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The honor guard of firefighters assist in the funeral for their comrade, Charles H. "Chuck" Horning, at First United Methodist Church in Norwalk.
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Fallen Firefighter Memorial

'He was a good firefighter'

Horning to join memorial names of local firefighters killed in line of duty.

Jun 12, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Two workers from Interstate Towing prepare to tow a semi from the scene of a one-vehicle accident Friday morning on U.S. 250, south of Norwalk. The woman driver had to be cut out of the cab by Norwalk firefighters using the Jaws of Life. The woman was not seriously injured.
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injury crash

Semi accident closes U.S. 250

Between 150 and 180 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into a ditch.

Jun 8, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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Willard Fire & Rescue

Willard Fire & Rescue to hold open house

Event with family-friendly activities will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the fire station, 425 Fort Ball Road, Willard

May 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Norwalk City Council

Norwalk council approves new EMS agreement

Also passed was a 3-year lease agreement for the North Central EMS building on Woodlawn Avenue.

May 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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First Responders Appreciation Week

First responders are Huron County's real-life superheroes

A reporter shares her insight about the value of first responders.

May 6, 2019 at 12:00 PM
In this November 2017 file photo, volunteer firefighters from the Townsend Township fire department carry a hose to the back of a West Collins Road house where flames shoot out of the siding. Volunteer fire departments provide "crucial" care for the community, Norwalk Fire Chief John Soisson said.
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First Responders Appreciation Week

'We’re just here to help'

Volunteer firefighters play 'crucial' role in keeping community safe.

May 4, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Norwalk firefighters Chris Dowdell (left) and Logan Shullick work to revive a cat Thursday morning at a fire in Olena. The cat didn't survive.
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House fire

Local family suffers loss of family pet and home damage following dryer fire

OLENA — A family cat died Thursday morning in a house fire.

May 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Rusty Hayes shared this photo with the Reflector on Facebook. It depicts an accident he was involved in about 30 years ago when he said the local first responders "sure did a great job for me."
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First Responders Appreciation Week

'Sometimes the simplest things mean the most'

'Under-appreciated' lifesaving EMS teams 'make a difference'

Updated May 3, 2019 at 12:02 AM
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North Central EMS

New EMS agreement discussed with council

Three-year agreement calls for creation of a “joint quality assurance control board” and keeping a “back-up ambulance” at fire station

May 2, 2019 at 9:00 PM
This is First Responders Appreciation Week. First responders play a key role in keeping the community safe, acting as a "safety net" and "thin line of defense from mayhem," Norwalk Fire Chief John Soisson said. Fire Captain Brett Beers walks back from a structure fire here Monday afternoon, while firefighters Ben Blodgett and Michael Frado hull the rubble left behind, putting out any hot spots.
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First Responders Appreciation Week

'That goes beyond a paycheck — that's dedication'

Firefighters are “just the safety net so people can live safe and comfortable lives'

May 1, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Edward J. Bauerlein (middle) is pictured with his award along with his two grandsons, Erik Hansberger (left) and Charlie Warthling.
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First Responders Appreciation Week

Firehose water runs in the blood of this first-responder family

“I was always a firehouse kid, as far back as I can remember.”

Apr 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
This picture is being shared on social media today. A massive fire broke out today at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most visited landmarks in the world. Police said the fire is possibly linked to a renovation project that was underway at the church's spire.
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Notre Dame fire

Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on fire

People in the French capital posted video and Images of billowing smoke pouring from the Catholic cathedral in the middle of the city.

Updated Apr 15, 2019 at 5:28 PM
Firefighters hose down the remains of a shed behind a Tennant Road home in Berlin Township Wednesday, March 27.
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Berlin Township Fire Department

Shed burns in Berlin Township

Burning leaves believed to be the cause of Wednesday’s fire 

Mar 28, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Students in the Monroeville High School industrial technology class have built two doll fire houses that the Huron River Joint Fire District will use for training. Carter Lumber and Modern Builders Supply Inc. donated the wood. Pictured (from left) are: Seniors Austin Gast and Tristen Green, firefighter Bobby Holm, sophomore Clay Krueger, firefighter Craig Miller, industrial technology teacher Greg Boltz and junior Layne Zehnder.
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Monroeville High School

Monroeville students make training-related doll houses for firefighters

Huron River Joint Fire District can learn how smoke patterns go through structures.

Mar 18, 2019 at 4:00 AM
These are the remains of a third-generation Amazon Echo Dot virtual assistant device that reportedly caught fire in the kitchen of a Sandusky home.
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Amazon Echo Dot fire

Amazon Echo Dot catches fire in kitchen of Sandusky home

Family was away from home when virtual assistant gadget caught on fire.

Updated Mar 1, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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