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  1. <rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Dispatch: Ohio News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link><description>Daily Dispatch News - Daily News for America's Fire Service</description><image><url>https://www.dailydispatch.com/content/images/RSS_Logo.png</url><title>Daily Dispatch: Ohio News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link></image><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/20/Canton.Fire.Department.Deals.With.Firefighter.Loss.Seeks.to.Support.Mental.Health.Among.Crew.aspx</link><title>Canton Fire Department Deals With Firefighter Loss, Seeks to Support Mental Health Among Crew</title><description>There’s great sadness combined with a tremendous sense of purpose within the Canton Fire Department.
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  3. This, after the untimely death of one of their own.
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  5. 42-year-old firefighter/paramedic Jared Kneale died on Friday.
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  7. It’s his family that wants people to know that he died at his own hands.
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  9. So the department revealed over the weekend that they will make something positive happen in Kneale’s name.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHBC-AM 1480 Canton</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/20/Alliance.firefighters.union.Woman.killed.in.house.fire.aspx</link><title>Alliance firefighters union: Woman killed in house fire</title><description>PHOTOS: One person was killed after a house fire that broke out in the early morning hours of Monday in Alliance, according to the city's firefighter union.
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  11. According to the Alliance Professional Firefighters Local 480, crews were called to a "structure fire" in the 300 block of North Lincoln Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/17/Father.and.daughter.dead.mother.and.son.injured.in.Fulton.County.home.explosion.aspx</link><title>Father and daughter dead, mother and son injured in Fulton County home explosion</title><description>VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Two people are dead and two others were injured when a home exploded in Fulton County Thursday morning.
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  13. A home near the intersection of County Road K and County Road 12 near Wauseon exploded around 5:30 a.m. on May 16. According to authorities at the scene, a father and daughter were killed.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 Toledo</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/16/New.cancerdetecting.blood.test.now.available.to.Northeast.Ohio.fire.departments.at.University.Hospitals.aspx</link><title>New cancer-detecting blood test now available to Northeast Ohio fire departments at University Hospitals</title><description>VIDEO: In 2017, after four attempts, Ohio finally passed cancer presumption legislation for firefighters, recognizing cancer was indeed a risk of their profession and medical expenses should be covered by the Bureau of Workers Compensation.
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  15. Senate Bill 27 was named the Michael Louis Palumbo Jr. Act, after the Beachwood Fire Captain who'd been battling occupational brain cancer.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/16/2024 2:52:08 PM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 14:52:08 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/16/Explosion.at.Royal.Chemical.Company.injures.3.in.Macedonia.aspx</link><title>Explosion at Royal Chemical Company injures 3 in Macedonia</title><description>VIDEOS/PHOTOS: One person suffered life-threatening burns but is expected to survive after what a fire official called “a tragic industrial accident” at a Macedonia chemical plant late Wednesday morning.
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  17. Macedonia firefighters responded at about 11:40 a.m. to at Royal Chemical Company along South Freeway Drive — near Interstate 271 — for a report of a tanker truck explosion, Macedonia Fire Chief Brian Ripley told reporters Wednesday afternoon.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/16/Ashtabula.County.dispatcher.saves.lives.brings.others.into.the.world.aspx</link><title>Ashtabula County dispatcher saves lives, brings others into the world</title><description>VIDEO: Every time the phone rings at the Ashtabula County 911 Center, dispatchers have no idea who may be calling or the nature of the emergency.
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  19. But Ashtabula County Sheriff Dispatch Supervisor Shannon Mellin tells us the department has assembled a great team.
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  21. “When the pressure is on they step up,” Mellin told the Fox 8 I-Team.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/16/2024 1:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/16/Northeast.Ohio.fire.departments.rescue.baby.animals.from.wall.drain.aspx</link><title>Northeast Ohio fire departments rescue baby animals from wall, drain</title><description>Two fire departments in Northeast Ohio performed some lifesaving rescues for animals in need recently.
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  23. The Cleveland Fire Department rescued a frequent flier after its owner called saying her kitten was stuck in a wall.
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  25. Fire officials say this is the second time this cat has needed rescuing since being adopted.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/16/2024 2:53:00 PM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 14:53:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/15/Cleveland.firefighters.complete.496mile.memorial.walk.in.honor.of.fallen.Euclid.police.officer.Jacob.Derbin.aspx</link><title>Cleveland firefighters complete 4.96-mile memorial walk in honor of fallen Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin</title><description>VIDEO: First responders and community members are continuing to remember Jacob Derbin, the Euclid police officer who was killed over the weekend in the line of duty.
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  27. On Tuesday afternoon, the Association of Cleveland Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 93, honored Officer Derbin with a 4.96-mile memorial walk.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/15/Well.get.there.Rossford.mayor.interim.fire.chief.eyeing.changes.to.fire.department.aspx</link><title>'We'll get there': Rossford mayor, interim fire chief eyeing changes to fire department</title><description>VIDEO: Like many agencies, Rossford Fire Department has faced difficulties hiring and retaining staff.
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  29. The most recent to leave was chief Josh Drouard, who retired after 40 years as a firefighter.
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  31. Now the department has a new interim chief and with that new change, city leaders are hoping for more change to follow.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/15/Elyria.fire.victim.flown.to.hospital.dog.rescued.from.mobile.home.aspx</link><title>Elyria fire victim flown to hospital, dog rescued from mobile home</title><description>PHOTOS: One person was flown to the hospital after a mobile home caught fire, Elyria Firefighters Local 474 confirmed.
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  33. EFD was called to the blaze at West Ridge Green mobile home park on May 13, according to firefighters.
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  35. Lifecare flew the victim from the scene to the hospital, firefighters said.
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  37. Elyria Firefighters Local 474 did not state whether the victim was found inside or outside of the mobile home when first responders arrived.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/14/Firefighters.respond.to.mulch.fire.in.Greene.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighters respond to mulch fire in Greene County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Several firefighters responded to a mulch fire in Greene County early Monday morning.
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  39. Fairborn firefighters were dispatched around 12:51 a.m. to initial reports of a mulch fire at Dean’s Eco-Green Recycling at the 1200 block of Dayton Yellow Springs Road in Bath Township.
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  41. The cause of the fire was a pile of burnt mulch, Fairborn Battalion Chief Adam Howard told News Center 7.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHIO-TV CBS 7 Dayton</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/14/Chagrin.Valley.dispatcher.University.Heights.firefighters.reunited.with.baby.they.helped.deliver.aspx</link><title>Chagrin Valley dispatcher, University Heights firefighters reunited with baby they helped deliver</title><description>VIDEO:  University Heights firefighters and a Chagrin Valley dispatcher recently got to meet a newborn baby for the second time, just about a month after they helped to deliver him.
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  43. On April 3, Zachary decided he didn’t want to wait to get to the hospital to be born.
