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Ohio State Firefighters’ Association

FEATURE DEPARTMENT:Grafton Township

FEATURE ARTICLE:Understanding Civil Immunity

FIREFIGHTER HEALTHInjury Prevention: More than Accidental Care

FIREFIGHTERClose Calls

74TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

OHIOFirefighterFirefighterTHE ALL N

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April 2011

Subscription/Membership/Advertising

Rodger SansomP.O. Box 400

Mogadore, OH 44260-04001-800-825-OSFA

Non-member subscriptions are available to recognized fire service agencies,government officials, and libraries.

Rates upon request

OHIO FIREFIGHTER is an official publication of The Ohio State Firefighters’ Association. It is

published six times a year to circulate information about the fire service in the State of Ohio

Chairman of the Board

Paul Tieman1698 State Route 125Amelia, OH 45102-2348

[email protected]

President

Mark Roberts3496 S. Weymouth RoadMedina, OH 44256-7204

[email protected]

1st Vice President

Jason Pollitt3747 Bass Road

Williamsburg, OH 45176513-824-9106

[email protected]

2nd Vice President

Robert Norman429 West Street

New Vienna, OH 45159-9535937-728-1661

[email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer

Rodger SansomP.O. Box 400

Mogadore, OH 44260-0400800-825-OSFA

[email protected]

Co-ChaplainJon W. Barker

86 Willow Ridge Ct.Maineville, OH 45039

513-774-9267

Co-ChaplainLarry Skruck503 Ardale Dr.

Wadsworth, OH 44281330 620 -1178

Legal CounselPorter “Chip” Welch

P.O. Box 657Sunbury, OH 43074

614-774-0390Fax: 740-625-6271

Nat. Volunteer Fire CouncilRoger Bair - Chairperson2851 Hallock Young Rd.

Warren, OH 44481330-824-2676

Tim Adams - Alternate

PublicationsTim Flath

134 Tolbert StreetWadsworth, OH 44281

[email protected]

PSS - Fire SubcommitteePhil McLean-Chairman3356 Revere Road

Richfield, OH 44286-9705330-659-4507

Eric Waltemire – MemberMark Mankins – Member

PSS Representatives EMS:Mark Resanovich - Chairperson

Joyce Fisher - MemberDeanna Harris - Member

Credentials, Ways & MeansG. Thomas Manning

3565 McCafferty RoadFayetteville, OH(513) 875-4218

Steve Skeldon - Member

Executive Director Jerry Lupfer

Safety Officer Pineapple Raymond

Resolutions – S.E.R.C. Willie Brantingham

P.O. Box 79Winona, OH 44493

330-222-1920

AuditingScott McClellan – Term Ex 12

1206 Everbright DrUniontown, OH 44685

330-472-0260Tim Adams – Term Ex 11Jerry Lupfer – Term Ex 13

Budget ReviewRichard Donley - Chairperson

7683 Olde 8 RoadBoston Heights, OH 44236

330-653-5913Tim Adams - Member

Don Alexander - Member

Conference ChairmanJason Pollitt

3747 Bass RoadWilliamsburg, OH 45176

513-824-9106

EducationDan Romanoff

279 Redfern RoadChippewa Lake, OH 44215-9602

330-769-4686 (H)330-410-3796(C)

V.F.I.S. Insurance &Insurance Committee

Joe Stewart69 Foster-Maineville Road

P.O. Box 279Maineville, OH 45039

Darlene Kimball - Co-Chair

Legal Defense Trust FundTim Adams - Chairman - Term Exp 12

35810 Neff RoadGrafton, OH 44044-9260

(330) 483-4923Jason Pollitt - Member - Term Exp 13Scott McClellan - Member - Term Exp 11Jerry Lupfer - Member - Term Exp 14

Rodger Sansom - Comptroller1-800-825-6732

Ohio Rural Fire CouncilTed Fulling

4272 Weymouth RoadMedina, OH 44256

330-461-0201Harold Sparks - Alternate

Scholarships & AwardsTim Adams - Chairperson

35810 Neff RoadGrafton, OH 44044

330-483-4923Scott Skeldon - MemberJerry Lupfer - Member

Radio FrequencyScott Skeldon

9689 US Highway 42, NorthPlain City, OH 43064

614-875-8990

NominationsHarold SparksP.O. Box 72

Fayetteville, OH 45118-0072513-875-3721Cliff Mason

Legislative CommitteeScott Highley - Chairperson

6500 North High St.Worthington, OH 43085

614-885-7640Cliff Mason - Member

Steve Skeldon - MemberJerry Lupfer - Member

YouthTodd German - Chairperson

263 West Ottawa St.Richwood, OH 43344

740-943-2883Mike Sherron - MemberJim Urzykowski - MemberJerald Miller - MemberBrett Bowen - Member

MembershipJason Pollitt

Williamsburg, OH 45176513-724-1669

Ted Fulling - North & East330-461-0201

Bob Campbell - South & West

Past PresidentsRichard DonleyWilliam ShroyerRaleigh JuilleratGeorge BrownKen LaughlinHarold SparksDane WilliamsRodger SansomJim WaugamanJerry LupferRoger Bair

G. Thomas ManningPaul Tieman

April 2011 OSFA NEWS 3

IN THIS ISSUE

Officers Pages ..........................5-10

Awards / Scholarships..............12-18

SERC Minutes..........................20-21

FEATURE DEPARTMENT ................22

FEATURE ARTICLE....................26-27

Firefighter Health ....................28-29

Conference Info ......................30-31

Ohio Firefighter News ..................36

FEATURE ARTICLEUNDERSTANDING CIVIL IMMUNITYHow VFIS Responds pg. 26-27

OFFICERS and COMMITTEES

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Hope everyone survived thebrutal winter and you are readyfor warm weather. I want tochallenge everyone to re-doubletheir efforts for a safe spring,there continues to be way toomany incidents that are gettingfirefighters hurt or killed. Thisgoes for off duty and on duty,your personal driving habits,your home safety, your ownfamilies home escape plan,check your detectors, your sisters, brothers, and parentsdetectors, then your neighborsand friends.

I also want to challengemember departments to submityour good news stories for ourmagazine, we need your help inmaking the “Ohio Firefighter”your magazine.

My hometown of GreenbackTennessee was hit by an EF3Tornado on March 23rd. TheFire Department Volunteershave worked tirelessly to mitigate with very few minorinjuries even with massivedevestation. Our thoughts andprayers go out to them.

The Association continuesto work with the Ohio FireAcademy to create the best curriculum possible to serve theFirefighters in Ohio, any feed-back will get to the correct per-son as we continue to improvethe delivery and process oftraining and education. I wantto congratulate Chief LarryFlowers on his appointment asthe new Ohio Fire Marshall. Welook forward to working withChief Flowers.

As you read this our contin-gent of personnel will be inWashington D.C. asking forcontinued support of the fireservice from our Senators andCongressional Delegates, this iscritical to the success of theFire Act and funding for theNational Academy.

Eric Waltemire has beenappointed to the fire sub-com-mittee of the EMS Board. Pleasecongratulate Eric if you see himand tell him how to makethings better for Ohio.

If your department is NOTpart of the Legal Defense Trustfund, now is the time to join.The association has paid twoclaims to defend individualscharged in the performance of their duties. It is very inex-pensive but worth a tremen-dous amount if the need arises.

Hope to see everyone at the board meeting on April 16th@ 7pm at the Cambria Hotel inthe Polaris area of Columbus. If you have interest in servingon a committee just let meknow.

Mark Roberts

PRESIDENT’S PAGE

Douglas R. Barr, Assistant Chief of the Violet Twp. Fire Department passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Joe Patton, retired firefighter, Homer Volunteer Fire Department passed away Monday, March 7, 2011.

IN REMEMBRANCE


“If anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile.” Matthew 5:41

In todays world, many times we are ask to do things that we feel we are forced into. If we look atit in a postive way, and take it the extra mile, we will feel better about it and do a better job of thetask or problem at hand. As we enter into spring and the easter season we are reminded of theextra mile Jesus went for us. As we work with our fellow fire fighters, go that extra mile with them.

The months are going by fast and conference is just around the corner. Just a reminder toeveryone to start getting the names of past or present fire fighters, emts or auxiliary who we lostsince last conference.

As Chaplain Barker said so well in his last article, “Keep your heart right with God and look out for one another” out there!

Chaplain Barker and I keep you all in our prayers.Larry Skruck Co-Chaplain

THE CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Southern Ohio Fire & EMS School Inc. April 9th. And 10th. 2011 Wilmington, Ohio

I'LL BET YOU A DIME I CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND "Keynote Speaker" Sharon Purdy National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Saturday only - 8 Am.

Geospatial 101 For Fire / EMS FARM RESCUE Instructors: Jennifer Weisser / Randy Hanifen Instructor: Chief Bob Olwin - Chief Tony Tidd 1/2 Day Class - Sat. Am. Only 2 Day Class - Sat. And Sun.

Geriatric Issues Auto Extrication Instructor: Capt. Jackie Brandt Instructor: Kurt Schoenfeld 1/2 Day Class - Sat. Pm. Only 1 Day Class - Saturday only.

Managing Fire Scenes Arson Detection / First Responders Instructor: Jim Lyle Instructor: Rob Dunn, Investigator 2 Day Class - Sat. and Sun. 2 Day Class - Sat. and Sun.

