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Department News

Annual open house set for Fire Prevention Week

Join us at Station 1 for trucks, gear, and a free safety demo during Fire Prevention Week.

Brush

Brush fire on Township Road 12 knocked down before spreading

Dry conditions fueled a fast-moving field fire; crews stopped it short of a nearby outbuilding.

EMS

Cardiac call gets a save from bystander CPR

A quick-thinking bystander started CPR before crews arrived — a reminder of why we teach it for free.

Department News

Three members complete paramedic certification

Three of our EMTs completed paramedic training, bringing our ALS-certified roster to twelve.

Rescue

Two-vehicle crash on Route 51 requires extrication

Heavy Rescue used hydraulic tools to free a trapped driver following a two-vehicle collision north of town.

Fire

Structure fire contained on 9th Street

Crews knocked down a kitchen fire that spread into the attic of a single-family home; no injuries reported.

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