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Arson has crews working at the car wash

Officials first thought the cause was electrical

Updated: Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 8:16 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 8:15 AM EDT

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) - A fire at a car wash early Tuesday morning is being called arson by investigators.

Crews battled back flames at the Four Season's Car Wash on Yankee Street. The damage was contained to mostly one bay.

Officials first thought the fire was electrical in nature, but a look at surveillance video showed two people using a lighter to catch the brushes in the bay on fire.

The two men are described as white males in their 20's with slender builds. One had blond hair and another brown hair. The two were wearing hooded sweatshirts.

The fire was spotted by Miami Township fire crews who were coming back from a medic call. They went to check it out and were able to get the fire under control before Washington Township crews, who handle that terriotry, arrived.

Officials say the good fortunate of having firefighters first see the flames likely saved the building from further damage.

Sheriff's deputies are now investigating the arson. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 222-7867.

via wdtn.com

WHIO TV http://whiotv.com and WKEF/WRGT http://daytonsnewssource.com both covered this fire, as well. WHIO does not provide video embed codes for their coverage. WKEF had very little coverage on their web site at the time of this post.

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Fire at Bayberry Cove Apartments: Sugarcreek Township

via wdtn.com

Mutual aid responds to apartment fire
Updated: Friday, 16 Apr 2010, 1:38 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 16 Apr 2010, 12:44 PM EDT

Sugarcreek Township fire crews are responding to an apartment building fire at 4410 Bayberry Cove.

Mutual Aid from at least seven different departments have responded.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. (You never know who's watching.)

2009 Safetyville Square Puppet Show, Centerville OH

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Washington Twp. firefighter’s funeral has large turnout

Updated 7:23 PM Tuesday, December 15, 2009
CENTERVILLE — Hundreds of residents and more than a dozen local fire departments paid their respects Tuesday, Dec. 15, to Jason Kirby, a Washington Twp. firefighter, youth sports coach, salesman and father of two who died suddenly Dec. 9.

“The thing I’ll remember about Jason is he always had a big smile, a firm handshake, and he was persistent to the point of stubbornness, in a good way,” Washington Twp. Fire Chief Bill Gaul said. “He did little bit of everything, and he was well respected in the community.”

After Kirby’s funeral at Southminster Presbyterian Church, a long procession of fire department vehicles went south on Main Street, then drove under a huge American flag suspended between two ladder trucks near Centerville Cemetery.

Kirby, 37, served with the Washington Twp. fire department for 18 years, sometimes as a volunteer and sometimes as a part-time firefighter/emergency medical technician. Gaul said Kirby was president of the Washington Twp. Firefighters Association after being elected by his fellow members. He was also a regional sales manager for Lion Apparel, which sells firefighting gear.

Kirby had been ill last week, but the death was unexpected, and the Montgomery County Coroner has not yet ruled on a cause of death.

Kirby also coached youth football and wrestling in Centerville the past five years, as his son Josh played on those teams. He also had served on the board of the Wee Elks football program.

Kirk Kiger, who coached football with Kirby the past three years, said the Wee Elks and the Centerville-Washington Park District hope to create a memorial to Kirby at Schoolhouse Park.

“He was just an outstanding young man, and way too young to be where he is,” Kiger said, adding Kirby had complained of a bad cold last week. “He just devoted his time.”

Kirby is survived by his wife Debby and children Josh and Piper. Friends have set up the Jason Kirby Family Fund, which is accepting donations through Lion Apparel at 6450 Poe Ave., Suite 300, Dayton OH 45414.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2278 or jkelley@DaytonDailyNews.com.

via daytondailynews.com

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Community Mourns Sudden Death of Firefighter - ABC22

Washington Township, Ohio--A firefighter for 18 years in Washington Township died suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday December 9th.

Jason Kirby was 37 years old. He died of a heart attack but the coroner's report has not yet arrived to explain what else lead to his death.

Kirby was beloved among his colleagues at the the firehouse and at Lion Apparel where he was a regional sales representative for firefighter clothing.

Kirby was also a pee wee football coach for the Wee Elks in Centerville for six years while his son was starting to play.

Visitation and the funeral will be at the South Minster Presbyterian church in Centerville Monday from 4-8pm and Tuesday at 10 am.

You can share you condolences for the family at the following web address:

mbrfuneralhome.com

Two funds have also been established for his family through his work. If you would like to donate to either contact Lion HR at 6450 Poe Avenue suite 300 Dayton, Ohio 45414 attention Shanda Brown.

via abc.daytonsnewssource.com

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Prayer From a Fallen Brother: We'll Miss You Jason

Police officer and friend Joe Lavigne posted this earlier to his Facebook profile. It seemed appropriate that I share it.

RIP Jason, we will miss you, brother.

Jason W. Kirby

July 12, 1972 - December 9, 2009

Brother when you weep for me

Remember that it was meant to be

Lay me down and when you leave

Remember I'll be at your sleeve

In every dark and choking hall

I'll be there as you slowly crawl

On every roof in driving snow

I'll hold your coat and you will know

In cellars hot with searing heat

At windows where a gate you meet

In closets where young children hide

You know I'll be there at your side

The house from which I now respond

Is overstaffed with heroes gone

Men who answered one last bell

Did the job and did it well

As firemen we understand

That death's a card dealt in our hand

A card we hope we never play

But one we hold there anyway

That card is something we ignore

As we crawl across a weakened floor

For we know that we're the only prayer

For anyone that might be there

So remember as you wipe your tears

The joy I knew throughout the years

As I did the job I loved to do

I pray that thought will see you through

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Storage Unit Fire

Washington Township Fire crews have knocked down a storage unit fire this morning on Congress Park near Paragon road. More than six units are involved. No one has been injured. Cause of the fire is unknown; the fire marshal is on scene to investigate.