September 2010
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Fall Fire Hydrant Inspections to Begin →
MEDIA RELEASE
The Washington Township Fire Department will soon begin the semi-annual maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants throughout the Centerville-Washington Township community. This…
Be a Fall Blood Donor →
Receive a free, limited edition Octoberfest t-shirt
Washington Township Fire Department is hosting a blood drive, Wednesday, September 22, 2010. The event will be held between…
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August 2010
6 posts
Unattended Cooking Still Causes Most U.S. Fires →
Unattended cooking is still the number one cause of U.S. residential fires. Get the facts; learn to prevent:
COOKING SAFETY
Families spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is often the…
Unattended Cooking Still Causes Most U.S. Fires -... →
Unattended cooking is still the number one cause of U.S. residential fires. Get the facts; learn to prevent:
COOKING SAFETY
Families spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is often the favorite place to be together. But many injuries can happen there. To stay safe when you are cooking and eating, here are some tips. [follow link]
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Bicycle injuries and deaths may be more common...
Get the facts and learn how to prevent them: Facts About Bicycle Injuries to Children Each year, approximately 140 children are killed as bicyclists. Children sustain more than 275,000 nonfatal bicycle injuries each year. Nearly 690 children are injured daily due to bicycle-related crashes. A total of 251,366 total child bicyclist injuries were recorded in 2005. An estimated 14,000...
The 62nd Annual Firefighters Ice Cream Social is... →
The Washington Township Firefighter’s Association announces the 62nd Annual Ice Cream Social. The event will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at Fire Station 41, 163…
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The 62nd Annual Firefighters Ice Cream Social is...
The Washington Township Firefighter’s Association announces the 62nd Annual Ice Cream Social. The event will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at Fire Station 41, 163 Maple Avenue, Centerville, Ohio. The Ice Cream Social is a great way to support and learn more about the important role that the Washington Township Fire Department has in the community. Great food and...
Each year more than 830 children die from... →
Pool Safety
Pools and spas can be lots of fun. But they can also be very dangerous, especially to children. The Home Safety Council encourages families to follow the safety steps below to avoid…
July 2010
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Each year more than 830 children die from...
Pool Safety Pools and spas can be lots of fun. But they can also be very dangerous, especially to children. The Home Safety Council encourages families to follow the safety steps below to avoid injuries in and around pools and spas. When children are in or near the water, a grownup should watch them very carefully. Do not take your eyes off them. Older children should not be left in charge...
Have you prepared for emergencies? Plan with your... →
Communications Plan
Every family needs to know what they would do if something bad happens. Taking steps to prepare ahead of time is very important. Being prepared starts with talking…
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Have you prepared for emergencies? Plan with your...
Communications Plan Every family needs to know what they would do if something bad happens. Taking steps to prepare ahead of time is very important. Being prepared starts with talking about it. Tell your children it is always good to have a plan. Tell them the grownups who love them will be there to help them. Develop a family communication plan so you would know how to find each other if...
Washington Township Joins Nixle: Get up to date... →
Washington Township is now using technology to connect to residents and anyone else interested in hearing from us. This is in addition to the account already provided by the Fire…
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Washington Township Joins Nixle: Get up to date...
Washington Township is now using technology to connect to residents and anyone else interested in hearing from us. This is in addition to the account already provided by the Fire Department. The township will use Nixle, a community information service that is free to viewers. Information posted by Washington Township can be viewed on the Nixle website. Users may also subscribe to receive...
Be a Part of Something Great! →
Sometimes a person feels the need to do something more than they are already doing. Perhaps they feel a need to contribute more. Maybe they want to make a difference that they can’t make in their…
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Be a Part of Something Great!
Sometimes a person feels the need to do something more than they are already doing. Perhaps they feel a need to contribute more. Maybe they want to make a difference that they can’t make in their current career. Or, maybe they hope to be part of a greater cause. What could you do? If you were given the training, would you be willing to: • respond to fire, rescue and public service alarms? ...
Know What To Do If There's Fire →
This video specifically addresses fires on the stove. Produced by FEMA and the United States Fire Administration.
