Wilmington Professional Firefighters Local 3011

A traffic note for this evening from our friends at WPD

We would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to Modern Woodman for providing today’s crew with lunch!

Today we remember and honor the fallen.

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Joseph Agnello, Lad.118 Lt. Brian Ahearn, Bat.13Eric Allen, Sqd.18 (D) Richard Allen, Lad.15 Cpt. James Amato, Sqd.1 Calixto Anaya Jr., Eng.4 Joseph Agnello, Lad.118 Lt. Brian Ahearn, Bat.13Eric Allen, Sqd.18 (D) Richard Allen, Lad.15 Cpt. James Amato, Sqd.1 Calixto Anaya Jr., Eng.4 Joseph Angelini, Res.1 (D) Joseph Angelini Jr., Lad.4 Faustino Apostol Jr., Bat.2 David Arce,Eng.33 Louis Arena, Lad.5 (D) Carl Asaro, Bat.9 Lt. Gregg Atlas, Eng.10 Gerald Atwood, Lad.21

B
Gerald Baptiste, Lad.9 A.C. Gerard Barbara, Cmd. Ctr. Matthew Barnes, Lad.25Arthur Barry, Lad.15 Lt.Steven Bates, Eng.235 Carl Bedigian, Eng.214 Stephen Belson, Bat.7 John Bergin, Res.5 Paul Beyer, Eng.6 Peter Bielfeld, Lad.42 Brian Bilcher, Sqd.1 Carl Bini, Res.5 Christopher Blackwell, Res.3 Michael Bocchino,Bat.48 Frank Bonomo, Eng.230 Gary Box, Sqd.1 Michael Boyle, Eng.33 Kevin Bracken, Eng.40 Michael Brennan, Lad.4 Peter Brennan, Res.4 Cpt. Daniel Brethel, Lad.24 (D) Cpt. Patrick Brown, Lad.3 Andrew Brunn, Lad.5 (D) Cpt. Vincent Brunton, Lad.105 F.M. Ronald Bucca Greg Buck, Eng.201 Cpt. William Burke Jr., Eng.21 A.C. Donald Burns, Cmd. Ctr. John Burnside, Lad.20 Thomas Butler, Sqd.1 Patrick Byrne, Lad.101

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George Cain, Lad.7 Salvatore Calabro, Lad.101 Cpt. Frank Callahan, Lad.35Michael Cammarata, Lad.11 Brian Cannizzaro, Lad.101 Dennis Carey, Hmc.1 Michael Carlo, Eng.230 Michael Carroll, Lad.3 Peter Carroll, Sqd.1 (D) Thomas Casoria, Eng.22 Michael Cawley, Lad.136 Vernon Cherry, Lad.118 Nicholas Chiofalo, Eng.235 John Chipura, Eng.219 Michael Clarke, Lad.2 Steven Coakley,Eng.217 Tarel Coleman, Sqd.252 John Collins, Lad.25 Robert Cordice, Sqd.1 Ruben Correa, Eng.74 James Coyle, Lad.3 Robert Crawford, Safety Lt. John Crisci, H.M. B.C. Dennis Cross, Bat.57 (D) Thomas Cullen III, Sqd. 41 Robert Curatolo, Lad.16 (D)

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Lt. Edward D'Atri, Sqd.1 Michael D'Auria, Eng.40 Scott Davidson, Lad.118 Edward Day, Lad.11 B.C. Thomas DeAngelis, Bat. 8 Manuel Delvalle, Eng.5 Martin DeMeo, H.M. 1 David DeRubbio, Eng.226 Lt. Andrew Desperito, Eng.1 (D) B.C. Dennis Devlin, Bat.9 Gerard Dewan, Lad.3 George DiPasquale, Lad.2 Lt. Kevin Donnelly, Lad.3 Lt. Kevin Dowdell, Res.4 B.C. Raymond Downey, Soc. Gerard Duffy, Lad.21

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Cpt. Martin Egan, Jr., Div.15 (D) Michael Elferis, Eng.22 Francis Esposito,Eng.235 Lt. Michael Esposito, Sqd.1 Robert Evans, Eng.33

