Washington Township Fire Department - Centerville Ohio

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8320 McEwen Rd.
Dayton OH 45458
937-433-3083

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Take Fireworks Safety Seriously
WTFD is concerned for your well-being

Washington Twp. firefighters want to remind you that serious burn and eye injuries can result from the use of fireworks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov estimates nearly 10,000 injuries each year from fireworks use in the United States.

In Ohio, only sparklers and novelty-type fireworks are legal for use by consumers. Novelty fireworks do NOT include firecrackers, roman candles, or any other device that explodes or becomes airborne.

Firefighters recommend that the best way to enjoy fireworks displays is to attend an event coordinated by licensed personnel. Let the professionals provide you with a celebration that you can enjoy while remaining safe.

The Americana Fourth of July Festival will hold the annual fireworks display at Centerville High School on Saturday, July 4. Stadium events will begin at 9 p.m.

WDTN recently reported the danger of fireworks:

Sixty-First Annual Ice Cream Social
Join the crews for this annual community event!

Join the Washington Township Firefighters Association on Sunday, August 9, 2009 for the 61st Annual Ice Cream Social.

163 Maple Avenue (Station 41) across from Stingley Elementary School. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded throughout the day! Look for raffle ticket sheets in your Washington Township Quarterly or download them.

Grand Prize: $500 cash
2nd Prize: $300 Kroger gift card
3rd Prize: Digital camera

Highlights:

  • Miami Valley Hospital Careflight
  • Kids can be firefighters for the day with special games
  • Real firehouse cooked food, including BBQ Chicken, Burgers, Hotdogs, Corn on the Cob & more Fresh Ice Cream
  • See your FIRE & EMS Personnel in action with demonstrations

Preparedness Tips for Tornadoes
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Ready.gov provides each of us with materials and information to help us prepare for a disaster. Tornadoes are one such concern for our community. You can get information on how to better prepare for a tornado at the Ready.gov web site. This includes information on how to prepare an emergency supply kit.

One way to prepare is to be informed. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a tornado hazard.

  • A tornado watch means a tornado is possible in your area.
  • A tornado warning is when a tornado is actually occurring, take shelter immediately. [Info about tornado sirens]

In any emergency, always listen to the instructions given by local emergency management officials. For further information on how to plan and prepare for tornadoes as well as what to do during and after a tornado, visit: Federal Emergency Management Agency, NOAA Watch or American Red Cross.

Floods and Flash Floods
Are you prepared to weather the storm?

American Red Cross logoAccording to the American Red Cross, floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Floods happen when there is heavy or steady rain for several hours -- or days -- that saturate the ground. Flash floods usually happen suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or in low-lying areas.

It is important to know the difference between a Flood/Flash Flood Watch and a Flood/Flash Flood Warning.

Flood Watch = High flow or overflow of water from a river is possible within 12 to 36 hours.

Flood Warning = Flood conditions are happening or can happen very soon in the WARNING area.

Flash Flood Watch = Flash flood WATCHES are generally issued for flooding that is expected to happen within six hours after heavy rains have ended.

Flash Flood Warning = Flash flooding is happening or is imminent in the WARNING area. A WARNING can be issued as a result of torrential rains, a dam failure or a snow thaw.

Photo: Public Domain/During any type of alert, listen to area radio and television stations for continued updates. If you ware in a watch/warning area, be prepared to evacuate immediately. When a WARNING is issued, move to higher ground and stay there. Stay away from flood waters that rise above your ankles -- six inches of swiftly moving water can sweep you off your feet. If you come upon a flooded road while driving, turn around and go another way. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water. (photo: Public Domain / Dual Freq)

Finally, make sure you have the proper supplies. Included in your supply kit should be 3 days of drinking water, 3 days of nonperishable, easy-to-prepare food, flashlight, battery powered radio, extra batteries, first-aid kit, manual can opener, cell phone with charger, 7-day supply of critical medications, family contact information, extra clothing and well-made shoes.

Find out more about weather and distaster planning at RedCross.org.

Get Low. Get Out. Call Fast.
The fire department wants you to call as soon as possible

Many of the recent fires in this community could have been less significant if the fire department had been called earlier. Over the past year a trend has been noticed. People are simply not calling the fire department soon enough. To be candid, people are trying to solve their fire problem without us. Or they are not responding to their smoke alarms soon enough. [Read more] [Get the audio]

Do You Have What It Takes?
Part-time opportunities available with WTFD

The Washington Township Fire Department is looking for great community members to join our team! "Volunteers" are paid for each call they work, as well as for many other special projects, details and training events. [More info]

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