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Know What To Do If There's Fire
This video specifically addresses fires on the stove. Produced by FEMA and the United States Fire Administration. Download now or watch on posterous 5-know_what_to_do_if_theres_fire.wmv (11218 KB) Posted via email from Washington Township Fire Department | Comment »
Donate Blood, You Might Win His and Hers Harleys! →
Blood Drive at WTFD July 8, 3:30 to 6:30 pm.
Register to give blood, you might win His and Hers Harleys!
The Washington Township Fire Department is hosting a blood drive at the Fire…
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Donate Blood, You Might Win His and Hers Harleys!
Blood Drive at WTFD July 8, 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Register to give blood, you might win His and Hers Harleys! The Washington Township Fire Department is hosting a blood drive at the Fire Training Center, 8320 McEwen Road on Friday, July 8, 2010. The event will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Get a FREE “Live to Ride. Live to Give.” t-shirt just for registering. All who...
April 2010
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Fire Hydrant Inspection Begins April 12 →
Media Release
April 5, 2010 For Immediate Release
The Washington Township Fire Department will soon begin the semi-annual maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants throughout the…
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Fire Hydrant Inspections Begin April 12
Media Release
April 5, 2010
For Immediate Release
Hydrant Inspections to Begin
The Washington Township Fire Department will soon begin the semi-annual maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants throughout the Centerville-Washington Township community. This project is expected to last approximately six weeks beginning April 12 and ending near May 21, 2010.
Residents may notice discolored...
March 2010
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Change The Batteries When You Change the Clocks...
On March 14, the Washington Township Fire Department wants to remind you to change the time on your clocks. The official time change is 2 a.m. When you adjust the clock change the batteries in your smoke alarms, flashlights and portable radios, as well.
Statistics have shown that nearly 90% of all United States homes have smoke alarms. Unfortunately, more than half of those may not be...
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Have You Signed Up for Nixle?
The Washington Township Fire Department is participating in a Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology. This service, Nixle, delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications instantly sent to you by cell phone text message, email, and web. There is...
February 2010
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New way to get rid of old drugs at WTFD Today
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio, (WDTN) - Don’t flush your old medicines. There’s a better way to get rid of them. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and local fire departments want to help you get rid of old drugs in your medicine cabinet. The program is called D.U.M.P. a Million, or dispose of unwanted medications properly. You can drop off medication at The Washington Township...
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Swine flu shows signs of being over
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won’t go so far as to say that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity. U.S. cases have been declining since October. An official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says swine flu cases are still occurring and are likely to continue a while longer at...
January 2010
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FBI: Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable...
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FEMA Task Force Deployed: OH TF-1
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December 2009
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Autopsy leaves questions unanswered in Christmas...
Updated 1:51 AM Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Mohammed Shaikh, the man killed in a Christmas Day crash on Interstate 675 in Centerville, died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.The 25-year-old Miamisburg man was pronounced dead at the scene after being thrown from his car in...
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Benefit for Kirby Family
A Tribute To Firefighter Jason Kirby Washington Twp. Firefighter Jason W. Kirby passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Come show your support for the Kirby family this holiday season. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:00am—11:00pm Eat-in and drink all day Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner — Bring this flier with you! 10% of all proceeds go to the Kirby Family Fund Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub...
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In Memory of Firefighter Jason W. Kirby
This information is from Meyer-Boehmer & Reis Funeral Home. Jason W. Kirby July 12, 1972 - December 9, 2009 Jason William Kirby, age 37, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Jason was a Regional Sales Manager for Lion Apparel and a Firefighter-E.M.T. for the Washington Township Fire Department for eighteen years. He was involved in his...
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Fire Department Receives Courage Award
Fire department receives Courage AwardSunday, December 06, 2009 Washington Township Fire Department has received the Courage Award from the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting and business awards presentation.The award is given to a chamber member that demonstrates courage or entrepreneurial spirit above and beyond the operating norm. Risk taking, problem solving...
