The Erhart/York Twp FD would like to send our CONGRATULATIONS to Lt. Mike Stricker and his bride Nicole who were married on August 13th. 

EYFD was dispatched to Litchfield Twp for an engine for mutual aid for a garage fire.  Upon arrival the EYFD was assigned by Litchfield command for forcible entry into the garages and vertical ventilation. 

EYFD successfully breached the garage doors and vertical ventilation for the Litchfield entry teams. 

Responding personnel:

Capt. Jason Creamer

Lt. Ryan McDonnell

FF Jesse Yount

The EYFD was dispatched to a Minivan vs. Scooter.  The minivan sustained minor damage.  The scooter operator was transported to Medina Hospital and transferred to MetroHealth. 

The scooter operator was treated and released at MetroHealth

Further Information can be found at:

http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2010/08/06/york-township-boy-injured-in-scooter-crash-with-van/

The Erhart/York Twp Fire Department took delivery of the new PL Custom ambulance that was ordered in Jan 2010. 

The unit is designated as 57-2 and will provide and additional ALS unit to the department. 

The new ambulance will be in service with the department starting at the beginning of August.

More Photos can be found at: http://www.erhartyorktwpfire.com/gallery.php?album_id=3201&mode=child_Gallery

The EYFD is anticipating on taking delivery of the new custom ambulance from PL Custom this Saturday, July 10, 2010. 

This week Lt. Ryan J. McDonnell, Chief Staff Support Officer for Medina Twp Fire, W. Parker Browne and the dealer sales representative from Fire Services Inc are traveling to the PL Custom factory for an inspection trip. 

EYFD is very excited and honored that Parker accepted our invitation to accompany the EYED on this trip.  Parker has spent the last 41 years in the Fire Service in both career and volunteer departments and has done consulting for the past 38 years. 

Some of Parkers past and present experience:

• Officer and Owner of 2 Fire Equipment manufacturers
• Design and Production of Nozzles and Appliances
• Distribution of Pierce Fire Apparatus for 14 years (co-founder of Finley Fire Equipment)
• Training and Education for 46 states, 6 Canadian Provinces, British Fire College, German Fire University, University of Akron Senior and Special Topics Instructor
• Rural Firefighting strategies and tactics
• Rural Water Supply and delivery
• NFPA 1901 Standards for the Automotive Fire Apparatus
• NFPA 1147 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting.

On Saturday, July 3, 2010 EYFD was dispatched to a 2 MVA car at the intersections of Marks and Wolff Roads   Upon arrival all occupants were out of the cars.  One occupant was transported to Medina Hospital for pre-cautionary purposes.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.  No patient information is available.

In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal is encouraging Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th weekend. 
 
"The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition," said Interim State Fire Marshal Donald Cooper. "Keep in mind that even trick and novelty fireworks, like sparklers, are inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury."
 
The only types of fireworks that can be legally purchased and discharged in Ohio are trick and novelty devices. These include items that smoke, sparkle, snap and snake.  For those who choose to have their own display using these legal fireworks, Marshal Cooper encourages Ohioans to follow some important safety tips:

Handle and discharge trick and novelty devices only under adult supervision.
 
Appoint one adult to be in charge. This person should know the hazards of each type of firework being used.
 
Carefully read and follow the label directions on the trick and novelty device packaging.
 
Light only one sparkler at a time and hold it away from your body and others.
 
Sparkler wires, which can burn up to 1800 degrees, should immediately be placed in a bucket of water to avoid injury as they remain hot for a few minutes after burnout.
 
If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for two or three minutes and seek medical attention when necessary.
Other fireworks, like those sold at fireworks stores around Ohio, can be legally purchased in the state, but you must agree to take them out of Ohio to discharge. "You must be at least 18 years of age to buy items such as firecrackers and bottle rockets at the stores you see along the roadways of Ohio," said Cooper.  "But firing them off within state boundaries is prohibited."

The summer months of July and August traditionally bring the most severe summer storms to our area.  The township and the county currently utilize sirens to alert citizens of a Tornado Warning.   The sirens are only activated when the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning, and on the 1st Saturday of every month for testing at 12:00 noon by the Medina County Sheriff's Office. 

Please keep in mind that the sirens are intended for alerting public citizens who are outdoors only. Residents who are in there homes may not hear sirens due to home insulation, TVs, etc.  The sirens are not a replacement for NOAA weather radios.  The NOAA weather radio is the best way to receive detailed weather information directly from the National Weather Service in Cleveland Ohio.  (http://www.noaa.gov)

In the event of severe weather please go to a basement or lowest level of your home. In the event there is no basement in your home, go to the innermost room with no windows or doors and cover yourself.  Remember that most injuries occur from debris flying through the air!!  
 

On June 29, 2010 EYFD was dispatch to W. Smith Road and Bachtell for a report of car hit by train.  Upon arrival the victim was extricated from the car and transported by Medina LST to Medina Hospital.  After arriving at Medina Hospital the victim was sent via aeromedical to a Level 1 Trauma center.  

The Ohio State Patrol is investigating the crash.  No patient information is available. 

Additonal Photos:

http://www.erhartyorktwpfire.com/gallery.php?album_id=3411&mode=child_Gallery

Further Information:

Medina Gazette http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2010/06/30/woman-hurt-in-tahoe-train-accident-identified/

The Erhart/York Township Fire Prevention Division along with Valley City Fire spoke to the 4-5 year old summer program at Buckeye Elementary School. 

Lessons on Fire Safety and Prevention were presented by Smokey the Bear and "Patches", tours of an Ambulance and Fire Engine were given. 

As a added Bonus each student got a chance to spray their teacher with a FIRE HOSE!!!