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  45. “I had gotten home from work and felt the contractions,” said Jessica Fleming.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/14/2024 1:05:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 01:05:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/14/Several.workers.evacuated.after.Wadsworth.business.fire.aspx</link><title>Several workers evacuated after Wadsworth business fire</title><description>Several workers were evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at Goldsmith &amp; Eggleton, a recycled rubber manufacturing company.
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  47. The company is located in the 300 block of 1st St.
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  49. Fire officials told 19 News six workers were in the building when the fire started. All escaped without injuries.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/14/Protect.and.serve.Four.new.Mansfield.firefighters.sworn.in.aspx</link><title>'Protect and serve': Four new Mansfield firefighters sworn in</title><description>PHOTO: Mansfield fire Chief Dan Crow told four new firefighters what it means to be raising their right hands Monday morning as they prepared to take the oath to become Mansfield firefighters.
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  51. "You put your hand up to swear to an oath to protect the lives and property of all the people that step foot in the city of Mansfield, whether it's fighting a fire or going to someone's most critical medical emergency or providing assistance to any other number of calls that you might respond to," Crow said.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Mansfield News Journal - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/13/1.firefighter.1.resident.injured.in.West.Chester.apartment.fire.aspx</link><title>1 firefighter, 1 resident injured in West Chester apartment fire</title><description>VIDEO: West Chester fire and police responded to a large fire at an apartment building overnight.
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  53. Crews responded to the Union Station Apartments on Meeting Street for reports of a structure fire around midnight.
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  55. When crews arrived, the fire had spread to three floors of the structure and the attic.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLWT-TV NBC 5 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/13/2.injured.in.fire.at.Oak.Hill.Apartments.Toledo.Fire.Rescue.Department.says.aspx</link><title>2 injured in fire at Oak Hill Apartments, Toledo Fire &amp; Rescue Department says</title><description>VIDEO: Two people were injured in an apartment fire in the 3000 block of Hill Avenue during a fire Saturday, officials say.
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  57. According to officials, one victim was being treated by life squad for smoke inhalation and the second victim was struggling to breathe from smoke inhalation but declined treatment.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 Toledo</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/13/Bridge.dedicated.to.first.responders.in.Howland.aspx</link><title>Bridge dedicated to first responders in Howland</title><description>VIDEO: It was a day of dedication in Howland on Saturday.
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  59. First responders were honored after the naming of one of the township bridges, “Howland First Responders Bridge.”
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  61. At the dedication were the Trumbull County Engineer, Howland Township Trustees, local police and fire department personnel, along with members of Howland American Legion Post 700.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/10/Groveport.Madison.students.evacuated.after.bus.catches.fire.aspx</link><title>Groveport Madison students evacuated after bus catches fire</title><description>PHOTOS: A Groveport Madison bus driver was forced to evacuate students after a fire broke out on their bus.
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  63. In a social media post, the Madison Township Police Department confirmed its officers and local fire personnel responded to a report of a Groveport Madison School Bus that had caught fire on Thursday.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCMH-TV NBC 4 Columbus</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/10/Wood.County.officials.hope.to.flip.the.switch.on.new.911.center.for.August.aspx</link><title>Wood County officials hope to ‘flip the switch’ on new 911 center for August</title><description>PHOTOS: Officials are tentatively scheduling the opening of the new Wood County 911 Center in early August.
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  65. Wood County officials, representatives of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Camden Clark Ambulance Service, St. Joseph’s Ambulance Service and others toured the 18,000-square-foot facility at the former Suddenlink building near Interstate 77 and U.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Marietta Times - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/10/Ohio.fire.investigators.ask.public.for.tips.videos.to.help.solve.arson.cases.aspx</link><title>Ohio fire investigators ask public for tips, videos to help solve arson cases</title><description>Almost half of the 330 fires investigated this year by the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau have been ruled arson.
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  67. As of May 6, state investigators had determined 145 fires throughout Ohio were intentionally set.
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  69. On Thursday, the State Fire Marshal’s Office said it is intensifying efforts to prevent arson and solve arson-related cases.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/09/Family.of.four.escapes.north.Columbus.home.destroyed.in.fire.aspx</link><title>Family of four escapes north Columbus home destroyed in fire</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTO: An overnight fire in north Columbus has destroyed a home early Thursday morning.
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  71. Multiple crews were called to the 4000 block of Pegg Avenue, just off Olentangy River Road, in the Knolls Thomas neighborhood. There, at around 1:30 a.m., a large house fire raged through the north Columbus home, destroying the second floor and more.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCMH-TV NBC 4 Columbus</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/08/Mayor.Cyndi.Baronzzi.Dickey.swears.in.new.Salem.firefighter.aspx</link><title>Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey swears in new Salem firefighter</title><description>PHOTO: A new face joined the Salem Fire Department Monday. The fire department’s newest firefighter, Justin Thompson, took his oath of office, administered by Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey. A native of Augusta, Thompson is a 2021 Carrolton High School alum and brings three years of pre-existing firefighting experience, and a year and a half of EMS experience.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/8/2024 8:22:56 AM - SOURCE: Salem News - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:22:56 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/09/Cincinnati.firefighters.offer.advice.for.flood.safety.after.rescuing.motorist.from.car.aspx</link><title>Cincinnati firefighters offer advice for flood safety after rescuing motorist from car</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cincinnati firefighters rescued a trapped motorist from his car after it was stuck in high-rising waters in North Fairmount during Tuesday night's storms.
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  73. Firefighters said this doesn't happen often, but when it does, they're ready.
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  75. The incident on Yoast Avenue is only about a mile away from where a similar incident took place on Gobel Avenue seven years ago.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKRC-TV CBS/CW 12 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/09/Cleveland.suburbs.launch.collaborative.mental.health.crisis.response.program.aspx</link><title>Cleveland suburbs launch collaborative mental health crisis response program</title><description>Cleveland Heights, Richmond Heights, South Euclid and University Heights on May 7 announced plans to adopt a Shaker Heights pilot program using social workers to respond to mental health emergencies.
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  77. The program, called First CALL (Crisis Assistance and Local Linkage), aims to improve each city's response to crisis emergencies by embedding a full-time social worker with police and fire departments.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ideastream Public Media</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/08/Deadly.Cleveland.house.fire.ruled.arson.aspx</link><title>Deadly Cleveland house fire ruled arson</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fatal house fire in Cleveland has been ruled arson.
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  79. Officials said one person was found dead inside of the house in the 1700 block of E.88th Place.
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  81. Fire crews were called out to the occupied house fire at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Flames could be seen shooting from the home. It took fire crews about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/08/Firefighters.rescue.2.homeless.people.in.tent.submerged.by.floodwater.near.Milford.aspx</link><title>Firefighters rescue 2 homeless people in tent submerged by floodwater near Milford</title><description>PHOTOS: Fire crews around Greater Cincinnati rescued people trapped in floodwater from heavy rain overnight.