Trauma: Is It All You Signed Up For? Fire Code 101 Instructor: Gary Strunk Instructor: Kate Earley 1/2 Day Class - Sun. Pm. Only 1/2 Day Class - Sun. Am. Only

View From Here - Insights from ER Completing a Fire Inspection Instructor: Dennis Lewis Instructor: Kate Earley 1/2 Day Class - Sun. Am. Only 1/2 Day Class - Sun. Pm. Only

Rescuing Animals During Disasters Legal Aspects of Ohio Fire Code Violations Instructors: Mary Carrelli / Bonnie Morrison Instructors: Kate Earley / Chip Welch 1 Day Class - Sat. Only 1 Day Class - Saturday Only

Understanding EKG's / Tactical Medic Pump Ops. & Water Supply / Tanker Ops. Instructors: Dr. Kelly Singh-Biles / Troy Mirick Sr. Instructor: Martin Rennison 1/2 Day Class - Sun. Am. Only 2 Day Class - Sat. and Sun.

Lessons Learned From the Tragedy in Colerain Township Line of Duty Deaths / Capt. Robin M. Broxterman / FF Brian W. Schira Colerain Township Department of Fire & EMS Instructors: Chief Smith / Chief Walls / Chief Silvati 1/2 Day Class - Saturday Am. Only

For information and forms access our website www.sofems.com


SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Robert Norman


At a seminar last month a questionor comment was posed aboutTownships and their fire department.The discussion centered on anotherissue, but the comment was premisedon the idea that the Township had toprovide fire protection for its residents.Surprisingly, that couldn’t be furtherfrom the truth!

In 1994, the Geauga CountyProsecuting Attorney requested anopinion on this very issue. I havereproduced a copy of that opinion(Opinion No. 94-067) below. The deter-mination to provide fire protection toits residents is the decision of theTownship’s Board of Trustees. Thereare numerous factors that go into thisdecision-making process – the need forfire protection; the cost involved; sup-port from the residents; and manyothers. There are also several ways toprovide this protection, should theBoard of Trustees decide to do so. TheTownship could create its own firedepartment, contract those services toanother organization, or create a jointfire district – these are just a fewways.

What does this mean and what isthe impact to our organizations nowand into the future? Ultimately, I donot believe that Township Trustees aregoing to latch on to the idea that theycan eliminate their expenses by dis-solving their fire departments and leav-ing their residents to fend for them-selves in the case of a fire or otheremergency. I think fire departmentsand their leaders, though, need to beproactive and realize that in today’seconomy we cannot continue to oper-

ate as we have in the past. We mustfind ways to provide our services in amore cost-effective manner. We mustlook at ways to combine resources. Wemust be the premier provider of serv-ice(s) in our communities. We must bethe leaders ensuring that our organiza-tions and the services we provide areinvaluable to the people that we serve– otherwise, someone else will makethese decisions for us.

BACKGROUNDYou have requested an opinion

concerning the duty of a board oftownship trustees to provide fire pro-tection for the township and its resi-dents. You specifically ask:

1. Does a township have a manda-tory duty to provide fire protectionfor its residents?2. If so, to what extent, degree, and manner must a township so provide?

Your opinion request also mentionsR.C. 505.38(B), concerning the duty to appoint a township fire preventionofficer.

ANALYSISTownship Fire Protection

As a creature of statute, a board oftownship trustees "can exercise onlythose powers conferred by statute, orsuch others as are necessarily to beimplied from those granted, in order to enable them to perform the dutiesimposed upon them." Trustees of NewLondon Township v. Miner, 26 Ohio St.452, 456 (1875). The responsibilities ofa township with respect to the provi-sion of fire protection are set forth pri-marily in R.C. 505.37, which states in pertinent part:(A) The board of township trustees may

establish all necessary rules toguard against the occurrence offires and to protect the property

and lives of the citizens againstdamage and accidents, and may,with the approval of the specifica-tions by the prosecuting attorney,purchase or otherwise provide anyfire apparatus, mechanical resusci-tators, or other equipment ... thatseems advisable to the board....

(C) The board of township trustees ofany township may, by resolution,whenever it is expedient and neces-sary to guard against the occur-rence of fires or to protect the prop-erty and lives of the citizens againstdamages resulting from their occur-rence, create a fire district of anyportions of the township that itconsiders necessary. The boardmay purchase or otherwise provideany fire apparatus, appliances,materials, fire hydrants, and watersupply for fire-fighting purposes, ormay contract for the fire protectionfor the fire district as provided in[R.C. 9.60].... (Emphasis added.)

R.C. 9.60 provides additional authorityfor townships to provide and obtainfire protection either by contract orupon approval and authorization. Theextent of a township's duty to providefire protection was summarized in1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-042 at 2-201, as follows:

A township is not required to pro-vide fire or rescue services, see1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-040;1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-042,but may, if it chooses, provide fireand rescue services throughout thetownship, see R.C. 505.37(A), or, bythe creation of a fire district con-sisting of "any portions of the town-ship that it considers necessary,"provide fire and rescue services tothe portions of the township thatare within the district, see R.C.505.37(C). If a fire district is creat-ed, expenses of the district are

Porter “Chip” Welch

LEGAL COUNSELIS YOUR TOWNSHIP REQUIRED TO PROVIDE

FIRE PROTECTION?

borne by the district and servicesare provided to the territory withinthe district. Services of such a dis-trict may be extended beyond thedistrict pursuant to contract. Fireand rescue services may be provid-ed either directly by the townshipor the fire district or by contractwith a firefighting agency or firecompany. (Emphasis added; vari-ous citations omitted.)

The General Assembly has amendedR.C. 505.37 several times since Op.No. 88-042 was issued, but has leftthe fire protection responsibilitiesimposed upon townships essentiallyunchanged. In answer to your firstquestion, therefore, R.C. 9.60 and R.C.505.37 permit,but do not require, a township to pro-vide fire protection for the township.

Fire Prevention Officer in TownshipWithout Fire DepartmentAlthough a township does not have amandatory duty to provide fire protec-tion for the residents of the township,in any township that does not have a

fire department, the board of townshiptrustees "shall" appoint a fire preven-tion officer. R.C. 505.38(B). See gener-ally 1986 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 86-014(appointment of township fire preven-tion officer). The fire prevention officer"shall exercise all of the duties of a firechief exceptthose involving the maintenance andoperation of fire apparatus." Id. See,e.g., R.C. 3737.24 (duty to investigatecause, origin, and circumstances ofmajor fires); R.C. 3737.80 (responsibil-ity for primary coordination in certainemergency situations). The board oftownship trustees may also appointone or more deputy fire prevention offi-cers, "who shall exercise the dutiesassigned by the fire prevention officer."R.C. 505.38(B). Thus, the board oftrustees of a township that has no firedepartment must appoint a fire pre-vention officer, whether or not thetownship otherwise provides fire pro-tection for the township.

CONCLUSIONBased on the foregoing, it is my opin-ion, and you are hereby advised that:

1. Pursuant to R.C. 9.60 and R.C.505.37, a township may, but is notrequired to, provide fire protectionfor the residents of the township.2.R.C. 505.38(B) requires the boardof trustees of a township that doesnot have a fire department toappoint a fire prevention officer tocarry out the duties of a fire chiefexcept those duties pertaining tothe maintenance and operation offire apparatus.

This article is provided solely for infor-mational purposes. This article is not,nor should it be construed as, legaladvice. If you have specific issues,questions, and/or concerns, contactcompetent legal counsel.


WELCOME:

Gasper Twp. Fire DepartmentPreble County

To the association as new members!

Dues continue to come in for2011. We have mailed secondnotices to those of you thathaven’t paid for this year. As ofthis writing, there are still 55members that are still outstand-ing. Please try to get them in assoon as possible. And remem-ber, if you are a member, yourdues must be current to keepyour Legal Defense Trust Fundmembership active.

Since August of 2010, wehave added over 223 membersincluding 4 new departments tothe Legal Defense Trust Fundwhich brings our membershiptotal to over 11,850 members.The trust fund is currentlyfunded at over $333,000 andcontinues to grow significantlyeach monthly. Thanks to everyone who took the time to update their rosters.

We have only two countiesregistered to vote at the quarter-ly executive board meetings.Each county association is permitted to have a county representative attend the quarterly executive board meeting with voting privileges.This gives your county a chanceto vote on the decisions that will be made affecting the fireservice at the state level. Thereare also legislative, EMS boardand fire training updates

discussed at each meeting.Registration forms for countyrepresentatives are available onthe website and may be handcarried to the board meetings.

Representatives that were onfile for the previous two yearsmust be re-registered by theJuly board meeting (which willbe held at the conference).

Your officers continue towork hard to represent the fireservice in Ohio. We need yourinput to express your feelings on issues that could have a profound affect on the way wedo business in the future.Without your input, we have touse our best judgment on whatwill do the most good for thebiggest number of members.

There are several avenuesavailable for you to express youropinions. The president andsecretary/treasurer have tollfree numbers for you to makecontact with us. Via the website,all officers have email so that wemay be reached electronically.Please help us help you.

By now you should havereceived information about ournew life insurance program. Wewill be contacting you to do apresentation at your depart-ment. This is not intended to bea high-pressure, arm-twistingsales pitch. Nor is it designed to replace any departmentalinsurance you may have inplace already. The company thatwe have partnered with, ArmedForces Benefits Association is avery reputable company and hasbeen in the military life insur-ance business since 1947.

