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Picture and quick summary from a fire this morning in CFD District 2 on Queen City Avenue. Summary from Chief Washington, photo credit to Chief Sanders.

“First-due companies: Engines 35, 24, 21 and 12, Trucks 35, 24 and 17, Squad Company 14, ALS 35, M-24 and 35, District 2 and 3. Structure Fire 2824 Queen City. At approximately 09:08 hours the Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a building on fire at the above address.

Within 4 minutes of dispatch fire companies were on the scene reporting a working fire with “hoarder like” conditions and a person trapped on the upper floor. While the engine company personnel were in the process of stretching hose to suppress the fire, truck company members were affecting an exterior rescue of the civilian trapped via a ground ladder. Today’s rescue personifies what it means and is to be a Cincinnati Firefighter. Thank you!”

A few months back, a group of local fire fighters were fortunate enough to pick a private barrel of Woodford; the bottles are in! They are larger 1 Liter bottles and engraved with The Thin Red Line, and a portion of the sales will go to support the Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 Burn & Injured fund. Bottles hit the shelves this morning at One Stop Liquors and would make a great gift while supporting a good cause. Donations to the fund are also appreciated.

About the Fund:

The Local 48 Burn and Injured fund is a long-standing fund that is used to help support the family members of Local 48 when that member is injured. The fund is used to make sure the family's needs are met while they are caring for their injured family member. These needs can range from making sure there are meals for the family, assisting in getting out of town family members to the bedside of our injured brother or sister, and helping the family get back to normal.

Local 48
1011 West 8th Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
513.241.3541

Our deepest condolences to the families of the fallen.

Tonight we had the honor of swearing in our new members to Local 48. Local 48 brother and IAFF 8th District Vice President Mark Sanders gave the oath to the 40 men and women of CFD Class 118. We welcome our new brothers and sisters and wish them well in the upcoming months as they train to serve in the first fully paid professional fire department in the United States. Stay safe and cheers to a long and healthy career!

It’s so much more than a 3-day weekend. Land of the free because of the brave.

We honor and remember the women and men that made the ultimate sacrifice for our great Nation.

The women and men of Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the members of New Haven Local 852, the New Haven FD, and family and friends of FF Ricardo Torres Jr.

“Birthplace of professional fire fighting, since 1853”

Happy 168th birthday to the Cincinnati Fire Department; the first fully paid professional fire department in the United States. 24/7/365 since April 1, 1853. Cheers to another 168 years and cheers to the first professional baseball team in the United States, the Cincinnati Reds!

Local 48 Members:

There will be a press conference tomorrow at 10:00 am to discuss Issue 3 and potential impacts. Any member that is available and would like to show support for our position is asked to arrive at the front steps of City Hall by 9:45.

The Local 48 office will be open by 08:30 if you'd like to grab an Issue 3 shirt or sign before heading over.

Please check your personal e-mail for more information.

Keep Cincinnati Safe!

Hard to believe it’s been 6 years; never forget our brother, Daryl Gordon. LODD 3/26/2015

Our brother, Oscar Armstrong III. LODD 3/21/2003. Never forget.

NOAA Climate.Gov has issued a Flood Warning for the Ohio River in Cincinnati. 6” of water (sometimes less based on speed) can carry away an adult and as little as 12” of water can sweep away a small car. Be smart, heed the warnings and signs posted by the CPD.

On today’s date, 103 years ago, City Firemen’s Union No. 48 was organized as one of the charter locals of the newly created International Association of Fire Fighters. Happy Anniversary to the men and women of Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 and thank you to all of our brothers and sisters that paved the way for us and future generations!

(Also, happy anniversary to Hamilton Fire Fighters Local 20, Covington Fire Fighters Local 38, and Newport Fire Fighters Local 45)

The announcement many have been waiting for...

Join the Country’s FIRST fully paid professional fire department- Cincinnati Fire Department. (4/1/1853)

Want to make a difference in our community and have the opportunity to serve in a diverse, fast paced, hands on career?

