New Perrysburg Firefighters!

The City of Perrysburg recently hired two new Firefighter Paramedics.  Josh Amstutz and Nikole Heckman were hired to replace recently retired Keith Moosman and John Doyle.  Josh was a transfer from the Memphis Fire Department in Tennessee.  And Nicole had worked in the area for various departments such as Maumee and Springfield.  We welcome the two new hires and wish them the best of luck in their careers.  In the photo from left to right is Mayor Nelson Evans, FFP Josh Amstutz, FFP Nikole Heckman, and Chief Jeff Klein.

Last month A couple Perrysburg Firefighters traveled to Lexington MI for this years MDA camp. The camp consists of a couple hundred kids that stay for a week along the beautiful Lake Huron, just to have fun. We were fortunate enough to be invited to share in the experience. We spent the day helping the kids go horse back riding, build crafts, and participate in a parade. It was great to eat lunch with the kids, get to know the counselors, and find out about the ice cream machine that is on 24 hrs a day.......are you kidding. The experience was great and really drove home the reason why firefighters across the nation donate so much time to raise money for finding a cure. Look for us throughout the season as we try to raise money for this worthy cause. In addition, the Labor day telethon is coming soon!

2010 Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Ms Amber Shepard, (pictured with Tom Granata) this years recipient of the IAFF L3331 $1000.00 scholarship. Ms Shepard was in a tough competition this year, but she demonstrated all the characteristics that set her apart. Ms Shepard intends to pursue a career in health care. Annually the Perrysburg Professional Firefighters IAFF local 3331 give one award to one deserving Perrysburg High School graduate. Again congratulations to Ms Shepard on her award.

Hope and Ty

This is Ty Swoap! Ty has been a friend of the Perrysburg Firefighters for a few years now and spreads joy wherever he goes. Ty has was diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome and will need on going surgeries. donations made at this years car wash will go to the family to help with some of the medical expenses. To learn more go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treacher_Collins_syndrome.

And this is Hope Burkin! Just like Ty we have been blessed with her presence around around the fire house from time to time. Hope was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia and the money raised from the car wash will help her family with medical expenses. To learn more about Fanconi anemia go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanconi_anemia.

Hope to see you at Marco's April 24th to support your local firefighters as we try to support a couple local heros.

The Miracle!

Gary Court Perrysburg resident who recently survived a cardiac arrest caused by a heart attack with no deficits. The article above briefly explains our new I.C.E protocol we are implementing. We are inducing hypothermia in patients after return of spontaneous circulation (producing a pulse after no pulse was present). Another vital piece of new equipment that is not mentioned in the article is the resQ pod. Many believe the resQ pod is responsible for the person regaining their pulse back. And we can not induce hypothermia until the pulse is returned. Read more about the resQ pod in the equipment blog.

Meet Patrick Fleming

Name: Pat Fleming

Age: 36

Yrs with Fire Division: 6
Pets:al Pam & Maggie (dog), Frank, Jill, Suzy, Mory, Madison, Lou, & Sasha (cats)

Hobby: lifting weights
Fav Perrysburg restaurant: Frickers Fav TV show: 24
3 items always in fridge: eggs, green peppers, & Coors Light

Favorite vacation spot: Cancun, MX
Fav part of job: being able to help people in their worst of times

3 songs on my IPOD: do not have one

Fav homemade meal: beefy stirfry

Meet the Chief

Name: Jeff Klein

Age: 46

Yrs with Fire Division: 18
Pets: Dodge (shepard/retriever mix), Hunter (golden retriever), Mike & Tigger (cats)

Hobby: bagpipes, Fav Perrysburg restuarant: El Vaquero, Fav TV show: CSI, Speeders, Cops, Criminal Minds, 3 items always in fridge: milk, sweet pickle relish and expired yogurt,

Favorite vacation spot: Hocking Hills & Disney World,
Fav part of job: ability to have impact on community,

3 songs on my IPOD: multiple bagpipes, Braveheart soundtrack and classic rock,

Perrysburgs best kept secret: Perrysburg Fire Division,

Fav homemade meal: Homemade Mac & Cheese,