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→ Christmas Party and Awards Banquet
Pictured (Left to Right) Seated: Lt Mike Padgett, Lt Karl Newhart, Captain Jim Smith, Assistant Chief Tracy Rose, Chief Jerrad Blacker, Standing: Aaron Congleton, Heath McGhee, Jeremy Smith, Jamie Blacker, Kent Padgett, Jeff Blacker, Steve Hammel, Chris Hammel, Steve Moore, Don Bruns, Eric Best, Janet Hammel, Jeff Greeno, Misti Moore.
2008 Award Recipients
Fire Fighter(s) of the Year Jamie Blacker & Tracy Rose
Chief's Award Eric Best
Years of Service plaques were also given out for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service.
"Watch Out For That Tree Award"
2nd Lieutenant Karl Newhart received the award for backing the grass vehicle into a tree, while on the scene of a grass fire near a residence. Lt Newhart is a 24 year member, with a great recordof safety, not to mention a good sense of humor.
"Little Ladder Award"
Fire Fighter Heath McGhee received the award for his big heart and little legs. Heath often jokes about his height, so we felt the "Little Ladder Award" would respresent the sacrifice he makes daily, trying to reach the top!
"Foreman Survival Kit"
Fire Fighter Jeff Greeno has been a great asset to the department. He works full time for a local power company, where he has been moved the "Foreman" position. We felt it necessary to provide him with some items to make his job easier, such as tea, lemonaide, coloring books and crayons, etc... for when he was really busy watching everybody else work!
→ Fatal Crash 12/20/2008
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By Evan Israel, www.ftimes.com Staff reporter
A Carmel man was killed Saturday night on a Clinton County stretch of Interstate 65 after his vehicle struck two others, toppled over a guardrail and tumbled down an embankment. Daniel Song, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Clinton County Coroner Ed Cripe. The cause of death was listed as blunt force trauma to his head, neck and chest. "He ended up at the bottom of the southbound ditch," Cripe said. "He was ejected from the vehicle."
 An Indiana State Police news release indicates the incident was reported at 10:13 p.m. Saturday. Song was reportedly traveling north on the interstate near mile-marker 154 when he lost control of his 2003 Acura. What caused him to lose control remains unclear. The Acura crossed the center median and was struck in the left lane by a 2005 Honda. It was being driven by Jeon Hyojin, 24, Champaign, Ill.
Next, a 2006 Jeep Cherokee driven by James P. Steele, 24, Fishers, struck the Acura in the right lane, the report states. According to the release, the impact of the collisions caused the Acura to split in half, roll over the guardrail and down the embankment. Song was found on the ground about 30 feet from the vehicle. Hyojin was transported to Witham Hospital, Lebanon, before being released and Steele sustained no injuries. They both had on seat belts at the time of the crash. "Injuries to the other two drivers could have been worse if seat belts and airbags were not in use," said ISP Trooper Kenton Wainscott, according to the report.
Because of the amount of damage to Song's vehicle, authorities were unable to determine whether he had on a belt, the release notes. A toxicology test was ordered on Song, Cripe said, however, he's unsure whether alcohol was a factor in the crash. "I know that Interstate 65 was pretty slick and there were a lot of accidents out there," he said. "Pretty icy out (Saturday) night."
Members of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department and Colfax Ambulance Service were among the other county entities called to the scene, according to the release. The crash remains under investigation
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→ Jamestown Hero "Fred Long" Returns Home
Injuredfighter gets warm welcome
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Feb 10, 2009 05:26 PM EST
Chris Proffitt/Eyewitness News WTHR.com
Jamestown - An injured firefighter led the way at a welcome home party Tuesday.
Fred Long received a hero's welcome after recuperating for six weeks at Methodist Hospital. For many of his friends and colleagues, the 46-year-old firefighter is also a medical miracle.
"When I first saw him, it was terrible. I didn't have much hope. It's a miracle," said family member Joe Thomas.
Long was one of several firefighters responding to an accident on Interstate 74 the day after Christmas when a semi-trailer jackknifed, hitting him and pinning his body under the truck. The accident left him with broken bones in his legs, a crushed pelvis and internal injuries.
His family questioned whether he would survive.
"Wondering if he would pull through. But he had his will, he had a special angel to protect him," Mary Thomas said.
