Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters responding to reported structure fire on Beth Lane.

First arriving units confirming working structure fire with smoke showing from the 3rd floor. Please be aware of the area!

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Solid work from our brothers and sisters representing IAFF Local 20 at the Fight For Air Climb - American Lung Association Stairclimbs.

(📷 credit Heather Garcia)

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Hamilton Firefighters send our condolences to @CFDLocal2 on the LODD of Lt. Jan Tchoryk.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Tchoryk Family, Friends, and brothers and sisters at Chicago Fire. We wish a speedy recovery to the other injured firefighters in these past incidents.

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On behalf of Hamilton Firefighters, we send our deepest condolences on the @CFDLocal2 LODD. Our thoughts and prayers are with Firefighter Pelt’s family, friends, and Chicago Firefighters.

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We take an oath to protect lives and property. Brother Pelt was doing just that this morning when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his city. We mourn with the Pelt family, and our brothers and sisters, especially our members of Engine Company 75. #LODD #local2atwork

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Today we pause and reflect on the date of the historic Butler County Courthouse Fire that claimed the lives of three Hamilton Firefighters in March 1912. Firefighters John Hunker, George Fritz, and William Love died following the collapse of the dome clock tower due to the fire.

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters are on scene of two additional confirmed working structures fire at different locations in the city. Multiple mutual aid units responding to assist Hamilton Fire crews.

First arriving units on scene at both incidents reporting heavy fire and smoke showing!

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire in the 1800 block of Grand Blvd. All available fire units have been dispatched.

E25 first on scene with reports of smoke and fire showing, please avoid the area!

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Happy Anniversary to the other charters members in our local area, @CovFireLocal38, @iaff45, and @iafflocal48

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

On this date, 105 years ago, members of the Hamilton City Firemen’s Union Local 15399 (affiliated with AFL in 1917) made the trip to Washington D.C. to become one of the original charter members of the @IAFFofficial. (1of3)

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Over these past 105 years, great accomplishments have been made in the health, safety, working conditions, and to dignified retirements for our firefighters. We continue that work so many before us dedicated much of their lives to improving this great profession and union. (2of3)

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

We celebrate your life, your passion, and your sacrifice to the safety of those in our community by stepping on the trucks when the bell rings answering every call.

We miss you brother! Keep watching over us!

Patrick Wolterman
12-28-2015

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters took time to “Deck the Hall” for the holiday season. It is a busy weekend with the Hamilton German Village Historic Christmas Walk and our annual Children’s Christmas Party.

We hope everyone has a safe and warm weekend! 🚒🚑

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Hamilton Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire in the 1600 block of Cereal Avenue!

First arriving units report smoke showing, please avoid the area.

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

We are sadden to report the passing of Former Fire Chief Lyle Moore. Chief Moore dedicated is life in service as @USMC veteran, 27 years in the fire service, and an active member in IAFF Local 20. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters are saddened to learn of the LODD of FF Johnny Tetrick of @ClevelandFire, Engine 22. FF Tetrick was struck by a vehicle while operating on a scene of a MVA. We send our thoughts and prayers to the Tetrick family and our brothers and sisters of @Cleveland_FFs

[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire in the 1000 block of Hanover Street.

First arriving units reporting heavy smoke showing, please avoid the area!

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Several of our newest members were officially sworn into IAFF Local 20 membership. They took their oath and became a part of our distinguish local then place their name on our membership boards dating back to the 1800s.

Congratulations Brothers!

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

The crew at Station 25 (North End) took the extra time today to get there truck ready for a Trunk or Treat event this evening!

Took them all day due to runs, but it turned out awesome! Great Job Fellas!

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[Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 20 @IAFFHamiltonL20]

Hamilton Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire in the 1000 block of Ludlow Street.

First arriving units reporting smoke and flames showing, please avoid the area!

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