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B.C. John Fanning, H.O. Cpt. Thomas Farino, Eng.26 Terrence Farrell, Res.4 Cpt. Joseph Farrelly, Div.1 Dep. Comm. William Feehan, (D) Lee Fehling, Eng.235Alan Feinberg, Bat.9 Michael Fiore, Res.5 Lt. John Fischer, Lad.20 Andre Fletcher, Res.5 John Florio, Eng.214 Lt. Michael Fodor, Lad.21 Thomas Foley, Res.3 David Fontana, Sqd.1 Robert Foti, Lad.7 Andrew Fredericks, Sqd.18 Lt. Peter Freund, Eng.55

G
Thomas Gambino Jr., Res.3 Chief of Dept. Peter Ganci, Jr. (D) Lt. Charles Garbarini, Bat.9 Thomas Gardner, Hmc.1 Matthew Garvey, Sqd.1 Bruce Gary,Eng.40 Gary Geidel, Res.1 B.C. Edward Geraghty, Bat.9 Dennis Germain, Lad.2 Lt. Vincent Giammona, Lad.5 James Giberson, Lad.35 Ronnie Gies, Sqd.288Paul Gill, Eng.54 Lt. John Ginley, Eng.40 Jeffrey Giordano, Lad.3 John Giordano, Hmc.1 Keith Glascoe, Lad.21 James Gray, Lad.20 B.C. Joseph Grzelak, Bat.48Jose Guadalupe, Eng.54 Lt. Geoffrey Guja, Bat.43 Lt. Joseph Gullickson, Lad.101

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David Halderman, Sqd.18 Lt. Vincent Halloran, Lad.8 Robert Hamilton, Sqd.41Sean Hanley, Lad.20 (D) Thomas Hannafin, Lad.5 Dana Hannon, Eng.26 Daniel Harlin, Lad.2 Lt. Harvey Harrell, Res.5 Lt. Stephen Harrell, Bat.7 Cpt. Thomas Haskell, Jr., Div.15 Timothy Haskell, Sqd.18 (D) Cpt. Terence Hatton, Res.1 Michael Haub, Lad.4 Lt. Michael Healey, Sqd.41 John Hefferman, Lad.11 Ronnie Henderson, Eng.279 Joseph Henry, Lad.21 William Henry, Res.1 (D) Thomas Hetzel, Lad.13 Cpt. Brian Hickey, Res.4 Lt. Timothy Higgins, S.O.C. Jonathan Hohmann, Hmc.1 Thomas Holohan, Eng.6 Joseph Hunter, Sqd.288 Cpt. Walter Hynes, Lad.13 (D)

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Jonathan Ielpi, Sqd.288 Cpt. Frederick Ill Jr., Lad.2

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William Johnston, Eng.6 Andrew Jordan, Lad.132 Karl Joseph, Eng.207 Lt. Anthony Jovic, Bat.47 Angel Juarbe Jr., Lad.12 Mychal Judge, Chaplain (D)

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Vincent Kane, Eng.22 B.C. Charles Kasper, S.O.C. Paul Keating, Lad.5 Richard Kelly Jr., Lad.11 Thomas R. Kelly, Lad.15 Thomas W. Kelly, Lad.105 Thomas Kennedy, Lad.101 Lt. Ronald Kerwin, Sqd.288 Michael Kiefer, Lad.132 Robert King Jr., Eng.33 Scott Kopytko, Lad.15 William Krukowski, Lad.21 Kenneth Kumpel, Lad.25 Thomas Kuveikis, Sqd.252

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David LaForge, Lad.20 William Lake, Res.2 Robert Lane, Eng.55 Peter Langone,Sqd.252 Scott Larsen, Lad.15 Lt. Joseph Leavey, Lad.15 Neil Leavy, Eng.217Daniel Libretti, Res.2 Carlos Lillo, Paramedic Robert Linnane, Lad.20 Michael Lynch, Eng.40 Michael Lynch, Lad.4 Michael Lyons, Sqd.41 Patrick Lyons,Sqd.252

