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2006

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January 14.  At 0320hrs, E1905 responded to a vehicle fire to the rear of 132 East 2nd St.  They arrived on scene to find one vehicle fully involved, with another vehicle parked close by.  The crew pulled a 1 3/4" preconnect and extinguished the fire within minutes.  The original vehicle was a total loss with the exposure vehicle suffering minor damage.

 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Billy Witt, FF Ben Matthews, FF Richie Kisor, FF Barry Lambert

January 12.  At 2136hrs, Engines 1204, 1203, 1905, 1401, Rescue 1217, and Tanker 1411 were alerted for a fully involved structure fire on Ed Davis Rd in 12's First Due.  E1204 arrived on scene to find a fully involved trailer and stretched a 1 3/4" preconnect.  E1905 arrived 2nd and initiated water supply.  The crew immediately started pulling walls for E1204.  Additional crews provided water and manpower for fire attack and overhaul.  The fire was contained a short time later and Wellston FFs were back in service in a little over an hour.

 

E1905 - A/C Tom Helm, FF Jeff Jackson, FF Billy Witt, FF Brian Dunn, FF Darrell Wright, FF Bill Denney

January 5. Crews were called to the 300 block of West D St just after midnight this morning.  E1905 & L1901 arrived on scene to find the residence full of smoke, but no flames visible.  After a short investigation, a malfunctioning furnace was found.  Crews isolated the power to the unit and ventilated the residence.  Crews were back in service in less than an hour.

 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Jeff Jackson, FF Ben Matthews

L1901 - FF Aaron Dupree, FF Roman Brandau, FF Billy Witt

January 15.  2 seperate crashes kept crews busy the last few days.  The first was on St Rt 327 North of Wellston, near Twin Bridge Rd.  E1905 & R1908 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle crash with one overturned.  The only occupant was extricated by witnesses and being treated on our arrival.  The 2nd was just before noon today.  E1905 & R1908 responded to the intersection of Broadway & New York Avenue and arrived on scene a minute later to find a 2 car MVC with a large fuel spill.  A van hit another vehicle before going across the intersection and tearing open the gas tank on a stop sign.  Crews contained the spill and emulsified approximately 20 gallons of gasoline before clearing the scene an hour later.

January 23.  At 0053hrs, E1905 & 1906 were alerted for a vehicle fire at the Seton Square Apartment complex in the 500 block of West 1st Street in Wellston. E5 arrived on scene minutes later to find one vehicle, fully involved, with extension to 2 other vehicles and the occupied 3 story apartment complex. The assignment was immediately upgraded bringing the remainder of the street assignment consisting of R1908 & M81.  E5 pulled a 1 3/4" preconnect and had the fire knocked down by 0104hrs. Due to smoke conditions in the building and possible extension, E1906 evacuated the residents on the east side of the building, through a fire door, to the lobby area on each floor.  Overhaul and ventilation lasted until approximately 0140hrs. The residents were then allowed to return to their apartments.  The original vehicle was completely destroyed. The right exposure vehicle received moderate damage. The left exposure vehicle and the building received minor smoke & heat damage.  All units were back in service by 0159hrs.

 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Richie Kisor, FF Roman Brandau

E1906 - FF Aaron Dupree, FF Chris Waugh

R1908 - FF Barry Lambert, FF Gary Hagen

January 23.  4 minutes after shift change this morning, the first of three new Helms were brought into the world.  By 0806hrs, the 3rd baby had arrived.  We would like to welcome Dylan Thomas, Allyson Katherine and Sophie Marie Helm to the family.  The babies ranged in weight from 3lbs 14ozs to 4lbs 13ozs.  As of the posting of this story, all three babies had been moved to Children's Hospital in Columbus.  Our thoughts are with mother and children, and we can't wait to show them around "The House."  Oh yeah, congratulations A/C Tom "Grandpa" Helm.

January 28.  3 minutes after 6am, E1907 was alerted to an unknown fire on Salem Rd in Milton Twp.  They arrived on scene a few minutes later to find a fully involved motor home.  Chief Gill called for Brush 1909 due to access problems and some extension to the woods.  It was unclear if the vehicle was being used as a residence or just parked a mile off the closest paved road for no apparent reason.  Crews had the situation contained quickly and were back in service around 0720hrs.

 

E1907 - Chief Dan Gill, FF Ben Matthews

B1909 - FF Gary Hagen, FF Barry Lambert

January 30.  At 0920hrs, Box Alarm 191 was sounded for a structure fire above Louvee Video & Tanning at 113 South Ohio Avenue.  Within seconds, Medic 81 reported heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor, Side C.  E1905 arrived on scene within 2 minutes and reported heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor with evacuations in progress.  2 attack lines were advanced to the 2nd floor of the building, but with extreme fire load & deteriorating conditions, crews were ordered to pull back until ventilation was completed.  The crew that was sent to ventilate the roof advised command that the fire was already thru the roof on the C side.  At that time, the evacuation tones were sounded and master stream operations were started.  2 ladder pipes, 3 deck guns, 2 ground monitors and numerous handlines were put into operation.  Special calls were made in addition to the 2nd alarm.  In total, 9 Engines, 2 Ladders, 3 Rescues, 2 Command vehicles, 1 Brush unit and 1 Medic were on the scene for approximately 8 hours.  The last Wellston unit cleared the scene just after 1730hrs.  There was 1 civilian burn injury and 1 firefighter on the 1st due Engine was treated for smoke inhalation.  The fire was contained to the building of origin, which received heavy fire damage to the 2nd floor and roof area.  The 1st floor sustained heavy smoke and water damage.  Thank you to everyone that provided assistance and refreshment during and after the fire.  There were too many donations to mention, but please know that they were greatly appreciated.  I'm still getting pictures sent to me. If you have pictures, please email them to rbrandau@wellstonfd.com or stop by the station. For more pictures and a detailed story, click here!

 

Engines - 1905, 1906, 1204, 2304 Ladders 1901, 1406

Engines - 1405, 2302, 1203, 1102 Rescues 1908 1117

Engine 2401, MJRescue 5, Brush 1909, Special Response Unit 1910

Chief Gill, A/C Helm & Pelletier, Capt Dupree, FF Denney, R. Dupree, Witt, Dunn, Cheek, D Wright, Brandau, Phillips, Matthews, Lambert, Waugh, Kisor, D V Wright & Hagen