Hebron Fire Protection District

Arson Awareness Week Arson Awareness Week is May 4-10, 2008. The goal of this year's Arson Awareness Week is to focus public attention on the dangers of toylike or novelty lighters in the hands of children. Click here for more information.

HFPD Remembers our Sister and Brother from Colerain Township Fire Department

Captain Robin Broxterman and FF/EMT Brian Shira were tragically killed in a structure fire on April 10, 2008 in Colerain Township, Ohio. May they rest in peace.

HFPD to Test for Paramedic/FF and/or FF/EMT The Hebron Fire Protection District (HFPD) is currently accepting applications for the positions of FF/Paramedic and FF/EMT. HFPD offers an excellent benefits package and a tremendous opportunity for employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a U.S. Citizen, and have a valid driver's license. Applicants must possess a minimum of a Kentucky 150 Hour Firefighter Certification or equivalent. Applicants must be a current Kentucky Certified and/or Nationally Registered Paramedic or EMT. Application packets may be obtained at the HFPD Station 1, 3120 Northbend Road, Hebron, KY, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Under no circumstances will any application packets be mailed. All application packets must be returned by Friday February 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. No phone calls will be accepted regarding application packets or related position inquiries.

HFPD Promotes Captains At the District Board Meeting on Tuesday December 4, 2007 the Board promoted four personnel to the position of Captain. Lt. Tony Scheben was promoted to Captain - EMS Supervisor and Lt. Bill Fletcher, Lt. Tony Crouch, and Lt. Jason Ellis were promoted to Shift Captains. The captains will be in charge of their respective shift and will be stationed at Station 1. The promotion is effective January 1, 2008. Congratulations to these four personnel for being promoted to this position.

HFPD Teaches Practical Use of Science to Conner Lt. Tony Crouch taught a day in Mr. Hall's Science class at Conner Middle School to show students how we at the fire department apply what they are learning in the classroom to real life. Discussed in the class were subjects like the properties and state of water and Newton's Third Law. Math formulas we use to figure nozzle reaction, rated GPM for nozzle size, and friction loss were also shown to the students. The end of the class was spent with some hands-on evolutions letting the kids hold the hose line and spray some water to apply the third law of motion that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." The class was developed by Lt. Ellis to help the department get more involved with the schools. This is the second year that we have taught the classes. Lt. Crouch is teaching a total of 10 different classes this year.

HFPD Honors Local Business, Employees for Saving Life On Tuesday October 30, 2007 employees at ZF Boge Elastmetall located on Aviation Blvd. were honored with a "Partners In Life" award for saving a co-workers life. One of the workers at this business recently suffered a heart attack at work and went into full arrest. Workers at the business immediately began CPR and placed an AED on the patient saving his life. The outcome would have been a lot different if these coworkers had not began these life saving procedures immediately. This incident highlights the effect that quick initiation of CPR and AED can have on a sudden cardiac arrest patient, of which 95 percent die before reaching the hospital. Congratulations to the employees at ZF Boge Elastmetall for this life saving action.

Open House 2007 Another Success The Hebron Fire Protection District held its 2007 Open House on Saturday, October 6th at Fire Station 1. With temperatures in the low 90's and bright sunny skies, the community came out in mass to support the fire department and see the various public safety apparatus on display. The estimated crowd exceeding 3,000 visitors, enjoyed lunch provided by GoldStar Chili, Husmans Potato Chips and drinks from Pepsi Cola. Several other local businesses participated including the Hebron Corner-Mart, Allstate Insurance, National City Bank, Bluegrass Meats and Nicky's World Famous Pizza.

Other participants from the public safety field included the ATF, the Kentucky National Guard's 41st Civil Support Team, Boone County Emergency Management, Boone County Sheriffs, Boone County Water Rescue, Hamilton County Sheriff's Bomb Unit, Red Cross, Northern Kentucky Health District, the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport FD, Point Pleasant FD, Erlanger FD, St. Luke Hospital and Shriners Hospital. There were six helicopters in attendance: OH-58 Kiowa - Kentucky National Guard (Frankfort), HH-65 Dolphin - United States Coast Guard (Detroit, MI), Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, BK-117 - UC AirCare, EC-135 - PHI/UK (Lexington) and an EC- ___ - STATCARE (Louisville).

This years Open House marked the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department and was the largest event ever. We look forward to serving the community for another 70 years and hope to see you at our next Open House, Saturday October 3rd, 2009!

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Truck Drivers Recognized at Board Meeting At the October Hebron Fire District Board Meeting two local delivery drivers were recognized for their help in extinguishing grass fires in the district. Michael Ginn, a UPS driver, noticed a grass fire on West Horizon next to a house and quickly extinguished it. David Bailey, a Schwan's Foods driver noticed a grass fire burning the entire back yard and close to a house on Hilliard Drive, and quickly extinguished it with a garden hose. Both drivers were able to extinguish the fires before the fire departments arrival saving damage to either of the houses. Thanks to these two drivers for their assistance.

Media Fire Academy Hosted by HFPD The 3rd annual Greater Cincinnati Media Fire Academy was hosted by the Hebron Fire Protection District along with the Colerain Township, Fairfield Township, Burlington, Walton, Covington, and Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport Fire Departments. Assisted also by Boone County Emergency Management and Kenton County Fire Chiefs Association. The two day event was held at Hebron Fire Station 1, the Airport Fire Department Training Facility, and the Kenton County Training Center. The Bi-Annual event is held to educate local media representatives in fire and ems procedures, including the Incident Management System, Hazmat, and Aircraft Emergencies, as well as hands-on evolutions in firefighter gear. The Hebron FPD takes a proactive approach to working with the media to not only be a resource to them, but more importantly to have them help us relay fire and life safety information to our community. The event was held on September 21 and September 22, 2007.