Friday, July 8, 2011 16:37 EYFD was dispatched to the 6000 block of Fenn Road for a lawn mower on fire that spread to a trailer RV. The RV was located about 1 mile off the road. Upon arrival the RV was fully involved. The fire was brought under control by EYFD and Valley City Fire. EYFD units responding Water Tender 53-1, Engine 56-1, Brush 54-1, Valley City Units - Engine 11, and Brush Fire 14
Saturday, June 18, 2011 18:02 The EYFD responded to a barn fire on W.Smith Road. Upon arrival the barn was completly engulfed. Engine Unit 56-1 laid in and assummed a defensive attack on the barn and provided protection to the other remaining structures. The barn is a complete loss, while the home and other buildings were saved. Other responding units Engine Unit 51-1 and command Unit 56-2, Litchfield, and Chatam Fire along with the Medina County Sheriff. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no futher information is available at this time.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 The Erhart Fighters helped the Medina Relay for Life raise over 162k for the fight against cancer. The Firefighters Association raised over 5k through various fundraisers such as the Annual Golf Ball Drop. The most exciting event at Relay for Life!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 It is with deep sadness that retired FF/EMT Dan Geneaux has answered his last call after a brief and sudden illness. Dan served as an active Firefighter/EMT for over 10 years before retiring. During those 10 years of active service as a FF/EMT Dan also served as Erhart Fire Association President and Vice President. After retiring from FF/EMT duties Dan still was an active member of the Association. The hardest day for Dan was retiring from active service, and the hardest day for the Fire Department is saying goodbye to a fellow brother, loving husband and father. Services will be held at: Waite and Son Funeral Home 765 N. Court Street Calling Hours:Thursday May 26 from 7 pm to 9 pm Friday May 27 from 11 am to 12 pm A service will be held immediately following the Friday calling hours. Sincerely, Ken Barrett Chief Erhart/York Township Fire Department
Have you done your spring cleaning or do you have items you want to get rid of?!?!?!?! Bring your unwanted items the collection site! Dumpsters will be located on Spellman Street - side street on the east side of the Fire Station. Collection is only permitted during the supervised hours of 9 am to 4 pm NO PAINT OR OIL WILL BE ACCEPTED NO WHOLE HOUSE CLEAN OUTS! Nominal charge for Tires TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 14:41 The EYFD responded to a crash at the intersection of Stone and Columbia Roads. Upon arrival one of the cars was between an utility pole and the second vehicle, a pickup truck. The occupants of the car had to be extricated. Aeromedical was called to the scene for 2 of the 4 patients. The remaining patients were transported to Medina Hospital. In addition to Erhart/York Twp Engine 56-1, Squad 57-2, Command vehicle 56-2 and Brush 54-1 with Special Operations Trailer, mutual aid squads were requested from Lafayette Twp Fire, Valley City Fire, Litchfield Twp Fire and Medina Life Support Team. The State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No patient information is available.
Friday, April 29, 2011 14:23 The EYFD was dispatched to the 6100 block of Fenn Road for a single car roll-over Upon arrival one patient was extricated from the car and taken to Medina Hospital by the Medina Life Support Team and the second patient was treated and released by EYFD on scene. No further patient information is available at this time. The crash is being investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Additional photos can be found at: http://www.erhartyorktwpfire.com/gallery.php?album_id=4696&mode=child_Gallery
Thursday, April 28, 2011 22:18 The Erhart/York Township Fire Department responded to the 6100 block of West Smith Road with Engine 56-1 and ALS Medic Unit 57-2 along with Lafayette Township Fire Department for a 2 car head on collision. Upon arrival there was severe damage to both cars and the occupants were entrapped. EYFD and LFD extricated the occupants of the cars. Two of the patients were flown from the scene by Metro LifeFlight to MetroHealth in Cleveland. The third victim was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the second car was declared dead by MetroHealth and the 2nd medevac patient is listed in stable condition. Other responding departments were Medina City Fire Rescue 1, Medina Life Support Team, City of Medina Police, Medina County Sheriff Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The accident is still being by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Further Information can be found at: http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2011/04/29/two-killed-from-head-on-crash-thursday-night-in-york-twp/ http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/traffic/traffic_news/head-on-crash-kills-one-in-medina Additional Photos are located at: http://www.erhartyorktwpfire.com/gallery.php?album_id=4695&mode=child_Gallery
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 The EYFD was requested as mutual aid to the City of Medina for a commercial structure fire. The fire was located in Medina Sports Cards. The EYFD provided an engine crew for salvage and overhaul operations. The engine crew consisted of:
The Division of State Fire Marshal urges parents and guardians to take precautionary measures to avoid unnecessary fire fatalities, particularly related to children age five and under. Last year in Ohio, 20 of the 26 children who lost their lives in fires were under the age of five. In the event of a fire, children age five and below are almost entirely dependent on outside help in order to survive. Since many fatal fires occur at night while families are asleep, parents and guardians must be prepared by establishing a home fire escape plan and teaching their young ones what to do if a fire should occur. Children and Fire: By the Numbers • Children age 14 and under make up 10-15% of all fire deaths. • More than half of all child fire deaths happen to children under the age of 5. • Fire injuries happen most often to those under age 4. The 10 to 14 age group also experience a significant number of fire injuries. • Boys are at a higher risk of death from fire than girls. • African-American children are at an increased risk of death from fire. Children and Fire: Life Saving Tips • Keep matches, lighters and other items used for ignition in a secured drawer or cabinet out of the reach of children. • Teach your children to tell you when they find matches and lighters. • Always dress children in pajamas that meet Federal flammability standards. Avoid dressing children for sleep in loose-fitting, 100% cotton garments, such as oversized t-shirts. • Teach children not to hide from firefighters, but to get out quickly and call for help from another location. • Show children how to crawl low on the floor, below the smoke, to get out of the house and stay out. • Demonstrate how to stop, drop to the ground, and roll if clothes catch fire. • Develop and practice a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Get out and stay out. • Familiarize children with the sound of your smoke alarm. • Replace mattresses made prior to the 2007 Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. • Check under beds and in closets for burnt matches, clothes, paper and toys. This can be evidence your child may be playing with fire.
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