CONTENTS
03 |
From the Chief
Letter from Shawn Grant , Jeffersonville Fire Chief
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40 |
Unique Rescues
Dogs , a bird , cows , geese and others
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06 Answering
the Call for 150 years
10 History
History of the department , including changes in firefighting technology over the years
16 Training
Live burn buildings , extrication and more ... it never stops
20 26
Water Rescue
Team tackles situations on the Ohio River , elsewhere
All in the Family
Multiple Generations of Service
36 Trailblazing Women
These women hold their own - and more .
44 Emotional Markers
Firefighters leave behind " emotional markers " in close-knit community
48 Firefighter Olympics
Jeffersonville firefighters have participated in international Olympicslike event for firefighters / police
50 Community Outreach
Community outreach comes naturally to firefighters
57
Fire Union
Fire service , safety the focus of Fire Union Local 558
58 2021 Roster
ON THE COVER
JEFFERSONVILLE FIREFIGHTER PAUL FINCH HOLDS AN ANTIQUE FIRE SUPPRESSION BULB . READ ABOUT THE JFD AND THE CHANGES OVER THE PAST 150 YEARS . PHOTO BY BILL HANSON
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4 Jeffersonville Fire Department / 150 years