The Ohio FirefightersAssociation is the first state

organization in the country tooffer this type of life insuranceto its members. Together withArmed Forces Benefits, we aretrying to create a market forfirst responders.

We ask you to be receptive totheir representative when hecalls on you for an appointmentto speak with your departmentmembers. Remember, yourmembers will receive a one year,$1000 non-renewable policy justfor listening to the presentation.

The Clinton County conference committee continuesto work hard to provide a quality conference for this year.The conference is set to be held August 4 – 7 inWilmington. More informationand registration forms are available in this publication and on our website,www.ohiofirefighters.org.

Finally, please remember ormilitary people who are servingaround the world to protect ourfreedoms. Remember those whohave become disabled and thosewho have given their lives aswell as their families. Their sacrifices cannot be ignored.

I hope to see you at the boardmeeting in April.


Rodger Sansom

SECRETARY / TREASURER


2011 Ohio State Firefighters’ Association

74th Annual Firefighters’ Conference

Robert’s Center

Wilmington, Ohio

Advanced registration of:_____________________________________________________ (Name of Department)

Address:___________________________ City:_________________ Zip:_________Advanced Registration Form

Please type or print legibly. Please list department rank and /or OSFA/OSFAA office held (past or present) to insure proper identification. Full registration fee includes all events planned except where noted.

NAME (Last, First) (Include Rank/Office)

Meal Choice Beef/ Chicken/ Vegetarian

Delegate, Alternate, Guest, Member

OSFA/OSFAA Office Past or Present

Definitions: Member - is a member of a department or auxiliary belonging to the OSFA/OSFAA Guest - is a non-member or spouse of a member described above

Conference Registration Fee: $85.00 per person before July 18, 2011 (postmarked) $100.00 per person after July 18, 2011

Mail Registration and Check to: 2011 Conference 3747 Bass Road Williamsburg, OH 45176

Make Checks payable to: Ohio State Firefighters Association

1. The nominee must be a current member of the OhioState Firefighters’ Association.

2. The nominee must be an active member of his/her FireDepartment. (Unless posthumous).

3. The nominee must have performed a service above andbeyond the call of duty.

RULES1. The nominee’s name must be presented by the Chief, an

Officer, or if a County Association,by the President.2. The application form must be completed and mailed to

the Awards Chairman no later thanJune 1st for inclusionin that year’s presentation.

3. Consideration shall be from May 1st to the following April30th of each year.

4. Posthumous Awards shall be presented to the next of kin.

5. One award shall be given each year, if applications meetqualifications.

6. Each County Association is encouraged to conduct anawards program and then nominate their winner for theOSFA Firefighter of the Year Award.

7. The decision of the OSFA Awards Committee shall be final.


OSFA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD QUALIFICATIONS

OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.“Firefighter of the Year Award”

Nomination Form

Firefighter’s Name, Rank, and Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date of Incident:___________________________________________________________________________________________Details of Incident in Full:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(If more space is needed, attach further details to this blank. Send pictures and news clippings of the incident.)

IF THIS IS A POSTHUMOUS AWARD, SEND THE NAME OF PERSON OF WHO WILL ACCEPT

___________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE PERSONALLY EXAMINED THE ABOVE INCIDENT AND NOMINATE THE ABOVEFIREFIGHTER FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION“FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR” PROGRAM.

SIGNED ________________________________________________ DATE ________________Rank, Fire Department or County Association

NOTE: THIS APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED NO LATER THAN JUNE 1ST FOR CONSIDERATIONPlease return this completed form to: Tim Adams

35810 Neff RoadGrafton, Ohio 44044


OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.Outstanding Fire Service Award Nomination Form

Qualifications Required: Minimum of 25 years of Service Fire Department must be a current OSFA Member

Date:______________________

I wish to nominate:_________________________________________________________________________________

of the_____________________________________________________________________________ Fire Department

Dept. address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Nominee is Living: __________ Active: __________ Retired: __________ Deceased: __________

Fire Service Occupation or Rank: ______________________________________ Years of Service: ____________

Please list and explain the major contributions the nominee ha made to the fire department.

Use second sheet if needed.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Member of Organization making nomination:________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _____________________________ Signed: ____________________________________________________

Date Award to be presented:_____________________

Please return completed form to: Timothy D. Adams35810 Neff Road • Grafton, Ohio 44044

If any questions please call: 330-483-4923


Ohio State Firefighter’s Association Valor AwardThis award will be given for a member that dies in the line of duty. The rules are as follow.

• Firefighter or EMT must be a member of a Fire Department that is a member of the OSFA.• The persons death must occur during or as a result of an emergency incident.• Emergency is defined as a response for fire, rescue, emergency medical activity, or the presumption of an emergency.• In the event of a heart attack it must occur within twenty-four hours of the emergency and occur as a result of the

emergency.• Preferably the death should be reported within twenty-four hours.• Decision of the Awards Committee is final.• No Valor Awards will be given for incidents prior to July 9, 1999.

In the event of a death please contact any OSFA officer or Committee Chairman Tim Adams at 330-483-4923, Fax 330-483-3729 with details of the incident.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, and Zip: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone #: (______) ______-______

Department: _____________________________________________Years of service: _________________

Position / Rank: __________________Length of time in present position / rank: ________________

Memberships in affiliated organizations: ___________________________________________________

Offices held in those organizations: ________________________________________________________

Major contributions or benchmarks that applicant has made in the emergency service provider field:

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s signature: _____________________________________________________________________

Chief’s approval (signature / comments):___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________Chief’s phone #: (______)-______-______

Ohio State Firefighters Association 2011Conference Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available for first time attendees to the OSFA Annual Conference. To be eligiblefor this scholarship, the applicant must be currently active in the Fire and/or EMS service.

The applicant’s eligibility will be based upon their active participation in the field of providing emergency services to the citizens of the State of Ohio.

Please complete the following questionnaire:.

Applicant should enclose a resume.

Submit to: OSFA Committee • 3747 Bass Road • Williamsburg, OH 45176Sponsored by VFIS of Ohio

Deadline for application is May 31, 2011 • Scholarship Recipients will be notified by June 15, 2011


“Charles J. Getz” O.S.F.A. Firefighters’ Scholarship Award

“Charles J. Getz” Firefighter ScholarshipApplication Form - Please type or print!

NAME _________________________________________________AGE ________ S.S. # _____________________

HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________________HOME PHONE ________________

_______________________________________________________________ SINGLE _______ MARRIED _______

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS________OWN/RENT HOME__________LIVE WITH PARENTS___________

OCCUPATION ______________________________________________________ ANNUAL INCOME _________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ________________________________________YEAR GRADUATED ___________

NAME OF FIRE DEPT. ________________________________________________ RANK ___________________

OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE TO YOUR FROM DEPARTMENT, CITY, TOWNSHIP, ETC.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF FIRE DEPT.: PAID _____ VOL ____ CITY ____ VILLAGE ____ TOWNSHIP ____ PRIVATE _____

DATE YOU ENTERED FIRE SERVICE ______________ TOTAL YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE ____________

LIST OTHER FIRE SERVICE AFFILIATIONS:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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LIST ANY OTHER FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE DEGREES OR ACCREDITATION:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION

INSTITUTION NAME AND DEPT.: ________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ PHONE # _____________________

COURSE TITLE FROM CATALOG ________________________________ COURSE # ____________________

COURSE BEGINS __________________ ENDS __________________ FULL TUITION COST ______________

TYPE OF DEGREE OR ACCREDITATION ________________________________________________________A PHOTO COPY OF COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM THE COURSE CATALOGMUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION!* Recipient of scholarship may be subject to receive a 1099.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:• The applicant must be a member of a Fire Department

belonging to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association.• The applicant must be recommended by the fire chief.• The applicant must be a high school graduate.• The applicant must be 18 years old. (minimum age)• The applicant must show interest in the fire service.• The applicant must write a resume of their Fire Service back-

ground and future goals.• The applicant must submit a completed “Official Application

for Scholarship”AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT:- $2,000.00 may be applied toward tuition and other coursecharges including books and lab fees.

- Yearly increments are limited to $1,000.00 for two years.(Course must be completed within 3 years from the date of theaward.)- Cost of courses will be paid to the individual upon presenta-tion of passing grades and tuition bills.SELECTION COMMITTEE:- Candidates shall be selected from those applicants that meetall general requirements, and including, goodcharacter, dedication to the fire service, and financial need.COLLEGES:- The candidate must attend an accredited college presentingan “Associate Degree in Fire Technology”.

Scholarship Committee: Tim Adams, Chairman - 330-483-4923

“Charles J. Getz” Firefighter Scholarship

TO: SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE:In applying for consideration, I am aware that any grant will be applied against my tuition, books,and other course costs. In the event my course does not cost the full amount of the grant, I am onlyeligible for the amount of the tuition and I have no claim against the Ohio State Firefighters’Association, the donor, or the college for the remainder. I agree that no scholarship money will beused for travel expenses, meals, child care or any other expenses not connected with the tuition anda maximum of only $1,000.00 of the awarded scholarship may be used for each school year. I agreethat no scholarship monies may be used for any schooling prior to the awarding of this scholarshipor for any EMS/Paramedic training. I am aware that I have up to three years to make use of theawarded scholarship. Any unused money after the three year period will revert back to theFirefighters Scholarship Fund. I declare that all statements herein are complete and correct to thebest of my knowledge, and that if any scholarship monies not used for the purpose of which it wasintended, it will be returned to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association. Any deviation or non submis-sion from the required application information may be subject to applications removal from consid-eration for scholarship.

