HFPD Receives Class 2 Rating From ISO     The HFPD has been notified that its fire insurance classification has been lowered to a Class 2 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).  This is a better rating from our previous Class 4/9.  ISO ratings are used by numerous insurance companies as a factor in determining rates for insuring a property.  A Class 2 rating has only been achieved by 1 percent of the fire departments nationwide.  This rating will allow our businesses and residents in the district to achieve the best possible insurance rates.  This rating is also a reflection on the service that HFPD provides to the community.  The high ratings of the Boone County Public Communications Center and Boone County Water District helped HFPD to achieve its Class 2 status.

Several HFPD Members Graduate Paramedic Class     FF/EMT Pat Sumner, FF/EMT Scott Bellas, FF/EMT Scott Ifcic, FF/EMT Chris Holmes and EMT Jennifer Kleisinger all graduated from Paramedic class on June 15, 2009.  The class was provided by the University of Cincinnati and was over a year long.  Once they pass the National Registry Exam they will be certified paramedics.  Congratulations to these five members on their successful completion of this class.

HFPD Paramedic Retires     HFPD Paramedic/Firefighter Greg McDermott is retiring on June 3, 2009.  Greg has been in the fire service for 35 years.  Greg has been at Hebron for 7 years and before that retired from Covington Fire Department.  Congratulations to Greg on his retirement.

HFPD Hires FF/Paramedic     The Hebron Fire Protection District Board approved the hiring of Matt Niemer at the June board meeting.  FF/Paramedic Niemer comes from Delhi Township Fire Department and will be stationed at Station 1 on B shift.  He will be taking the spot of FF/Paramedic Greg McDermott who is retiring this month.  Congratulations to FF/Paramedic Niemer on his hiring.

Have you ever wondered what firefighters do all day long?  Read this article by Chief Bill Martin to find out.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009 Building Collapse   The same thunderstorm as below and one later that night caused many other problems throughout Hebron.  Numerous buildings were struck by lightning, one warehouse had an electrical fire and there were numerous flooded basements, trees down and auto accidents.  One significant run was the partial collapse of a warehouse on Worldwide Blvd.  Upon arrival units found several sections of the exterior load bearing walls and roof collapsed.  NKTRT was notified but diverted to the flooding below because it was determined that no one was trapped inside the building.  The area was secured until engineers and building officials arrived.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 Flooding   A large thunderstorm moved through Hebron causing Woolper Creek in the Petersburg Road area to quickly flood.  There was a report of two kids in the creek and several houses under water.  One house was knocked off of its foundation and a foundation wall of a church was knocked over by the force of the water.  Due to numerous other calls tying up Hebron units Burlington Engine 701 arrived first and had NKTRT dispatched to assist with possible rescues.  The kids were found to be safe and nobody was injured in this incident.  Alexandria, Burlington, Covington, Erlanger, Union, Point Pleasant and Hebron units all responded to this incident.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Auto Accident W/ Extrication   Members of C shift responded to Locust Grove Road to assist Burlington with a reported auto accident with extrication.  Upon arrival units found two vehicles that had collided head-on and 8 patients involved.  One person had to be extricated and two were flow to the University of Cincinnati and Children's Hospital by helicopter.  S-364, S-365 and R-374 all responded to assist Burlington with this accident.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 Structure Fire   Members of B shift responded to Aly Sheba Drive in Burlington the assist Burlington Fire District with a reported structure fire.  Upon arrival units found light smoke in the building.  The fire was found to be smoldering in the wall and was quickly extinguished.  L-360 responded to assist Burlington with this incident.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Accident W/ Injuries  Members of A shift responded to I-275 at the 6.2 mm for a reported auto accident with injuries.  Upon arrival units found a vehicle in the woods.  One person had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.  E-352, E-351 and S-364 all responded to this incident.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Accident W/ Injuries  Members of A shift responded to westbound I-275 at the 2.7mm for a reported auto accident with extrication.  Upon arrival units found a car and semi involved but no extrication needed.  The driver of the car was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.  E-351, Point Pleasant L-1360, S-1364 and Erlanger M-98 all responded to this incident.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Accident W/ Injuries  Members of A shift responded to the 2900 block of Limaburg Road for a reported auto accident with injuries.  Upon arrival units found a car that had rear-ended a truck.  The driver of the car was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.  E-351, S-364 and U-367 all responded to this incident.

Sunday, May 24, 2009 Motorcycle Accident  Members of B shift responded to the 9000 block of River Road for a reported motorcycle accident.  Upon arrival units found a motorcycle that had gone off of the road with the rider laying next to it.  Unfortunately the rider succumbed to his injuries prior to our arrival.  E-352 and S-364 both responded to this incident.