Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. They often fall under the “Out of sight – Out of mind” category or the “What are the chances of me having a fire in my house?”.Our department responded to a call early this morning in regards to the posted pictures. This incident was caused by a candle left unattended overnight on the stove top. Fortunately, a working smoke detector awakened the sleeping residents and enabled them to contain the fire from spreading any further by using a fire extinguisher.This incident could have had a much more serious ending. Thankfully, the homeowners had fire safety precautions in place and were prepared to act.Prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your home for the unexpected.
FCFD Golf Classic – June 10
FCFD Golf Classic Champions:
2020: The Streby Gang
2021: Corey Fearn, Cody Stafford, Tyler Doup, Dom Diguillo (-11)
2022: Jamie Park, Jarrod Park, Jason Cress, Rob Roth (-13)
2022 Golf Classic Proximity Hole Winners:
Women’s Longest Drive #6: Terri Dobson
Women’s Longest Drive #16: N/A
Men’s Longest Drive #1: Dave Dobson
Men’s Longest Drive #17: Rob Roth
Closest to the Pin #10: Doug Turpen
Closest to the Pin #8: Jim Meyer
Longest Putt #7: Doug Turpen
Longest Putt #18: Karl Kennedy
Save the date for our 2023 outing!
Last year’s golf outing was once again a great success thanks to our generous sponsors and an overwhelmingly wonderful group of golf enthusiasts.
This year there will be two closest to the pin holes, two longest drive holes (men and women), two longest putt holes, “Skee-ball Chipping Challenge”, and a Par 3 Challenge.
Women’s tees and Senior’s tees apply.
“On The Rise Bar-B-Que” will be preparing a post outing meal.
Due to the fantastic turnout we experienced last year, we will be limiting the number of teams this year to 36. Be sure to sign up early to reserve your place on the roster. We will also be implementing a time limit to ensure a timely completion of the outing.
Date: June 10, 2023
Location: Irish Hills Golf Club
7020 Newark Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Tee Time: 9:00 am, Registration is 8:00 am to 8:45 am
Format: 4 Person Scramble
Fee: $68 per person / $272 per team
Includes: 18 Holes of golf, Cart, Lunch at the turn, 1 Beverage, Proximity holes, Meal following the outing
(Beverages provided by the host course)
Awards: First Place – $300 Last Place – $40 Proximity Holes – $10
Also Available: Mulligans, Skirts, Skins, Hand Grenades 50/50 Raffle
Sponsorships: Hole Sponsorships available for $100. Contact chief411@fredericktownfire.net for details.
Special Note: Pre-registration and pre-pay is required. 36 team limit. Visit www.fredericktownfire.net and use the “Golf Classic” link to register and pay.
This event is presented by the Fredericktown Firefighters Association.
Canter named acting Chief, effective January 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2019
Contact: Jason Bostic – FFII/PIO/CFSI
Tel: (740) 485-6790
jbostic@fredericktownfire.net
Canter named acting Chief effective January 1
The board members of the Fredericktown Community Fire District met in a special meeting on Monday night, December 9, to appoint an acting Chief. Well before the meeting started, the back room at the firehouse quickly filled to capacity with others filing down the hall to have a spot to listen in.
After a brief public participation session with several people speaking up and asking questions, the board of trustees entered into executive session. Coming out of the session, board Chairperson Dick Kershner stated, “the board has decided to go ahead and have the Assistant Chief to be in charge until we can run ads, do interviews for anybody that might be interested in the job.” The position of acting Chief was earned by Assistant Chief Dwayne Canter, who will assume those duties on January 1, 2020.
Chief Canter joined the fire department in 1992 as a line firefighter and worked his way through the ranks of Lieutenant and Captain before being named to Assistant Chief in February of 2010. He is highly active in all aspects of the fire department; run response, training, response, communications, the cadet program, maintenance, public education, records, and every part of the philanthropy that the Firefighters Association does.
“The appointment of Dwayne as the acting chief of our department is a crucial step towards maintaining continuity within the department operations and the services we provide along with upholding the quality and integrity,” stated current FCFD Chief Scott Mast. “He is well versed in our policies and procedures and instrumental towards assisting with the day to day activities.”
Most recently in January of 2018, Chief Canter was recognized for his extensive dedication and response to calls with the FCFD over the course of his career. He was presented with a special plaque to signify the accomplishment of having responded to 3,072 calls since joining the fire district.
“His dedication to the FCFD and our community is exhibited through continually being among the top responders to emergency calls, commitment to attending training sessions, and participation in community outreach events,” said Chief Mast.
In 2017, Chief Canter was presented with the Chief’s Award at the annual fire district awards ceremony and banquet. He was recognized in 2014 from the Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross at their annual Heroes Breakfast for his participation in a rescue of a man trapped under a minivan in December of 2013. His response with several others prior to fire apparatus arrival utilized materials on scene to affect a rescue and gave the victim the best chance at life and survival.
Placed in command of the water supply operations at the 2010 Main Street fire in Fredericktown, his skill and knowledge were put to the test. From running water supply, to bringing in adequate resources of personnel and apparatus, he proved his mettle.
Throughout the course of his tenure with the FCFD, Chief Canter has earned the following awards Firefighter of the Year (three times), earned the Lifetime Service Award (20+ years of service), meritorious service, and Outstanding Service Award (two times).
“Firefighters, officers, and others were highly supportive of Chief Canter, and that showed both during the Monday meeting and the time spent conversing on the apparatus floor throughout the evening,” said FCFD Public Information Officer Jason Bostic. “He has been an integral part of the positive cultural change within the FCFD, his leadership, knowledge, tenure, and involvement is a priceless asset to have.”
