Auto Accident with Injuries                                                                                                                                             On Sunday June 27th, crews from Ambulance 415 and Engine 401 responded for a report of an auto accident with injuries possibly involving multiple vehicles. Mutual aid was also received by Independence Ambulance 463. When units arrived on the scene, crews found two vehicles that were involved in a head on collision. Two persons were transported from the scene for treatment at local emergency rooms.

Live Fire Training                                                                                                                                         Sunday June 6th

During the month of May crews were busy providing annual public education classes to the children at St. Henry School. The 7th grade classes were instructed in first aid, the 8th grade classes earned their CPR certifications and the third grade class completed a fire safety program and became Jr. Fire Marshalls. These programs served approximately 125 children.

On Saturday March 27th, personnel participated in Ventilation Training at a vacant building on Cross Street. During this training, personnel performed vertical ventilation using a variety of power and hand tools.

Auto Accident with Injuries                                                                                                                                                   On Friday March 26th at approximately 1500 hours, crews from Ambulance 415 and Engine 401 and Chief officers 425 and 426 responded for a report of an auto accident with injuries possibly involving multiple vehicles. Mutual aid was also received by Erlanger Ambulance 64. When units arrived on the scene, crews found two vehicles that were involved in a head on collision. Two persons were transported from the scene for treatment at local emergency rooms.

Vehicle Fire                                                                                                                                                           On March 4, 2010 at 12:40 AM crews from Engine 401, Ambulance 415 and Chief 425 responded to the field next to the park in East Covered Bridge for a report of a vehicle fire. When crews arrived the pickup truck was fully engulfed in flames. Due to the location of the vehicle being off of the roadway and in rough terrain, E-401’s crew had to deploy 650 feet of hose to the vehicle to extinguished the fire.

Chimney Fire                                                                                                                                                        On Wednesday February 10, 2010, Engine 401’s crew along with 415 and Chief 428 responded to a report of a chimney fire at a residence on Walnut Street. On arrival the resident stated that flames were visible from the top of the chimney. Light smoke was noted in the residence. Crews extinguished the fire and ventilated the residence. Ambulance 415’s crew transported one patient to the hospital

Pedestrian Struck                                                                                                                                                On Tuesday February 2, 2010 at 2300 hours, Ambulance 415 and Engine 401 were dispatched to the 3900 block of Dixie Highway for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. On arrival, personnel found a male patient that was struck while riding a bicycle. Crews provided care to the patient and transported to University Hospital in Cincinnati for treatment for injuries. Crews on the scene were assisted by Chiefs 425 and 428 and Erlanger Medic 98.

Structure Fire                                                                                                                                                         At 10:50PM on Monday January 25^th crews were dispatched for a report of a working structure fire. Under moderate snow conditions, Chief officers 425 and 428 arrived on the scene, an initial report was given of light smoke coming from the rear and basement of the single family dwelling. Engine 401’s crew made entry to the rear of the building and found fire in several locations in the house. The fires were extinguished. Crews from Engine 402, Ambulance 415  and a mutual aid crew from Erlanger assisted with the incident. Personnel conducted overhaul of the scene. Kenton County Air 1 and the Kenton County Task Force were also dispatched to the scene for services.

Motor Vehicle Accident                                                                                                                         Ambulance 415 was dispatched to assist another agency on the morning of Thursday January 21, 2010 with a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Ambulance 415’s crew along with Erlanger Fire and Medic Units responded and found a single car accident involving a utility pole and fire hydrant. One patient was treated and transported to University Hospital in Cincinnati.

Industrial Fire                                                                                                                                                        On Thursday January 14, 2010, crew responded along with mutual aid crews from Erlanger and Florence to a report of a working fire at an industrial facility on Industrial Road. Chief Officers 425 and 426 arrived on the scene and reported a possible working fire in a dust collection hopper. Engine 401’s crew investigated and found the fire was out and had not extended beyond the collection unit. Crews released mutual aid units and returned to service.

Pedestrian Struck                                                                                                                                                 On December 15, 2010, ambulance 415 responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Dixie Highway. On arrival, the crew found a 15 year old male patient on the ground. Bystanders stated the patient was struck by a vehicle. The patient was packaged and transported to Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati for evaluation.

