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Station 405 – Open and Responding

It may have been a chilly and rainy day on October 11, 2018 but nothing dampened the spirits and festivities that occurred in Jersey Township that evening.  The long awaited Fire Station 405 officially opened. Festivities began with a welcome from Fire Board President, Mark Van Buren followed by the West Licking Fire Honor Guard […]

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Columbus Messenger – Eastside Article

Be sure and read this great article from the Columbus Messenger, written by Christine Bryant, Staff Writer.  Minutes matter during emergency response times.  

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Blood Draw Program

West Licking Fire District is proud to be partnering with Mount Carmel to improve stroke care in our community.  Through one of our collaborative initiatives, our EMT’s are performing blood draws in the ambulance en route to the hospital when a patient is having stroke symptoms.  By having blood drawn prior to these patients’ arrivals […]

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Pinning & Promotion Ceremony Held

A Pinning and Promotion Ceremony was held during the November Fire Board meeting at the new Station 2 facility.   The Fire Board and Administration recognized and honored the Pinning and Promotion of four current full-time firefighters to Lieutenant, as well as the promotion of four new full-time Firefighter/Paramedics from part time status.  Congratulations to all!

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Decorating Holiday Safety Tips

Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass “angel hair.” It can irritate your eyes and skin. A common substitute is non-flammable cotton. When spraying artificial snow on windows or other surfaces, be sure to follow directions carefully. These sprays can irritate […]

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