Hoover Gardens 001399 ..........................................................41Identity Systems 002260 .........................................................56Insurance Office of Central Ohio 001438 .................................41Interstate Towing 001421 ........................................................15J S Automatic Company 002258 ..............................................56J.T. Eaton 002266 ...................................................................27Jade-Sterling Steel Company 002252 ......................................11Jamison & Associates, CPA 002282 .........................................55Jimmy John’s of Worthington 001396 ......................................55K & D Management, LLC 002306 .............................................16Kasidonis Heating & Cooling, Inc. 001422 ...............................32Kenilworth Tavern 001404 .......................................................56

Kleen Polymers 001423 ...........................................................43Kroger Market Place 002291 ....................................................55Lake Erie Golf Cars 001401 .....................................................25Landrum & Brown 001395 ......................................................55LaRosa’s Pizzeria 002247 .........................................................53Lexus Akron/Canton 002241 ..................................................13Longhorn Steakhouse 002283 .................................................43Macedonia Glass Services 002312 ...........................................56Mercy Health - Corporate Office 002246 ..................................55Michael J Moran, Attorney 001391 ..........................................57Midwestern Auto Group 001431 ..............................................39Moore Well Services, LLC. 002269............................................33National Electrical Contractors Association 001400 .................17New Heights Grill 002276 ........................................................55Newko Nine, LLC 001442 .........................................................41NovaCare Rehabilitation 001410 ..............................................45NVFC Share the Load 001803 ..................................................29Ohio Business College 002299 .................................................25Paddy’s Pour House 001443 ....................................................57Parker Hannifin 002068 ............................................................5Pet Brands 002296 ..................................................................35Prater Engineering Associates 001419 .....................................41Quaker Steak & Lube 002311 ..................................................56Radick’s Landscaping 001415 ..................................................57Redhawk Grille 001441 ...........................................................35Republic Services Allied Waste of Cleveland 002236 .................35Ritenour Industrial 001402 .....................................................56RSTI Radiologocal Services 001403 ..........................................35Safety Auto Service 001437 .....................................................56Satellite Gear Company 002231 ...............................................27Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service 002294 ...................57SEA, Ltd. 001427 ....................................................................41Servpro of Delaware 002272 ....................................................33Shoreline Transportation 002264 ............................................56Si Senor Mexican Restaurant 002253 ......................................27Simplex Grinnell 002208 .........................................................11Springdale Cleaners 002293 ....................................................56Spuddy’s Tavern 001407 .........................................................39Sycamore Senior Center 002183 ..............................................55Syntero Dublin Counseling Center 002257 ..............................55T & W Mart 002302 .................................................................56The C Store 002277 .................................................................57The Craun-Liebing Company 002298 .......................................57The Right Stuff Detailing 001397 .............................................39Thomas Transport Delivery, Inc. 001424 .................................25Tommie’s Construction 002301 ...............................................41Tribute, Inc. 002254 ................................................................53Tucker Ellis, LLP 001392 .........................................................39Tungsten Capital 001436.........................................................40United Truck & Trailer Repair 001429 .....................................56Ursuline College 002244 ..........................................................53US Illuminations 001408 .........................................................41Visimax Technologies, Inc. 002307 ..........................................57Walmart - Mayfield Hts. 002271...............................................11Walmart Supercenter - Avon 001406 .......................................39Warren Fire Equipment 002309 ...............................................25Waxman Industries 002242 .....................................................11Weldon Technologies, Inc. 001994 ...........................................30Wolff Brothers Supply, Inc. 001413 .........................................55Woodland Mulch 002288 .........................................................57Y Pay More 002273 ..................................................................56


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Our goal is to inform and educate every Ohio State Firefighter by publishing one of the most informative professional magazines available.

To make all this happen, we ask for your input and participation in the development of our content articles. If you know of a close call experience in your unit, and would care

to tell the professional community, we would like to hear from you. Please include any captioned photos along with your story. You may send your experience and photos to

us as email, or mailed on CD. We would like to hear about your department profile. Photosof your equipment, and any relevant experiences you would like to share.

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