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Central Ohio Joint Fire District
Proudly Protecting "The Heart of Ohio"
Central Ohio Joint Fire District
Proudly Protecting "The Heart of Ohio"
COJFD Wins Grain Bin Rescue Equipment
Thank YOU to everyone and Nationwide Insurance - Centerburg Office, Maria Thorpe.
CENTERBURG – “It’s priceless.”
That was the reaction from Kayla Jones, a Knox County organization director for the Ohio Farm Bureau, when Centerburg’s fire department was awarded grain safety equipment and training from Nationwide Insurance.
The insurance company ran its annual “Nominate Your Fire Department Contest,” with the Grain Bin Safety advocacy campaign a key part of this year’s competition.
Central Ohio Joint Fire District was one of 1,800 nominated for the honor. Fifty-eight fire departments were picked, five from other Ohio stations:
- Windsor Fire Department, Windsor.
- Silvercreek Township Fire Department, Jamestown.
- Rome Fire Department, Rome.
- Jefferson Township Fire and Rescue, Richmond Dale.
- Covington Fire & Rescue, Inc., Covington.
In order to win, community members submitted responses to Nationwide saying why their fire department needed the safety equipment, Central Ohio Joint Fire District Chief Mark McCann said.
HIRING - 3 FULL-TIME & PART-TIME Firefighter Paramedic and E
Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic/Part-Time Firefighter EMT
The Central Ohio Joint Fire District will be accepting applications and conducting candidate physical agility testing for the position of Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic and Part-Time Firefighter EMT.
A Full-Time applicant meeting minimum qualifications: must be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School diploma or equivalent, valid Ohio driver’s license, State of Ohio Firefighter I & II certification, Ohio Paramedic certification, or in final testing for certification. A Part-Time applicant meeting minimum qualifications: must be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School diploma or equivalent, valid Ohio driver’s license, State of Ohio Firefighter I & II certification, and an Ohio EMT certification. All applicants are required to pass a background check, drug screen, and a physical examination prior to employment. The Central Ohio Joint Fire District is an equal opportunity employer.
The Fire District serves the residential communities of the Village of Centerburg, Hilliar, Milford and South Bloomfield Townships and is located 35 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. The area is known for its high quality of life, quiet, rural atmosphere, and exemplary school systems. The Central Ohio Joint Fire District is a combination department with 17 career and part-time personnel. The department is a well-respected, full-service agency that provides emergency response services and community outreach to approximately 8,000 residents in a 78 square mile service area.
Full-Time Step 1 - $48,249.84 and benefits include: lateral transfers, paid health insurance, sick leave, holiday leave, paramedic tuition reimbursement and paid vacation. Part-Time EMT starting at $14.00 per hour and Part-Time Paramedic starting at $16.00 per hour both on a rotating every sixth day rotation.
The testing date will be conducted at Central Ohio Joint Fire District Station 420, 5138 Columbus Road, Centerburg Ohio 43011. Application must include a copy of your Ohio Certifications and Ohio Driver License. Interviews, written and physical ability testing will be held July 9th, 2022.
All interested candidates may pick-up an application from Central Ohio Joint Fire District Station 420, 5138 Columbus Road, Centerburg Ohio 43011 or print and complete application from www.cojfd.org, go to “FILES”. Completed applications can be dropped off at Station 420 or emailed to applications@cojfd.org.
Hydrant Flushing Season May 16th through May 20th
Why flush? There are several reasons: to ensure proper operation of the hydrant, evaluate the available flow to the hydrant, allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to you, removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains
Central Ohio Joint Fire District and DELCO Water Company partner now, so when needed, the water system has been checked for your safety! Questions? please call 740-625-5646
BE READY and BE SAFE
Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 20-26th. Plan Ahead and Stay Weather Aware for a Safe Spring!
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WOW is it cold and everything sure seems like solid ice outside .
This photo shows firefighters R. Tutorow and K. Lambert after successfully rescuing this "Reo" from under a small building in fridged weather. Owner and puppy are doing well, but this is a great time to make sure those out of the way often looked passed animal hiding spots are protected or sealed up.
While this rescue was for an animal, The Central Ohio Joint Fire District want to make sure children cannot access the same areas. If you have any questions or feel we can help, please give the station a call. Please stay warm and safe!
CALLING ALL FARMERS - GRAIN BIN RESCUE
Nationwide and Central Ohio Joint Fire District
Often we think about the dangers of the agriculture industry as a community. Central Ohio Joint Fire District, along with Nationwide Insurance Agent, Maria Thorpe, are teaming up to secure rescue equipment specifically designed for our local and neighboring farming families.
How you can help save others - Nominate your fire department to win a grain bin rescue tube Rural fire fighters are often the first and only line of defense when someone becomes helplessly trapped in grain. Unfortunately, many fire departments lack the specialized rescue techniques and equipment necessary for a successful grain bin rescue. In conjunction with Grain Bin Safety Week (third full week of February), Nationwide teams up with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) (http://www.necasag.org/), KC Supply (http://www.kcsupply.com/) and others to award emergency first responders with grain rescue tubes and hands-on rescue training to help save lives. What you can win Winning entries will be awarded: One (1) grain rescue tube, valued between $3,000 to $5,000 One (1) six-hour grain entrapment rescue training session, at winner’s location, valued at up to $5,000 Winners and prizes are made possible by the generosity of our partners. Learn how you can partner with us (/partner-with-us) to help save lives. The annual grain bin rescue tube contest begins January 1st of each year The contest begins on January 1 at 8:00 a.m. CT and extends through April
To enter, describe how your local fire department or emergency rescue team and community would benefit from grain entrapment training and a rescue tube, and how the tube and training could be shared with nearby departments. Please include: Your name Occupation Phone number Mailing address Email address Name, address and phone number of the fire department or rescue team nomination Nominations are accepted from the general public as well as from fire fighters who wish to nominate their own fire department. Employees and agents of Nationwide are not eligible to submit nominations for the contest. Submit your entry during the contest: Fill out an online form (https://mczl17fxj42zvsd29j7dr1qy63yq.pub.sfmc-content.com/42g3teprfqh/qlqqdwpyalo) Via email: gbswinfo@nationwide.com (gbswinfo@nationwide.com) or Mail to: NECAS, Grain Bin Safety Week Contest, 8342 NICC Dr., Peosta, IA 52068 Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address and per household or department
OUR MISSION AND VISSION
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Central Ohio Joint Fire District shall safeguard our community and all who call for help.
VISSION STATEMENT:
The Central Ohio Joint Fire District strives to see a world free of preventable hazards where citizens can thrive in a safe community.
CORE VALUES:
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PROACTIVE ADMINISTRATION
WELCOME
FROM CHIEF McCANN
On behalf of the Central Ohio Joint Fire District Board, District residents, and firefighters WELCOME! Central Ohio is a wonderful place to work and raise your family. It is our mission to protect everyone that lives and travels through our District. We proudly serve The Village of Centerburg, Hilliar, Milford, and S. Bloomfield Townships. We provide mutual aid to several area departments in three adjoining counties.
We offer many services from fire suppression, safety education, and risk reduction plans to emergency medical services and wellness visits. We are here for your family and want to help in any way we can. Please call me if you have any concerns or questions.
Chief Mark McCann