Applicants Signature _______________________________________________________ Dated ________________

IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE FIRE CHIEF SIGN THIS APPLICATION BELOW!ENDORSEMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, REGARDING SAID COURSERECOMMENDED FOR COURSE __________ NOT RECOMMENDED __________DETAILED REASONS

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SIGNATURE OF FIRE CHIEF _________________________________________ DATED _____________________

SPECIAL NOTES, CONDITIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SCHOLARSHIP NOTE: If application is approved, the following documents must be submitted to the scholarship committeefor reimbursement.1. Evidence of Satisfactory completion of course.2. Copy of paid tuition bill (from College)3. A copy of bill for books and/or other course charges4. A summary report regarding course substance, quality of instruction and copy of grades.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out this form, complete with required signatures. Include a resume of your fire service background, career and education. Include the reasons for wanting the course mentioned and this scholarship. Attach all sheets to this form and forward to the SelectionCommittee of Scholarships.Chairman Tim Adams, 35810 Neff Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044, Home phone 330-483-4923PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships will only be awarded for college courses providing Academic CollegeCredits. Certificate or “short” courses are not eligible for consideration.

ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 30TH, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS YEARS SELECTION.ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:

Recommended ____________ Amount Awarded ____________ Not Recommended ____________

REASONS:

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CHAIRMAN’S SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATED ___________________



Paramedic Scholarship

Paramedic ScholarshipApplication Form - Please type or print!

NAME _________________________________________________ AGE _______ S.S. # _____________________

HOME ADDRESS ______________________________________________ HOME PHONE _________________

_____________________________________________________________________ SINGLE ____ MARRIED ____

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS_________OWN/RENT HOME__________LIVE WITH PARENTS__________

OCCUPATION _________________________________________________ ANNUAL INCOME ______________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL ______________________________________ YEAR GRADUATED _____________

NAME OF FIRE DEPT. __________________________________________________ RANK _________________

DESCRIBE OTHER FUNDING SOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU (DEPARTMENT, CITY,

TOWNSHIP ETC.)

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TYPE OF FIRE DEPT.: PAID ____ VOL ____ CITY ____ VILLAGE ____ TOWNSHIP ____ PRIVATE ____

DATE YOU ENTERED FIRE SERVICE _______________ TOTAL YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE ___________

LIST OTHER FIRE SERVICE AFFILIATIONS:

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LIST ANY OTHER FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE DEGREES OR ACCREDITATION:

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INSTITUTION AND COURSE INFORMATION

INSTITUTION NAME

________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ PHONE # _____________________

COURSE TITLE ________________________________________________ COURSE # _____________________

COURSE BEGINS _______________ ENDS _______________ FULL TUITION COST ____________________

* Recipient of scholarship may be subject to receive a 1099.Continued on next page

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:• The applicant must be a member of a Fire Department

belonging to the Ohio State Firefighters’ Association.• The applicant must be recommended by the fire chief.• The applicant must be a high school graduate.• The applicant must be 18 years of age.• The applicant must show interest in the EMS field.• The applicant must write a resume of their Fire and/or EMS

background and future goals.• The applicant must submit a completed “Official Application

for Scholarship” and supporting documents.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT:- $2,000.00 may be applied toward tuition and other coursecharges including books and lab fees.- Course must be completed within 3 years from the date of theaward.- Cost of courses will be paid to the individual upon successfulcompletion of the course.SELECTION COMMITTEE:- Candidates shall be selected from those applicants that meetall general requirements, and including, good character, dedication to the Fire or EMS Service, and financial need.

Scholarship CommitteeTim Adams, Chairman

Paramedic Scholarship

TO: SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE:In applying for consideration, I am aware that any grant will be applied against my tuition, books,and other course costs. In the event my course does not cost the full amount of the grant, I am onlyeligible for the amount of the tuition and I have no claim against the Ohio State Firefighters’Association for the remainder. I agree that no scholarship money will be used for travel expenses,meals, child care or any other expenses not connected with the paramedic tuition. I agree that noscholarship monies may be used for any schooling prior to the awarding of this scholarship. I amaware that I have up to two years to make use of the awarded scholarship. Any unused money afterthe three year period will revert back to the Paramedic Scholarship Fund. I declare that all state-ments herein are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that if any scholarshipmonies not used for the purpose of which it was intended, it will be returned to the Ohio StateFirefighters’ Association. Any deviation or non submission from the required application informationmay be subject to applications removal for consideration for scholarship.

Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________________________ Dated __________________

IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE FIRE CHIEF SIGN THIS APPLICATION BELOW!ENDORSEMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, REGARDING SAID COURSE

RECOMMENDED FOR COURSE __________ NOT RECOMMENDED __________

DETAILED REASONS:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF FIRE CHIEF ___________________________________________ DATED ___________________

SPECIAL NOTES, CONDITION, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SCHOLARSHIPNOTE: If application is approved, the following documents must be submitted to the scholarshipcommittee for reimbursement.1. Evidence of Satisfactory completion of course.2. Copy of paid tuition bill.3. A copy of bill for books and/or other course charges4. A summary report regarding course substance, quality of instruction and copy of grades.

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out this form, complete with required signatures. Write a resume of your fireand EMS service background, career and your education. Include the reasons for wanting the coursementioned and this scholarship. Attach all sheets to this form and forward to the SelectionCommittee of Scholarships.Chairman Tim Adams, 35810 Neff Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044, Home phone 330-483-4923

ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 30TH, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS YEARS SELECTION.ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS:

Recommended ____________ Amount Awarded ____________ Not Recommended ____________

REASONS:

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CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATED ___________________



Friday, August 5, 20117 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Registration Open

9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Opening Ceremonies

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Memorial Service

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Keynote Speaker

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Lunch

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.“Hanky Panky” presented by the Clinton County Historical Society

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Hanky Craft

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Bingo

7 p.m. – 10 p.m.Exhibits Open

8 p.m. - MNGet Acquainted Party

Music By: DJ Jerry Welch (Pop, Beer, Snacksfurnished, & Cash Bar)

Saturday, August 6, 20118 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Registration Open

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Exhibits Open

9 a.m. - NOONBusiness Meeting

NOON - 1 p.m.Lunch

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.No Sew Blanket Craft

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.Bingo

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Banquet/Awards, Cash BarDinner Served at 6:30 p.m.

9 p.m. - MNDancing/DJ Jerry

Sunday, August 7, 20118:00 a.m.

Church Service

9 a.m. - noonBusiness Meeting

74th Annual OSFAA Conference Schedule

Ohio State Firefighters’ Association 2011 Annual ConferenceWilmington, Ohio

74th Annual ConferenceThe conference will be held in Clinton County on August 4th-7th, 2011 at the Holiday Inn & Roberts

Centre. The hotel is located in Wilmington, Ohio at 68 and I-71. With in a short distance from the hotel is The Beach waterpark, Kings Island Amusement park, tons of shopping at the outlet malls.

2011 Conference Educational SessionsThis year’s session has been divided into four sections. They are Firefighter, EMS, Fire Inspector, and Officer Development. Below is a list of the classes that we are

tenatively looking at with updated information to come...

Education only registrations will be available. CEU’s will be available for all the classes.

EMS Cont. Ed by OSU HospitalFire Inspector Cont. Ed

Everyone goes Home

Line Officer DevelopmentL.O.D.D Review (Colerain Twp. Hamilton County Ohio)

Water Movement


SERC MINUTESTo: State Emergency ResponseCommission (SERC)

From: Jeff Beattie, OEPA-RTK throughCindy DeWulf, DAPC & SERC Co-Chair

Subject: December 8th, 2010 SERCMeeting Minutes

Date: February 1st, 2010*****************************************The December 8th, 2010 StateEmergency Response Commission (SERC)meeting was called to order at the OhioEmergency Management Agency by MelHouse, SERC Co-Chair (Ohio EPA).

15 Voting Members were present:Cindy DeWulf, Ohio EPA, SERC Co-ChairMel House, Ohio EMA, SERC Co-Chair(Alternate)Randy Van Dyne, EnvironmentalRepresentativeTim Kern, AG OfficeBrian Gallagher, EMA/LEPCRepresentativeRick Hoffman, Professional Firefighters’Association RepresentativeWillie Brantingham, VolunteerFirefighters’ AssociationDan Fisher, Public Utilities Commissionof OhioGary Obermiller, Ohio Department ofNatural ResourcesRaenell Nagel, EnvironmentalRepresentativeNancy Osborn, Ottawa County HealthCommissioner, County InterestJack Pounds, Ohio Chemistry TechnologySteve Wagner, Ohio Department of HealthJeff Dickey, State Highway PatrolRichard Hughes, Industry

4 Voting Members were absent:Clyde McKenzie, Ohio Fire Chiefs’Association Frank Conway, State Fire Marshal’sOfficeAl Phillips, Ohio Department ofTransportationWilliam Bishilany, Elected OfficialRepresentative

Waive the 24 Hour Rule:Randy Van Dyne made the motion,

seconded by Steve Wagner, that the 24-hour rule be waived.

Record of Vote: 13 -For0- Against0- Abstain

Approval of October 13th, 2010 SERCMeeting Minutes:

Mel House asked for a motion toaccept the October 8th, 2010 SERCmeeting minutes. A motion was made byWillie Brantingham. Motion to accept wasseconded by Nancy Osborn.

