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
The Bath Township Fire Department responded to 613 Mt. Holyoke St. after receiving a 911 call for a possible garage fire at 6:01 p.m. on August 7, 2021. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from a detached garage. The garage was unoccupied at the time. There were no injuries. The fire was extinguished in approximately eight minutes.
The residence is owned by Bee Wah Lam, of Lima and rented by Dave and Angel Kerby. The property is insured. It is unknown at the time of this press release if the renters had insurance. According to the Allen County Auditor’s website the garage is valued at $1,870. The garage sustained structural damage to one wall, roof, and garage door.
An additional $1,000 in contents was damaged. The fire doesn’t appear to be suspicious, and the cause appears to be electrical in nature however no exact cause has been determined and the fire is still under investigation.
The Perry Township Fire Department assisted the Bath Township Fire Department on scene.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located at 1022 N. McCullough St., Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 4:05 A.M. on 6/6/21.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the side of the house with a vehicle parked close to the home which was also involved. The house is owned by Anthony Davis of Lima, Ohio who was not home at the time of the fire.
The house suffered heat and smoke damage throughout.
It is unknown if the property is insured. Fire department officials estimate the damage at 5,000.00 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. Anyone with information about the fire is urged to call the department at 419-221-0550.
Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550
The Board of Trustees of Bath Township have announced that they plan to supplement their current law enforcement protection contract with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office this summer by adding additional deputies during specific dates and times to help deter criminals by having a greater police presence throughout the township.
Although already a safe community, crimes such as thefts from vehicles, home break ins, and vandalism tend to trend upward in the summer months. Therefore, the Board is taking this proactive approach.
Bath residents are reminded to keep their vehicles locked, have their homes lit at night, and most importantly, report any suspicious activity to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.
Mr. Sielschott will be available for in-person media interviews to answer questions and/or make further comment, upon request.
Contact information: Robert Sielschott, Township Trustee: 419-222-2001 Sheriff Matt Treglia 419-227-3535
Bath Township Fire Department personnel will be conducting spring fire hydrant maintenance and flushing on all township hydrants beginning Monday, May 3, 2021. Testing will last about three weeks.
Residents may notice discoloration of water when the flushing takes place in their neighborhood. If you experience a discoloration of water, turn on your plumbing fixtures until the water runs clear. It is best to run an outdoor fixture, or a cold-water tap in a laundry tub or bathtub first until the water runs clear and then run water from other fixtures.
The fire department realizes that hydrant flushing may cause some inconvenience, however, the flushing program is necessary to maintain a good water supply for firefighting and to ensure that the hydrants are in good working order. The community’s cooperation with the annual fire hydrant flushing program is appreciated.
Contact information:
Joseph L. Kitchen, Bath Township Fire Chief: 419-221-0550 Denny Wilkins, Road Supervisor: 419-221-1797