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  83. The most recent water rescue was reported just before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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  85. Milford fire crews rescued two homeless people submerged inside a tent in rising floodwater behind the Target store on Rivers Edge Drive off Milford Parkway.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/08/New.testing.available.to.Austintown.firefighters.to.screen.for.50.types.of.cancer.aspx</link><title>New testing available to Austintown firefighters to screen for 50 types of cancer</title><description>VIDEO: Fire departments across the country, including right here in the Mahoning Valley, are taking steps to test firefighters for cancer in a broader way, given it's the number one cause of death in this line of work.
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  87. Austintown Fire Department is voting to approve the purchase of unique cancer-screening tests for the first time, following the recommendations of University Hospitals to utilize the new technology that exists to test firefighters for 50 types of cancer.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMJ-TV NBC 21 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/07/Crews.battle.blaze.at.Cleveland.house.6.taken.to.hospital.including.2.firefighters.aspx</link><title>Crews battle blaze at Cleveland house; 6 taken to hospital, including 2 firefighters</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Six people — including two firefighters and baby twins — were taken to the hospital Monday morning after they were hurt in a house fire in Cleveland.
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  89. Cleveland fire posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the blaze started in the the 3600 block of West 102nd Street at around 9:30 a.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/07/Grover.Hill.animal.rescue.hopes.to.rebuild.after.devastating.fire.aspx</link><title>Grover Hill animal rescue hopes to rebuild after devastating fire</title><description>PHOTOS: An Ohio animal rescue is forced to rebuild after a devastating fire early Saturday morning.
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  91. JAR, or Justice Animal Rescue, located in Grover Hill, Ohio suffered a devastating loss Saturday morning when they woke up to find their rescue facility in flames.
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  93. According to a Facebook post from JAR, Justice Animal Rescue, at 4:45 a.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WANE-TV CBS 15 Fort Wayne</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/07/Firefighters.train.for.emergencies.in.Canfield.aspx</link><title>Firefighters train for emergencies in Canfield</title><description>VIDEO: Firefighters in Canfield sharpened their skills on what to prepare for in a major fire.
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  95. The Cardinal Joint Fire District held a live fire training Saturday on Leffingwell Road, not far from the Canfield Fairgrounds.
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  97. Crews from Canfield, Ellsworth, Green, Springfield, Jackson and Poland went through several drills, all of which were done in a controlled, structured environment.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/06/3.injured.after.East.Sparta.Fire.Department.tanker.truck.collides.with.semi.in.Canton.aspx</link><title>3 injured after East Sparta Fire Department tanker truck collides with semi in Canton</title><description>PHOTOS: Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a local fire department’s tanker truck and a semi-truck in Canton Saturday morning.
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  99. The crash happened around 10:27 a.m. in the 2800 block of Faircrest Street SW.
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  101. According to Canton fire officials, an East Sparta Fire Department tanker truck was heading to a fire at the PSC Metals facility in Canton Township when it collided with a semi-truck, causing the semi to flip onto its side.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/05/Ceremony.held.to.honor.fallen.Youngstown.firefighters.aspx</link><title>Ceremony held to honor fallen Youngstown firefighters</title><description>VIDEO: Flags flew at half-mast Sunday to honor the men and women firefighters who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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  103. In Youngstown, the department held a ceremony honoring the 19 firefighters who died while serving the city.
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  105. The bell rang each time a name was announced. Nineteen names of fallen Youngstown Firefighters were read.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/5/2024 7:46:04 PM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 19:46:04 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/05/Firefighters.train.in.Fayette.for.dangerous.rescue.situation.aspx</link><title>Firefighters train in Fayette for dangerous rescue situation</title><description>VIDEO: Local fire departments came together to train for one of the more unpredictable rescue situations: saving someone trapped in a grain silo.
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  107. The Ohio Fire Academy provided a free training in Fayette for the Gorham-Fayette, Alvordton-Millcreek, Brady and Archbold fire departments.
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  109. The academy brought a rescue trailer with a grain bin so firefighters could experience a rescue first-hand.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/5/2024 1:10:00 PM - SOURCE: WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 Toledo</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 13:10:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/03/Former.Dayton.firefighter.shares.personal.story.of.survival.and.resilience.in.new.book.aspx</link><title>Former Dayton firefighter shares personal story of survival and resilience in new book</title><description>VIDEO: A former Dayton firefighter is sharing his life experiences in his new book which came out May 1.
  110.  
  111. “Overcoming Tuesday” tells the personal story of former firefighter Jim Burneka with co-author Hilary Hawkins. The book title was inspired by an interview with 2 NEWS anchor Brooke Moore about first responders’ mental health.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDTN-TV NBC 2 Dayton</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/03/Lorain.County.gets.new.Technical.Rescue.Team.truck.and.trailer.aspx</link><title>Lorain County gets new Technical Rescue Team truck and trailer</title><description>PHOTO: Lorain County has a shiny new truck and trailer for its Technical Rescue Team.
  112.  
  113. It will be utilized throughout the county by each of the fire departments whenever there is a need.
  114.  
  115. The team is a joint venture of the Lorain County Technical Rescue Advisory Board and the Lorain County Fire Chiefs Association to provide citizens with a team of highly trained firefighters to mitigate technical rescues in the area.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland.com</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/02/Over.266000.allocated.to.fire.departments.across.Mahoning.County.aspx</link><title>Over $266,000 allocated to fire departments across Mahoning County</title><description>VIDEO: The Ohio Department of Commerce and the Division of State Fire Marshal paid a visit to the Mahoning County Courthouse on Thursday to present a check to various Mahoning County fire departments.
  116.  
  117. The check, written in the amount of $266,015.90 highlighted the amount of grant funds awarded to these departments to enhance communications, equipment and training.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/2/2024 7:38:46 PM - SOURCE: WFMJ-TV NBC 21 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 19:38:46 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/03/Lightning.strike.sparks.fire.on.roof.at.First.Solar.building.in.Walbridge.aspx</link><title>Lightning strike sparks fire on roof at First Solar building in Walbridge</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTO: A lightning strike caused part of the roof at First Solar to catch fire, forcing all employees to evacuate the building early Friday morning.
  118.  
  119. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Tracy Road in Wood County.
  120.  
  121. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they could see heavy smoke and flames coming from one part of the roof area.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/02/Firefighter.civilian.rushed.to.hospital.from.3alarm.West.Chester.apartment.fire.aspx</link><title>Firefighter, civilian rushed to hospital from 3-alarm West Chester apartment fire</title><description>VIDEO: A firefighter and a civilian were rushed to the hospital as flames roared through an apartment building overnight, displacing at least 24 residents, according to West Chester’s fire chief.
  122.  
  123. The firefighter is being treated for a heat-related condition and the other person suffered smoke inhalation, Chief Rick Prinz said.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Newport</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/02/Fire.destroys.mobile.home.in.Stark.County.State.Fire.Marshal.investigating.aspx</link><title>Fire destroys mobile home in Stark County; State Fire Marshal investigating</title><description>PHOTO: Sandy Creek Joint Fire District Chief Aaron Stoller reported a mobile home fire in Robertsville, just outside of Minerva, with the incident occurring around 10:30 Wednesday evening. The fire took place at 11394 Lincoln St SE, a property owned by Guy Easterling Jr.
