I was invited to Columbus Fire Station-2 by Firefighter/Paramedic Pat Kinney this evening.

Also found out that the CFD Dive team also has apparatus stationed here too. 

And look what I found….I got a chance to see the Columbus Fire Bomb squad today too. Neat stuff.

On my arrival, Batt-1 responded to that grain explosion in Cochocton.

I learned that at this station, space is at a premium and that they will be demolishing this station to build a new one in the upcoming months. NICE!

And just like many of my typical FD visits, Columbus Fire Dispatch toned them out on a box. The entire station got pinged out including Engine-2, Engine-3, Ladder-2, Rescue-2, Medic-2, and Batt-1.

Also supporting them on the box was a Tiller, another Medic, and other support vehicles.

Very impressed with their entire response with speedy departure from the station.

Keep up the good work Brothers!

Good hustle today Meat!

Special thanks to Firefighter/Paramedic Pat Kinney and the rest of the crews at Columbus Fire Station-2.

@rusnivek

My opinion, watching events unfold for the past few days…I have come to a conclusion.

Before all the #Ferguson violence is over, I predict law enforcement and general public will both suffer fatalities.

I hope I’m wrong.

@rusnivek

Stopped by to see an old Task Force friend…and then this happens

Rescue goes! Ladder goes! Squad goes! Batt goes! Responding….

Bee doo bee doo bee doo

Atta baby….pull right for lights…and the resuce…and the big ladder truck too

For a few brief moments before dispatch emptied the station, Captain Evans and I talked briefly about our 2005 deployment to St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana’s Lower 9th Ward during Hurricane Katrina/Rita.

Great deployment. Glad to have proudly served with a solid group to this national disaster.

Norwich Township Fire Department? Sweet station and equipment…and even more impressive history and outstanding well-trained crews.

Looking forward to instructing few classes upcoming.

Mahalos to Captain Jeff Evans (Acting BC) and crews from the Norwich Township Fire Department for today’s hospitality. 

@rusnivek

Hi, it’s Craig Fugate. Um, also on Twitter known as @CraigatFEMA

It’s a really good opportunity I think to be able to talk to you as you talk about how we’re as an emergency management profession really start to look at how we use social media…

@rusnivek