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Features October 9, 2008  RSS feed


RTFD Fire safety day this Saturday
      The Roscommon Township Fire Department will host a Fire Safety and Awareness day Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Roscommon Township Fire Hall. All ages are welcome. Firefighters will be on hand from noon to 6 p.m. for the open house to show off the department's seven vehicles. Refreshments will be served.
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Markey firefighters soon to have more elbow room
      Markey Township firefighters will soon have more space at their headquarters on Co. Road 100. Under construction is a 2,927 square-foot addition that is expected to be completed by the first of the year. It will provide more space for different uses, such as meetings and meals.
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Department offers fire safety checklist
      During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, the South Branch Township Fire Department offers this fire safety checklist to help prevent home fires: • Does a grown-up always stay in the kitchen when food is being fried, grilled or broiled?
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SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS
DENTON TOWNSHIP
      Gary Williams, certified as Firefighter I, is a 16-year veteran with the Denton Township Fire Department. He has lived in the township 19 years. He and his wife, Kathy, have two grown children, Gary and Angela, and two grandchildren. Williams is certified in ice rescue and Haz Mat and is a medical first responder.
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DNR FIREFIGHTERS
      Lisa Weingartz is a forest fire officer for the Department of Natural Resources and has served in that capacity for 13 years. She lives in Ogemaw County and works full-time for the DNR.
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GERRISH TOWNSHIP
      Greg Patchin has served the Gerrish Township Fire Department since 1990, and works for the Gerrish Township Police Department in the capacity of sergeant. He has lived in the township since 1983. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Lea, 12, and Seth, 5.
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HIGGINS TOWNSHIP
      Mike Umphrey is the fire chief for the Higgins Township Fire Department. He has served in that capacity for 14 years. He is Haz Mat certified. He and his wife, Dawn, have two sons, Scott Umphrey and Michael Umphrey, who is certified in FFI and FFII, and is an EMT.
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LAKE TOWNSHIP
      Bobby Zwierzelewski Jr., son of Cheryl and Bob Zwierzelewski, has served the Lake Township Fire Department for the past two years. He has lived in the township for 16 years, and works as a chef at the Ramada Inn, Grayling. Zwierzelewski is certified in ice rescue and haz-mat operations. He is currently taking classes to become an EMT.
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LYON TOWNSHIP
      Diane Knapp has been a firefighter for Lyon Township Fire Department for one year. She has worked for the Ogemaw County EMS Authority as a paramedic for five years. She and her husband have a daughter, Jozlyn, six months.
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MARKEY TOWNSHIP
      Justin Devins, 26, has lived in Markey Township his entire life and has served the fire department for the last four years. He is employed at A-Tech Office Equipment. He is also an EMT. Capt. Nate Stearns Capt.
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RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP
      Craig Brownfield is a firefighter and EMT with the Richfield Township Department of Public Safety. He also serves as a reserve officer for the police department. He owns a DJ service, Craig's Music Factory. He and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Craig, 13, and Shelby, 11.
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ROSCOMMON TOWNSHIP
      Dan Patch has served the Roscommon Township Fire Department for about seven years. He works as a keyman firefighter with the Department of Natural Resources, and is maintenance officer for the Roscommon County Haz Mat Special Response Team. He is also certified in ice rescue and vehicle extrication.
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SOUTH BRANCH TOWNSHIP
      Rich Vlasic has served the South Branch Fire Department for seven years. He has lived in the township for 30 years and works as a maintenance supervisor at Weyerhaeuser. His wife's name is Lynn. Chief Ernie Windolph Equipment Capt.
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Concrete fireman shop speciality
      One of the many vendors at the Michigan State Firemen's Memorial, Roscommon, Sept. 20 was Forever Concrete, owned and operated by John and Judy Kozma. On display at the Training Grounds were several items the Kozmas feature in their store, including the popular firefighter statue.
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