Blood Drive at WTFD December 17
EVERY DONOR COUNTS Blood Drive Thursday, December 17th 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Washington Township Fire Department Training Room 8320 McEwen Road Register to give blood at any Community Blood Center blood drive or branch location November 30 – December 19 and receive a FREE limited edition 2010 Blood Donor Calendar! Visit www.DonorTime.com to schedule an appointment! REQUIRED TO...
Medic Involved in Crash
Media Release For Immediate Release Released by: Richard Palmer Additional Contacts: Ambulance Involved in Vehicle Crash A Washington Township Fire Department medic unit was involved in a motor vehicle crash this morning at 10:23 a.m. The crash happened at the intersection of Yankee Road and State Route 725. The medic was transporting one patient to the hospital at the...
November 2009
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Want to Deep Fry Your Turkey? Think Twice
UL Will Not Certify These Here is a video from Underwriter’s Laboratories that explains why they will not certify deep-fat turkey friers. There are so many ways that can go wrong when using them. Overfilling results in immediate fire when the oil spills over as the turkey is inserted. Units are unstable and can easily be tipped over, spilling hot oil quickly onto the user or bystanders. ...
You Can Be Part of Something Great! →
See and download the full gallery on posterous
Sometimes a person feels the need to do something more than they are already doing. Perhaps they feel a need…
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You Can Be Part of Something Great!
See and download the full gallery on posterous Sometimes a person feels the need to do something more than they are already doing. Perhaps they feel a need to contribute more. Maybe they want to make a difference that they can’t make in their current career. Or, maybe they hope to be part of a greater cause. It’s your decision! What you do with your free time is obviously your...
WDTN Reports Message We've Wanted You to Know for... →
Know what to do
Teaching children and their families how to escape a house fire has been a priority topic for the Washington Township Fire Department for several decades. Stay Low and Go is an…
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WDTN Reports Message We've Wanted You to Know for...
Know what to do Teaching children and their families how to escape a house fire has been a priority topic for the Washington Township Fire Department for several decades. Stay Low and Go is an important message and one of the top issues that children need to know when they hear a smoke alarm sounding or when they know there is smoke or fire in their house. Once outside, it is important that...
Go Right for Sirens and Lights →
Emergency vehicles are approaching you. Their lights are flashing and their sirens are wailing. What do you do? What is your responsibility? Every day, emergency services try to shorten…
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Go Right for Sirens and Lights
Emergency vehicles are approaching you. Their lights are flashing and their sirens are wailing. What do you do? What is your responsibility? Every day, emergency services try to shorten the time that it takes to respond to emergencies. They look at sophisticated staffing methods, placement of vehicles throughout the community, better equipment, more effective training and better preparation for...
Veterans Day 2009 sees remembrances around the... →
CENTERVILLE, Ohio — City parks, schools, VFW’s, retirement homes - all among the sites of Veterans Day observances around the Miami Valley today.
One of those was this morning in…
Veterans Day 2009 sees remembrances around the...
CENTERVILLE, Ohio — City parks, schools, VFW’s, retirement homes - all among the sites of Veterans Day observances around the Miami Valley today. One of those was this morning in Centerville, a joint effort the city and VFW Post 9559 at Stubbs Park at the Veterans Memorial. That ceremony included color guard presentations from VFW Post 9559 and the Washington Township Fire Department...
WTFD Visits Yankee Medical Safety Day →
Several members of the Washington Township Fire Dept. visited the Public Safety Day event held today at Yankee Medical near Southview Hospital.
Members of the Miami Township Fire Dept, Dayton…
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WTFD Visits Yankee Medical Safety Day
Several members of the Washington Township Fire Dept. visited the Public Safety Day event held today at Yankee Medical near Southview Hospital. Members of the Miami Township Fire Dept, Dayton Police Dept. and other agencies also attended. See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Washington Township Fire Department | Comment »
May 2009
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Parrothead Party Blood Drive →
April 2009
2 posts
Hydrant Inspections to Begin →
Lightning Strike Causes Condo Fire →
February 2009
2 posts
Burns a Concern at Home →
Get Low. Get Out. Call Fast. →