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Columbus OH Fire @ColsFire

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Joined April 2014
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UPDATE: The scene has been stabilized and the shelter in place recommendation has been lifted. Thank you to our community and partners for allowing our Hazmat teams to work safely on scene.
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Our Hazmat teams are evaluating a scene at River Street and N Souder Avenue. Residents are being advised to shelter in place who live within the boundaries of 315 to the East; Dublin Road to the North; West Broad Street to the South and Hartford Street to the West.
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Join our team! We’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated person to serve as the Assistant Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for the Department of Public Safety. To apply: bit.ly/41YLbnS #NowHiring #PublicSafety #ColumbusJobs #Columbus #EEO
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⚠️ALERT ⚠️ Due to Columbus fire crews working at an emergency scene, we are asking everyone to avoid the area of Norton and Sullivant on the west side.
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⚠️9/23 Alum Creek Fire Update⚠️
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⚠️9/22 Update for the Alum Creek Fire ⚠️ Crews will be methodically separating debris today and looking for hot spots and small fires. Air Monitoring will continue today throughout the process. Road closures are still in place currently.
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⚠️9/21 evening update for the Alum Creek Fire⚠️ Progress has been made, but a small amount of material is still being extinguished. Crews will proceed to put this fire out tonight. There is no concern with air readings in the area around the fire.
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⚠️IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️ We are continuing to monitor the air. Winds have shifted and while our monitors aren’t picking up anything hazardous, the smoke can still be irritating to those with breathing or health problems. If you have health issues, please stay inside.
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CFD is on the scene of a 3 alarm fire at a recycling plant located at the cross roads of Alum Creek Drive and Refugee Road. Our monitors are not picking up any hazardous conditions in the area. However, those individuals that have respiratory health issues should stay inside.
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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
16 Jun 2024
Happy Father’s Day to the amazing dads of @ColumbusSafety! Your dedication to family and community is inspiring. Thank you for all you do! Watch the full video: youtu.be/J69oi2qaapg #FathersDay #Columbus #PublicSafety @ColumbusPolice @ColsFire @ColumbusGov
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We are so proud and grateful to serve this amazing community! Celebrating “614” day!!
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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
12 May 2024
To all the moms who wear a badge by day and a cape by night, happy #MothersDay! Your courage, strength and love make the world a safer and better place. Watch the full video on #YouTube: youtu.be/CbUwMof6ckQ #Columbus #PublicSafety @ColsFire @ColumbusPolice @ColumbusGov
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UPDATE ‼️ The evacuation order has been lifted and residents can return to their homes.
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⚠️AVOID THE AREA ⚠️ Due to a hazmat incident, CFD and CPD are asking residents and drivers to avoid the area at the intersection of Grandview Ave/Harper Road and Central Ave, McKinley Ave, Broad St, and Grandview Ave. Also avoid the 70-W on ramp on Broad Street.
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Come work in one of America's most dynamic and fastest growing cities! Columbus Fire Recruitment Specialists will be on hand to explain the rewards and benefits of being a Columbus Firefighter.
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
3 Apr 2024
This Saturday- #OpportunityRising Career and Resource Fair! Apply for positions, meet w/hiring managers, attend workshops. We hope to see you there! #NowHiring #ColumbusJobs #PublicSafety @ColumbusPolice @ColsFire @ColumbusGov @OMJCFC LEARN MORE▶️ Bit.ly/2024CBUScareerfair
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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
3 Apr 2024
This Saturday- #OpportunityRising Career and Resource Fair! Apply for positions, meet w/hiring managers, attend workshops. We hope to see you there! #NowHiring #ColumbusJobs #PublicSafety @ColumbusPolice @ColsFire @ColumbusGov @OMJCFC LEARN MORE▶️ Bit.ly/2024CBUScareerfair
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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
27 Mar 2024
"She’s made it a better fire department.” Please join us in saluting the service of Lt. Dottie Dorn, who was just the 19th female firefighter @ColsFire when she was hired. #PublicSafety #Columbus #WomensHistoryMonth youtu.be/8I6v73o4ALo

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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Columbus Department of Public Safety@ColumbusSafety
7 Mar 2024
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we’d like to recognize our Director of #PublicSafety Kate McSweeney-Pishotti. Director McSweeney-Pishotti is the first woman to serve as @ColumbusGov safety director, appointed by @MayorGinther in 2023. #Columbus
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Columbus OH Fire retweeted
Nationwide Children's Hospital@nationwidekids
18 Feb 2024
PEDI-PART looks at methods to manage airways in children who have difficulty breathing. Because treatment needs to be given immediately, there is not enough time to talk to parents before enrollment. Learn more and share your opinion by taking our survey: bit.ly/4bFLu9x
CONTACT INFORMATION: Julie C. Leonard, MD, MPH, pedipart@nationwidechildrens.org or (220) 216-0009

ALT CONTACT INFORMATION: Julie C. Leonard, MD, MPH, pedipart@nationwidechildrens.org or (220) 216-0009
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