Sunday, October 24, 2010 1625
On 10/24/2010 at 4:25 pm Valley City Fire Department was toned out for a field fire at 5747 Myrtle Hill. Grass Fire Truck-14, Engine-11 and Squad 17-2 responded. On arrival units found a fire moving through a dry field towards the woods with a large area that had already burned. Truck-14 was used to extinguish the fire. The fire was determined to be out 20 minutes after arrival of the first unit. The fire was determined to be caused by fireplace embers that were still warm when they they were dumped in the field at approximately 10am. The fire was also fueled by high winds and dry conditions.
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"Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!" is the official theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2010. This year's campaign is designed to educate people about the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update and maintain their home smoke alarm protection. The Division of State Fire Marshal and the National Fire Protection Associations encourage Ohioans to install smoke alarms throughout their homes and take the necessary steps to protect them and their families from the dangers of fire.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
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from a full day of vehicle extrication training taught by Howell
Rescue Systems.
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Click Here to see pictures from the Valley City Street Fair 2010
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Monday, July 19, 2010 1900
Valley City Fire Department Vehicle Extrication training Monday 7-19-2010 7:00 pm. VCFD Personnel use specialized extrication equipment to stabilize and cut apart cars in two different scenarios.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 1115
On July 11, 2010 at 11:15 A.M. Valley City Fire Department was toned out for a field fire on Wilmot Rd. The units that responded were Grass Truck 14 and Engine 11. On arrival found 1/2 acre of fresh cut hay on fire. There were some small flames visible. The crew used the pump and hose on T-14 to extinguish the flames and hotspots. The crew also used metal rakes to rake the burned hay back onto itself to prevent spread or rekindle. The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 0514
On July 11, 2010 at 5:14 A.M. Valley City Fire Department was toned out for a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Abbeyville Rd. Units that responded were 17-1, Rescue 18 and Engine 11. On arrival, the car was found on its passenger side with the driver trapped inside. The vehicle required stabilization with the use of the Res-Q-Jack system. The driver was extricated through the windshield. It took 30 minutes to free the victim from the vehicle. A Life Flight helicopter was landed in the field next to the scene. The victim was flown by Life Flight to Metro Hospital.
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Truck 14 (Engine 11A), 1974-1992
Stored in the garage behind the station, belongs to the township service department
Engine 11, 1984-2008
Sold when present E-11 was purchased
Engine 11, 2008-Present
Currently first out attack Engine
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 11:00 AM
At 11:00 AM on May 4th 2010 Valley City Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Grafton Road near Liverpool Drive. When first units arrived on scene they found a 1983 Chevrolet Blazer on its roof in the middle of Grafton Rd. and a 1993 USPS Truck off the south side of the roadway near the treeline. Both vehicles had heavy damage. Crews called for a second squad to respond from the station. The Ohio State Patrol, Medina County Sheriff's, and the Post master also responded to the call. Per witnesses the mail truck was stopped at a mail box delivering mail when the pickup truck traveling eastbound hit it from behind, drove through the back of the mail truck scattering mail all over the roadway, then flipped over and landed on it's roof in the middle of Grafton Rd. Both Patients were transported to the ER by Valley City Squads with minor injuries.
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