Fundraiser                                                                                                                                                                     Once again, the Children of Dorothy Howell Elementary have teamed up with MAZAK Corporation to help make our community safe. The children held a "Penny War" where the classes collect change to go towards a project or need at the fire department. The classes compete to see who can collect the most money. The money collected is matched by the MAZAK Corp. This year's donation went towards purchasing a new ventilation fan. This fan is used by fire fighters to remove smoke and other deadly gas from residences or businesses. The fire fighters of the Elsmere Fire District would like to thank the children and staff of Dorothy Howell Elementary and also the MAZAK Corp for their continued support of the fire department and public safety in Elsmere.

A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Wainscott's and Mrs. Hambrick's classes. These classes won the penny war and were treated to lunch at the fire station.

Auto Accident                                                                                                                                                            On Nov 14th at apprx. 1:10 AM, crews were dispatched for a MVA with injuries on Dixie Hwy at Park Ave. Chief Officers 425 and 428 responded to the scene and reported a one vehicle accident with a car into a utility pole. The utility pole was broke off and laying across the top of the vehicle. Live wires were down across Dixie Hwy with power outages in the area. Ambulance 415 and Engine 401 crews responded. One patient was on scene who refused any medical treatment. Crews contained the area and the utility company was called to address the live wires and downed pole. Debris was cleaned up and crews returned to service.

OLS Training                                                                                                                                                          On Nov 12th and 13th, many of the personnel of the Elsmere Fire District attended the OLS (Officer Leadership Seminar) training. Annual event training was sponsored by the Kenton County Fire Chief's Association, Kenton County Emergency Management and Responder Magazine, provided two days of exceptional lectures and learning opportunities for all levels of the fire service. This year's keynote speakers were nationally known veteran fire officers Dan Noonan; FDNY retired, and Jerry Tracy; FDNY. They spoke on topics such as Hidden Dangers, Deadly Consequences and First Alarm Strategy & Tactics. Each fire fighter surely brought away from these seminars tools to better protect our community.

Mutual Aid                                                                                                                                                                    On Oct 27th Engine 401 responded with Erlanger Fire Department in the area of Stevenson Road and Rainbow for a vehicle on its top with extrication. Engine 401 was first to arrive on scene finding one vehicle on its top with the driver out of the vehicle. Driver was uninjured and refused medical treatment. Engine 401's crew assisted Erlanger FD with debris removal from roadway.

Mutual Aid                                                                                                                                                              On Oct 27th Engine 401 was dispatched with Erlanger Fire Department to Stevenson Road for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival 401's crew assisted with investigation and overhaul of an overloaded electrical outlet.

Auto Accident                                                                                                                                                       On Oct 23rd, Engine 401 and Ambulance 415 were dispatched to the area of 6800 Industrial Road for a two vehicle MVA with injuries. Chief 425 and Assistant Chief 428 also responded to the scene to assist units. On arrival, IC 425 reported a two vehicle accident with one car off of the road. Four patients were transported to emergency rooms from the scene. Ambulance 415 and TransCare Medic 1083 transported one and mutual aid ambulances responded to the scene to transport three patients with minor injuries.

Structure Fire                                                                                                                                                        On Sept 22nd around 0330 hours, Engine 401,402, Ambulance 415 and Erlanger Truck 60 were dispatched to the intersection of Garvey and Shaw for a report house fire. Chief 425 was first to arrive on scene advising heavy fire showing from 2nd floor apartment. Asst. Chief 428 on scene as well. Engine 401 on arrival made quick aggressive fire attack with fast knock down. Personnel from Engine 401, 402, and Erlanger Truck 60 preformed salvage and overhaul operations. Fire contained to front room of the apartment.

Ventilation Training                                                                                                                                             On Sept 23rd crews conducted ventilation training. During the course of this training, crews demonstrated starting gas powered equipment used for roof ventilation, demonstrated a basic understanding of the principles for ventilation, safety precautions to be taken when conducting ventilation procedures and how different types of ventilation work in different cases.

Vehicle Fire                                                                                                                                                                   On Aug 13 Engine 401 was dispatched in the area of Wells for a vehicle fire. Chief 425 and Asst. Chief 428 and Engine 401 responded to the incident. Chief 425 was first on scene and found the vehicle to be fully involved inside the passenger area. Engine 401 made fire attack performed overhaul operations.

Vehicle Fire                                                                                                                                                           On Aug 13 Engine 401 was dispatched in the area of Terrill Dr for a vehicle fire. Chief 425 and Asst. Chief 426 responded to the incident. Chief 425 was first on scene and advised heavy fire inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Engine 401 made fire attack and performed overhaul operations.