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Joseph Maffeo, Lad.101 William Mahoney, Res 4 Joseph Maloney, Lad.3 (D) B.C. Joseph Marchbanks Jr, Bat.12 Lt. Charles Margiotta, Bat.22 Kenneth Marino, Res.1 John Marshall, Eng.23 Lt. Peter Martin, Res.2 Lt. Paul Martini, Eng.23Joseph Mascali, T.S.U. 2 Keithroy Maynard, Eng.33 Brian McAleese, Eng.226John McAvoy, Lad.3 Thomas McCann, Bat.8 Lt. William McGinn, Sqd.18 B.C. William McGovern, Bat.2 (D) Dennis McHugh, Lad.13 Robert McMahon, Lad.20Robert McPadden, Eng.23 Terence McShane, Lad.101 Timothy McSweeney, Lad.3 Martin McWilliams, Eng.22 (D) Raymond Meisenheimer, Res.3 Charles Mendez, Lad.7 Steve Mercado, Eng.40 Douglas Miller, Res.5 Henry Miller Jr,Lad.105 Robert Minara, Lad.25 Thomas Mingione, Lad.132 Lt. Paul Mitchell, Bat.1 Capt. Louis Modafferi, Res.5 Lt. Dennis Mojica, Res.1 (D) Manuel Mojica,Sqd.18 (D) Carl Molinaro, Lad.2 Michael Montesi, Res.1 Capt. Thomas Moody, Div.1 B.C. John Moran, Bat.49 Vincent Morello, Lad.35 Christopher Mozzillo,Eng.55 Richard Muldowney Jr, Lad.07 Michael Mullan, Lad.12 Dennis Mulligan, Lad.2 Lt. Raymond Murphy, Lad.16

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Lt. Robert Nagel, Eng.58 John Napolitano, Res.2 Peter Nelson, Res.4 Gerard Nevins, Res.1

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Dennis O'Berg, Lad.105 Lt. Daniel O'Callaghan, Lad.4 Douglas Oelschlager,Lad.15 Joseph Ogren, Lad.3 Lt. Thomas O'Hagan, Bat.4 Samuel Oitice, Lad.4 Patrick O'Keefe, Res.1 Capt. William O'Keefe, Div.15 (D) Eric Olsen, Lad.15Jeffery Olsen, Eng.10 Steven Olson, Lad.3 Kevin O'Rourke, Res.2 Michael Otten,Lad.35

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Jeffery Palazzo, Res.5 B.C. Orio Palmer, Bat.7 Frank Palombo, Lad.105 Paul Pansini, Eng.10 B.C. John Paolillo, Bat.11 James Pappageorge, Eng.23 Robert Parro, Eng.8 Durrell Pearsall, Res.4 Lt. Glenn Perry, Bat.12 Lt. Philip Petti, Bat.7 Lt. Kevin Pfeifer, Eng. 33 Lt. Kenneth Phelan, Bat.32 Christopher Pickford,Eng.201 Shawn Powell, Eng.207 Vincent Princiotta, Lad.7 Kevin Prior, Sqd.252B.C. Richard Prunty, Bat.2 (D)

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Lincoln Quappe, Res.2 Lt. Michael Quilty, Lad.11 Ricardo Quinn, Paramedic

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Leonard Ragaglia, Eng.54 Michael Ragusa, Eng.279 Edward Rall, Res.2 Adam Rand, Sqd.288 Donald Regan, Res.3 Lt. Robert Regan, Lad.118 Christian Regenhard, Lad.131 Kevin Reilly, Eng.207 Lt. Vernon Richard, Lad.7 James Riches, Eng.4 Joseph Rivelli, Lad.25 Michael Roberts, Eng.214 Michael E. Roberts, Lad.35 Anthony Rodriguez, Eng.279 Matthew Rogan, Lad.11 Nicholas Rossomando, Res.5 Paul Ruback, Lad.25 Stephen Russell, Eng.55 Lt. Michael Russo, S.O.C. B.C. Matthew Ryan, Bat.1