Record of Vote: 13 -For0 -Against0 -Abstain

SERC Committee Reports:Executive:

Cindy DeWulf stated that theExecutive Committee met prior to today’smeeting.

Cindy introduced Richard Hughes(Millenium) as the SERC’s new industryrepresentative. Clyde McKenzie has beenadded as the Fire Chief’s representative,but was unable to attend today’s meet-ing. Gary Obermiller is the new ODNRrepresentative. Cindy reminded that afew SERC appointments are set to expirein January 2011 and encourages thoseseeking reappointment to complete a newapplication on the Governor’s web site.Cindy mentioned that state agency repre-sentatives have to have a letter from yournew agency Director designating you tobe his/her alternate on the SERC.

Cindy mentioned that the ethicsrequirements call for training every 2years and the financial disclosure formsare due April 15th. SERC membersshould be mailed the financial disclosureforms from the Governor’s Office ofBoard and Commissions.

Jack Pounds recommended havingthe Ethics Commission come to SERCand provide the abbreviated version ofthe training. Cindy noted that she hadcontacted the Ethics Commission toschedule this training and was informedthat that the Commission no longer pro-vides small group training due to thelarge number of people that fall underthe Ethics Training Executive Order.Raenell indicated that the EthicsCommission may have changed theirposition on this, so Cindy will follow upwith the Ethics Commission. Ethicstraining is required by Governor’sStrickland’s Executive Order, and a ques-tion was raised as to whether the train-ing was still required by GovernorKasich. Cindy will look into this.

Cindy continued that the publicrecords request for the Ohio chemical

inventory statewide database has beenfinalized and coordinated between TimKern, the Department of HomelandSecurity, and Ohio EPA.

Mel House stated that the SERC andhis office received a letter from the AllenCounty LEPC regarding the pendingchanges to the SERC exercise rules. Mr.House called Russ Decker (Allen CountyEMA Director) and they talked throughthe issue. Allen County thought thatSERC was a lot farther ahead with thisissue that where we stand as of today.Mel stated that we are in at least a six (6)month holding pattern due to the newadministration changes with having anew Governor taking office in January2011.

Cindy then discussed that theCommittee reviewed a proposal from theSERC’s Administration & FundingCommittee regarding what to do with“non-performing LEPCs” who fail to per-form key activities. The current fundingformula provides small reductions ingrant funding for LEPCs that do not com-plete key requirements. Even with thesereductions, two LEPCs continue to fail tosubmit an acceptable plan. TrumbullCounty is going into a third consecutiveyear of having their LEPC Plan in a non-concurrence status with the SERC andPutnam County is entering their secondconsecutive year of having their LEPCPlan in non-concurrence.

The Administration and FundingCommittee is proposing to add additionalsubstantial reductions to the LEPC grantto prompt the LEPCs to prepare accept-able plans. The failure to have an accept-able plan can impact neighboring coun-ties during a spill. The proposal is that ifa LEPC has two consecutive years inhaving their LEPC Plan in non-concur-rence by the SERC then that LEPC willforfeit 50% of their total grant award. Foran LEPC to be in 3 or more consecutiveyears of LEPC Plan non-concurrence bythe SERC, the LEPC forfeits the entireSERC grant award. Mel House noted thata LEPC still has 60 days from a non-con-currence vote from the SERC to correcttheir plan and receive a concurrence. Theproposal also calls for the SERC throughOhio EMA to notify the LEPC and theCounty Commissioners as to the currentstatus of their LEPC in this area. NancyOsborn made a motion to approve theabove discussed proposal as presentedby Cindy DeWulf and Mel House. Randy


Van Dyne seconded said motion. MelHouse. Tim Kern noted that he wouldreview the statute to determine if lawsupports the proposal. Brian Gallaghernoted that the LEPCs support thischange to address non-performingLEPCs. No further questions. Mel askedfor a vote on the motion.

Record of Vote: 15 -For0 -Against0 -Abstain

Administrative & Funding: Cindy DeWulf mentioned that the

Administration and Funding Committeemet prior to the meeting. Committeemembers met with Mel House and dis-cussed the issue as note above. Thecommittee also discussed an equipmentpurchase request from Summit CountyLEPC. The request was approved, as theLEPC certified that training has beencompleted per their LEPC Plan and theLEPC plan and exercise are on concur-rence status.

Operations & Issues:Brian Gallagher stated that the com-

mittee had a conference call to discussthe rail road issues that we discussed atlast SERC meeting. Our goal is to assistLEPCs with finding the proper meansand contacts to get raildistribution/hauling hazmat data forplanning purposes. Committee hassolicited the assistance of Troy Anderson(Auglaize County LEPC) and SheldonLustik from Cuyahoga County. Brainasked if Dan Fisher can give him a con-tact name from PUCO who can help outwith this project. The end product willcenter on 2 areas: (1) the emergencyresponse side; and (2) where LEPCs cango to get rail commodity flow data andhow to properly ask for such information.

Training and Education: Willie Brantingham stated that the

committee met this morning prior to themeeting. The main topic was a concernabout the “new direction” of the HMEPtraining portion of that grant and the lownumbers of training being handled underthat grant. The committee suggested hav-ing HMEP federal experts come to theLEPC Conference to discuss the changesto HMEP grant program.

Agency Reports:EMAMel House stated that there are 7 LEPCExercises up for SFY 2011 ExerciseConcurrence. Rick Hoffman made amotion to approve Resolutions 2010-152

through -158 as documented. Jeff Dickeyseconded the motion. No discussion.

Record of Vote: 15/14- For0- Against0/1- Abstain

Brian Gallagher abstained onDelaware County.

Mel House stated that there is 1LEPC Exercises up for SFY 2010 ExerciseConcurrence (Trumbull County-60 daycorrective action). Willie Brantinghammade a motion to approve Resolution2010-159 as documented. Jack Poundsseconded the motion. No discussion.

Record of Vote: 15- For0- Against0- Abstain

Mel House stated that there are 50LEPC Plans up for SFY 2011 PlanConcurrence. Rick Hoffman made amotion to approve Resolutions 2010-160through -209 as documented. Randy VanDyne seconded the motion. No discus-sion.

Record of Vote: 15/14- For0- Against0/1- Abstain

Nancy Osborn abstained on OttawaCounty and Brian Gallagher abstainedon Delaware.

Mel House stated that there is 1LEPC Plan (Putnam County) up for SFY2011 Plan Non-Concurrence. SteveWagner made a motion to approveResolutions 2010-210 as documented.Brian Gallagher seconded the motion. Nodiscussion.


EPACindy DeWulf introduced LEPC 2009-

11 LEPC Membership Appointment,Resolutions 2010-211 through -214,appointing LEPC memberships to 4 plan-ning districts (Athens, Guernsey,Lawrence, and Ross) as documented.Steve Wagner made a motion to approve.Dan Fisher seconded the motion.


LEPC meeting minutes were providedfor Clermont, Cuyahoga, Defiance,Mercer, Trumbull, and Wayne counties.

ODNR - No Report.

PUCOThe Hazardous Materials

Transportation Act (HMTA) of 2005 indi-cates that the hazardous materials trans-port regulations do not apply to pipelinescovered by the US DOT pipeline regula-tions. HMTA 2005, Section 5126,Paragraph (b) (1) states that Title 49,Chapter 51 (Transport of HazardousMaterials) does not apply to “a pipelinesubject Chapter 601 of this title”.Chapter 601 of Title 49 CFR deals withthe pipeline safety. HYPERLINK \l BM_1_

HealthNo Report

SHP - No Report

SFMWillie Brantingham spoke on behalf

of Frank Conway. SFM and others have aconcern that the number of peopletrained using HMEP funds has declinedgreatly from last year. Ohio went from1,573 being trained to 705. LEPCs arenot using the HMEP funding andKathleen Nelson stated that availablefunds are returned to the feds. Mel men-tioned that LEPCs struggle with the 20%match and this past year Ohio returnedmore available funds than any previousyear. Mel stated that Ohio EMA does notagree with the new guidance on whattraining is eligible or not eligible forHMEP funding. Brian Gallagher statedthat more stringent recordkeeping nowbeing required also plays a factor in theuse of this funding. Mel mentioned thatthe number trained appeared to decreasewhen SFM no longer let an LEPC set upan account with the Academy.

ODOT - No report.

AGOTim Kern stated that he wants to dis-

cuss with his legal chief the legal aspectsof the changes to the funding distribu-tion previously discussed.

OtherRaenell Nagel stated that the Ohio

Environmental Council has grants avail-able to support training on environmen-tal issues, mostly 4 hour training. Theaudience varies and the training is nottechnical in nature. There are hazmatrelated training as well.

Motion to adjourn.

GRAFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENTEstablished in 1951

22 members: all of which are volunteer

#fires per year: 48 #EMS per year: 150 The dept is a combined FD & EMS dept

Officers Names and Rank:Robert Richards, Fire ChiefTimothy Adams, Assistant Fire ChiefDan Hlas, Assistant Fire ChiefMike Hornby, CaptainMike Palmer, LieutenantTom Smolilo, LieutenantChris Sukel, LieutenantFred Czerwony, Captain & EMS CoordinatorBecky Mole, Assistant EMS Coordinator

Pumpers:3 Ladders: 0 Rescue: 0 Squads:21Grass fire truck, 1 crew car, 1 boat, (1) 55,000gallon tanker

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FEATURE DEPARTMENT

Top to bottom Left to right. Row one: Rich Robertson, Jeff Cooper.