Chief Canter is certified at the Firefighter II (240-hour) level of education and is a Certified Fire Safety Inspector. He holds a fire protection license from the Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of the State Fire Marshal for servicing/testing/repairing fire alarm and detection systems, sprinkler/standpipes, portable fire extinguishers, and pre-engineered extinguishers.
He resides in Fredericktown with his wife Heather and their daughter Brianna.
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SPECIAL MEETING – December 9, 2019
Notice is given that on the 9th day of December, 2019 at 7:00pm the Fredericktown Community Fire District will hold a special meeting at 139 Columbus Road, Fredericktown, Ohio to appoint an acting Chief to be effective January 1, 2020.
Sandy Casto
Fiscal Officer
Mast to Retire as Chief of FCFD on January 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2019
Contact: Jason Bostic – FFII/PIO/CFSI
Tel: (740) 485-6790
jbostic@fredericktownfire.net
Mast to Retire as Chief of FCFD on January 1
After fifteen years at the top spot of the Fredericktown Community Fire District, Scott Mast will retire as the Chief, effective January 1, 2020. The announcement was official in a November 30 letter that was submitted to the FCFD Board of Trustees and shared with the members of the department. Mast joined the department in 1989, and with the exception of a few years out of state, he has served the community diligently since then in every role he has played part of. He is making the move to prioritize God and family at the top of his list and is highly looking forward to the arrival of his first grandchild in a few months.
Chief Mast has been instrumental in the transformation of the FCFD since being appointed in 2005 after the retirement of Larry Hazen. The list of accomplishments cited by Mast in his letter however don’t begin to scratch the surface on just how much further the mission of the fire district has moved positively under his command. Advancements in apparatus, equipment, safety, training standards, methodology, operations, fire prevention, community involvement, public education, and others pushed us toward fire service standards. His passion, drive, leadership, and professionalism can be seen in many areas of the operation of the FCFD. Beyond firefighting, it was his push of the mantra for customer service, pride in the department, community service, and going the extra mile for the residents of the district or wherever we are called.
While his long standing successful tenure as Fire Chief is coming to a close a few weeks, he will continue to serve the community. Mast will remain on the department to perform hands-on duties alongside his two firefighting sons Bronson and Brayden. Although it will be a change with Mast in the role of a firefighter, his ethic or rank never kept him from putting in that work throughout his career, and no task was below him. The firefighters of the FCFD look forward to working with him in this new role and celebrating his accomplishments.
Please read his attached letter that was submitted to the board.
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Cadets hard at work in training
Our cadets were hard at work last night for their first training in the month of December.
How successful is the cadet program at the FCFD? Our current roster is comprised of just over 19% personnel that were former cadets in the program here in Fredericktown! While it is great to see the success of cadets becoming firefighters, we are tasked with a more important goal. The goal of investing in the future of these young men and women, building them up, instilling many values, and providing them with life skills.
We are thankful for each of them and the commitment that they make to bettering themselves, others, our department, and serving the community. We know that as young men and women that they have many options for things that they can be involved in, and they choose to be here with us.
#TRAINHARD #DOWORK #OURCADETSWORK
Weather keeps us busy
Our fire crews were busy today with the weather that moved through the area wires down, transformer issues, trees down, and a reported structure fire.
-Montgomery Road East of Z Street – tree down
-20000 block of Old Mansfield Road – Cable line
-18000 block of Old Mansfield Road – Power line
-West First Street near Mulberry Street – Arcing wires
-Cottage Street in Mount Vernon (Mutual-aid) – Residential Fire
-Coshocton Avenue – Lines and pole down
-14000 block of Toms Road – Tree down in power lines.
Treat all lines down as if they are energized. Be safe traveling tonight with the wind and the sleet that has been falling over the last few hours.
MVC sends department responding on Thursday afternoon
R415, G412, G414 were dispatched at 3:12pm on Thursday afternoon to the area of Toms Road near Old Mansfield on the report of a head on two car motor vehicle collision.
Units arriving on scene found no entrapment, no extrication required, and no transport of patients. Crews disconnected the batteries on both vehicles and performed traffic control in the area.
The FCFD had eight personnel respond to this call. All FCFD units were back in quarters by 5:01pm.
Huge Thank you to The Brickhouse Grind
A HUGE THANKS to The Brickhouse Grind for their help today with the toy drive drop off and fundraiser event for the 14th Annual Fredericktown Firefighters Association Toy Drive. The haul of toys was greatly increased, easy 3x as much this year, and the monetary donations are going to be key in rounding out the toy shopping. Thank you to the Brickhouse for also donating back 10-percent of todays sales to the toy drive as well!
This event takes a village, it takes a lot of hands, and a lot of dedication to see it every year.
FCFD responds to Barn Fire on Spillway
CH411, E419, T417, G412, and a Medic unit from Fredericktown EMS were dispatched at 2:11pm on Wednesday to 17000 block of Spillway drive on the report of a barn fire.
The initial arriving FCFD unit marked on scene with a working fire and smoke showing from the eaves on a roughly 25’ x 50’ block structure. Additional mutual-aid was requested from Johnsville Fire (Morrow Co), Troy Township (Richland Co), Jefferson Township (Richland Co), Monroe Township, and the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
Crews stretched multiple 1 ¾” attack lines to begin suppression. Additional incoming units assisted with ventilation, fire attack, and overhaul. Water supply was setup by G412 drafting from a pond just down the roadway from the scene.
The FCFD had 11 personnel respond to this call. All FCFD units were back in quarters by 4:41pm.