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Thomas Sabella, Lad.13 Christopher Santora, Eng.54 John Santore, Lad.5 (D) Gregory Saucedo, Lad.5 Dennis Scauso, H.M. 1 John Schardt, Eng.201 B.C. Fred Scheffold, Bat.12 Thomas Schoales, Eng.4 Gerard Schrang, Res.3 (D) Gregory Sikorsky, Sqd.41 Stephen Siller, Sqd.1 Stanley Smagala Jr, Eng.226Kevin Smith, H.M. 1 Leon Smith Jr, Lad 118 Robert Spear Jr, Eng.26 Joseph Spor, Res.3 B.C. Lawrence Stack, Bat.50 Cpt. Timothy Stackpole, Div.11 (D) Gregory Stajk, Lad.13 Jeffery Stark, Eng.230 Benjamin Suarez, Lad.21 Daniel Suhr, Eng.216 (D) Lt. Christopher Sullivan, Lad.111 Brian Sweeney, Res.1

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Sean Tallon, Lad.10 Allan Tarasiewicz, Res.5 Paul Tegtmeier, Eng.4 John Tierney, Lad.9 John Tipping II, Lad.4 Hector Tirado Jr, Eng.23

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Richard Vanhine, Sqd.41 Peter Vega, Lad.118 Lawrence Veling, Eng.235 John Vigiano II, Lad.132 Sergio Villanueva, Lad.132 Lawrence Virgilio, Sqd.18 (D)

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Lt. Robert Wallace, Eng.205 Jeffery Walz, Lad. 9 Lt. Michael Warchola, Lad.5 (D) Capt. Patrick Waters, S.O.C. Kenneth Watson, Eng.214 Michael Weinberg, Eng.1 (D) David Weiss, Res.1 Timothy Welty, Sqd.288 Eugene Whelan, Eng.230Edward White, Eng.230 Mark Whitford, Eng.23 Lt. Glenn Wilkinson, Eng.238 (D) B.C. John Williamson, Bat.6 (D) Capt. David Wooley, Lad.4

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Raymond York, Eng.285 (D)

Never Forget! 🇺🇸

On this date 23 years ago, 246 people went to sleep ahead of their morning flights. 2,309 people went to sleep in preparation for another routine day at the office. 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 8 paramedics went to sleep not knowing what their next shift would bring. None of them saw past 10 am the next day. In one single moment, life may never be the same. Before you go to sleep tonight, take a moment and think about all you are thankful for in life that can sometimes be taken for granted. Hug and kiss the ones you love. And remember those 2,977 people whose lives were tragically cut short that following day.
Never forget. 9-11-01 🇺🇸

The L-3011 is pleased to have taken possession of the new Tanker 1. We are excited to have this truck in our possession, however this truck is not in service yet. Crews will be familiarizing themselves with the truck over the next few days in anticipation of getting it placed in service soon.

Saturday 8/24 the WFD was honored to organize a gathering to celebrate the career of recently retired Lt. Brant Schmitt. Lt. Schmitt dedicated 25 years to the City of Wilmington and was proud to serve within the department. Those in attendance included Lt. Schmitt and family, as well as current and past members of the department. We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Rooster’s of Wilmington for hosting the event.

We appreciate Polaris's generosity in providing lunch for C-Shift today, and we are thankful for the opportunity to interact with the outstanding individuals who are a part of Polaris.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to our family at Clinton Memorial Hospital as they try to heal from this terrible loss. Please keep the staff and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

At approximately 2:30am the Local 3011 was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the area of South South and Truesdell. L-1 went enroute with 5. An all call was dropped and mutual aid from Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District Blanchester Marion Township Fire Department was requested. L-1 arrived on scene to a large 2.5 story residence with smoke and fire showing. L-1 made entry into the well fortified home and made an aggressive push to the second story where heavy fire and heat conditions were found. Crews made a quick knock on the fire. Clinton Warren and Blanchester crews assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. While on scene Blanchester broke away and covered a fire alarm as well as Chester twp Fire covering a medic run. We would like to thank all our mutual aid partners. Crews operated on scene for approximately 3 hours.