In the weeks following the accident, there were fundraisers held by fellow firefighters to help pay Long's enormous medical bills. Friends say that each day, the injured firefighter grew stronger, determined to return to his department.
"I joined the volunteer fire department to help the public and that's what I was doing, helping the public," Long said.
People waited patiently to say thanks.
"Fred's a dear friend of the family and we're glad that he's home," said Sonja Wente of Jamestown.
Saying he wouldn't change a thing about the day he was injured, Long knows the outcome of his accident could have been much different.
"I feel thankful. I guess it wasn't my time to go," he said.
Long is expected to make a full recovery, and says he's ready to hop on the engine again and get back to helping people.
from WTHR.com
→ Fundraiser for Injured Jamestown Firefighter
Polar Bear Golf Outing
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course located at
10291 N State Road 75, Jamestown, IN Phone Number 765 676-6022
Fundraiser for Injured Jamestown Firefighter
Fred Long
On Friday, December 26, 2008, Fred Long, a Firefighter with the Jamestown Fire Department (Boone County, IN) was critically injured while responding to a run on I-74. Fred was hit by a tractor-trailer. The semi came to rest on top of him. Fred sustained numerous injuries including multiple broken bones, a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, bruised lungs, and a lacerated scalp. Fred survived the accident and is now on a long road to recovery.
9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm Cost: $20 per person (4 person teams) Event Sponsors: $25
Two 9 hole sessions, (depending upon # of teams), Shotgun start
Use of carts will depend upon weather and course conditions. No food will be served or prizes given. All proceeds will be given to Fred Long and family. Beverage cart will be available: hot beverages and our favorite cold beverages will be served. Event will be held rain, snow, shine, 0 or 60 degrees. Dress accordingly.
Please register as quickly as possible. Call or email:
Rick Finchum (317) 902-3814 Sean Mitchell (317) 796-3092
rfinchum@embarqmail.com j_fireman336@yahoo.com |
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Handicapped Animals Die In House Fire
By Evan Israel
Staff reporter for Frankfort Times
Approximately 30 handicapped animals died in a house fire Saturday just north of Colfax. According to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jarred Blacker, fire crews from his department, Clarks Hill and Thorntown responded to 5479 S. US 52 at 9:19 a.m. for a report of a home on fire. "When I was getting close," Blacker said, "I could see the smoke."
Upon arrival, Blacker located a two-story residence with smoke spilling out the back and flames involving the "main" part of the house, he said. Firefighters immediately combated the blaze and had flames under control in approximately 25 minutes, Blacker said. Smoke damage occurred to the upstairs portion of the home, however, he said, and fire damage to the living room, dining room and kitchen. Blacker estimates total content loss at approximately $50,000 and structure damage at about $90,000.
The fire, which appeared to originate in the kitchen, doesn't appear suspicious at this time, he said. A state fire marshal plans to examine the scene Tuesday to determine a final cause, Blacker added. Homeowner Joy Coombs was reportedly away when the fire started and located it when she returned him, he said. She stated she opened her front door and had zero visibility due to smoke in the area, Blacker said. Coombs had apparently cared for disabled animals, he said, in particular dogs and cats. Although Blacker located one cat and one dog inside, the other animals perished in the fire, he said. "(She) was emotionally distraught," Blacker said, adding she was temporarily hospitalized for observation. Presently, he said, because the house is unlivable, Coombs has been staying with relatives. She had reportedly been living in the home alone, Blacker said.
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10/06/2008 Apartment Fire Displaces Eight Families
By Evan Israel
Staff reporter for Frankfort Times.
COLFAX - A fire that displaced 25 people from their Colfax apartment building late Monday and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage has aroused the suspicions of investigators. According to Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tracy Rose, firefighters were called at 11:07 p.m. to Hitching Post Apartments, 100 N. Oakland St., for a report of a fire. When he arrived on the scene, Rose located a fire in a lower unit of the two-story apartment. Although firefighters were able to douse the flames within about 90 minutes, he said, the flames had fed through the walls into a second floor unit. Both the units are total losses, Rose said, and six others had light smoke damage. He estimates total content loss at $70,000 and structural damage at approximately $200,000. All except the two apartments are livable once utilities and other services are restored, Rose said.
