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No events scheduled at this timeAt the West Chester Township Trustee's meeting on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, a career firefighter / paramedic was promoted within the Fire Department.
Nelson Klaiber, currently assigned to Unit 1 Station 1, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Congratulations from Local 3518.
Lieutenant Mark Brate, who worked full time for the Fire Department since November 1985, retired after 25 years of service. Lt. Brate was assigned to Unit 3, Station 3.
From all of us at Local 3518, we wish you a long and happy retirement.
At the West Chester Township Trustee's meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, a new career firefighter / paramedic was hired into the Fire Department.
Marcus Fox, currently works part time for the Fire Department, and has for the past for several years, is currently assigned to Unit 3, Station 5.
Welcome to Local 3518 and we wish you a long and successful career.
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At the West Chester Township Trustee's meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, a new career firefighter / paramedic was hired into the Fire Department.
Paul Fenech, currently works part time for the Fire Department, and has for the past for several years, is currently assigned to Unit 3, Station 1.
Welcome to Local 3518 and we wish you a long and successful career.
1 dead in West Chester crash
By Carrie Whitaker
cwhitaker@enquirer.com
October 18, 2010
WEST CHESTER TWP. – Police are investigating a chain-reaction crash Monday afternoon involving a minivan that was struck from behind on Princeton Glendale Road and pushed into oncoming traffic, where it was hit by a second vehicle.
A man in the minivan was killed and a second passenger in the vehicle was flown by medical helicopter to University Hospital, said West Chester police Sgt. Matthew Tombragel.
In all, four people were transported to area hospitals, Tombragel said. Aside from the fatality, the other injured individuals are expected to survive, he said.
The names of those involved have not been released.
The initial striking vehicle was a smaller-model Cadillac driven by an adult female and the second striking vehicle, which was traveling southbound when the minivan careened into its path, was a Ford F-150, Tombragel said.
“We don’t know, right now, why the initial accident occurred,” Tombragel said. “There are a lot of things to be looked into and people to speak to – we don’t want to rush to judgment.”
Charges are pending a full investigation, he said.
The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. just south of Union Centre Boulevard. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the West Chester Police Department, 513-777-2231.
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http://www.wlwt.com/traffic/25432133/detail.html
http://newstalkradiowhio.com/localnews/2010/10/one-person-killed-in-west-ches.html
1 Burned In Fire At FedEx Terminal
Trailer May Have Contained Liquefied Petroleum Gas
WLWT Staff
WEST CHESTER, Ohio -- One person was injured in a fire at the FedEx terminal in West Chester.
The fire was reported Tuesday about 4 a.m. at the FedEx facility on Centre Park Drive.
"There's something on there that is combustible that keeps exploding," a caller told 911 dispatchers. "They're not sure what it is."
West Chester Fire Chief Tony Goller said the fire was contained to one trailer and the building was not damaged.
"The whole front of the trailer is on fire, the trailer manifest shows that there was some liquefied petroleum gas 2.1 on the trailer," a caller said. "The whole front of the trailer is on fire, filling up the dock with smoke. The whole roof is gone on the trailer."
The trailer contained pallets of aerosol cans, books, metal tubing and automotive parts, police said.
One person inside the trailer was treated for first- and second-degree burns to the face, arms and legs at University Hospital.
Goller said foul play was not suspected.
The Ohio state fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause.
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Car flips in West Chester; one person trapped
By Jennifer Baker
jbaker@enquirer.com
October 13, 2010
WEST CHESTER TWP. – One person was trapped inside a flipped-over vehicle at the intersection of Union Centre Boulevard and Cincinnati-Dayton Road, according to West Chester police and fire emergency communication reports.
The accident was reported at 6:22 a.m., a dispatcher said.
Traffic is shut down in the area until further notice.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101013/NEWS01/310130012/Car-flips-in-West-Chester
West Chester Chili Cook-Off is Oct. 13
Contributed By: Sue Kiesewetter | Enquirer contributor
The West Chester Fire Department’s Chili Cook-Off and Community Outreach Day will begin Oct. 13 during the Lunchtime on The Square at Union Centre program.
The fire department’s best cooks will prepare several different chili’s for sampling. Every $1 vote for the best chili will be donated to Reach Out Lakota.
There will also be information about community volunteer opportunities and groups. Disc jockey Johnny B will spin music.
The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Square, off Union Centre Boulevard, 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., on Towne Centre at the First Financial Bank clock tower, adjacent to the West Chester Public Library.
The weekly gatherings continue through Oct. 27. Chuck Evans will perform Oct. 20. Tom Kaper closes the season on Oct. 27.
Patrons should bring a sack lunch for the outdoor concerts and wear appropriate dress for the weather. All events are cancelled if it is raining.
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