At approximately 4:10pm the Local 3011 responded to a mulch fire. Ladder 1 and Tanker 1 went enroute with 4. Upon arrival a very large mulch pile was on fire. Mutual aid was called from Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District, Salem / Morrow Fire Department, Clinton Highland Joint Fire, Chester Twp Fire, Blanchester Fire, and Port William Fire. Multiple tankers were utilized to shuttle water to the scene. Crews operated on scene for approximately 3.5 hours. We would like to thank all of our mutual aid partners that assisted today.

Congratulations Lt Schmitt on 25 years of service with Wilmington Fire Department. Today is his last shift as he moves onto the next chapter. Have a happy retirement Lt Schmitt.

Thank you to Wilmington Church of God for inviting Local 3011 out to help and participate in VBS today. Crews always enjoy getting out and interacting in our amazing community.

Yesterday was FF/Medic Justin Comer’s last shift at WFD. The local 3011 would like to wish you the best on your new endeavor and thank you for everything you have contributed.

We would like to congratulate FF/Paramedic Ianson and Lt Birt on back to back Paramedic of the year from CMH. Lt Birt won last year and FF/Paramedic Ianson won this year. Congrats brothers.

Local 3011 stopped in to support small business at a lemonade stand on N Walnut St.

The City of Wilmington will be conducting a civil service test on Wednesday August 7,2024 at 5:15 pm for anyone interested in joining a great department. Please scan the QR code for more information on the job.

At approximately 2:30 pm the Local 3011 responded mutual aid to Chester Twp for a report of a grain leg on fire. Ladder 1, Tower 1, Tanker 1, and Medic 1 responded. Upon arrival the tower was placed and set up but was not tall enough to reach the fire. Crews had to climb the grain leg and extinguish the fire with a water can. Crews operated on scene for approximately 2 hours before being released by command.

Come see us August 6th from 6-8 pm at Walmart Wilmington - Progress Way.

We again this year will be hosting National Night Out along with WPD, CCSO and WFD. Come out for an evening of Fun and Food with our First Responders.
Save the date August 6 at 6pm

The Local 3011 would like to extend a big congratulations to Officer Black on his retirement. He has been a great brother in blue to work alongside. Best wishes to you in your retirement.

We would like to congratulate Patrol Officer Pat Black on his retirement!

Officer Black served the City of Wilmington for 27 years. Within this time, Officer Black has held many roles in the agency, impacted thousands of lives, and backed his brothers/sisters in blue.

Thanks, Officer Black, and good luck in your future endeavors!

🚒 Thank You! 🚒
We are thrilled to announce that the Wilmington Fire Department in Ohio has recently ordered a brand new Fouts Fire 4000 Gallon Tanker! 🎉

This state-of-the-art tanker will significantly enhance the department’s firefighting capabilities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the Willington community. We are incredibly grateful for their trust in our equipment and are confident that this tanker will serve them well for many years to come.

Stay safe and keep up the amazing work! 🚒💪

The Wilmington Professional Firefighters Local 3011 is thrilled to congratulate Sergeant Rack of the Wilmington Post on his well-deserved retirement! Sergeant Rack has been a notable part of the community for many years, and his presence will be greatly missed. Wishing you all the best in your retirement, sir!

Please help us congratulate Sergeant Donald N. Rack, Wilmington District/Wilmington Post, who retired today after 25 years of service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio.

Yesterday, the off duty crews brought an engine to Washington Courthouse to provide coverage while the department honored a fallen member at a funeral. This department showed us the same kindness just last year. Please keep the WCHFD in your thoughts and prayers as they face this challenging time.

If you are out and about today stop over to Cambo Place and grab some lemonade. A Shift stopped out to grab some earlier today along with the Wilmington Police Department. Thanks for the lemonade!

At approximately 0230 this morning, B shift received report of a fire alarm at an industrial facility. During response, dispatch advised of flames seen through the roof. Crews arrived to find no visible flames from the exterior. Command was established and crews made their way inside to find flames in the ceiling of the facility. Due to the material burning extra care had to be taken, and thanks to preplanning and training by the crews no water was used to extinguish the flames. The fire was put out and no flame extension into other areas of the roof or machinery or any other parts of the building. Special thank you to Clinton Warren Joint Fire District for their always fast response and great working relationship with WFD personnel and assistance on this particularly tricky fire.