Perry Township Fire Chief Jarred Blacker has ruled the cause of the fire "suspicious in nature." Blacker said the department responded to the same apartment about a week ago for what appeared to be some issue with something the resident was burning on a stove. He was unable to elaborate further on the situation, however, he and Indiana state Fire Marshal Bob Dean reviewed the area Tuesday. They are scheduled to conduct a follow-up investigation Thursday morning, Blacker said. More information should be made available then, he said.
Charna Shelley, 18, and her husband, Jonathan, 19, had lived in the apartment complex for about eight or nine months. They were in the second floor unit that was deemed a total loss. She was notified of the fire via another resident. "Some guy barged into my apartment telling me the place is on fire," she said. All that remains in their unit is some pictures which escaped the flames, Shelley said. "I'm very sad and very upset..." she said. "That's my home. Me and my husband aren't millionaires." Her family expects to work for ways to come up with money to purchase another apartment, Shelley said, but for now plans to stay with her and her husband's parents. Shena Endsley, 18, her husband, Justin Endsley, and daughter, Kaidan Randle Endsley, 2, also found out about a fire by another resident she knows only by the name "Jim." "The guy that started it came banging on our door," Endsley said. She couldn't verify whether "Jim" started the fire on accident. Justin Endsley said the residents have heard some of their own suspicious reports about the fire - but couldn't verify any of them. "It's just a bunch of rumors," he said. "No one really knows anything." The family is currently searching for places to live in Lebanon, Shena said, but planned to spend Tuesday night at her mom's house.
Despite the relative ease of putting out the fire, smoldering spots kept firefighters on the scene until about 4:30 a.m., Rose said. Three of them were even treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, he said, but soon released. Rose said the fire appeared to originate in a utility room of the first floor unit and was difficult to battle because of the many "false" ceilings - including walls between walls. The building used to be a furniture store, he said, which enabled the fire to sneak into many small spaces undetected. "You have to ventilate and cut holes to get to different places in the building," Rose said. "There's no stopping it because you can't see it." In addition to firefighters from Frankfort, Clarks Hill and Thorntown, American Red Cross Service Center Coordinator Kristi Marcinko also spent several hours assisting the affected families. "We've seen everybody today," she said. Her department provided snacks, stuffed animals for the nine kids living in the apartments, groceries and hygiene items, Marcinko said. Additionally, she said, McDonald's cooked about 60 cheeseburgers for people in the area. Fortunately, everyone had a place to temporarily stay Tuesday night, Marcinko said |
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10/01/2008 Firefighters Fire-Up First-Graders
By Evan Israel
Staff reporter for Frankfort Times.
JEFFERSON - First grade students at Clinton Prairie Elementary School were the recipients of some potentially life-saving information Wednesday morning. Members of Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department dropped-in for a lengthy discussion and demonstration regarding fire safety and information. For Principal Joe Walker, the event represents an annual opportunity to educate students with knowledge they may need at a later time. "Especially this time of year when you get into heating season," he said.
Teacher Shelley Carter has familiarized herself quite well with the event, which has occurred for at least approximately the last 10 years. "It's great," she said. "They're (the students) always excited when the firefighters come. And I think it's kind of eye-opening." Often, Carter said, students report to her they alert their families of the need for smoke detectors - one of the repeated themes of the day.
Assistant Volunteer Fire Chief Tracy Rose touched on many other topics as well, including the oft-mentioned 'stop, drop and roll' technique. So students could visualize or hear what was discussed, he also called Frankfort Fire Department's headquarters and advised a dispatcher to sound the same alert tone firefighters receive prior to each call. "Very annoying noise, isn't it?" Rose inquired of the students. "And it will wake you up if you get a call."
He cautioned the kids to consider their family members and themselves before anything else in case a fire ignites. "If we (you) have a fire, we get out, we stay out (of your house)," Rose said, adding the firefighters are the ones who should gather-up pets, toys and other materials.
In what may have been the highlight of the students' learning experience, fire personnel provided a "tour" of the outside of the engines -illustrating various hoses, chain saws and other usable parts. One particular piece of equipment seemed to provide the largest amount of student enchantment. It certainly did for Rebeka Lloyd. "I didn't know that little 'jaw' thing could cut something," she said. Bailey Good shared her thinking. "That those big scissors could cut anything," Good said. |
2008 Fire Awareness Day at Clinton Prairie Elem.
 October 1, 2008 - First grade students at Clinton Prairie Elementary School learned about fire awareness and how to be safe. Members of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department instructed the students on various safety issues, how firefighters are dispatched, gear worn, as well as demonstrating the Jaws of Life, Fire Apparatus and Ladder Operations. Go tothe Fire Awareness page to see more of this event.
