Firefighter Training Day - Photo Gallery
The Westerville Fire Department spent Wednesday training to rescue an injured firefighter using the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) protocol and techniques.
Using specialized equipment, teams of firefighters entered a simulated smoke-filled environment to locate, treat, and evacuate a firefighter acting as an injured victim.
The equipment ranged from using ropes for marking an exit path to electronic sensors to locate the injured firefighter’s air pack.
Every firefighter and medic on duty Wednesday went through the training at the former Rouch Honda used car lot on 3C Highway in Blendon Township.
Westerville Quilt Guild Proclamation
Members of the Westerville Quilt Guild carrying quilts attended Tuesday’s cty council meeting where they received a proclamation marking the group’s 20th anniversary.
May Kenneth Wright proclaimed March 15, 2025 “as National Quilting Day in recognition of our very own Westerville Quilt Guild’s 20th anniversary, and I encourage all citizens to celebrate this day by appreciating the art of quilt making and the people who create them.”
The Guild plans to celebrate the anniversay with displays of local quilts in Uptown on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
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