Achievements
The Elsmere Fire District would like to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Robby Samuel to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Mr. Samuel has been in the fire service for 19 years and has served as Shift Lieutenant since 2001. Robby fills the position made vacant by the retirement of Doug Brefeld. Congratulations Assistant Chief Samuel!
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The Elsmere Fire District would like to announce the promotion of Firefighter/EMT Tom Herman to Shift Lieutenant. Mr. Herman joined the department as a volunteer in 1999 and became a career firefighter in 2002. Congratulations Lieutenant Herman!
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EFP Hires New Employees:
At the August 25, 2014 board meeting of the Elsmere Fire District, the board approved the hiring of Kevin Davis as a Full Time Firefighter and Mike Wright Part Time Firefighter Paramedic. Both Mr. Davis and Mr. Wright bring with them many years of experience in the fire service.
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New Fire Engine to serve Elsmere:
On August 25, 2014, the Elsmere Fire District Board of Trustees accepted the bid proposal from Vogelpohl Fire Equipment for a 2015 E-One Custom Rescue Pumper for $389,550.00. This purchase was made possible by the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Assistance to Firefighters grant in the amount of $350.000.00. The new apparatus will replace our 1985 Sutphen Pumper; Engine 402. Delivery of the new unit is expected in May of 2015. Watch for additional details during the production of the truck.
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Employee Recognition:
On Sunday August 31, 2014, Firefighter/EMT Richard Kallmeyer was presented with the Outstanding Firefighter Award from the Erlanger- Elsmere Community Reunion Group. Richard has served our community since 1999 as a Firefighter/EMT and Apparatus Operator. During this time, he has been a devoted member of our department and to the community; he is one of many employees that strive each day to provide excellent service to our community. Congratulations Richard!
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