Westerville Fire

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Happy Friday! Did you know we’re right in the heart of Safety City? On Wednesday, our Safety Bunch entertained w/ a puppet show! St 113 is excited for the kids to tour the station, watch us don turnout gear, explore the truck & everyone's fav- our squirt house! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Ignite your passion for public safety through the Youth Public Safety Academy! The weeklong program begins on Monday, July 27 and provides hands-on experience and insight into police and fire operations for youth ages 14+.

Don’t miss out—apply now at https://t.co/AqeI861JdX.

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Happy Friday! Have you ever heard of Badge 1? It’s awarded to a Firefighter with the longest continuous service in the department. Today, we celebrated Firefighter Doug Smith as our inaugural Badge 1 recipient—a badge of honor he’ll cherish until his retirement! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Today, the Westerville Division of Fire unites with our community & nation to honor & remember the brave souls who gave everything for our country. Our gratitude runs deep for these heroes & the families they have left behind. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

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Happy Friday & EMS Week! Did you know on Sunday, the Mayor declared this week as EMS week at our Tunnels to Towers 5K? Our Honor Guard posted the colors, we received the Proclamation & cheered on the runners & walkers as they made their way through St 111's bay! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Happy Friday & Peace Officers Memorial Day! Did you see the Light Ohio Blue caravan last week? They started in New Albany, made their way through Johnstown, Sunbury, Galena, Genoa, Westerville & ended downtown. We honored our heroes in blue while passing St 111! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Happy Friday! Did you know we inspect food trucks? Our Prevention Bureau oversees these checks for trucks operating in Westerville. We primarily look for fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors & of course, 2 ways out! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Don't forget to illuminate your porch in red for International Firefighters' Day! Celebrated annually on May 4th, this red glow signifies your support for Firefighters & pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice.

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Happy Friday! Did you know our drones can detect heat during a fire? We received multiple calls about smoke coming from a building's roof. On the ground, we spotted smoke but no flames. Using the drone, we found the fire & successfully extinguished the flames! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Please join us in congratulating Eric Parkins on his 20th work anniversary as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Westerville Division of Fire. We are thankful for his commitment to service.

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Congratulations to Firefighter Terry Jahn who is celebrating his 20th work anniversary with the Westerville Division of Fire. We are grateful for his long-term service to the Westerville and Blendon Township communities.

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Happy Friday! Did you know we love dismantling cars? As vehicles evolve, we seize every opportunity to refine our extrication techniques. We practice various scenarios, ensuring that when we arrive at a real accident scene, we’re fully prepared! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Shortly after clearing yesterday's downtown fire, we responded with Rehab 1 and Rehab 2 to a working fire in Genoa Twp [1/2]
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#fire #firerehab #workingfire

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Happy Friday! Did you know we started distributing Stork Awards? In March, we welcomed a new baby! Kudos to 3 Unit, Station 112, our inaugural Stork Award winners, who also all received a stork pin! A warm welcome to the newest member of Westerville! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Please join the City in honoring our dedicated emergency dispatchers and communications personnel for their critical service. Visit https://t.co/5MqFbKzpTS to learn about Westerville's Emergency Communications team.

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Happy Friday! Did you know that we practice on communicating w/ victims? This week, 3 Unit used our training building to rehearse verbal instructions, to navigate a victim to exit a window & down a ladder safely. We even set up the aerial to practice on too! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Happy Friday! Did you know we practice breaking in? This week, we tackled forcible entry training- learning to quickly & safely handle locked doors & windows during emergencies. First tip: “try before you pry”; sometimes those doors & windows might just be shy! #WFDFunFactFriday

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Chief 111, Brian Miller, thank you for over two & a half decades of unwavering service, leadership & commitment to The Westerville Division of Fire & the safety of our citizens. Your legacy continues through those you’ve inspired. We wish you the very best in your retirement!!!

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Happy Friday! Did you know we’ve been awarded the 2025 Trauma Care Excellence Award by the OSU Center for EMS? This recognition celebrates our exceptional patient care, assessment & reporting during an EMS response last April. Way to go Station 112 1 Unit! #WFDFunFactFriday