Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a chimney fire at 2261 Ada Rd. Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 10:13 P.M. on 1/16/21.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from the chimney. The heat from the fire had extended from the chimney into the adjacent wall. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to contain the fire.
The house is owned by Christopher Rittenhouse who was home at the time of the fire. He was not injured.
The house suffered damage to the chimney and the room containing it.
The homeowner reported that the property is insured. Fire department officials estimate the damage at 3,000.00 to the contents and $17,000.00 to the structure.
Firefighters were on the scene for about one hour.
No fire department personnel were injured. Lima Fire Department, Perry Township Fire Department, and American Township Fire Department were called to the scene for mutual aid.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
Bath Township Fire Department responded to a 911 report of a fire at the Dana Corporation this morning at 4:14 A.M. The plant is located at 777 Bible Road, Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township.
Upon arrival, units observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a building located directly behind the main plant.
Dana Corporation management and security staff had evacuated the entire plant prior to the arrival of the fire department. Bath firefighters were able to get the fire under control within about 15 minutes. The fire was located in a building which housed the plant’s main compressor system but did not extend into the main manufacturing plant.
An exact damage estimate was not available at the time of this release pending an investigation by Dana officials, however preliminary estimates are $500,000 to $750,000.
No Dana Corporation employees or fire department personnel were injured.
The cause of the fire was not determined; however it is not suspicious. Firefighters were on the scene for about two hours.
Bath Township was assisted by the Lima Fire Department and American Township Fire Department.
The Bath Township Fire Department held its annual awards dinner and ceremony, on December 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at Union Chapel Missionary Church.
This year’s firefighter of the year is Inspector Ken Meyer. His fellow firefighters nominated him for the award based on his dedication to the department. Ken is responsible for fire prevention, public education, plans review, and fire inspection.
He began is career with the Bath Township Fire Department in 1995 and has held the positions of lieutenant, captain, and is currently serving as inspector.
Chief Kitchen said, “Ken is a vital part of the organization, and we truly value his leadership.”
From November 30th through December 2nd, 2021, Bath Township Fire Department hosted an Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association class called “Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” for firefighters from all over Ohio.
The course uses John Maxwell’s leadership principles and applies them to fire service issues. The class is a combination of lectures and post class assignments.
Local participants included; Doug Beck and Gabe Sutton from the City of Lima Fire Department, Christie Kerby and Kevin Markward from Bath Township Fire Department, Blake Neu from the American Township Fire Department, and the following firefighters from the Wapakoneta Fire Department; Jared Goubeaux, Kevin Bellman, Eric Semmetinger, Jacob Shook, and Atrayu Wolter.
Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located at 608 E. Williams Ave., Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 12:40 P.M. on 12/2/21.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and fire coming from front of the house and the garage.
The house is owned by Imogene Collins who was not home at the time of the fire. Pearl Oliver was in the house at the time of the fire and was assisted by a neighbor to get out.
The house suffered heavy heat, smoke, and water damage throughout. Several animals were removed by firefighters including both domesticated and exotic. Firefighters encountered some difficulty in extinguishment due to the large amount of personal items in the home.
They property is insured. Fire department officials estimate the damage at 10,000.00 to the contents and $20,000.00 to the structure.
No fire department personnel were injured. Lima Fire Department, Perry Township Fire Department, and American Township Fire Department were called to the scene for mutual aid.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation, but not suspicious. The family was assisted by the Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a mobile home on fire at 2145 N. Dixie Hwy. Lot #30, Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 11:12 A.M.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the mobile home fully involved with the next-door mobile home also involved.
Fire investigators collected evidence and interviewed multiple people as part of their investigation into the cause of the fire. The area of origin was determined to be a bedroom of the mobile home located at Lot #30. A follow up interview with a juvenile revealed that the cause of the fire was a child who had obtained a lighter and accidentally caught a bed on fire.