The CFD will be posting for Fire Recruit beginning Monday, March 1, 2021.

TONIGHT! Enjoy responsibly and safely.

While you’re digging out from this weeks snowfall we want to remind you to be mindful of burying fire hydrants; please help us so we can help you!

Please be safe out there...

As we continue to mourn the unexpected passing of our brother, FAO Mike Thompson, we wanted to share with you a message from the Fire Chief of the Cincinnati Fire Department-

"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Fire Apparatus Operator Michael Thompson. FAO Thompson joined the Cincinnati Fire Department on February 23, 1997. He promoted to the rank of Fire Apparatus Operator in March of 2011.

During his time with the City, Mike distinguished himself as a man of great faith and character. He was an incredible firefighter who sought additional training opportunities and responsibilities, including becoming certified as an Ohio Paramedic, in the name of public service and a deep love for the communities he served. He touched the lives of many residents of Corryville, Oakley, College Hill, and Pleasant Ridge over the course of his exemplary career. He routinely went above and beyond the call of duty and earned multiple commendations for his actions in the field.

Mike was a beloved member of Cincinnati Fire Department for nearly 24 years. He was also a loving husband and a proud father. Please join me in keeping the Thompson family and the entire Cincinnati Fire Department in your thoughts during this difficult time."

Roy E. Winston, Fire Chief
Cincinnati Fire Department

A few months back, a group of Cincinnati Fire Fighters were fortunate enough to pick a private barrel of 1792 Full Proof. The barrel yielded 132 bottles. The bottles are in and engraved with The Thin Red Line, and a portion of the sales will go to support the Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 Burn & Injured fund and The Cincinnati Fire Museum. The bottles have hit the shelves this morning at One Stop Liquors located at 10 Donnermeyer Dr, Bellevue, KY 41073. This would make a great Christmas gift while supporting a good cause. Limit 1 per person.

Happy Veterans Day to all that fought and continue to fight for our great Nation. Stay safe.

YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters wish you a safe and happy Labor Day!

Congratulations to Cincinnati’s own FC Cincinnati for moving on to the Knockout Stage. #fccincinnati #futbol

A friendly reminder from YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters. Happy Independence Day, stay safe! 🇺🇸

Today 3 of our brother fire fighters graduated from the CPD academy. These members are promoted Fire Specialists assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) in the Cincinnati Fire Department. Congratulations!

YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters have been in service to the citizens and visitors of the City of Cincinnati 24/7/365 since April 1, 1853. We have faced many challenges in our over 167 years of existence. Even during these times of uncertainty we remain committed to our oath to respond and ensure that we protect the lives and property for ALL that need assistance. Please keep the men and women of the CFD in your thoughts as they continue to serve our great City. YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters are here to help.

BROTHER AND SISTER FIRE FIGHTERS: Keep an eye out for one another; heads on a swivel. We can’t help if we become a victim.

Stay safe.

Today, while practicing social distancing and best hygiene practices, Local 48 members were busy assembling air sprayers for disinfecting firehouses/apparatus and assembling home decon kits for members that may need assistance while self isolating. All 26 firehouse received a care package with snacks from Perfetti van Melle, an air sprayer, and alcohol hand cleaner for personal use. Thanks to all of our brothers and sisters that stepped up to make this happen! Stay safe.

On April 1, 1853, 444 paid professional fire fighters went into service with the Cincinnati Fire Department replacing over 1200 volunteers. Happy 167th Birthday to the CFD, the United State’s FIRST and oldest fully paid professional fire department!

Our thoughts continue to be with the Springdale PD and the family and friends of fallen PO Kaia Grant. Stay strong; job well done, PO Grant.

Huge shout out to Sylvia Buxton and the fine folks at Perfetti van Melle for donating 17 cases of treats for YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters!

