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 Latest News From The
Rossford Firefighters
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April 2008- By order of the Governor Ted Strickland,
and to honor the departed, the City of Rossford lowered it's flags to
half-staff in remembrance of Captain Robin
Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira of the Colerain Twp. FD,
Hamilton County Ohio who lost their lives in the line of duty, last Friday, April
4th, 2008. May they rest in peace for more information
click here.
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April 2008- Rossford and Northwood crews responded to
the Home Depot for a trash compactor on fire attached to the building.
Upon arrival smoke was showing and there was concern the fire was in the
building. After further assessment the fire was contained to only the
compactor and did not get into the container or the store itself. For
additional pictures click here.
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April 2008- RFRD Past Explorer Captain Jacob "Jake" Hoffman
recently completed his Eagle Scout project. Jake solicited donations of
stuffed animals for local area departments to give to the sick and
injured children we are called upon to care for. (pictured L to R:) Jim Verbosky Fire Chief, Jake Hoffman RFRD Explorer, Josh Drouard Asst. Fire
Chief
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March 2008-In the update below said things were
slowing down, well that was before last Thursday, crews responded to a
"hat trick" of calls for an EMS run, this structure and while on that an
MVA. We would again like to thank Northwood #1 for their assistance
during this busier than normal time. For additional story and photos
click here.
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March 2008- While action has slowed a little for the RFRD, crews still are
answering at least 1 call per day. Seen here are a brick through a
vehicle windshield and response to one of our
40 MVA's. In both these
instances patients received minor injuries. For some photos of the latest please
click here.
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February 2008- The RFRD reaches another milestone as
www.rossfordfire.com attains
50,000 hits. Thanks
to all who look in at us, we hope you enjoy our page. Thanks for helping
make this a successful organization. Also we would like to welcome our
southern county neighbors from Wayne, Ohio to the web @
www.waynefire.net .
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At this time the Rossford Fire and Rescue Department
is actively seeking members to join it's ranks, for an application
please stop by City Hall. Also on this page scroll down the left side
and click on the "Employment
Opportunities" for more information to see if this might be
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The Rossford Fire & Rescue Department
is proud to announce a free smoke detector program. Using donated funds
from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Rossford Aerie #2322 the
department was able to purchase 350 smoke detectors. If you need a smoke
detector stop by the station from 8a-4p any day of the week. If you are
unable to get to the station please call the Chief's office @ 419 666
0210 extension #30.
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Terrible Tuesday struck the RFRD with a vengeance.
Crews responded to 10 alarms in 8 hours. Foul wintery weather
contributed to the multiple responses to MVA;s along with multiple
medical calls for service. For additional pictures please
click here.
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 Explorer
page has been updated with roster changes and this
video presentation by Captain Kyle Simok. This page may take a few
minutes to load. |
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February 2008- A busy Sunday with frigid temps had
crews up 3 times during the overnight hours answering back to back EMS
calls and assisting Lake Twp. Sta. 1&2 with a massive 2500 gallon diesel
spill from a locomotive that had something gouge it's saddle tank. Also
a late afternoon MVA rounded out the days activities.
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January 2008- The Rossford Fire & Rescue Department
announces its new officers, effective Monday, February 4th. We would
like to thank out going personnel Tom Samson Sr., Rick Vascik, and Dave
Coronado for their service over the years. In the same light we want to
welcome new appointed personnel, Alex Hennessey (Fire Lt.), John
Woycitzky (EMS Lt.), Sean Baney (EMS Lt.) For a complete list of all
staff click here. |
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January 2008- A recent weekday with inclement weather
led to a hectic and busy day as crews answered 4 calls for service
within 6 hours including this MVA.
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January 2008- crews again find themselves busy
responding to 6 calls in a 16 hour period including this garage fire, a
cardiac arrest, an overdose, another reported structure, and a breathing
problem. For additional story and
pictures click here. Rossford
Fire & Rescue again makes the internationally renowned firefighting
website
Firehouse.com with this photo story. It
can be seen by
clicking here.
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January 2008- Crews spent a busy early morning
answering 3 calls for service including a person assaulted, this MVA and
an ill person. I found out that local media also covered this story and
that story along with VIDEO can be
seen here !
Please DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE ! 
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January 2008- Calls for service are continuing,
recently citywide there has been a rash of MVA's resulting in minor
injuries. Please remember to BUCKLE UP and drive cautiously. As of this
date crews have answered better than 2 dozen calls. For additional
photos please
click here.
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January 2008- A recent weekday had crews very busy,
responding to two Auto-Aid structure fires, including a commercial
building and a residential dryer fire. Crews responded to 5 calls for
service this day. So far since the first of the year the
department has answered over a dozen calls for service.
Also seen here are photos from
a Mutual Aid MVA.
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E-mail: info@rossfordfire.com
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Website last
updated on 4/07/2008
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