  124.  
  125. Neighbors indicated that the mobile home, though usually vacant, had been occasionally inhabited.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Jordan Miller News</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/30/Valley.Church.Piqua.campus.donates.fire.truck.to.Honduras.aspx</link><title>Valley Church Piqua campus donates fire truck to Honduras</title><description>A local church is donating a firetruck to Honduras.
  126.  
  127. The Valley Church Piqua campus is aiming to help Honduras by providing the country with another firetruck. The second one provided by The Valley Church.
  128.  
  129. According to our partners at the Miami Valley Today, the church became interested in the idea of donating a fire truck nearly ten years ago.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 4:25:42 PM - SOURCE: WDTN-TV NBC 2 Dayton</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:25:42 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/May/01/Calcutta.Volunteer.Fire.Department.hosts.multiple.fire.departments.for.tanker.drill.aspx</link><title>Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department hosts multiple fire departments for tanker drill</title><description>PHOTOS:  Approximately 41 firefighters from 14 local and neighboring communities came together in St. Clair Township Saturday for a multi-jurisdictional water shuttle drill hosted by the Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) with the Tanker Task Force from Belmont County. Other fire departments which took part in the training were Calcutta, Negley, Glenmoor, New Manchester, Hanover Township, New Alexandria, Middleton Township and Highlandtown volunteer fire departments and East Liverpool Fire Department.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Morning Journal - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/30/Free.skin.cancer.checks.for.Toledo.first.responders.aspx</link><title>Free skin cancer checks for Toledo first responders</title><description>Four events are planned for the month of May for first responders to get free checks for skin cancer.
  130.  
  131. Fire and EMT skin cancer checks will be held May 6 and May 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Toledo Firefighters Local 92 Union Hall on Washington Street.
  132.  
  133. The free skin cancer checks for police will be held on May 2 and May 30 from 3 p.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 8:15:00 PM - SOURCE: WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 Toledo</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:15:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/30/Brunswick.firefighter.of.the.year.honored.for.his.service.and.positive.attitude.aspx</link><title>Brunswick firefighter of the year honored for his service and positive attitude</title><description>PHOTO: Selecting this year’s Brunswick Firefighter of the Year had as much to do with his service outside the department as within, according to Fire Chief Greg Glauner.
  134.  
  135. Glauner noted that 2023 Firefighter of the Year Bradley Weitz stood out for his exceptional medical care and volunteer activities for the Division of Fire, and going “above and beyond” in the community – particularly his work with Special Olympics.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cleveland.com</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/29/Lorain.charter.captain.assists.boaters.stranded.on.Lake.Erie.aspx</link><title>Lorain charter captain assists boaters stranded on Lake Erie</title><description>Lorain safety services were assisted by a local charter boat captain in saving two boaters whose vessel broke down and began sinking April 28 while on Lake Erie.
  136.  
  137. At 8:30 a.m., the Lorain Fire Department was notified of the boat taking on water, according to a report issued by the Fire Department.
  138.  
  139. The firefighters immediately notified the U.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 5:50:24 PM - SOURCE: Morning Journal - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:50:24 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/29/Pets.wake.Cincinnati.family.alert.them.to.house.fire.aspx</link><title>Pets wake Cincinnati  family, alert them to house fire</title><description>Pets woke a College Hill family and alerted them to a fire in their home early Monday, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department.
  140.  
  141. It happened just before 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of Elkton Place.
  142.  
  143. All residents safely evacuated before fire crews responded, said District Fire Chief Philip Worsham.
  144.  
  145. Fire crews quickly extinguished the kitchen fire.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 4:10:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:10:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/27/Perrysburg.Township.to.utilize.drones.in.new.emergency.rescue.tactics.aspx</link><title>Perrysburg Township to utilize drones in new emergency rescue tactics</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS team is working to introduce a new tool to improve their efficiency during rescue operations – drones.
  146.  
  147. Perrysburg Township Fire Captain Tom Brice says the department purchased their new drone fleet two years ago, but getting the program up and running takes time.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/27/2024 3:37:24 PM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:37:24 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/29/Shawnee.Township.Fire.Department.honors.retirees.families.and.Firefighter.of.the.Year.aspx</link><title>Shawnee Township Fire Department honors retirees, families, and Firefighter of the Year</title><description>VIDEO: Shawnee Township celebrated their firefighters of the past and present for everything they've done to protect the community.
  148.  
  149. The Shawnee Township Fire Department held a banquet on Sunday to pay tribute to former chiefs, long-tenured firefighters, and retirees. This year, they honored volunteer firefighters Kevin Mayer, Allen Behnke, and Battalion Chief John Norris, who were presented with their helmets in recognition of their retirements after decades of service.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLIO-TV NBC/FOX 8 Lima</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/26/Home.destroyed.by.fire.in.Austintown.aspx</link><title>Home destroyed by fire in Austintown</title><description>VIDEO: A house was destroyed by fire Friday in Austintown.
  150.  
  151. Firefighters were called to a home on the 2200 block of Sprucewood Drive around 2:30 p.m.
  152.  
  153. Austintown Assistant Chief Dave Shertzer was one of the first on the scene.
  154.  
  155. Shertzer said the fire started in the garage and spread to the rest of the home.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 6:22:32 PM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:22:32 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/26/Robert.Wysong.among.226.firefighters.to.be.remembered.during.National.Fallen.Firefighters.Memorial.Weekend.aspx</link><title>Robert Wysong among 226 firefighters to be remembered during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend</title><description>The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Md.
  156.  
  157. This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous years.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Highland County Press</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/26/Ohio.fire.officials.say.tiny.device.could.save.lives.lost.to.oxygenrelated.fires.aspx</link><title>Ohio fire officials say tiny device could save lives lost to oxygen-related fires</title><description>VIDEO: A small device costing less than $10 could save lives and protect homes from devastating fires, according to Ohio fire officials.
  158.  
  159. Thermal fuses are being promoted by the state fire marshal’s office as a way to reduce the number of deadly fires caused by people smoking while on oxygen.
  160.  
  161. In Ohio, smoking-related fires were the leading cause of fire deaths in 2020-2022, and 40% of those deaths involved oxygen users.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/26/2.adults.2.kids.rescued.from.burning.home.in.west.Toledo.aspx</link><title>2 adults, 2 kids rescued from burning home in west Toledo</title><description>A family of four was hospitalized after their home burst into flames Friday morning.
  162.  
  163. Toledo Fire &amp; Rescue responded to a call about a house fire just after 6 a.m. on Dryden Drive near Walker Avenue in west Toledo.
  164.  