September 29, 2008 - The members of the PTVFD hosted a one time event at the firehouse this past Saturday, 9/27/2008. The event, a catfish dinner, was to raise money for the Colfax Summer Sports Park Renovation Project. The members, along with numerous other community volunteers and organizations, served more than 2100 meals on a beautiful Saturday night. "We got there around 6:30 PM, got our number and thought we would have to wait forever, but in about 30 minutes, they called our number!", said Butch Morrison of Frankfort, IN. "Everybody did a wonderful job, and the fish was great" he added. Jamie Blacker, the project manager, said everybody that helped worked very hard and he is thankful to all who came. Blacker said there were nearly 150 volunteers.
Thanks to the Volunteers
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Mike, Becky and Mary Ellen Miller |
Perry Twp Fire Department |
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Colfax Lions Club |
Town of Colfax/Marshal's Office |
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Colfax/Perry Twp Library |
Sheffield Volunteer Fire Dept. |
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Clinton Prairie HS Service Club |
Clinton Prairie HS FFA |
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Cub Scouts/Brownies |
McCutcheon HS FFA |
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Little League Parents |
Colfax Christian Church |
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Ex Miller's Restaurant Employees |
Colfax/Perry Twp Citizens |
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Jefferson Vesta Lodge |
Sheridan Rehab Center Employees |
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Clinton County Sheriff's Office |
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Mike Padgett & Laura Woodard |
September 22,2008 - The members of the PTVFD, with the help of donations from The New Hope Church, Kenny and Sandy Thompson, as well as design input from Stambaugh's Handyman Service, constructed a new section of roof for an elderly couple in the community. The married couple have severe health issues, and were living with a roof that leaked, each time it rained. The members worked about 11 hours on the project and did an outstanding job. Click the picture to see photos of the project.
September 10, 2008 - Ole Hickory Days Truck and Tractor Pull video below.
August 11, 2008 - The ole Hickory Days Festival was held August 8, 9, 10 2008 and it was a great weekend. The weather was perfect and the crowds were big. The fire fighters served nearly 1000 people at the 7th annual Fish Fry at the Firehouse. Saturday morning was the annual parade, in which the entire little league rides on the fire trucks. On Saturday afternoon, the department enjoyed playing waterball  against each other, and even a few spectators got into the action. On Saturday night the 4thannual Truck and Tractor Pull, which the firefighters host, along with the Colfax Lions Club.Thepulling sled was drug down the track nearly 150 times and the night was a huge success. The stands were packed, with a record breaking attendance of nearly 1500 people. On Sunday afternoon the mudders came infor the 3rd annual Mud Sling in the Park. There were 35 mudders entered in the event, which wasseen byover 350 people. The actual total money raised for the weekend will not be known for a week or so, butthe numbers are projected to be over $8000. Great job fire fighters!
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THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUT WITH OUR EVENTS DURING OLE HICKORY DAYS!
 On June 21st, 2008 - Just after noon, crews responded to a two vehicle MVA. A six year old little girl was seriously injured in this crash. She was airlifted to Riley Hospital, in Indianapolis, IN. She needs your prayers. Please visit the following website to keep track of her progress. http://www.prayformatalyn.blogspot.com/**Update** Matalyn came home from the Hospital Friday Aug 29th!!!!
KEEP PRAYING FOR MATALYN
May 9th, 2008 - Perry TownshipRescue personnel clean up debris, after a two car crash atthe intersection of US 52 and County Road 800 W. A female passenger, of the silver car, was pinned in the vehicle. Rescue crews extricated her from the vehicle and assisted in loading the patient into an awaiting Medic unit from Clinton County EMS. (⇒PHOTOS)
2008 Mock Crash at Clinton Prairie High School
Wednesday April 30th, 2008, the department conducted a mock crash exercise, in front of the entire student body of Clinton Prairie Senior High School (Frankfort,IN). The department teamed up with Clinton Prairie S.A.D.D., Colfax CommunityEMS, Clinton County Sheriff's Office, Clinton County EMS Director, Clinton County Coroner, PHI Air Medical, Archer Weston Funeral Home, Miller's Body Shop and Jerry's Body Shop, to make the day a successful event. Members of Clinton Prairie's S.A.D.D. club, participated by portraying victims and the drunk driver. For more pictures of the event go to the Photohouse or click one of the pictures.