Row two: Chris Sukel, Andy Weigel, James Weigel. Row three:

Dennis Uehlein, Dan Hlas, Ed Greenwald, Mike Palmer. Row four:

Becky Mole, Patty Weigel, Penny Palmer

Training night on hydrant, pump, and vehicle operationsUse of our new extrication equipment. In the photo Right to Left:

Mike Palmer, Brian Romes, Rich Robertson

Our 2008 Sutphen Pumper and 1982 Seagrave Pumper

GRAFTON TOWNSHIP

________________ Fire DepartmentStandard Operating Procedures

1. Each fire station will have a bulletin board to display general orders, special orders, and memos.The purpose of the bulletin board shall be to facilitate communications and promulgate policy. Noitem shall be posted without the approval of the Fire Chief or his designee.

2. A bulletin board shall also be provided for posting items of general correspondence. No item shallbe posted without the approval of the Station Captain.

3. A manual containing the department's official rules and regulations and standard operating procedures shall be in each station. In addition, the same will be located on the “G” drive on thecomputer.

4. The Station Captains shall be responsible for maintaining the bulletin boards and manualdescribed above.

5. Definitions:

A. General correspondence: Letters of appreciation, meeting notices, and other items of aninformational nature to be posted for review. Letters of appreciation and commendationshall be discarded after 30 days. Before discarding any letters of appreciation or commen-dation, check to see if copies have been distributed as necessary. Other items shall be dis-carded as appropriate.

B. General orders: Written directives used to amend or clarify a policy or procedure and forinformation of a permanent nature. General orders shall be posted for review and added tothe Department Operations manual. The officer-in-charge shall read new general ordersaloud to all members at roll call. Members shall also be required to initial new generalorders to indicate that they have read the order.

C. Memo: Generally of an informational nature. Memos may address administrative policiesand alter or clarify routine practices but may not alter or amend an item addressed in therules and regulations and SOP manual. Memos shall be posted for review, if appropriate,and shall be maintained in a permanent file.

D. Special order: A written, unnumbered directive that addresses a specific instance where apolicy or procedure will be changed, altered, or amended for a specific period of time.Special orders will be posted during the specified time period and shall be discarded afterthey expire.

E. Standard operating procedure: A written, numbered organizational directive that establish-es a standard course of action.


SOP# Section Title100.01 Rules and Regulations AdministrationAuthored by: O.S.F.A

Reviewed by:

Authorized by:

Effective Date: Implementation date: Revision date:


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2011 Ohio State Firefighter’s Association74th Annual Firefighter’s Conference

Roberts Center Wilmington, Ohio

Indoor Exhibit Registration Friday, August 5th (7 pm to 11 pm)

Saturday, August 6th (10 am to 4 pm)

Space InformationArea –10’ by 10’, this includes 8’ skirted table and two chairs

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CRIMINAL OFFENSESFirefighter arrests make

headlines whether on or offduty. The public expects exem-plary behavior from the emer-gency service community, andthe press is quick to point outany negative behavior. The over-whelming majority of articles onfirst responder arrests appearto be non-duty-related. Muchlike pre-planning for emergencyresponses, your departmentshould have a protocol in placeand designated individuals torespond to inquiries from thepress regarding alleged firefight-er transgressions. Rememberthat, in many cases, no com-ment might be the most appropriate response.

ARRESTS ON DUTYThere have been an increas-

ing number of articles aboutemergency service personnelbeing arrested while performingtheir duties. Many of theseincidents seem to involve twotypical scenarios.

The first type involves con-flicts between police and emer-gency service personnel at thescene of an accident where thefire department’s priority is toprotect personnel at an acci-dent scene while the police pri-ority is clearing the road. Ateam approach embraced by allpublic safety departments can

help minimize these types ofincidents. The VFIS trainingvideo Highway Safety providessome good points on how tomanage these incidents.

The second type of incidentis attributable to vehicle opera-tion. These include recklessdriving, speeding, and drinkingand driving. Some of the recentstories report that:• A firefighter was charged with

DUI after he crashed a firetruck into a utility pole. Thefirefighter faces criminalcharges and disciplinaryaction as a result of the accident.

• A fire chief was arrested forDUI while driving a fire truck.The chief was reportedly rac-ing through a residential areaaround midnight with thesiren on and the lights flash-ing. The chief’s blood alcoholcontent was found to be twicethe legal limit for driving.

Other examples are not as cutand dried. For example:• A young woman was charged

in the deaths of five fellowfirefighters after she lost control of the van she wasdriving to a wildfire.

• A volunteer in a civilian vehicle was stopped for reckless driving and avoidingtraffic signals.

• A tanker, speeding and run-

ning red lights and sirens to abarn fire 30 miles away, wasstopped by a police officer.

In the above examples,questions should be raisedregarding the training of thesedrivers. Did the volunteer inthe civilian vehicle know he hadno special rights under themotor vehicle law? Was therean SOP or SOG in place fortankers traveling long distancesto a fire? The impact and con-sequences of a criminal arrestwhile performing the duties of an emergency responder aresignificant. The negative pressreceived by the fire departmentor rescue squad is difficult toovercome. The individual andthe department both suffer.Furthermore, there is no insurance coverage for criminalacts. In most cases, it is against public policy to providecoverage for criminal acts. This means if an individual iscited for a criminal offense,even while on duty, that personis on their own. Legal bills canaccumulate quickly and the

FEATURE ARTICLE

UNDERSTANDING CIVIL IMMUNITY

How VFIS Responds to Civil or Criminal Charges

The public expectsexemplary behaviorfrom the emergencyservice community...


time commitment for defense can create significant stress.

The Insurance Insider recommends that youminimize the possibility of a member beingcharged with an on-duty criminal offense byimplementing a sound training program that hasbeen reviewed by legal counsel. In addition to theVFIS EVOC course, the Privately Owned VehicleOperations program and other vehicle safety courses can help minimize the risk of an arrest.

Photocopying or transferring of this document is a violation of federal copyright law and is prohibited without express written consent of VFIS.


Firefighters have been pio-neers in the field of InjuryPrevention (and may have noteven realized it). When lookingat trends in fire losses (Trendsand Patterns of U.S. Fire Lossesby the NFPA;http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/OS.firelosstrends.pdf),your work in this area is quiteevident. The figures are stagger-ing and I encourage you to takea look at this report. I wouldlike to highlight for you just a few of the statistics from this report.

The most impressive statis-tic is; 2006 realized the lowestnumber of fire deaths sincedata collection began in 1977.Since 1977, reported fires fellby 50%. Considering the U.S.population has grown by 36%during that same time period,this is a significant decrease.Stating the obvious; decreasedfires means not only savingcivilian lives but also firefighterlives as well. During 2006, 89of our brothers and sisters diedwhile on duty or of injuriesincurred while on duty. Yourwork in preventing fires (andinjuries) not only serves thepublic but ultimately, our colleagues as well.

Educational programs suchas: Stop, Drop and Roll; Homefire escape plans; Changing the batteries in your smokedetectors (with the timechanges), and all of the visitsyou do to schools and otherpublic places – especially

during fire prevention week areworking! Your trailblazing workis showing us that the publicwill change their behaviors andare ready for other mechanismof trauma prevention strategies.

The goal of InjuryPrevention, as outlined by theCenter for Disease Control(CDC), is, “We want a societywhere people can live to theirfull potential”. Seems simpleenough. But if you think of allthe lives that have been cut,needlessly, short (123,706 inthe United States for 2007); theissue is screaming for someoneto do something. There is a newfocus on trauma in recentyears. Trauma is no longerbeing viewed as “randomevents” or something “unpre-dictable”. Trauma is now beingviewed as it’s own diseaseentity, much like stoke, dia-betes and cancer, to name afew. Just like these examples,trauma has it’s own preventionstrategies that the public needseducated on. That is where youcome in.

Why you? Who else is in abetter position to be the face of injury prevention andeducation? You’ve alreadydemonstrated your effectivenesswith fire prevention. You arewho the public calls when theyare in trouble and need res-cued. You have “seen every-thing” and “done everything”.The public views you as anexpert and an authority oninjury. It only makes sense

(if you work backwards) thatyou would be that same experton prevention!

Although trauma care hasmade great strides in the management of injuries, we arestill realizing that one-third toone-half of all trauma deathsstill occur in the field. We needto do better than this – henceour interventions need to bequicker, they need to be beforethe incident even happens….prevention! If you consider theburden of trauma; not only tothe patient and family but tosociety as a whole, you will seethat it is in everyone’s bestinterest to prevent as manyinjuries as we can. According tothe Medical Expenditure PanelSurvey (MEPS); in 2000,injuries and their managementcontributed to 10% of the U.S.medical expenditures. WhenMEPS is applied to the annualNational Health Accounts data,injury related medical expendi-tures were estimated tocost Americans $117 billioneach year! Also consider thatnot every trauma patient hasmedical insurance to cover theirhospital expenses. Anothersocietal burden of trauma isthat we lose gross productivity.Often the trauma patientand their caregivers are not atwork for extended periods oftime. Factor in ICU stays, medications, Durable MedicalEquipment, rehabilitation, disability and any litigationcosts and the burden to the

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Injury Prevention: More than Accidental Care

patient, family and societygrows exponentially!