Bath Township Fire Chief, Joseph Kitchen stated the following, “It’s never too early to start talking to small children about the dangers of fire. Kids should be taught to tell an adult if they find a lighter or matches. As we head into the holiday season, parents should also remember to never leave candles unattended when children are present.” Chief Kitchen also reminds all residents to have working smoke alarms in their homes.
The fire department has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide and install smoke alarms free of charge by calling 1-844-207-4509.
The tenants of both mobile homes are being assisted by the Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a mobile home on fire at 2145 N. Dixie Hwy. Lot #30, Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 11:12 A.M.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the mobile home fully involved with the next-door mobile home also involved.
The mobile home (Lot #30) is rented by Tony and Joanna Byrne and is owned by Best Deal Rentals LLC, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They were both home, along with two children at time of the fire and escaped with no injuries. The mobile home next door is owned by Homer Budd who was not home at the time. None of the parties reported having insurance.
Platoon Chief Jared Jenkins estimates the damage to Lot #30 to be $3,000 to the structure and $5,000 to the contents. He further estimates the damage to Lot #28 to be $3,000 to the structure and $5,000 to the contents.
No fire department personnel were injured. Lima Fire Department, Lafayette/Jackson Twp. Fire Department, Beaverdam/Richland Twp. Fire Department, and Perry Twp. Fire Department assisted at the scene of the fire.
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and remains under investigation.
Firefighters were on the scene for about four hours. The tenants of both mobile homes are being assisted by the Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
The American Heart Association presents Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Achievement Award for implementation of quality care for severe heart attack patients.
Bath Twp. F.D. has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
Each year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI),the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks – starting from when 9-1-1 is called, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for heart attack patients takes coordination between the individual hospital, EMS and healthcare system.
“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Tim Henry, M.D., chair of the Mission: LifelineAcute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee. “Since they often are
the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient.”
Program participants apply for the award recognition by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care for STEMI patients.
“Bath Township is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Chief Joe Kitchen. “The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible chance of survival.”
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Chief Joe Kitchen 419-221-0550
About Mission: Lifeline
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® program helps hospitals and emergency
medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for acute coronary syndrome patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org.
The Allen County Fire Chiefs’ Association plans to dedicate the Fire/EMS building at the fairgrounds to the memory of Daryl Styer on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 12:00 P.M.
Daryl was an active member of the Allen County public safety community for fifty years, serving the majority of that time with the Perry Township Fire Department. He held many ranks and positions, including Fire Chief.
He especially enjoyed volunteering his time each year during the Allen County Fair, and therefore, the Allen County Fire Chiefs’ Association, Perry Township Fire Department, and the Allen County Fair Board agreed that naming the building in his honor would be a fitting tribute for his many decades of service.
The ceremony is open to the public.
Contact Information: Chief Justin Roberts (Perry Township) – 419-221-2345
Fire Destroys Bath Township Camper and Damages Three Homes Early Sunday
The Bath Township Fire Department responded to 1470 Stewart Rd. for a camper on fire after being spotted by a passerby at 4:12 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find a camper attached to a pickup truck in the driveway and the camper fully involved. The exterior of the house at 1470 Stewart Rd. was also on fire. Two other houses located at 1502 and 1506 Stewart Rd. sustained heat damage. The home is owned by Michelle Sterling, of Lima, and was occupied at the time. Two occupants, two dogs, and three cats escaped the home that was on fire without injury.
Firefighters were slowed in fully extinguishing the fire because of a downed active powerline. AEP was notified and shut the power down approximately 30 minutes later, so firefighters could finish extinguishment. The fires were extinguished in about an hour.
The camper is a total loss estimated at $20,000 with an additional $15,000 in contents. The house damage is estimated at $40,000. The fire is not suspicious in nature and remains under investigation. The Fire Department was on the scene for about 2 1/2 hours. The American Township Fire Department and Lima Fire Department assisted the Bath Township Fire Department.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