Perfetti van Melle (USA) is based in Erlanger, Kentucky and makes a variety of snacks including Mentos (“The Fresh Maker!”) and Air Heads. Thanks again to Sylvia and all the hard working men and women at Perfetti van Melle for supporting Cincinnati Fire Fighters!

The men and women of Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the men and women of the Springdale (OH) Police Department, and the family of SPD Police Officer Kaia Grant. PO Grant was killed in the line of duty during a traffic pursuit last evening. Please keep the SPD and the family and friends of PO Grant in your thoughts. Rest In Peace, Officer Grant; job well done.

With all that is going on in our country, our community, we must never forget to take a moment and remember our fallen brother, Oscar Armstrong III. Brother Armstrong made the ultimate sacrifice 17 years ago while battling a house fire in Bond Hill. May we all learn from this incident and forever keep him and his family in our thoughts. Stay safe.

Cover your mouth. Wash your hands. Don’t panic. Stay safe.

It’s not every day that we get special visitors at the Local 48 office but today was the exception. (Captain-ret.) Paul Gallagher stopped by the office and Local 48 President Matt Alter and brother Dan Boller had the opportunity to sit and chat with the Capt for a while.

Capt. Gallagher retired with 33 years of service; he entered the CFD in 1953 after working for GE Aviation during the Korean War. Prior to his time at GE he served in the US armed forces during the tail end of World War II. Capt. Gallagher worked at a number of houses in the CFD including the 45’s (now the Cincinnati Fire Museum), the 19’s (Corryville) and finally retiring from the 34’s (Clifton Gaslight). Capt. spoke fondly about his time with the CFD, the ‘good ol days’ and some of the challenges they faced prior to collective bargaining and modern advances in fire fighting.

On behalf of the men and women of Local 48 we thanked him for helping pave the way for current and future generations of CFD/Local 48 members. Never pass up the opportunity to sit and chat with our retired members, you just might learn a thing or two. Stay safe.

(Photo credit: Local 48 brother Dan Boller)

This message was posted by our brother that was injured yesterday. Local 48 thanks you for the continued support and to all those that reached out. A long road to recovery lies ahead but his determination and fight is strong. Thanks again and continue to keep him and his family in your thoughts. Stay safe.

ATTENTION LOCAL 48 MEMBERS:

A t-shirt designed by one of our own Local 48 members will be on sale (Sunday) as part of the fundraising efforts YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters will be taking part in THIS SUNDAY, January 26, 2020 from 2:00pm-8:00pm at Queen City Radio. We anticipate the shirts to be around $15 (USD) with 100% of the proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross and the RSPCA. Help “Rescue the Down Under”. Hope to see you Sunday, Cheers!

Join YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters on Sunday, January 26 at Queen City Radio from 2:00pm-8:00pm as we help raise funds for the Australian Red Cross and the RSPCA. Help save the koalas!

In addition to serving our City, hundreds of YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters serve or have served in our US armed forces. Today, coordinated by Local 48 brother/Asssitant Chief Steve Breitfelder and the USO, the family of one of our brothers who is currently deployed overseas was able to meet with the members of Engine CoThree, Truck 3, and Santa Claus (before he’d headed out on a little break after his big day)! We support our brothers and sisters at home and abroad and want to make sure that their family, our extended family, is taken care of while their loved ones are defending our freedoms. In solidarity with Blue Star Families, Local 48 will continue to hang the Blue Star banner as long as we have Local 48 brothers and sisters deployed.

To the men and women of our armed forces that are serving our great Nation, both stateside and overseas: We support you and wish you well- come home safe!

YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters, protecting the City of Cincinnati 24/7/365 since 1853- Cincinnati’s Bravest!

Have fun tonight while ringing in the new year but please make sure you drink responsibly. Have a designated driver, take public transit, grab a cab, an Uber, or a Lyft. Don’t drink and drive!

YOUR Cincinnati Fire Fighters wish you a safe and prosperous 2020!

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