No one is immune to injuryand violence. Epidemiology forinjury has shown us that thereare unique risks and injury patterns at every life stage. Thisalso tells us that preventioneducation is an on-going andnever ending process. Thepublic only listens to informa-tion that is pertinent to them atthe time, similar to a studentasking “what is going to be onthe test”? We have to make surethat we offer a variety of safetyprograms and that they are fre-quently repeated. Injury preven-tion covers many mechanismsof trauma. It can be hard todecide what type of programwill have the most impact andbe the best use of yourresources. Both nationally andfor our state, the top three fatalmechanisms are the same (inrank order): 1) Motor Vehicle Traffic 2) Unintentional Poisonings/

Over Doses3) Falls Developing a program for anyone of these three mechanismswould be well worth your while.If you do not have the resources

to develop your own program,many trauma centers alreadyhave programs in place thatmay welcome your assistance.

Fire and EMS can be of significant help and expertisefor Motor Vehicle Trafficmechanisms, in particular.Most counties in Ohio partici-pate in the Safe Communitiesprogram. This link, http://ohio-highwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov/SafeCommunities_2011.xls, willhelp you locate the contact person for your county. SafeCommunities is a multi-discipli-nary (Law-enforcement,Education, EMS/Fire, HealthDept, etc) coalition that looks athow they can reduce trafficincidents in their county.Another very important waythat you can assist yourcommunity is to let them knowabout a program the Ohio BMVoffers, free of charge, to assistin notifying next of kin, in casesof emergency. This link, https://www.dps.state.oh.us/netsys/netdb/ENGLISH/LKUPX.asp, willwalk you through how to addtwo emergency contact num-bers to your driver’s license.This will greatly aid lawenforcement/trauma centers

in contacting next of kin in atimely fashion. We all know thatcell phones get lost, damaged oreven left behind at the scene attimes; making cell phones,alone, a poor choice for miningimportant numbers from.

I would like to applaud youfor your efforts that you havealready made in fire/injury prevention and remind youabout the Ohio EMS GrantProgram. Under second priorityof grants, monies are availableto entities that educate thepublic about injury prevention.This is commonly called theTrauma System InjuryPrevention Grant. You canreceive more information onthis by visiting:http://ems.ohio.gov/ems_grants.stm. If you have further questions about injury preven-tion, I would be happy to assistyou and look forward to work-ing with you!

Please be safe out there!

Deanna Harris, RN, BSN, CEN,[email protected]



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California Casualty created a special policy feature that would provide peace of mind for the family/partner of a firefighter professional who makes the ultimate sacrifice, called the Fallen Hero Benefit.

Last October, OSFA sponsored California Casualty to provide an auto and home insurance program formembers. OSFA and California Casualty have partnered to provide members with tailored auto and homeinsurance policies. Both organizations recognize the ultimate sacrifice of the families who have lost aloved one and want to do something for the surviving family members to ease the burden of their loss.

The Fallen Hero Benefit is in place for you and your colleagues that are insured through CaliforniaCasualty’s Insurance program. There’s nothing you need to do and no calls to make for this benefit to beactivated. What’s better, there’s no additional costs involved.

In essence, here’s how the coverage works: Should a firefighter’s life end in the line of duty, the premiumwill be waived for the surviving partner/spouse for the remainder of the current policy year and for thefollowing policy year.

California Casualty is currently the only company to offer this type of premium waiver for fallen firefight-ers. This benefit among many others is the reason why OSFA chooses to make California Casualty’s autoand home insurance available to members. California Casualty takes great pride in protecting our policyholders who protect our communities.

The OSFA encourages that you work with your local California Casualty Representative and assist themwith meeting your firefighters. California Casualty Representatives are available to provide informationalpresentations. You may contact the following California Casualty Representatives:

Northeastern Ohio Beth Nagy 440-476-6293 [email protected] Ohio David Klingensmith 330-677-0879 [email protected]/Cincinnati Sharlie Stahl 859-431-4124 [email protected] Ohio Ashley Sprankle 614-798-1115 [email protected]

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Expanded Identity Protection for OSFA MembersCalifornia Casualty, OSFA’s auto and home insurance benefit provider, recently announced newlyenhanced ID Defense services. OSFA members who are California Casualty policyholders have free andautomatic access to this comprehensive program, which protects your identity not only in cases of actualtheft, but proactively in every stage of life.

Identity thieves are always finding new ways to access and use sensitive identity information. Did youknow that life events such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, and moving cross-country are primeopportunities for thieves? ID Defense has no service limits, so customers are encouraged to call and beconnected with a fraud specialist whenever a life change makes personal information vulnerable.

ID Defense is a free and automatic benefit for OSFA members who purchase a California Casualty homeor auto policy. This service, which also covers household family members*, saves you time, money, andfrustration. If you are currently shopping for a home or auto policy or looking to compare your currentcoverage, call California Casualty today for a free quote at 866-680-5142.

* California Casualty ID Defense Services are available to a spouse and/or relative who lives in the household.

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California Casualty proudly introduces Identity Theft Resolution Service, a new benefit automaticallyavailable to our customers at no extra cost. This important service is designed to give our policyholders asense of security in a time of increasing concern over identity theft.

“Because we want every customer to have access to this vital service, we have decided to provide it as afree benefit to all of our policyholders,” said Beau Brown, California Casualty’s Chief Executive Officer.“This places us in rare company, since most companies require the purchase of additional coverage toqualify for identity theft assistance.”

Every day, 19,000 people discover their identity has been stolen. America’s fastest growing crime, identitytheft doesn’t discriminate—its victims are of all ages, lifestyles and income levels. Without professionalassistance, victims often spend more than 20 work days recovering from this crime. Additionally, manydon’t know what to do first in resolving this situation where immediate and focused action is crucial.

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History

The Ohio State Firefighter’s Association (OSFA)was organized in 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio byfirefighters who had the interest and the welfareof all firefighters in the State of Ohio in mind.The OSFA has benefited more firefightersthroughout the State of Ohio over the years thanany other group. The association membershipvoted, in August of 1985, to change the name ofthe association to the Ohio State Firefighters’Association due to the ever increasing number ofwomen joining the fire service, EMS and ourAssociation.

Mission StatementThe Ohio State Firefighters’ Association wasorganized for:

• The general improvement of the fire servicethroughout the State of Ohio; in order to forma statewide organization, to establish harmonyand to ensure prosperity and success.

• To provide group benefits, obtain and compilestatistics to provide information to the fireservice.

• To assist in affording protection to disabledfirefighters, and those dependent upon them,through legislative enactment.

• To create and maintain brotherly and fraternalfellowship among firefighters of the State ofOhio, through educational seminars and pro-grams.

• Membership• Legal Defense Trust Fund• Insurance Plan• Group Life Insurance• Charles J. Getz Scholarship• Paramedic School Scholarships• Web Page• Firefighter of the Year Award• Statewide Radio Licensing• Ohio Firefighter Publication• Youth Academy• Ohio Fire Alliance• Annual Conference• Line of Duty Death

Representation on Boards and Committees

Recognized as one of the leaders of Ohio’s FireService, the OSFA represents its membership byserving on several Boards and Committees,which has an impact on decisions which affectOhio’s fire service, they are:

• Three members on the Ohio EMS Board• Three members on the Fire Sub-committee to

the EMS Board• Member of the Educational Task Force• Member Trauma Advisory Group• Co-founder and member of the Ohio Fire

Alliance• Member of the Ohio Rural Fire Council• Member Ohio Rescue Task Force• Member Emergency Response Commission• Member Public-Safety Communications Task

Force• Member EMS Privatization Task Force• Ohio’s delegate to the National Volunteer Fire

Council• The Board of Visitors at the National Fire

Academy• The Joint Council of Fire Service Associations• NFPA Committees• The Federation of World Volunteer Firefighters

Association• Provides representation at the Ohio Fire

Commission meetings• Sends a delegation each year to the National

Fire & Emergency Services Caucus inWashington, D.C.

• Legislation-over 275 laws have been enacted,changed, or revised with assistance of theOSFA.

Membership Dues

The dues in the Ohio State Firefighters’Association are payable to theSecretary/Treasurer. Beginning in 2006, duesare $75.00 per year for each organized firedepartment or fire brigade. A five-year depart-ment membership is available for $325.Individual memberships are available for $25.00.The yearly rate for Dealer/Corporate/EquipmentSales Groups is $75.00.

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A YOUNGSTOWN FIRE TRUCKROLLS OVER AFTER BEINGINVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ONOAK STREET ON ITS WAY

TO A CALL.

Saturday, March 5, 2011 The three firefighters on truck

were all taken to hospital.Monday, February 14, 2011 PlainTownship Fire Department officialssaid no one was hurt when thedepartment's ladder truck hit anicy patch early Wednesday morn-ing, causing it to hit a tree.

Firefighter Jason Miller lostcontrol of the truck while navigat-ing a driveway at the WindingHollow Country Club, located at6140 Babbit Road, while respond-ing to a false alarm around 10 a.m. Feb. 2.

Miller and three other firefight-ers on the truck were unharmed,but the truck's ladder bucket wasbent during the collision, said FireChief John Hoovler.

It isn't yet known if the truck'ssuspension was also damaged.The collision occurred at lowspeeds, Hoovler said."They tried tomake the turn and slid off off theroad," he said. "The back end hitthe tree and the front end hit theice." The crew was responding towhat turned out to be a malfunc-tioning alarm, indicating that firesprinklers had been activated atthe golf course.

