April 22.  E1905, L1901 & M081 responded to a 1st due apartment fire at the Wells Manor Apartment Complex on South Michigan Ave at 1742hrs this evening.  They arrived on scene to find light smoke showing from the 1st floor of a 2 story, middle of the row apartment.  They quickly confirmed a kitchen fire that appeared to be out.  As L1901 arrived on scene, ventilation was started and crews checked for extension in the apartment and in the Bravo exposure.  An infant was checked on scene for smoke inhalation.  Crews were back in service around 1800hrs.

 

E1905 - A/C Tom Helm, FF Randy Dupree, FF Aaron Dupree, FF Brian Dunn

L1901 - Capt Dennis Dupree, FF Roman Brandau, FF Ben Matthews, FF Bill Denney

April 25.  A string of arson fires has plagued the City recently.  E905 & E1906 responded to another car fire at 2256hrs this evening.  There have been several dumpster fires, car fires and small structure fires in the past few weeks.  Investigators are asking for help to find the person or persons responsible for these fires.  There is a reward available.  Anyone with information, please contact the Wellston Police Department (740-384-2171) or the Wellston Fire Department (740-384-2128)

 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Aaron Dupree, FF Richie Kisor

E1906 - FF Roman Brandau, FF Barry Lambert, FF Chris Waugh

April 27.  E1905 was alerted at 0440hrs this morning for a structure fire in the 500 Block of Hardscrapple Rd.  E1905, with 6, was 4th due.  The crews were getting a knock on the fire on our arrival.  E1905 helped with salvage and overhaul.  Fire damage was contained to the Bravo side and the attic.  But, as you can see from the fan on the left, heat and smoke damage was throughout.  The 2 family members present were woke by smoke detectors and were able to escape out a window.  Wellston units were in service at 0621hrs.

 

E1905 - Chief Dan Gill, FF Roman Brandau, FF Aaron Dupree, FF Richie Kisor, FF Barry Lambert, FF Bill Denney

April 27.  Shortly after the Engine was back in service from the house fire, FF Roman Brandau & FF Ben Matthews traveled to the Wellston High School for the 2006 Career Day.  The entire Junior class of WHS made its way through various demonstrations and speakers in the gymnasium.  Some students were then taken outside to see R1908.  Only one lucky student from each group was able to "bunker out."  The students asked a lot of questions and we may haved snagged a few new recruits for the Cadet Corp too.  Thanks to the Wellston High School for letting us participate and thanks to FF Brandau & FF Matthews for donating your time and expertise!  We can't wait till next year!

April 12.  It only took 2 hours before the 1st call today.  At 0200hrs, E1905 was alerted on a dumpster fire.  E1905 & E1906 handled 2 more dumpster fires in the next hour.  The next call didn't come until 1400hrs.  It was a brush fire off St Rt 124.  E1905 & B1909 arrived on scene to find approximately 6 acres off in the woods between several houses.  E2304, E1102, E1204 & R1117 were added to the call.  As those units were responding, a possible structure fire was sent out in the 1300 blk of South Pennsylvania Ave (also in our 1st due).  E1906, E2304 & L1406 responded to that incident.  They arrived on location at that incident and quickly downgraded the assignment to 1 engine.  Not our Engine though!  E1906 was directed to another brush fire on No. 12 Hollow Rd.  E1204 & L1406 were directed to our station for area coverage while units operated on both brush fires.  E2304 handled the investigation on S Penn.  E1204 & L1406 were alerted a few minutes later to another small outside fire in Box 191.  As units cleared SR 124, they were redirected to No. 12 Hollow Rd.  In all, 3 Engines, 3 Brush units and ODNR Forestry worked that fire.  As the No. 12 Hollow incident was ending, E1204, E1906, R1217 & L1406 were alerted for a brush fire with possible extension to the house on Number 8 Pike.  It was quickly controlled with handlines and several other fires were being toned out all over the area.  All mutual aid units were released, most to be sent to other fires.  At 1802hrs, B1909 & SRU1910 were alerted to a brush fire just outside Oak Hill.  They worked with Madison-Jefferson units for 2 1/2 hours before returning to Wellston.  The night finally ended with another 1st due brush fire on St Rt 124.  Crews finally returned to service, for good, at 2222hrs.  It seems as though the quick start is going to continue throughout April!

April 14.  At 1427hrs, E1905 & R1908 responded to a 1 vehicle rollover on St Rt 124.  Oddly enough, this was the same address as the large brush fire 2 days earlier.  Crews arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle, with 2 minor patients and no entrapment (that seems to be the theme for 2006!)  Crews isolated the vehicle and assisted with patient care and clean-up.  Crews were back in service within an hour.

 

E1905 - A/C Tom Helm, FF Bill Denney

R1908 - FF Roman Brandau, FF Richie Kisor, FF Gary Hagen

April 16.  E1905 & E1906 were alerted for a structure fire behind the Wellston High School football field at 0439hrs this morning.  Units arrived on scene to find a storage building well-off.  Each engine stretched a 1 3/4 inch preconnect and quickly extinguished the fire.  Units overhauled the building and returned to service at 0546hrs.

 

E1905 - A/C Tom Helm, FF Ben Matthews, FF Barry Lambert

 

E1906 - FF Gary Hagen, FF Chris Waugh, FF Bill Denney

April 17.  After a day of service calls, 6 to be exact, E1905, E1906 & SRU1910 responded to a 1st due structure fire in the 400 block of South New York Avenue.  E1905 arrived on scene at 0441hrs to find smoke showing from a residential garage with apartment above.  Crews made entry to find a small fire inside the garage with extension up the wall.  It appeared as though the building was struck by lightning from a thunderstorm that was moving through the area.  Crews contained the incident quickly and were back in service by 0410hrs.

 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, A/C Tom Helm, FF Ben Matthews

E1906 - FF Aaron Dupree, FF Chris Waugh, FF Bill Denney

SRU1910 - FF Randy Dupree, FF Richie Kisor, FF Gary Hagen

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April 4.  Crews responded to 5 calls today, including an off-road bus fire and a working structure fire.  The day didn't start until 1744 when E1905, E1906 & Br1909 responded to the 1000 blk of West Broadway for a vehicle fire.  E1905 arrived on scene to find a short bus with a working engine compartment fire.  Unfortunately, the bus sat approximately 400 feet from the roadway; unfortunately, that is, for the yard.  Once the crew parked the engine, the fire was quickly extinguished with a preconnect.  The other units were returned after arriving on scene.  E1905 cleared at 1817hrs.

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Roman Brandau, FF Brian Dunn, FF Billy Witt

E1906 - A/C Tom Helm, FF Ashley Phillips, FF Chris Waugh

Br1909 - FF Barry Lambert, FF Gary Hagen

 

2 small fires and a service call were handled between 1830hrs and 2200hrs.  At 2334hrs, as firefighters were done cleaning and prepared for bed, Coalton was alerted for a possible structure fire on Raysville Rd.  Their assignment was quickly upgraded for a working house fire with the residents not yet accounted for.  E1905 responded with 5 and arrived on scene a few minutes later.  As Coalton finished the primary search, E1905's crew joined FFs already on scene and advanced 2 lines to the interior.  The fire was knocked down and overhaul started.  Their were no injuries to the residents, but our thoughts are with Coalton Chief John Frisby who was transported from the scene due to a medical problem. 

E1905 - A/C Ryan Pelletier, FF Aaron Dupree, FF Roman Brandau, FF Darrell Wright, FF Bill Denney