Jan 30, 2021
(Columbus) State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon is pleased to announce the complete list of awardees for the 2021 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems) grant, which includes 373 fire departments in 65 counties throughout Ohio.
The MARCS radio system allows first responders to seamlessly communicate, not only with each other, but with other agencies responding to an incident (i.e. fire departments from neighboring areas, law enforcement, etc.).
“There’s no greater honor for someone in my position than to play a part in keeping Ohio’s first responders safe while protecting their communities,” said Marshal Reardon. “Having 373 more departments upgrade to this state-of-the-art system will drastically improve emergency response and enhance the level of safety for responders and citizens, alike.”
Infant among 3 injured in crash
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PALESTINE A seven-month-old infant was among those injured Sunday morning in a rollover crash that resulted in the transport of three people to Wayne HealthCare.
At approximately 6:52 a.m., emergency personnel from Liberty Township Fire Department, Tri-Village Rescue and Greenville Township Rescue responded along with Darke County deputies to the 1600 block of U.S. Route 36 for a one-vehicle rollover injury crash.
According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, a red 1993 Ford Explorer, driven by Victoria Greer, 25, of Lorain, Ohio, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 36 east of Palestine. Ms. Greer is said to have fallen asleep, causing her vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway striking the side ditch resulting in the vehicle to go airborne and then roll at least once before coming to rest on its top.