  165. The Battalion Chief at the scene told WTOL two adults and two children escaped the flames and were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/25/Mutual.aid.Responding.to.the.mental.health.needs.of.Allen.County.first.responders.aspx</link><title>Mutual aid: Responding to the mental health needs of Allen County first responders</title><description>It is often one of the most stressful situations one can face, whether it is dealing with a sudden death, being the victim of a crime or losing everything in a fire or other calamity. It can be a moment of chaos with emotions running high and tension filling the air.
  166.  
  167. For most people, the crisis of the moment passes and some semblance of normalcy eventually returns, even as they deal with the aftereffects of what happened.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Lima News</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/24/Findlay.Firefighters.Who.Died.During.1978.River.Rescue.Attempt.Remembered.aspx</link><title>Findlay Firefighters Who Died During 1978 River Rescue Attempt Remembered</title><description>It’s been 46 years since two Findlay firefighters gave their lives trying to save two boys from the Blanchard River.
  168.  
  169. On April 22, 1978 the fire department was dispatched to the area of the Riverside Park Dam where the boys’ canoe had capsized.
  170.  
  171. The current was powerful, and during the rescue attempt, firefighters William VanAtta and Roland Smith were tossed into the turbulent and churning water.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 10:30:42 PM - SOURCE: WFIN-AM 1330 Findlay</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:30:42 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/25/Unconscious.woman.rescued.from.South.Euclid.apartment.fire.aspx</link><title>Unconscious woman rescued from South Euclid apartment fire</title><description>South Euclid firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from an apartment fire overnight Tuesday.
  172.  
  173. All fire crews were dispatched that night to Delridge Colony Apartments along Mayfield Road for a fire alarm, Fire Chief David Csire told FOX 8 News.
  174.  
  175. Dispatchers reported smoke was coming from beneath an apartment door.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/24/Warren.Fire.Department.swears.in.four.new.officers.fire.department.now.operating.at.full.force.aspx</link><title>Warren Fire Department swears in four new officers, fire department now operating at full force</title><description>In Warren, four new officers were sworn into the fire department Tuesday afternoon.
  176.  
  177. Jackson Lambert, Zane Smith, Christopher McPherson and Gregory Murray all took the oath in Warren council chambers.
  178.  
  179. The department says it is now operating at full force, which makes response times better for the community that relies on them.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMJ-TV NBC 21 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/24/Residents.of.north.Toledo.duplex.displaced.by.fire.aspx</link><title>Residents of north Toledo duplex displaced by fire</title><description>Residents of duplex in north Toledo have been displaced by a fire Tuesday night and have been temporarily placed in the care of the local Red Cross, according to the Toledo Fire &amp; Rescue Department.
  180.  
  181. All seven occupants, a dog and a cat made it out of the duplex on Pomeroy Street between Central and Ketcham avenues without injuries, according to a TFRD battalion chief at the scene.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/22/State.Fire.Marshal.and.command.staff.tour.launches.April.25.aspx</link><title>State Fire Marshal and command staff tour launches April 25</title><description>The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is hosting a series of upcoming regional statewide outreach events to foster stronger connections with members of Ohio’s fire service community and the public.
  182.  
  183. These free events will allow firefighters and community members throughout the state to engage directly with SFM leadership about a wide range of safety-related topics.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 6:56:05 PM - SOURCE: Highland County Press</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:56:05 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/23/Five.Dayton.firefighters.rise.in.ranks.at.promotional.ceremony.aspx</link><title>Five Dayton firefighters rise in ranks at promotional ceremony</title><description>VIDEO: Five Dayton firefighters are rising through the ranks as a promotional ceremony was held Monday for the firefighters.
  184.  
  185. Captain David Thomas was promoted to district chief. Thomas began his career with the Dayton Fire Department in 2002. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2014 and promoted to captain in 2018.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKEF-TV ABC/FOX 22 Dayton</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/23/Stolen.vehicle.found.underwater.at.Cooks.Lagoon.in.Canton.aspx</link><title>Stolen vehicle found underwater at Cook’s Lagoon in Canton</title><description>PHOTOS: As a Canton man was getting ready to go fishing at Cook’s Lagoon shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Mahoning Road NE in Canton, authorities say he noticed the roof of an SUV in the middle of the pond.
  186.  
  187. The Canton Fire Department’s Water Rescue team and Canton Police Department responded to the scene.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/23/2.hospitalized.after.fire.engulfs.duplex.in.Lockland.aspx</link><title>2 hospitalized after fire engulfs duplex in Lockland</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Two people were hospitalized after a fire Tuesday.
  188.  
  189. It happened a little before 3 a.m. on Elm Street in Lockland.
  190.  
  191. Authorities said six people were home when the fire started, adding that two of those individuals had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
  192.  
  193. The fire caused heavy damage to the duplex and it appears to be a total loss.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKRC-TV CBS/CW 12 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/22/Devastated.Family.of.3.narrowly.escapes.arson.in.Cleveland.2.pets.dead.aspx</link><title>‘Devastated’: Family of 3 narrowly escapes arson in Cleveland, 2 pets dead</title><description>VIDEO: A family of three is devastated after their home was intentionally set on fire early Saturday morning.
  194.  
  195. The Cleveland Division of Fire arrived at 1283 West 106th St. at 2:19 a.m., finding the home and two vehicles engulfed in flames.
  196.  
  197. Investigators quickly determined the fire was arson. Police are actively searching for a suspect who may have been caught on doorbell camera.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/22/Train.derails.in.Lockland.evacuating.around.the.area.due.to.substance.spill.aspx</link><title>Train derails in Lockland, evacuating around the area due to substance spill</title><description>VIDEO: A train derailment was reported in downtown Wyoming and Lockland, between Wyoming Avenue and Cooper Avenue.
  198.  
  199. Hazmat crews told residents that they could return home and that no hazardous materials leaked from any derailed cars. Residents were originally told to 'shelter in place' because they were unsure of what might have leaked, but families are now able to freely leave their shelters.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKRC-TV CBS/CW 12 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/19/Columbus.fire.officials.explain.how.lithiumion.battery.fires.differ.from.standard.fires.aspx</link><title>Columbus fire officials explain how lithium-ion battery fires differ from standard fires</title><description>VIDEO: When a truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire in Franklinton on Thursday morning, the Columbus Fire Department was ready.
  200.  
  201. “Last year we had an outside company come in and get us up to speed on some of the hazards and the challenges you are gonna face in these fires,” said Battalion Chief Jeffrey Geitter.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBNS-TV CBS 10 Columbus</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/19/Cincinnati.crews.extinguish.large.fire.outside.parking.garage.downtown.aspx</link><title>Cincinnati crews extinguish large fire outside parking garage downtown</title><description>PHOTO: Crews responded to a fire at a parking garage in downtown Cincinnati Thursday.
  202.  
  203. Cincinnati firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Seventh Street and Central Avenue at 9 a.m. for reports of an outdoor fire.
