Engine/Truck/Medic/ALS 35

Never Forgotten

With all that is going on in our country, our community, we must never forget to take a moment and remember our fallen brother, Oscar Armstrong III. Brother Armstrong made the ultimate sacrifice 17 years ago while battling a house fire in Bond Hill. May we all learn from this incident and forever keep him and his family in our thoughts. Stay safe.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/03/13/fire-emt-union-president-when-covid-19-hits-we-go-work/5045851002/

Fire/EMT union president: When COVID-19 hits, 'we go to work' What does the Cincinnati Fire Department do when a pandemic hits? Union president Matt Alter says it's simple: "We go to work."

Thanks to Second Alarm Fire Photography for coming by and taking these shots of the station and appratus.

Cincinnati Fire Station 35 - Second Alarm Fire Photography http://www.secondalarmfirephotograph.smugmug.com/

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Abraham Lincoln
November 19, 1863

It's Spring Service time in Cincinnati. See below for details.

ANNUAL SPRING SERVICE ALERT! Throughout the month of April, every one of the 12,000+ fire hydrants in the City of Cincinnati will be checked and serviced.

After servicing, firefighters try to flush the water until it's clear, but occasionally water may temporarily look discolored. If this happens, simply run water from the tap for a few minutes until it becomes clear. If it remains discolored for more than a few hours, please contact Greater Cincinnati Water Works at 513-591-7700.

Fire companies will perform this maintenance 7 days a week.

Today we remember the service and sacrafice of our brother, Oscar Armstrong. We continue to honor Oscar's memory to this day by learning from his sacrafice.

Sheriff Jim Neal has declared a Level 2 Snow Emergency for Hamilton County. All non-essential traffic should remain off the roads.

Our hearts are heavy tonight as we learn of the passing of Officer Dale Woods. Dale was a well respected, dedicated professional who served multiple communities as a firefighter/paramedic and police officer. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family and colleagues during this tragic time.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters in Colerain and for the critically injured officer.

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas from Westwood. We hope you all enjoy your celebrations and families, be safe.

On this day in 1880, fire broke out at the J.P. Gay Bucket Factory. 5 Firefighters were killed battling the blaze in what is still the largest single loss of firefighter lives in the CFD. In memory of our fallen brothers, may they never be forgotten:
FF Andy Barrett
FF Tom Cooling
FF William Kelly
FF Dave Love
FF Ed Parker