Above: The participants of the Mock Crash pose for a snapshot in front of PHI Medical Unit, which landed on the scene.
Below: (Left) Smoke pours out from crashed vehicles; (Center) PTVFD Rescue Crew members remove the door; (Right) Colfax EMS package one of the victims from the crash.
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"Heat Wave"
Five of Perry Townships newest firefighters, pose for a quick snapshot, in front of a barn, which crews used for training on April 20th, 2008. The barn was smoked up and used for search and rescue, ladders and suppression techniques, before utlimately allowing the fire to spread throughout the structure. The barn was being razed to make way for a more modern facility. Visit the photohouse for photos of the training or click this link |
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Ladder 12 finally received it's stripes on Saturday March 22nd, 2008. Wing Signs & Graphics, of Lafayette, IN, came to the fire station and lettered the truck. Reflective ScotchLite vinyl was used for maximum reflectivity and visiblity. Click one of the pictures to see more!
Wing Signs & Graphics ~ 3102 Stoney Dr. ~ Lafayette, IN 47909 ~765-477-2233 |
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Live Fire Training was held on Sunday March 16th, 2008. A member of the community was preparing to tear down an old barn and asked if the Fire Department would like to burn it for training purposes. The barn was located on County Rd 750 West, just South of County Rd 700 S, in Clinton County, IN. Firefighters trained on putting out small fires, breaching walls, water application and fire patterns. Click the picture to view pictures of the training.
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If you love your children, then you need to watch the news video linked below. It talks about how children are less likely to hear smoke alarms while they are asleep. It also describes a new alarm, which introduces a parents recorded voice into the alarm. THIS IS A MUST SEE REPORT!!!!!!
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The 3rd annual Perry Township Consignment Sale was held Saturday March 8th, 2008. The day started out very cold, so the sale began inside, with small items, lawn mowers and ATVs. Once the items inside the Firehouse were sold, the sale moved outside, to sell farm equipment, tractors, semi trailers, etc.. The sale was again a success and thanks to all who brought items to sell and assisted in our fundraising efforts in any way. The firefighters would like to pay a special thank you to Larry Scherer of Scherer Auction Service for donating his service for our sale. Please visit their website at............ www.larryscherer.com
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Extrication Training photos have been added to the Photohouse. Click here |
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Extrication training was held on Sunday February 17th. PTVFD members cut up six vehicles, learning old and new techniques. The vehicles were delivered to the station, by Miller's Wrecker service, Jerry's Wrecker service and Dave's Wrecker service, all of Frankfort, Indiana. We thank them for helping us out. |
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**New Engine Update** Perry Township VFD has ordered a new engine to replace Pumper 12. This truck will move to First Due Engine assignment, with current Engine 12 moving to Second Due. The chassis, a 2008 Freightliner M2 Four door Cab, has been ordered and is slated to arrive at the manufacturer in March of 2008. McGinley Fire Apparatus, Lebanon, IN, is building the truck, which is scheduled to be complete by September 2008. The new engine will boast a 1250 GPM Hale pump, 1000 Gallon poly tank, Roll up doors, SCBA seating, LED light package, Deck Gun and a Zico hydraulic ladder system. Below is a picture of a truck similar to the engine that has been ordered by PTVFD
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New Ladder Tower Arrived 01/05/08
Four Station 12 members, along with the Perry Township Trustee, drove to Savoy (IL) Fire Department, located about 5 miles South of Champaign (IL), on Saturday January 5th, 2008. After inspecting and operating the truck, an agreement was made to purchase the apparatus from the Savoy volunteers. The ladder tower truck will reach a height of 102 feet and will flow 1500 GPM from its pump. The truck has been placed into temporary service, until all members receive full training. An all department training session has been set for January 20th, 2008 beginning at 9 AM. Thanks to the Savoy volunteers who met with our members and took the time to help them learn the truck. The ladder tower replaces our current aerial device, which is a 1961 Dodge Howe 65 feet ladder.
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