False alarms can occur for avariety of reasons, includingimproper servicing, electronic mal-functions and alarms that are acci-dentally tripped, Hoovler said.The truck was towed to SutphenFire Trucks in Springfield forrepairs. Officials said repairs couldtake several weeks. In the interim,mutual aide ladder trucks from

surrounding communities will sup-plement emergency response teamsin New Albany and Plain Township.

Damages will be covered byinsurance. An estimate of the costof the repairs is not yet available,but Hoovler said the incident repre-sents "a small loss for the town-ship." Large vehicles, such as firetrucks, are susceptible to wintryroad conditions, he said. "Once youlose control of a fire truck it justgoes where it wants to," he said."You get 60 thousand pounds goingin one direction, and steering does-n't change a thing. It goes where itwants, and when it hits, it hitswith a lot of force." Trustees recom-mended that a safety committeereview the incident. "Sometimes theformality of having a review processand working with everybody helpsto keep something from happeningagain in the future," said TrusteeDave Olmstead. �

THREE FIREFIGHTERS HIT BY A CAR ON

INTERSTATE 480 WEST

Sunday, March 6, 2011 The firefighters were responding

to an accident on I-480 west nearLee Road, when the accidentoccured. The three men were nextto the fire truck that was blockingthe lane closest to the medianwhen they were injured.

A driver drove in between themedian and the fire truck, hittingthe three firefighters.

The Cleveland Fire Departmentsaid that the fire fighters are infairly stable condition, but one hassignificant lower body injuries andmay need surgery later on today.

The driver that hit the firefight-ers was also taken to MetroHealth

Medical Center. The crash is underinvestigation. �

FIREFIGHTER RECOVERINGFROM SECOND AND

THIRD-DEGREE BURNS

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 A firefighter is recovering from

second and third-degree burns hesuffered in a blaze early Tuesdaymorning on the Columbus, OH'snortheast side.

The fire happened at about 1:30a.m. at a home on Arbury Court.

A couple sleeping in the housewas awakened by smoke detectorsand escaped without injury.Firefighters were battling the firewhen one of them, Lt. Gary Moore,became trapped in an upstairs bed-room. Other firefighters managedto get him out, but not before hesuffered burns to his face.

"My face was burning, as youcan tell," Moore said. "I was justscreaming and my crew came inand got me out." �

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Mike ShakerAuto Salvage591 S. Van Buren Ave.Barberton OH 44203

(330) 848-0202

The Dog Pound18416 St. Clair Avenue

Cleveland OH 44110

(216) 486-2940

Mobil MartinEMS Inc.

1279 West 73rd Street

Cleveland OH 44102

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Envantage AnalyticalSoftware, Inc

15585 Neo ParkwayGarfield Hts. OH 44128

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Buffalo Wild WingsGrill & Bar

475 North Houk RoadDelaware OH 43015

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Impact Industries, Inc.5120 Mills

Industrial PkwyNorth Ridgeville

OH 44039(440) 327-2360

All Crane Rental Corp.683 Oakland Park Ave.Columbus OH 43224

(614) 261-1800

United SalvageCompany

921 Hazel StreetAkron OH 44305(330) 253-6218


Foster Battery - Division ofDynalite Corp.

965 Schrock RoadColumbus OH 43229

(614) 846-6403

America's Body Company1 Acorn Drive

Oakwood Village OH 44146(440) 439-4805

Refrigeration Sales Corp.9450 Allen Drive, Suite A

Valley View OH 44125(216) 881-7800

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant5160 Tuttle Crossing Blvd

Dublin OH 43016(614) 761-0001

Kroger Market Place6417 Columbus Pike

Lewis Center OH 43035(740) 888-1270

Vertex Computer Systems2265 Enterprise Pkwy, #E

Twinsburg OH 44087(330) 963-0044

Nova Care Rehabilitation5025 Bradenton Avenue, #C

Dublin OH 43017(614) 799-0601


Brainmaster Technologies, Inc.195 Willis Street

Bedford OH 44146(440) 232-6000

Woodcraft1077 Bethel Road

Columbus OH 43220(614) 273-0488

Homefront Inspection Services286 Adamson DriveGahanna OH 43230

(614) 471-1768

Prof. Property Inspection Consultants4857 Winterset DriveColumbus OH 43220

(614) 459-5941

MS Cotti, Inc7250 Northfield Road, #2

Bedford OH 44146(440) 374-0151

Anthony James Hair Studio267 Northfield RoadBedford OH 44146

(440) 232-8222

Mr. Z Beverage & Deli17205 Broadway Avenue

Maple Hts. OH 44137(216) 587-1661

Admiral Products, Inc.4101 West 150th Street

Cleveland OH 44135(216) 671-0600

Croation Tavern3344 St. Clair AvenueCleveland OH 44114

(216) 771-4727

Safex140 North Otterbein Avenue

Westerville OH 43081(614) 890-0800

Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer28253 Lorain Road

North Olmstead OH 44070(440) 777-2000

Jeffery S. Castel, DDS4597 Ridge Road

Brooklyn OH 44144(216) 389-8428

The Cub House6500 Pearl Road

Parma Hts. OH 44130(440) 884-2827

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Hagen & Hagen22795 Railroad Street

Alliance OH 44601(330) 821-7775

Sports Car Products Chemical Systems

4316 Cranwood Pkwy.Warrensville Hts. OH 44128

(216) 663-8110

Rite-Way Industrial Service3520 Rohr Road

Groveport OH 43205(614) 295-0026

Mehan's Lawn Service6350 Eastland Road

Brook Park OH 44142(440) 243-8277

SPONSORSKings & Queens Lounge

20840 Southgate Park Blvd.Maple Hts. OH 44137

(216) 663-5630

Sandvick Architects1265 West 6th StreetCleveland OH 44113

(216) 621-8055

Redwing Shoes1360 S. Cleve.-Mass. Rd.

Copley OH 44321(330) 666-7410

Holy Name Parish8328 Broadway Avenue

Cleveland OH 44105(216) 271-5242

State Farm Insurance27025 Knickerbocker Rd.

Bay Village OH 44140(440) 835-1969

Banner Supply15400 Brookpark Road

Cleveland OH 44135(216) 676-1900

TMW Systems21111 Chagrin Blvd.

Beachwood OH 44122(216) 831-6606

Nutro, Inc.11515 Alameda DriveStrongsville OH 44138

(440) 572-3800

Nimrod Enterprises480 Belle Road

Bedford OH 44146(440) 786-5067

ISB Services107 E. College Ave., #102

Westerville OH 43081(614) 794-1958

RCM Flooring1257 East 305th Street

Wickliffe OH 44092(440) 943-9276

Giant Eagle - Bedford900 Northfield RoadBedford OH 44146

(440) 439-1800

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant2195 Riverside Drive

Upper ArlingtonOH 43221

(614) 486-4547

Outdoor Delight Landscaping10155 Broadview Road, #10Broadview Hts. OH 44147

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Admiral Products, Inc. ................................41

Alert Public Safety Solutions, Inc. ..................6

All Crane Rental Corp. ................................39

America's Body Company ............................40

American International Construction ..........40

Anthony James Hair Studio ........................41

Banner Supply ............................................41

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant......................40

Brainmaster Technologies, Inc. ....................41

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar ....................39

Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd...................39

Cornerstone ................................................27

Croation Tavern ..........................................41

Dublin Montessori Academy ........................27

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant ..................41

Envantage Analytical Software, Inc..............39

Family Treasures Jewelers ..........................40

Foster Battery - Division of Dynalite Corp. ......40

Franklin University ......................................24

Ganley of Wickliffe........................................29

Giant Eagle - Bedford ..................................41

Hagen & Hagen............................................41

Holy Name Parish ........................................41

Homefront Inspection Services ....................41

Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer ..................41

Impact Industries, Inc. ................................39

ISB Services ................................................41

J. T. Eaton Company ..................................39

Jeffery S. Castel, DDS..................................41

Kings & Queens Lounge ..............................41

Kroger Market Place ....................................40

Lifeguard Financial ......................................37

Mehan's Lawn Service..................................41

Melt Bar & Grilled..........................................6

Mike Shaker Auto Salvage ..........................38

Mobil Martin EMS Inc. ................................38

Mr. Z Beverage & Deli ..................................41

MS Cotti, Inc ................................................41

Musketeers Bar & Grill ................................38

Nimrod Enterprises......................................41

Nova Care Rehabilitation..............................40

Nutro, Inc.....................................................41

Outdoor Delight Landscaping ......................41

Professional Property Inspection Consultants......41

RCM Flooring ..............................................41

Redwing Shoes ............................................41

Refrigeration Sales Corp...............................40

Rite-Way Industrial Service ..........................41

Roten Roofing & Gutter................................35

Safex ............................................................41

Sandvick Architects......................................41

Sports Car Products Chemical Systems ..........41

ST&P Communications, Inc. ........................40

State Farm Insurance ..................................41

Taylor Band & Orchestra ............................38

The Cub House ............................................41

The Dog Pound ............................................38

The Goddard School ....................................39

The Pub........................................................35

TMW Systems ..............................................41

United Salvage Company ............................39

Vertex Computer Systems............................40

Weldon Technologies, Inc. ............................24

Woodcraft ....................................................41

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