COLUMBUS, — More than 300 fire departments across the state of Ohio, including thee in Pike County, will soon receive funding to upgrade their radio communications systems. The Ohio Department
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems) grant, which totals $3.5 million awarded
Assistant chief Ralph Law is the longest-serving member of the Benton Township Volunteer Fire Department Author: 10TV Web Staff Updated: 10:06 AM EDT May 13, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio A Pike County firefighter was escorted home from the hospital Wednesday, more than a month after a life-threatening crash.
Benton Township assistant chief Ralph Law was injured when he lost control of his fire truck when responding to a building fire on April 9.
He was flown to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Fire Chief Shannon Elliott said Law was healing well at the hospital and on Wednesday, Law was escorted home by law enforcement officers and firefighters.
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.”