MARTINS FERRY He isn’t exactly the new sheriff in town, but longtime police Sgt. Jerry Murphy is stepping into the role of interim chief following John McFarland’s retirement. McFarland completed his final shift on Friday, with Murphy already prepared to step into the leadership role. Murphy, a 1989 Wheeling Park High School graduate, began […]
MARTINS FERRY He isn’t exactly the new sheriff in town, but longtime police Sgt. Jerry Murphy is stepping into the role of interim chief following John Mc
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MARTINS FERRY volunteer firefighters from Liberty Engine 3 and Ladder 1 companies take part in a training to learn how to save a downed firefighter from a small space using the Denver Drill method. Entering the makeshift window is Engine 3 Capt. Justin Smith. On the floor is Engine 3 member Dustin Smith. Observing in the background is Ladder 1 Capt. Connor Pollock, and from left, Ladder 1 member Rashaud Pitts and partially obscured Engine 3 member Joey Jozwiak.
MARTINS FERRY Firefighters learn how to save civilians from burning structures, but what happens if one of their own needs saving?
There is no one to call for help. They must do it on their own.