Mutual Aid                                                                                                                                                              On July 26th Engine 401 was dispatched into Boone County to assist Florence with a house explosion. Upon arrival Engine 401's crew was assigned to Engine 102's crew from Florence. Both crews checked the rear of the structure for fire and damage to surrounding buildings that were affected by the explosion. The cause is still under investigation by Boone County Task Force.

Auto Accident                                                                                                                                                       On July 1st Elsmere Engine 401,  Ambulance 415, Asst. Chief 426 and Asst. Chief 428 responded to the intersection of Dixie Hwy and May St for a two (2) vehicle collision with possible injuries. On arrival crews found a two (2) vehicle collision with moderate damage to both vehicles. One patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries for evaluation. 

Kitchen Fire                                                                                                                                                           On June 26th Elsmere Engine 401, Engine 402, Ambulance 415 and Truck 60 from Erlanger were dispatched to Capital Ave for a possible structure fire. Chief 425 was first on scene reporting smoke showing. Occupant of the apartment attempted to extinguish the fire prior to FD arrival. Engine 401's crew made entry into the apartment and found a small fire on the stove top.  401's crew extinguished the fire while Erlanger Truck 60 setup ventilation. Crews checked for extension with none found outside of fire area. Red Cross was contacted for the occupants of the apartment.

Forcible Entry Training                                                                                                                                           On June 7th crews conducted forcible entry training. During the course of this training, crews demonstrated cutting through various types of material with specialty blades. Some materials that were used included, shingles, steel doors and concrete.

Oven Fire                                                                                                                                                               On May 28, 2009 crews responded to an apartment on Garvey Avenue for a possible structure fire. Chief 425 arrived on the scene and found a fire in the stove in a second floor apartment. Engine 401’s crew extinguished the fire and conducted overhaul. A down stairs tenant had attempted to extinguish the fire using a residential fire extinguisher. The four-family apartment building had no working smoke detectors.  E-401, C-425, C-428 and ambulance 415 responded to this call.

Vehicle Fire Training                                                                                                                                     During the week of May 26^th, crews from each shift conducted car fire training. After a class room portion of training, where vehicle fires suppression and techniques were reviewed, crews conducted live vehicle fire training at a local junk yard. By setting actual fires and having crews practice fire suppression, vehicle entry and review the unique situation a vehicle fire can present, crews are more prepared to respond to actual vehicle fires.

Memorial Day Parade                                                                                                                                        The Fire District participated in the Annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the VFW. As tradition goes, the entire fleet rode in the parade and many personnel. As always, out of respect and for the protection of hearing of our young citizens, Elsmere Crews rode silently in the parade without sounding sirens. Crews tossed candy to the crowd and passed out frozen ice pops to the kids.

Structure Fire                                                                                                                                                        On May 21, 2009 crews responded to Eagle Drive for a reported structure fire in a mobile home with possible entrapment. Chief 425 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof and windows in the middle of the home with confirmed entrapment. Engine 401’s crew quickly extinguished the fire and during the primary search located one male victim who had succumbed to the fire. The Elsmere Police Department and the Kenton County Fire Investigation Team are investigating to determine the cause of the fire. E-401, E402, U421, A-415, C-425, C-428 and Kenton County Air One all responded to this incident.

Air Ambulance Training                                                                                                                                     On May 20, 2009, personnel conducted training with PHI. PHI is an air ambulance company stationed in Grant County, KY. Their response time to our area is less than 10 minutes. There are situations where a helicopter transport unit is needed to transport a critical patient, often trauma patients, to an appropriate facility. This is most often a trauma facility. These transports are conducted with personnel trained in advanced emergency care and often reduce the transport time of a patient to a facility. After a classroom portion, the helicopter landed in a nearby lot. Crews train on the procedure for preparing a patient for transport via air ambulance, preparing a landing zone and when to request an air ambulance.

Fire Safety Graduation                                                                                                                                       On May 15, 2009, the third grade class at St Henry Elementary completed their Fire Safety Program, graduated and received their Junior Fire Marshall Certificates. After the graduation the class of 32 children enjoyed a pizza party with the fire fighters. This is the 16^th year for this program.

Public Education                                                                                                                                              Each year St Henry 7^th grade students complete a First Aid course. On Friday April 24^th, students toured the ambulance and learned about the equipment and supplies that are used by EMTs during EMS transports.

Auto Extrication                                                                                                                                             During the week of April 20^th, each shift conducted training in auto extrication.