  204.  
  205. When crews arrived on scene they found vines and bushes on fire, with the fire spreading up the four-story parking garage next to the bushes.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLWT-TV NBC 5 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/18/Fire.guts.Canton.home.in.renovation.27K.in.damage.aspx</link><title>Fire guts Canton home in renovation; $27K in damage</title><description>PHOTOS: Fire ripped through a Sherlock Place home early Thursday, causing $27,600 in damage.
  206.  
  207. Canton firefighters arrived just before 3 a.m. to the home in the 1000 block of Sherlock Place Northeast to find gouts of flame shooting from the attic windows and roof of the two-and-a-half-story home.
  208.  
  209. Crews quickly brought the fire under control, but not before the house sustained heavy damage, according to the release.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/18/4.to.be.honored.for.their.heroism.at.fire.awards.ceremony.in.Columbus.next.week.aspx</link><title>4 to be honored for their heroism at fire awards ceremony in Columbus next week</title><description>PHOTOS: Four people will be honored for their heroism at a fire awards ceremony next week in Columbus.
  210.  
  211. Two firefighters from the Springfield Fire Department and two brothers from Eaton will receive statewide awards for their heroism at this year’s Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards Ceremony in Columbus, according to a spokesperson.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHIO-TV CBS 7 Dayton</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/17/Youngstown.firefighters.investigating.house.fire.on.East.Side.aspx</link><title>Youngstown firefighters investigating house fire on East Side</title><description>City fire investigators were investigating the cause of a house fire on the East Side Tuesday.
  212.  
  213. Crews were called at about 11:10 a.m. to a home on the 2000 block of McGuffey Road. Crews found heavy smoke coming from a second-floor room.
  214.  
  215. No one was injured, but investigators said that the home was occupied.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/17/After.saving.his.parents.and.nearly.losing.his.life.former.UFC.fighter.promotes.fire.safety.in.Columbus.aspx</link><title>After saving his parents and nearly losing his life, former UFC fighter promotes fire safety in Columbus</title><description>VIDEOS:  Mark Coleman was woken up by his dog around 4 a.m. on March 12 at his parent's house in Fremont, Ohio. The former UFC fighter recalled his room being unusually warm and thought he was having a nightmare.
  216.  
  217. Coleman headed to the kitchen to see what was happening and saw clouds of smoke. Still, he didn't realize what was happening.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOL-TV CBS 11 Toledo</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/15/Wayne.County.Fire.Rescue.Association.honors.2023.Firefighter.of.the.Year.aspx</link><title>Wayne County Fire &amp; Rescue Association honors 2023 Firefighter of the Year</title><description>PHOTO: Every year the Wayne County Fire &amp; Rescue Association honors its own and recognizes a community member. After several years’ hiatus due to the pandemic, this year the annual banquet was held in Wooster on March 16.
  218.  
  219. Josh Martell, president of the WCFRA, said the organization is an association made up of all the Wayne County fire departments.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 6:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Bargain Hunter</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/16/5000.reward.offered.for.information.in.Stark.County.arson.investigation.aspx</link><title>$5,000 reward offered for information in Stark County arson investigation</title><description>A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a Stark County arson.
  220.  
  221. According to a release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Plain Township Fire Department was called to 2926 Harrisburg Ave. NE for a structure fire just before 1:45 a.m. last Wednesday.
  222.  
  223. An investigation led State Fire Marshal investigators to rule the fire’s cause as arson.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/15/Fire.collapses.building.displaces.residents.in.Pomeroy.aspx</link><title>Fire collapses building, displaces residents in Pomeroy</title><description>PHOTOS: A fire in Pomeroy, Ohio caused a structure to collapse on a neighboring residential building Saturday morning as first responders rushed to put out the fire.
  224.  
  225. Crews from Pomeroy, Rutland and Middleport responded to the fire that burned a two-story building along Mechanic Street. As the building burned, it collapsed onto a residential building, causing the fire to spread, according to a social media post from Pomeroy Fire Department.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/15/Miami.Valley.Fire.District.appoints.new.chief.shifts.former.chief.to.new.role.aspx</link><title>Miami Valley Fire District appoints new chief, shifts former chief to new role</title><description>Miami Valley Fire District, which serves Miamisburg and Miami Twp., has a new chief.
  226.  
  227. Miami Valley Fire District Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday morning to authorize the reclassification of Fire Chief Thomas Barnett to the new role of assistant chief, then voted to appoint Battalion Chief Steven Johnson as MVFD fire chief.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Dayton Daily News - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/12/Mansfield.Fire.Department.Promotes.Two.Members.To.Assistant.Chief.and.Captain.aspx</link><title>Mansfield Fire Department Promotes Two Members To Assistant Chief and Captain</title><description>VIDEO: Two members of the Mansfield Fire Department were promoted on Wednesday to important positions. Chief Daniel Crow talks about who was promoted and what their new responsibilities will be.
  228.  
  229. "We promoted two of our members to leadership positions today. Rob Garn was promoted to Assistant Chief, and Matt Emerson was promoted to Captain," Crow said.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMFD-TV 68 Mansfield</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/12/House.fire.in.Riverside.produces.heavy.flames.aspx</link><title>House fire in Riverside produces heavy flames</title><description>VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Flames raged in Riverside on Friday morning.
  230.  
  231. The fire erupted at a structure on the 4000 block of Linden Avenue.
  232.  
  233. According to Huber Heights Police and Fire Dispatch, crews were dispatched to the scene on report of a structure fire.
  234.  
  235. Our 2 NEWS crew on scene at the fire spoke with Battalion Chief of Riverside Brian Taylor for more information.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDTN-TV NBC 2 Dayton</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/11/Firefighter.injured.while.battling.2alarm.fire.in.vacant.Akron.industrial.building.aspx</link><title>Firefighter injured while battling 2-alarm fire in vacant Akron industrial building</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS:  A firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a two-alarm fire that ripped through a vacant industrial building in Akron on Thursday afternoon.
  236.  
  237. According to the Akron Fire Department, firefighters responded to the fire at 96 East Crosier St. just after 2:30 p.m. and found "a large vacant industrial building with heavy smoke showing from the front and sides of the structure.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 10:13:04 PM - SOURCE: WKYC-TV NBC 3 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:13:04 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/11/One.dead.after.southeast.Columbus.fire.destroys.home.aspx</link><title>One dead after southeast Columbus fire destroys home</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTO:  A man is dead after a fire in southeast Columbus has destroyed a home early Thursday morning.
  238.  
  239. According to a battalion chief at the scene, a two-story home in the Glenbrook neighborhood sustained extensive damage and a man was missing after a fire began just before 4 a.m. in the 3400 block of Marlin Drive.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 11:41:05 AM - SOURCE: WCMH-TV NBC 4 Columbus</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:41:05 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/11/Natural.gas.odor.in.Northeast.Ohio.caused.by.an.overabundance.of.odorant.Columbia.Gas.says.aspx</link><title>Natural gas odor in Northeast Ohio caused by an overabundance of odorant, Columbia Gas says</title><description>VIDEO: Columbia Gas has identified the cause of the odor throughout Northeast Ohio, and it is not a gas leak.
