Five Dayton firefighters rise in ranks at promotional ceremony

VIDEO: Five Dayton firefighters are rising through the ranks as a promotional ceremony was held Monday for the firefighters. Captain David Thomas was promoted to district chief. Thomas began his career with the Dayton Fire Department in 2002. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2014 and promoted to captain in 2018. Thomas has served in several assignments throughout his career, including Fire Stations 16, 13, and 11, as well as serving as the Incident Support Unit (EMS Supervisor). Thomas received the department’s distinguished service award in 2011, and has received multiple commendations throughout his career. Lieutenants Mark Laugle and William Gaub were promoted to captain. Laugle began his career with the Dayton Fire Department in 2002. Firefighters Ryan Corregan and Joseph Desch were promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
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Stolen vehicle found underwater at Cook’s Lagoon in Canton

PHOTOS: As a Canton man was getting ready to go fishing at Cook’s Lagoon shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Mahoning Road NE in Canton, authorities say he noticed the roof of an SUV in the middle of the pond. The Canton Fire Department’s Water Rescue team and Canton Police Department responded to the scene. Fire officials say the vehicle’s doors were locked, so rescue personnel had to break the windows to search the SUV -- but it was unoccupied. “The vehicle was found to be reported stolen from an address in Plain Township on Saturday,” according to a press release from the Canton Fire Department. “Rescue personnel assisted Canton Towing with the removal of the vehicle.” The incident is currently under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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2 hospitalized after fire engulfs duplex in Lockland

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Two people were hospitalized after a fire Tuesday. It happened a little before 3 a.m. on Elm Street in Lockland. Authorities said six people were home when the fire started, adding that two of those individuals had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The fire caused heavy damage to the duplex and it appears to be a total loss. Duke Energy responded to deal with some power line issues. In addition to the Lockland Fire Department, firefighters from St. Bernard, Sharonville and Wyoming assisted with putting out the fire.
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‘Devastated’: Family of 3 narrowly escapes arson in Cleveland, 2 pets dead

VIDEO: A family of three is devastated after their home was intentionally set on fire early Saturday morning. The Cleveland Division of Fire arrived at 1283 West 106th St. at 2:19 a.m., finding the home and two vehicles engulfed in flames. Investigators quickly determined the fire was arson. Police are actively searching for a suspect who may have been caught on doorbell camera. Married couple Cecilia Li and Felipe Freitas narrowly escaped out of a window with their 7-month-old son Luca, jumping to safety from the a second level rooftop. The family’s two pets did not survive the fire. “We are devastated by the loss of our pets Salami and Evelyn, but floored and humbled by the generosity of our community,” Li said. “We are grateful to be alive and to have each other. Everything else was just stuff, really cool sentimental stuff, but just stuff.”
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Train derails in Lockland, evacuating around the area due to substance spill

VIDEO: A train derailment was reported in downtown Wyoming and Lockland, between Wyoming Avenue and Cooper Avenue. Hazmat crews told residents that they could return home and that no hazardous materials leaked from any derailed cars. Residents were originally told to 'shelter in place' because they were unsure of what might have leaked, but families are now able to freely leave their shelters. The only substance know to have leaked from the train at this time is a non hazardous and non flammable white plastic pellet called 'Hop Flake' powder. Hamilton Country EMA posted on X the location of the derailment. Units were on the scene and crews started an evacuation of one block to the north and two blocks to the south of Wyoming Avenue. The Lockland and Wyoming Fire Departments evacuated 500 feet from the tracks.
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