  240.  
  241. Wednesday evening, a natural gas odor took over areas including Ashland, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties and the city of Mansfield, causing some concern about a potential gas leak.
  242.  
  243. However, Columbia Gas said the odor is caused by an overabundance of mercaptan, which an upstream supplier added.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEWS-TV ABC 5 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/10/Cleveland.Fire.responds.to.funeral.home.fire.downtown.high.rise.incident.minutes.apart.aspx</link><title>Cleveland Fire responds to funeral home fire, downtown high rise incident minutes apart</title><description>VIDEO: Cleveland Fire was busy overnight as crews responded to two fires overnight in Downtown and Ohio City.
  244.  
  245. Our Overnight News Tracker followed Cleveland Firefighters as flames shot into the sky from a burning property in Ohio City.
  246.  
  247. Cleveland Fire surrounded the former Nunn Funeral Home in the 4400 block of Lorain Avenue for hours.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEWS-TV ABC 5 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/10/Norfolk.Southern.reaches.600M.settlement.in.East.Palestine.train.derailment.aspx</link><title>Norfolk Southern reaches $600M settlement in East Palestine train derailment</title><description>VIDEO: Norfolk Southern has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit over the hazardous train derailment just over the Pennsylvania border in East Palestine, Ohio, the company said in a news release.
  248.  
  249. The settlement is for $600 million, officials said.
  250.  
  251. The consolidated class action lawsuit includes all claims within a 20-mile radius from the derailment, people living in the area taking part in the suit and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius from the site.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/10/No.injuries.as.explosion.takes.place.at.POET.Bioprocessing.in.Leipsic.aspx</link><title>No injuries as explosion takes place at POET Bioprocessing in Leipsic</title><description>No injuries were reported in an explosion Tuesday at the POET Biorefining facility in Leipsic.
  252.  
  253. A statement on the Leipsic Fire Department’s Facebook page states that shortly before 11 a.m., an explosion occurred at the plant, located at 3875 state Route 65, Leipsic. Leipsic firefighters responded and departments from Ottawa and Miller City were immediately called for mutual aid.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Lima News</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/10/Vehicle.crashes.into.barn.on.Kershner.Road.in.Butler.Township.aspx</link><title>Vehicle crashes into barn on Kershner Road in Butler Township</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters and medics responded to a vehicle crash Tuesday evening.
  254.  
  255. According to Huber Heights Dispatch, the crash happened at about 8:40 p.m. on the 2200 block of Kershner Road in Butler Township.
  256.  
  257.  
  258. A Dayton 24/7 photographer at the scene could see one vehicle inside a large barn.
  259.  
  260. A dispatcher confirmed the road was shut down while crews dealt with treating to the driver.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKEF-TV ABC/FOX/MyNetworkTV 22 Dayton</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/08/Canton.firefighters.battle.2.house.fires.in.2.days.aspx</link><title>Canton firefighters battle 2 house fires in 2 days</title><description>PHOTO: Canton firefighters fought two house fires in the past two days.
  261.  
  262. On Monday, April 8, firefighters responded to a home in the 900 block of 6th St. NW around 7:30 a.m.
  263.  
  264. When crews arrived, they said heavy fire was coming from every window on every floor.
  265.  
  266. The residents were not home and there were no injuries; however, firefighters said the damage was so extensive, the structure will need to be razed.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/8/2024 5:08:00 PM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:08:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/09/Cincinnati.fire.truck.overturns.on.the.way.to.a.fire.aspx</link><title>Cincinnati fire truck overturns on the way to a fire</title><description>PHOTOS: A fire truck overturned in West Price Hill during a call Monday morning.
  267.  
  268. A Cincinnati Fire Department spokesperson said the truck overturned on Glenway while responding to a fire.
  269.  
  270.  
  271. Glenway was closed between Schiff and Rapid Run for a couple hours.
  272.  
  273. No word on what led up to the crash. No one was hurt.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKRC-TV CBS/CW 12 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/09/Cat.blamed.for.fire.during.eclipse.in.Canton.aspx</link><title>Cat blamed for fire during eclipse in Canton</title><description>A Canton woman told firefighters that one of her 37 cats was to blame for a kitchen fire sparked during a very rare total solar eclipse in Northeast Ohio.
  274.  
  275. According to Division Chief Steve Henderson, firefighters were called out to the home in the 600 block of 225th Street NW at 2:45 p.m. on April 8.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/9/2024 2:08:58 PM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:08:58 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/07/Small.plane.crash.injures.1.at.Cleveland.Hopkins.International.Airport.aspx</link><title>Small plane crash injures 1 at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport</title><description>PHOTOS: The FOX 8 I-TEAM has learned a fire involving single-engine plane injured one person and air traffic disrupted at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  276.  
  277. The incident happened shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday and left about five planes diverted and seven grounded.
  278.  
  279. We’ve learned a single-engine plane had an issue while landing, and the engine then caught fire on a runway.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/7/2024 1:31:57 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:31:57 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/08/Ohio.River.and.Western.Fire.District.acquires.new.equipment.through.Ohio.Fire.Marshal.grant.aspx</link><title>Ohio River and Western Fire District acquires new equipment through Ohio Fire Marshal grant</title><description>The Ohio River and Western Fire District recently purchased three rapid intervention packs using funds from a grant from the Ohio State Fire Marshal.
  280.  
  281. According to OR&amp;W Fire Chief R.C. Fellows, these devices will provide breathing air to the firefighters if their self-contained breathing apparatus fails during a fire.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Martins Ferry Times Leader - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/05/Perrysburg.Fire.Chief.discusses.how.to.safely.fish.in.high.rough.waters.aspx</link><title>Perrysburg Fire Chief discusses how to safely fish in high, rough waters</title><description>VIDEO: Walleye fishing season is in full swing and while the recent rains aren’t stopping devoted anglers, local fire departments are sounding the alarm when it comes to safety.
  282.  
  283. River conditions can change rapidly. In just three days, the Maumee River rose eight feet, making it dangerous and more unpredictable than normal.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 3:42:00 PM - SOURCE: WTVG-TV ABC/CW 13 Toledo</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:42:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/05/Kerns.Chevrolet.in.Celina.destroyed.by.fire.aspx</link><title>Kerns Chevrolet in Celina destroyed by fire</title><description>VIDEOS: A car dealership building on S. Walnut Street in Celina was destroyed by fire this morning.
  284.  
  285. A Celina police officer saw smoke coming out of the Kerns Chevrolet showroom building and called the Celina Fire Department around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday to respond to the blaze.
  286.  
  287. Celina Fire Chief Joel Lange said crews initially made entry into the building, which houses the dealership showroom, offices, and service department, along with several vehicles.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLIO-TV NBC/FOX 8 Lima</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/05/Trumbull.County.911.center.to.dispatch.for.Girard.City.Fire.Department.aspx</link><title>Trumbull County 911 center to dispatch for Girard City Fire Department</title><description>VIDEO: The Trumbull County 911 center will soon be dispatching for the Girard City Fire Department.
  288.  
  289. Trumbull County Commissioners unanimously approved the dispatch services contract Wednesday. Under the agreement, the city will pay $15,085 for the county’s dispatching services.
  290.  
  291. Girard Fire Chief Jim Petruzzi says the county’s 911 center is more streamlined for fire department dispatching.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/05/Licking.County.residents.trapped.after.flooded.causes.bridge.collapse.aspx</link><title>Licking County residents ‘trapped’ after flooded causes bridge collapse</title><description>VIDEO: Residents along Wolford Road in Licking County’s Hanover Township are “trapped” after a temporary access bridge collapsed Tuesday.
  292.  
  293. Licking County Engineer Jared Knerr told NBC4 there are about 10 to 15 homes that do not have road access right now.
  294.  
  295. The temporary bridge was put in place while the county replaced the previous truss bridge that spanned Rocky Fork Creek on Wolford Road.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 5:12:48 AM - SOURCE: WCMH-TV NBC 4 Columbus</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:12:48 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/04/Miami.Township.appoints.23year.veteran.as.next.chief.of.fire.department.aspx</link><title>Miami Township appoints 23-year veteran as next chief of fire department</title><description>Miami Township has appointed a new chief of the fire department after unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees.
  296.  
  297. Matt Schumann has been named the next fire chief after 23 years of service.Schumann previously served as the assistant fire chief in the city of Monroe and in Fairfield Township.
  298.  
  299. Schumann obtained a bachelor's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from the American Military University and an Associate's degree in Fire Science from Keiser University.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLWT-TV NBC 5 Cincinnati</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/04/Woman.hospitalized.after.threealarm.fire.in.west.Columbus.aspx</link><title>Woman hospitalized after three-alarm fire in west Columbus</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: About 100 firefighters battled a three-alarm fire in west Columbus on Wednesday.
  300.  
  301. Chief Jeff Geitter with the Columbus Division of Fire tells WSYX that the fire has impacted a two-story building structure on the 2400 block of West Broad Street.
  302.  
  303. The building has businesses on the lower floor and apartments on the top floor.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSYX-TV ABC/FOX/MyNetworkTV 6 Columbus</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/04/Asstant.fire.chief.Jim.Bishop.retires.after.30plus.years.with.Mansfield.Fire.Department.aspx</link><title>Asstant fire chief Jim Bishop retires after 30-plus years with Mansfield Fire Department</title><description>Mansfield assistant fire chief Jim Bishop is now relieved of his obligation to buy ice cream for the station when he appears on television or in the local news.
  304.  
  305. He said he doesn’t think the longstanding tradition for fire departments applies to retirement parties.
  306.  
  307. “At 6:30 a.m. (Thursday), they’re kicking me out,” he said.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 1:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Richland Source</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/03/New.chief.takes.helm.of.Howland.Fire.Department.aspx</link><title>New chief takes helm of Howland Fire Department</title><description>VIDEO: For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a new man in charge at the Howland Fire Department.
  308.  
  309. At just 37 years old, Ray Pace is taking on a new role as Howland Township’s fire chief. He has worked his way up the ranks at the fire department, starting as a part-time firefighter/paramedic in 2008.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/03/Proctorville.Volunteer.Fire.Department.station.sustains.significant.damage.during.storm.aspx</link><title>Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department station sustains significant damage during storm</title><description>VIDEOS: The Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department’s station sustained extensive damage in Tuesday’s storms.
  310.  
  311. According to our crew at the scene, a rear block wall collapsed along with part of the roof.
  312.  
  313. Despite that damage, the department’s main fleet of vehicles didn’t sustain damage.
  314.  
  315. One fire truck was damaged by the roof collapse.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/03/Elderly.man.dies.in.Northfield.Center.house.fire.aspx</link><title>Elderly man dies in Northfield Center house fire</title><description>PHOTO: A house fire took the life of a 92-year-old man in Northfield Center Tuesday, according to the Macedonia Fire Department.
  316.  
  317. Around 10 am Macedonia Fire Department responded to a fire at a two-story, house on Marwyck Drive in Northfield Center.
  318.  
  319. When crews arrived on scene there was heavy fire and smoke coming from the front of the house.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/03/Columbus.Fire.Department.rescues.2.people.from.fastrising.river.waters.under.Ohio.bridge.aspx</link><title>Columbus Fire Department rescues 2 people from fast-rising river waters under Ohio bridge</title><description>Firefighters came to the rescue of two people who were trapped under a bridge early Tuesday when the waters of an Ohio river began rising, and forecasters warned more severe weather was headed to the area.
  320.  
  321. The two people were sleeping under the bridge around 8:45 a.m. when the Scioto River started to rise, the Columbus Fire Department reported.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/02/Certainly.an.honor.City.of.Piqua.selects.new.fire.department.chief.aspx</link><title>‘Certainly an honor;’ City of Piqua selects new fire department chief</title><description>PHOTO: The City of Piqua announced that Lee Adams has been sworn in as chief of the Piqua Fire Department.
  322.  
  323. The City of Piqua Civil Service Commission confirmed Adams’ appointment at its meeting on Tuesday, according to the city’s website.
  324.  
  325. “It’s certainly an honor to be able to serve in this role, leading our department as we provide critical services to our community,” Chief Adams said.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHIO-TV CBS 7 Dayton</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/02/VIDEO.Driver.crashed.into.Bedford.Heights.pet.daycare.1.dog.dead.dozens.rescued.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Driver crashed into Bedford Heights pet daycare; 1 dog dead, dozens rescued</title><description>It was a chaotic and heroic night for first responders after a driver lost control on a local interstate, crashing into and through a doggy daycare and boarding kennel.
  326.  
  327. The driver was not injured, but one dog was killed and dozens of others had to be rescued.
  328.  
  329. Body camera video from Bedford Heights police shows the harrowing moments as officers rescued a driver trapped inside a burning car.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:06:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:06:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/OH/2024/April/02/2.pets.die.in.Euclid.house.fire.aspx</link><title>2 pets die in Euclid house fire</title><description>PHOTO: The American Red Cross is helping a family whose home was damaged by fire Monday afternoon.
  330.  
  331. Euclid firefighters responded to the home on South Lake Shore around 4:50 p.m.
  332.  
  333. When they arrived, they said there was heavy fire on the rear enclosed porch and flames were spreading to the home and attic,
  334.  
  335. Firefighters said they were able to do a quick interior search, before being driven out by “rapidly deteriorating conditions.&lt;BR&gt; - PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Cleveland</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item></channel></rss>

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